Menu planning simplified

Sometimes I'll peep onto this blog. She always has interesting home making ideas...how to save money, grow a garden, make your own...., good reads, etc. I liked how she wrote out a monthly menu and thought interesting how she grouped the day by "theme".  It definitely did seem to make things simple. (I'm usually still trying to decide what to cook at 4pm) This may be a bit too rigid for me, but I thought I would share how she planned her menu:

Mondays - Main Dish Salads

1. Southwest Chicken Salad
2. Stir Fry w/Rice & Veggies (twice a month)
3. Chicken Ceasar Salad or Wraps

Tuesdays - Sandwiches & Soups

1. Grilled Veggie Sandwiches (our favorite frugal summer meal!)
2. BBQ Beef Sandwiches
3. Dijon Chicken Sandwiches & Garden Chowder
4. Fish & Chips (with homemade French Fries)

Wednesday - Italian/Ethnic

1. Pasta Presto
2. Hummus Platter
3. Penne w/Chicken and Asparagus (or in season produce)
4. Chicken Curry over Rice

Thursday - Mexican

1. Grilled Stuffed Burritos
2. Grilled Asparagus (or in season produce) Quesidillas
3. Chicken Fajitas
4. Baked Potato Bar

Friday - Special Dinner Night

Friday is family night, so we also have  our once a week dessert on this night

1. Homemade Pizza (twice a month)
2. Hamburgers, baked beans
3. BBQ Chicken

Saturday & Sunday

Leftovers, Spaghetti, Nachos, or Waffles (our favorite Sunday night treat)