January 1-31

Well, we made it through the holiday season!  Our sincere apologies for not posting weekly (or ever) over the holiday time period, but we were quite busy - and played many meals by ear. We fell off the wagon on our weekly menu and shopping list and just didn't do as well as we'd like due to a very hectic (let's face it, frantic and stressed out) Tim. 

School took us up to the very last of the shopping season for Christmas but luckily we got some snow and a couple bonus days off.  Probably won't think it was so great in May, but it was the ONLY way we actually finished our shopping.  Surprisingly, there weren't that many people out braving the weather.  Glad we had to - it was a very stress-free shopping experience! 

2012 was a nice year to us and we're excited to continue on in 2013.  A few 2012 happenings:  Paul's job, our engagement, our basement framing, Tim's new work position, Paul's sister's wedding, and sadly the passing of a beloved uncle.  2013 holds a ton of great things in store for us and we can't wait to see how it all pans out.

For this year, we've found our stride in our posts - they can't be weekly anymore.  We simply don't have the time to get it on here and posted.  Never fear though! We're going to try something new this year.  If it fails or succeeds, it was Tim's idea (it really was though).  Yes, you guessed it, we're going monthly! 

It's going to be a bit of a challenge to map out an entire month, so there will be some "open" days spread throughout to catch the unexpected adjustments which will more than likely need to be made.  Mostly on Sundays since those are our "snack nights" anyway and are easier to fill as needed.

So, here's what we're having for dinner this month!

Jan. 1 - Leftovers
Jan. 2 - Pantry Pasta
Jan. 3 - Pistachio-Crusted Pork Chops
Jan. 4 - Beef & Mushroom Tacos w/ Avocado Salad
Jan. 5 - Hold-the-Beef Chili*
Jan. 6 - Leftovers/Snack/Open
Jan. 7 - Spiced Grilled Chicken*
Jan. 8 - Red Beans & Rice
Jan. 9 - Pumpkin Ravioli
Jan. 10 - Chicken Fried Steak
Jan. 11 - Ham, Spinach, & Mushroom Pasta w/ Pesto*
Jan. 12 - Fried Rice with Chorizo, Green Beans, & Cashews*
Jan. 13 - OUT (New Theatre)
Jan. 14 - Seared Scallops with Thai Red Curry Sauce*
Jan. 15 - Indian Pizza
Jan. 16 - Made-by-Gay Chick-fil-A
Jan. 17 - Ham & Asparagus Lasagna*
Jan. 18 - Leftovers
Jan. 19 - Baked Potato Soup*
Jan. 20 - Snack/Leftovers/Open
Jan. 21 - OUT (Groupon)
Jan. 22 - Panini Night
Jan. 23 - Fisherman's Bake*
Jan. 24 - Mac 'n' Goat Cheese
Jan. 25 - Grilled Philly Cheesesteak Tacos*
Jan. 26 - Open
Jan. 27 - Open
Jan. 28 - Kielbasa-and-Onion Pizza*
Jan. 29 - Spicy Sausage Shepherd's Pie
Jan. 30 - OUT (KC REP)
Jan. 31 - Shrimp-and-Rice Bake

*Recipe is included on the blog.