Menu Planning

What a weekend! We were busy with my parents garage sale. I didn't make a lot but I was able to get rid of stuff that was cluttering the house. I have another busy week at school so I was looking for quick and easy recipes. Here is what my family will be enjoying this week.

Monday-Chicken and Vegetable Alfredo*

Tuesday-Three Cheese Hamburger Helper

Wednesday-Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables*

Thursday-Pizza and Salad

Friday-Out for my mom's birthday

*Recipe found in Pillsbury Money Saving Meals

Have a great week! For more recipes and meal ideas stop by orgjunkie.com.

Friday Fill In

1. I have a history of shopping too much.

2. Speaking another language is something I wish I knew.

3. I'm eating (or recently ate) Special K.

4. I can't wait to get on the road.

5. So that's it, that's not difficult.

6. Something is better than nothing!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going over to my parents, tomorrow my plans include the neighborhood garage sale at my parents and Sunday, I want to decorate my house for Fall or shop!

Tablescape Thursday

It's Thursday and it's time for Tablescape Thursdays hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. I am having so much fun decorating my table. Be sure and visit Susan and see all the lovely tables for this week.

My simple table for the week.Very casual!Two very "tweet" friends will be joining us.Centerpiece are two small potted silk mums from Walmart. They were $5.00 eachThe dinner plates are from Marshall's. Love the blues, yellows and creams!My first set of Spode plates. I was shocked at how inexpensive they were.A small cream salad plate nestled in the center. The small plates are from Walmart after Christmas clearance.The flatware is from our wedding. Napkins are from Walmart. Tablecloth is from Ross.

Ready for our weeknight meal.

Snapshot of 13 Things During the Month of September

1. Picture of Me-My son and I at the Astros vs Phillies baseball game

2. Candle scent of the month-Paula Deens Creme Brulee

3. Books Read- Just one

4. Number of pictures taken this month-121

5. Movies watched this month-4; The Alamo, The World's Fastest Indian, Transamerica, and Rachel Getting Married

6. Perfume of the month-Philosophy Amazing Grace

Style: amazing grace is philosophy's best selling fragrance. amazing grace enhances a woman's state of well being, and was created to make a woman smell and feel amazingly clean and beautifully feminine.

Tones: Amazing grace is based on pure, clean fragrance notes that are designed to draw people closer to you, and never overwhelm so people notice you, not your fragrance. People will tell "you smell so good."

The woman: The amazing grace woman embraces the essence of femininity. She is an inspiration to those around her and believes the secret to looking good, is feeling good.

7. Last place I ate out-El Gallo

8. Something that made me cry-The James Rogers Benefit BBQ

9. Something that made me laugh-My son and his fashion sense

10. Something I looked forward to-End of the month deadlines for work

11. Something I am thankful for-My health

12. Something I want to remember- How wonderful my church is, how they pulled together to bless the James Rogers Family

13. A photo I took this month. My son and niece at the Astros vs Pirates baseball game.

Thrifty Finds

Today's find did not come from a thrift store but a regular store. I was very thrifty in my purchase. I hunted the clearance shelf at Kohl's. Have I told you how much I love Kohl's, especially for all my tablescaping needs.

Look at all the beading around the edge of these plates. Beautiful!

A simple elegant off white plate. I got 6 of them and can't wait to use them in my tablescapes.

The best deal for $3.00 a plate, I think. These are made by the Food Network.

I hope you have found some great deals out there! Happy Shopping!

Menu Planning

Please stop by Organize Junkie for lots of menu ideas and a giveaway.

Having a menu plans helps take the stress out of what's for dinner. I have a peace of mind when I use my plan and follow through. Sundays are my days to plan and shop for the week. These week I have simple and easy meals that can be quickly assembled since I am working late this week.

Here is what my family is eating this week:

Monday-Out with my parents

Tuesday-Tuna Tetrazzini

Wednesday-Chicken Fried Rice

Thursday-Grill Cheese and Tomato Soup

Friday-Pizza and salad

The weekend we will probably eat out as we will be on the go.

Phillies Game

One of our must see things to do while we were in Philadelphia was to see Citizen Park and the Phillies. We were in luck as they were in town while we were there. They were playing the Blue Jays. I waited till we arrived in Philadelphia to purchase tickets and we were seated at the top of the stadium which worked out great since it started to rain and we had the top overhang protecting us from the rain. Philly fans are great! They are very loyal and love the game. Here are a few pictures from that nights game.

It was raining as we pulled into the parking lot.The outside of the gates to enter the stadium.Excitement was building as we approached the stadium.Getting there early to see batting practice and players which did not happen due to the rain.

Must have a hot dog at the stadium.

My guy getting ready for the game.

Me and my guy waiting for the game to start. It was raining and cold.

My happy little guy after the purchase of his hoodie.

It was Jackie Robinson Day at the stadium. My son did a biography report on him in the spring at school so it was cool that they were celebrating him while we were there.

Making his selection for the All Star game.