What's for Dinner: February 2 - February 8

I wish you could see my bullet journal for 2025. 

I had such big plans to jump into the new year with a reinvigorated energy to blog more often. I have pages and pages of blog post ideas that I've been collecting... none of them realized yet. I've earmarked which blog posts I want to update... none of them updated yet.

And it's not for a lack of trying. 

The only time I have to write and create new content is at the end of my day. If it's a weekday, then that means I have to summon my creativity after working a full day, making dinner, and making sure my family is in a good place to start the following day with success. As you can likely imagine, there's not much left in the tank by the time I've taken care of all that.

(Don't even get me started on what the new administration has done to my mental health.)

I tried a new approach this weekend, where I blocked time on my calendar for me. To write. But I lost the blocked time due to some unexpected parenting needs.

The starts-and-stops are frustrating... and I'm wondering whether I'll ever get this blog back on track again.

While I figure that out, here's our menu plan for the week. At least I'm still on schedule when it comes to our menu plan posts...

Sunday: Simple Mongolian Beef with Rice and Steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower

I didn't get around to making yesterday's Baked Potato Soup, so I'll cook up the head of cauliflower I bought for that recipe along with the broccoli. Though, as I'm typing this, I think I might roast the broccoli and cauliflower instead.

Monday: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta 

Tuesday: Easy Taco Salad 

Wednesday: Buffet Night

Thursday: Dad's Choice

Friday: Pizza with Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, and Caramelized Onions

Saturday: One Pan Chicken Meatballs with Orzo 

• Check out my previous menu plans for ideas.
• Read these helpful meal-planning tips.
• Follow my Meals from the Menu Plan Pinterest board.
• Join my What's for Dinner? Facebook Group to get inspiration.
• Use my FREE What's for Dinner printable to outline your weekly dinner plans.

 

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One year ago: What's for Dinner: January 28 - February 3
Two years ago: What's for Dinner: January 29 - February 4
Three years ago: What's for Dinner: January 30 - February 5
Four years ago: 25 Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipes
Five years ago: What's for Dinner: February 2 - February 8
Six years ago: Tidbits, vol. 2
Seven years ago: Our Monthly Dinner Plan (February)
Eight years ago: Where I've Been
Nine years ago: A Month of Dinners: Menu Plan for February
Ten years ago: Valentine's Day Linzer Cookies
Eleven years ago: Menu Plan: February 2 - February 8
Twelve years ago: Neptune Oyster - Boston, MA
Thirteen years ago: Have Your Food and Wear It, Too
Fourteen years ago: Embarrassingly Easy Garlic Fried Rice
Fifteen years ago: How They Found My Blog: Week 10
Sixteen years ago: Strawberry Almond Muffins

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