1. Goals – Project 365 – Day 1, 2. Bottles – Project 365 – Day 2, 3. Project 365 2010 – Day 3 – Grandma & Leah, 4. Project 365 2010, Day 4 – Mystery Ornament, 5. Project 365 2010, Day 5, Shake It Photo App, 6. Project 365 2010 – Day 6 – Jammie Day, 7. Project 365 2010, Day 7 – Picnic Anyone?, 8. Project 365 2010 – Day 8 – To Be Read, 9. Project 365 2010, Day 9, Cupcake Wrecks, 10. Project 365 2010, Day 9, Cupcake Face, 11. Project 365 2010 – Day 10 – Painting, 12. Project 365 2010 – Day 11 – Cleaning Routine, 13. Project 365 2010, Day 12 – A Rainbow of Temptation, 14. Project 365 2010, Day 13th – Be Happy, 15. Project 365 2010, Day 14 – So sweet…or is she?, 16. Project 365 2010, Day 15 – Slightly Obsessed, 17. Project 365 2010, Day 16 Inspiration, 18. Project 365 2010, Day 17 Tonight’s Going to be a Good Night, 19. Project 365 2010 – Day 18 – Return to Netflix, 20. Project 365 2010, Day 19 – Calming, 21. Project 365 2010, Day 20 – Children’s Hospital, 22. Project 365 2010, Day 21 Cereal for Dinner, 23. Project 365 2010 – Day 22 – Crazy Hair Day, 24. Project 365 2010, Day 23, My New Jo Tote Camera Bag, 25. Project 365 2010 – Day 24 Catholicism
One of my goals for this year was to return to Menu Planning. I’m proud to say it is one of the goals that I am actually doing well at so far. One of the reasons I called the items I wrote down on January 1st as goals instead of resolutions was because I am hoping to attain those goals by the end of the year… not accomplish them on day one. Good thing, because I would be failing miserably if that was the case. They are all top of mind though, so I do have a more centered sense of awareness around them since I wrote the goals down.
One goal that has turned into a new love of mine is Project 365. I love how participating in Project 365 is forcing me to get my camera out more and is motivating me to take some time for myself each day, doing something I truly enjoy. It has also become a format of micro-blogging for me, which has been fun. Above is a little collage of what I’ve taken pictures of so far. I have a long way to go, but I am pretty proud of myself for sticking to it for 24 days so far!
Adopt-a-Blogger matches will be made and posted here by next Sunday at the very latest. We have several newbies who still need to be adopted. If you have any interest at all in adopting a blogger, please head over to this post to sign up. Spread the word… we need experienced bloggers or I’ll have to turn some newbies away.
Here is my menu for this week. What’s on yours?
- Monday: Chicken Enchiladas from Southern Living Magazine and My Recipes
- Tuesday: Herbed Chicken Parmesan from Cooking Lignt and My Recipes
- Wednesday: Crockpot French Onion Beef Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
- Thursday: Shrimp and Wild Rice from Recipezaar
- Friday: California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Pizza from CD Kitchen
- Saturday: Chicken and Mushroom Panini from Recipezaar
- Sunday: Baked Tilapia from Recipezaar
For more menu planning ideas and inspiration, head over to Menu Planning Monday at I’m an Organizing Junkie or to my friend Jane’s blog, This Week for Dinner.
Great post Kristen! So far my goals are being accomplished, but some of them I can’t control and may or may not get accomplished at all.
Also, if you need to, I’m willing to adopt two bloggers, I would hate to see people being turned down due to a lack of people to adopt them.
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Great to see all your picts in one place like that – cool stuff and hard to believe it’s already been 24 days!
I’ve yet to narrow in on my goals. I started a list but many of them are so vague. Meal planning would definitely be one of those. Can I copy your meal plans? I get so stuck in a rut with the everyday things we do.
.-= Amy from She Wears Many Hats´s last blog ..Have you Turned the Tub Around yet? =-.
I fall off the menu-planning week, too – but I agree that it makes it so much easier!
I just wanted to say hello. You were one of the first bloggers that I started reading 3 years ago. I lost touch but found you on twitter and reconized you and came back over. Just wanted to say hello and congrats on your fourth child. A lot has happened in 3 years since I first read your blog. I now have one but I am a newbie and feeling my way along. Have a good week.
.-= Melanie´s last blog ..This is why I love blogging. =-.
LOVE you weekly menu! I try to stay on menu planning, but sometimes get side tracked! Thanks for the reminder 🙂
Jane’s site has been extremely helpful for me. Sunday night, I know that I better have a meal plan for the week, or at least an idea of what we’ll be eating. We eat a lot better when I plan and I get to blog about exciting, new recipes.
.-= Katie @ goodLife {eats}´s last blog ..Quinoa "Taco" Salad =-.
I’ve been doing Project 365 this year too. I love it. I can’t wait to reflect on the whole year. Your photos are great. I like the idea of doing a collage.
I have always planned my meals for the week. I do it on Sunday and go to the grocery store on Sunday as well. I don’t like to have to worry about what is for dinner during the work week. It keeps me calm in a chaotic world!
.-= Steph @ Plain Chicken´s last blog ..Olexa’s =-.
Your pic collage is so sweet-project 365…wowo w thats really something…..
The only menu palnning i have done would be to help mom on some dinner parties or birthdays or evening soirees …or maybe the 1001 recipes and bookmark and all those delicious recipes have to try this week that buzzle in my head during class (yeah i still get thru exams and pretty well…mus be all the food…)is menu planning then….then i am a wee little close arent i?
Waiting to hear about the adopt a blogger list-am pretty excited really….
Thanx a ton -u amaze me that u take precious time and patience to pair ’em up……
U rock….
have a cheery wonderfull day….
