This Week’s Menu Plan: October 17 – 23

Oct 17 | Meal Planning

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What a blur last week was! I had no menu planned and we ate out entirely too often. Sometimes, life throws some things at you that requires cutting yourself some slack so the important things get taken care of. We were fed, not the most nutritious meals, but the important things got taken care of.

I’m feeling a bit more like I can tackle this week after my mini blogging break, especially since I have a menu planned! However, some things may get pushed off the list because we may have to do some hospital visits due to our situation last week. (Extended family health emergency.)

Here’s the plan for October 17 – 23, 2016:

Breakfasts:

  • Oatmeal
  • Peanut butter toast and apples
  • Waffles/cereal

Lunches:

  • Leftovers
  • Smoothies
  • Grilled Cheese sandwiches

Dinner:

Monday: Chicken in Basil Sauce
Tuesday: Tacos
Wednesday: Ham, mashed potatoes, veggies
Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie (freezer meal)
Friday: Hamburger Soup
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Dinner at parents

What’s on your menu this week? Let us know in the comments!

DIY Foaming Hand Soap Refill

Oct 14 | Easy DIY

DIY Foaming Hand Soap Refill

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DIY Foaming Hand Soap Refill

We love foaming hand soap at our house. I find it lasts quite a long time and washes off hands easily. Which is great for my daughters, who love to wash their hands, but don't always take the time to rinse all the soap off of their hands.

However, purchasing foaming soap refills can get quite expensive. But if you know how to mix up your own DIY foaming hand soap refill, you can save a ton! Especially if you go through lots of soap like we do at our house. 🙂

All you need to make your own DIY Foaming Hand Soap refill is four things:

SUPPLIES:

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add the castile soap and body wash to the soap dispenser.
  2. Add the water and shake well.
  3. Pump and enjoy!

This will be a huge money saver for you and it's so easy to change the scent for different seasons!

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I’m Calling “Uncle” for the Week

Oct 13 | Thoughts on Life

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I have to draw the line and call “uncle” on trying to keep up with Simply Frugal this week.

We’ve been battling the autumn colds which makes this mom even more tired than she already is with a baby who doesn’t sleep well on a “good” night. The oldest is having troubles with not being the only child anymore so needs more love these days. Now, we’ve had a family emergency within our extended family that is requiring more time.

You guys, I need to step back for a few days and tend to my family. They need me and right now that is what is most important.

Please feel free to read the archives, print coupons or find some current deals while you wait for the deals to resume on Monday. I will have Links Worth Sharing up on Saturday though because that’s how I like to relax, reading what other people write! I also have a fun post scheduled for later tomorrow.

Enjoy the rest of your week! “See” you on Monday!

Linen Chest: Set of Four Mugs only $2.99

Oct 12 | Canada Deals

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Linen Chest has some pretty fantastic weekly deals this week!

I’ll list them below, but I wanted to highlight the Rooster & Honeycomb mugs pictured above. For a set of four, they’re only $2.99!( reg. $9.95). I think they’d make great gifts! Either give the set or separate each mug and fill with fun things! Here are the other deals this week:

Offers end October 23, 2016.