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Week 383 Menu

Happy Monday!  I'm taking advantage of our relaxed morning because of the time change.  My kids have been ready to go to school for an hour already.  Maybe because they realized if they hurried they could play computer before school.  Anyway....I'm ready to tackle this week and menu planning is the first place to start!

This weekend was really fun and super busy.  My favorite part was when my three oldest kids played a trio at a piano festival.  They've been learning their parts for months and had lots of interesting practice sessions together.  But it worked out great and I love that they enjoy playing the piano.

Oh, and did I tell you that I started another instagram account?  @jennysharesjoy  I wanted to have a place to share things that bring me joy and that are just good.  I'm filling my feed with only inspirational accounts and I love it.  It has such a different feeling from normal social media.

Okay, menu planning time...

Monday:  spaghetti (my family will eat noodles) and I'll try out some spaghetti squash from my garden

Tuesday:   tacos

Wednesday:  parmesan chicken strips, baked potatoes, salad w/homemade ranch dressing

Thursday:  clam-less clam chowder in bread bowls


Saturday:  easy night

Sunday:  meatloaf, garden potatoes, salad

How about you?  What are you making this week?  Feel free to share.  I love it when you do!  

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