August was a bit of a whirlwind for us. We started school midway through the month. Getting back to the school routine is always a little challenging, but it has gone smoothly. My parents spent two weeks with us last month, so perhaps their presence was a buffer of sorts from the disappointment of summer break being over! This past weekend my sister-in-law came for a visit. The visit was brief, but my girls loved getting to see and play with her for a couple of days.
We’ve had unseasonably cool temperatures the last few days. This was such an appreciated break from the high heat! Our summer temps are far from over (we’re back in the upper 90s), but it was wonderful to have a few days of respite. Despite the lingering warm weather, I’m ready to begin transitioning to fall favorites like soups and casseroles. We’ll be busy this month with school, routine medical/dental appointments, and two birthdays. Much to my kids’ excitement, their homeschool group also resumes this month. Here are the meals we plan to eat as we navigate all these activities (you can view past menus here).
Days 1-7
- Taco salad
- Creamy Cajun chicken pasta, green beans
- Nachos, corn
- Air fryer BBQ chicken skewers, seasoned rice
- Cheeseburger quesadillas, fresh veggies with ranch dip
- Leftovers
Days 8-14
- Chef salad
- Chicken Florentine skillet
- Soft tacos, corn
- Air fryer steak bites, fresh veggies with ranch dip
- Chicken club wraps, roasted summer vegetables
- Peach balsamic chicken, basmati rice, green beans
- Leftovers
Days 15-21
- Chicken Normandy skillet, roasted carrots
- Pico de gallo tilapia, black beans, seasoned rice
- Sausage and potato country casserole, green beans
- Easy beef and rice casserole, steamed broccoli
- French bread pizzas, Caesar salad
- Leftovers
Days 22-30
- Mexican rice bake, tortilla chips
- Chicken noodle casserole, glazed carrots
- Sausage and root veggie sheet pan, seasoned rice
- Grilled cheese, tomato soup
- Leftovers
- Chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes, green beans
- Breakfast for dinner
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What does September hold for you? What meals do you hope to prepare?
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