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2 Week Meal Plan for October 2

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October Meal Plan

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Ahhh, October.

The time of year I like to play a little game called…try not to turn on the heat until November 1.

I don’t always love that game, but my wallet does.  😉

One thing that makes winning the game easier is having hearty, steamy foods that warm you up from the inside.

Yum!

So the meal plan is full of them this time.

Two Week Meal Plan for October

Around here, I like to meal plan 2 weeks at a time.

I hate putting dates to meals (Monday is lasagna, etc.) because inevitably Monday turns into a crumby day and the last thing I want to do is make lasagna.

So now I just make a list and pick the meal that works best each day as I go.

Also, I find a handful of supper ideas a frustrating meal plan.  So I cover all 3 meals, plus snacks!

Here it is…

Breakfast

Lunches

  • sandwiches (PB&J, lunchmeat, nutella and graham crackers)
  • hard boiled eggs
  • salads
  • leftovers
  • peanut butter or cheese and crackers
  • yogurt or cheese
  • fresh fruits and veggies
  • pudding, cookies, chips, pretzels, or some sort of small treat

 

Supper

Snacks and Desserts

Be sure to check out my easy list of snack ideas for kids!

What’s on your meal plan this week?

12 Comments

  1. Random Musings on October 13, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    You are so organised! I rarely even know what I’ll be making that day, let alone two weeks ahead! #ShowcaseTuesday
    Debbie

    • Jamie Jeffers on October 13, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      That’s why I don’t assign a day to the food. That way I can just pick the thing from the list that best suits our schedule and mood for food.

      • The Blog Centre on October 14, 2015 at 4:32 am

        Debbie is so right you are very organised.
        Thanks for linking with #ShowcaseTuesday

        • Jamie Jeffers on October 14, 2015 at 8:55 am

          I try to be anyway! Thanks for hosting. 🙂

  2. Debbie on October 14, 2015 at 3:26 am

    It may sound weird, but my meal planning for the week will be done today, on Wednesday.
    It’s because we do the groceries now mostly on Tuesdays evening. So I first by the ingredients I have in mind and depending on their expiration date, I combine them for variation.
    Thanks for sharing it on #tiptuesday .

    • Jamie Jeffers on October 14, 2015 at 8:56 am

      That makes sense! I think that’s a great way to meal plan, especially so you use up foods before they go bad. I love the little spins each family puts on their meal planning to make it their own.

  3. JES on October 14, 2015 at 5:11 am

    We could always use menu planning ideas! Thank you for sharing on the Art of Home-Making Mondays this week! 🙂

    • Jamie Jeffers on October 14, 2015 at 8:55 am

      Great! Thanks for hosting. 🙂

  4. MM on October 16, 2015 at 12:53 am

    Having a plan is always best, and having a plan for 2 weeks ahead is even better! I too rotate out our meal plans recycling them each month, and occasionally adding a new dish, or depending on what vegetables/fruits are in season as well. Great tips! Visiting you from the Home Party 🙂

    • Jamie Jeffers on October 16, 2015 at 10:11 am

      Sounds like we have a pretty similar way of planning! I like using in season produce because you get more variety that way (not to mention the cost savings!). Thanks for visiting. 🙂

  5. Joyce@My Stay At Home Adventures on October 21, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I love meal plans and I love looking at other family’s meal plan (odd huh?). I create one every Sunday but I have to admit that I need to get inspired so I tend to look at your menu plans to get ideas. 🙂 What I like about yours is the 2 weeks plan. I have to think I have to try that see how it works. Any suggestions?