Week 36 Meal Plan

This week's plan is fairly simple, but we do have a holiday this week to look forward to! I like to do something a little special on holidays, and I also like to include a more heavy dessert than usual. Friday is also our family movie night in which we watch a movie related to what we learned in history or science. I prepare finger foods that can be enjoyed while watching the movie (I spread a blanket on the floor for the kid's and do things "picnic style"). This week's movie is Joseph, King of Dreams because we'll be learning about Joseph in Egypt this coming week.

This week's meal plan:

Sunday

Breakfast: Cereal

Lunch: Pancakes (made by daddy)
Snack: Apple or Banana with Peanut Butter

Dinner: Tomato Soup w/ Israeli Couscous & Baguette

 

Monday (LABOR DAY)

Breakfast: Oatmeal, fresh strawberries

Lunch: Veggie Burgers, Baked Beans, Potato Salad
Dessert: Banana Split Cake
Snack: none (late lunch)

Dinner: Leftovers

 

Tuesday

Breakfast: Toast w/ Peanut Butter, Banana

Lunch: Eggroll in a Bowl, Orange Slices

Snack: Banana Split Cake
Dinner: Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

 

Wednesday

Breakfast: Granola, Yogurt

Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup, & Apple Slices
Snack: Banana Split Cake

Dinner: Leftovers

 

Thursday

Breakfast: Mixed Nuts, Fresh Fruit

Lunch: Peanut Butter & Agave Sandwich, Apple Slices, Raisins
Snack: Chocolate Chip Cookies & Milk

Dinner: Chili Macaroni

 

Friday

Breakfast: Cinnamon Toast

Lunch: Chick'n Fingers, Sweet Potato Fries, Grapes
Snack: Chocolate Chip Cookies & Milk

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Joseph, King of Dreams
Dinner: Falafel w/ Tahini Sauce, Pita Bread, Salad Greens

 

Saturday

Breakfast: Cereal

Lunch: (Kid's Choice)
Snack: Chocolate Chip Cookies & Milk

Dinner: Hawaiian-Style Tofu w/ Brown Rice

 

You might be a bit shocked to see that I give my children sweets for their afternoon snack. I do this for a few reasons. First, I do not like giving my children sweets after dinner because it gives them a sugar high right before bed. Second, it's a little boost of energy before I send them off to their afternoon extracurricular activities (gymnastics, dance, etc.). I have a few rules about snack time (the sweet snack is what is planned but sometimes they don't always get it) that I'll explain in a future post.