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Kristen, I recognize many of these photos! Thanks to you, I’m also participating in Project 365, and I’m finding many of the same benefits you’ve described so well. Thanks for the inspiration.
I also love the idea of new years’ goals, rather than resolutions. They sound so much more DO-able.
.-= Kate at Serendipity´s last blog ..Tea Verrines with Citrus Fruits =-.
Sounds like a delicious week! I love how meal planning lets you anticipate the delicious things you will eat over the next week … of course, I am horrid about actually making a meal plan. Someday.
And Project 365 sounds like so much fun. It’s been awesome seeing the daily shots on your FB feed.
.-= Sarah Caron´s last blog ..5 Healthy Things For Your Family To Do This Weekend =-.
I just started menu planning last week and am doing good so far (week 2!) 🙂
It really has made a difference in my week…I can’t even believe it!
Here’s my plan for the week…
Mon- Fish tacos Tues – Roast chicken Wed – Flank steak and salad Thurs – leftover buffet Fri – Crockpot Buffalo Chick Sandwiches Sat – Shrimp Arabiatta
Feels so good to know what we are eating this week! 🙂
Love your Project 365!
.-= Aggie´s last blog ..Spinach and Orzo Salad with Cranberries and Almonds =-.
Kristen, it is so good to see you back ! I’ve been worried about you…
I love your menus for this week. Keep up the good work. So hope that I will get to work with a veteran blogger!!!!
Hi Kristen! Your dinners sounds great! My menu planning looks like this: Sunday: lasagna, Monday: tacos, Tuesday: lasagna, Wednesday: lasagna, Thursday: taco salad, Friday: lasagna 🙂 Just kidding (sort of!)
I love making a big batch of something really good on the weekend that the kids will actually eat that I can whip out multiple times during the week.
My New Year’s Resolution this year is to blog (about my New Year’s Resolutions no less!) Check it out sometime in your spare time and let me know what you think. Some of the posts are pretty hilarious (and also pretty true!)
I, too, am trying menu planning this year. So far, it has worked really well and has helped me in grocery buying and time management. I just have to decide not to change my mind during the week!
I am also putting my weekly menu on my blog, www. pictureperfectcooking.wordpress.com, and that has helped me stick with the plan as well.
.-= Tammi´s last blog ..Weekly Supper Menu =-.
Patiently waiting for the pairings list to come out. 🙂
.-= Nate´s last blog ..Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Lollipops =-.
Love your project! I will say I have to plan out my menu or else all i will cook is mexican or italian. I love it but my family gets tired of it. What works best for me is i plan for the entire month. It makes my life so much easier!
Most of my menu planning revolves around whats on sale at thr supermarket. Still It offers me opportunities to be creative. In the last week we have had:
Korean Pot Roast over Rice
Crawfish Bisque with Crusty French bread
Salmon with Balsamic Vinegar Glaze with a White Bean ragout.
Grilled Chicken Breast with Rice Pilaf
Blue Burgers with Homemade Onion Rings
.-= Ed Schenk´s last blog ..Hot Tamale in Detroit =-.
Some very interesting recipes here, and a very interesting blog too.
I will have to bookmark this and stop by more often.
thanks
My single friends laugh at me when I tell them that I do this but menu planning but it is a saviour for me. This week I am doing a fridge, freezer, pantry clean so no menu- just using up leftovers supplemented by stuff that we already have on hand.
Yay! You’re back to doing your menu planning! Good for you! 🙂 Enjoyed seeing the collage of your Project 365 picstoo—how fun. And good for you for sticking with that, I know you’ve got a lot on your plate.
Best wishes to all the adopted and adpotee blog matches coming up. Such an exciting time for all!
.-= Sandie {Inn Cuisine}´s last blog ..All Muffins Are Not Created Equal (Recipe: Strawberry Creek Inn’s Banana-Nut Muffins) =-.
Love the practical ideas! Food is a great way to make a house a home. This will be one to bookmark and share with our clients.
I menu plan every week and it’s a huge help. I look at my grocery sale flyer to help with the planning and the budget. I write down our meals for the week and post them on the fridge. That keeps me organized and my family knows whats on the menu that week. Your menu looks great.
.-= Jamie´s last blog ..No Fuss (Easy) Chicken Noodle Soup =-.
Love your mosaic Kristen.
Thanks for the menu idea.
Have a great weekend.
Julie
Sounds like a great menu plan. I just printed up your lemon cake. Can’t wait to make it!
.-= Kathleen´s last blog ..Arroz con Pollo =-.
Is it too late to sign-up for Adopt-a-Blogger? I’m a newbie who would really appreciate some help!
Love this. I’ve planned our meals so haphazardly, things get wasted and the meals don’t end up healthy. Those enchiladas look tasty—perfect Super Bowl food, too.
.-= maggie´s last blog ..A Super (Taco Salad) Bowl =-.
I totally fell off the menu planning goal, but have done Project 365 for 32 days now. 😉 Just left a comment to adopt a blogger. Hope all is well!
.-= Cate O’Malley´s last blog ..January 2010 Recipe Round-Up =-.
I need to get into the habit of menu planning more often. Right now, however, I’m testing recipes for my next book so we’re pretty much eating whatever is on tap for the week (soups this week)! But planning can definitely save tons of time and money, and by the looks of the recipes you chose for the week, it’s a great motivator for trying new foods (what did your family like the best from the week?).
Hi Kristen, nice blog. Having a menu planning is a pretty good idea. You won’t have to ask yourself what’s for dinner tonight or tomorrow. It’s kind of funny my family members always asking me what’s for dinner and I am like ” I don’t know”. I guess I need to create one for myself.