Happy August! In only a couple weeks, school will be back in session, and things will go back to normal. August 2017’s menu is really fun, and the budget for it was pretty low – only $238 for a MONTH of dinners! The week of back-to-school is filled with fun, kid-friendly favorites including; macaroni and cheese, corn dog bites and tacos!
I’m definitely not ready for summer to be over yet. I’m having hard time with this. But, I guess I have to adult, and get over it… I think the hardest part for me about all of this is that my baby is going into FIRST grade. So last year, I complained that my baby was going to kindergarten, but to be honest, this is worse. He’s grown up sooooo much over the summer, and first grade is real school – big boy school… Why can’t we just freeze time. Right here in it’s tracks. He’s so perfect. This is the best age… Mommy isn’t ready for this.
Ok.. so now that I’ve cried allover my keyboard, it’s time to get back to menu planning. I can’t believe I’ve been doing this for THREE years now, and with your support, I can keep going! I love hearing all of your comments every month, and seeing how my menus are helping you and your family make dinner time easy.
I am calling this my Back-To-School Menu because every weekday recipe is simple to make, and is ready in no time. If your kids are anything like Anthony, he is ravenous after school… like a 16 year old football player or something… the child just doesn’t stop wanting to eat! And once school starts, the kid is even hungrier. So, to make my life easier, and to get him fed quicker, I have included all sorts of quick and easy recipes.
Like in previous months, I shop around to get the best deal on my groceries. By shopping in bulk, I can save a lot of money by utilizing my freezer. Most of my canned goods, and pantry items come from Walmart. It’s amazing how much you’ll save by shopping at Walmart for these types of items. For example, Barilla pasta is $1.59 at my local Safeway and at Walmart it is $1.24, and $1 on sale. I know it doesn’t seem like a lot, but that little bit keeps adding up, and makes a huge difference in your grocery bill. I also shop my pantry before shopping for groceries each week/month.
Also, like in previous months, all NEW recipes from my menu plans are available with the paid version from my Etsy shop. August’s menu is $3 and includes:
Weekly Menu and Grocery Lists
Monthly Menu and Grocery List for shopping in bulk
Weekly breakdown of recipes with tips and tricks to stay organized and make dinnertime flawless
All recipes included in menu
Exclusive early access to NEW recipes not yet featured on Mom’s Bistro
Bonus dessert recipes
TWO great recipes from Addie Gundry’s new book, Family Favorite Casserole Recipes!
So what’s all in August’s menu?
AUGUST 2017 MENU
*Note: Recipe links are being very sporatic right now for some reason? Search for the recipe using the search bar on the left!
August 1
Sausage and Peppers – NEW!
August 2
Leftovers
August 3
August 4
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe’s – NEW!
Homemade Potato Chips
August 5
Chicken Nuggets with Hidden Veggies and Sweet Potato Fries
August 6
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs
August 7
Cauliflower Fried Rice
August 8
Sheet Tray Chicken and Asparagus
August 9
Leftovers
August 10
Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli and Rice
August 11
Patty Melts – NEW
Oven-Baked French Fries
August 12
Chicken Parmesan Casserole with Penne
August 13
Chicken Divan Casserole courtesy of Addie Gundry – NEW!
August 14
Tortellini with Pesto
August 15
Breakfast for Dinner
August 16
Leftovers
August 17
Pasta with Meat Sauce
August 18
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
August 19
Pierogi Casserole courtesy of Addie Gundry – NEW!
August 20
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Meatloaf – NEW!
Mashed Potatoes
August 21
Mac and Cheese
August 22
20-Minutes Tacos with Hidden Veggies
Slow Cooker Re-Fried Beans
August 23
Leftovers
August 24
Corn Dog Bites
August 25
Homemade Pizza!
August 26
Chicken Cutlets
Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles – NEW!
August 27
Lasagna
August 28
Tostadas
Mexican Street Corn
August 29
BLAT Sandwiches
Homemade Potato Chips
August 30
Leftovers
August 31
TaterTot Casserole
Click the link below for the FREE printable version of August’s Menu.
