Meal Plan Monday: Back to School
There’s one good thing about school starting today. It’s my LAST “first day of school” ever! Despite having to hit the books again, we’re doing well over here. Downton Abbey started up again last night (any fellow fans out there?) and that automatically makes my life better. I loved the 2 hour premiere, it was so juicy!!!
Back to school means back to reality and back to keeping a schedule. I haven’t meal planned for quite a few weeks, but it’s definitely time to get back into it. We overindulged over the holidays (who didn’t?) and are trying to get back on track with healthy eating. Planning is a huge part of that so I’m trying my best to stick with it, even though a lot of days I’m working nights.
Here’s the plan.
Sunday- curry chicken tenders, salad, garlic naan bread
Monday– minestrone soup (work night)
Tuesday– Korean BBQ, kimchi rice, broccoli
Wednesday– chicken and avocado egg rolls, salad
Thursday– on our own (work night)
Friday– teriyaki salmon, fried rice, spinach
Saturday– garlic linguine with sausage and peppers
Since I have no pictures to show you that are relevant, here’s a random photo of my sumer kale salad.
I have a few hours left to enjoy before I have to go to work. Time for a nap and some Food Network. Thanks for reading!
-Lauren
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