I love the holidays... I love just about anything and everything relating to the this time of year. The weather, the lights, the decorations, baking, cooking... speaking of cooking... I spent quite a bit of time today hammering out my menu for the next two weeks, in addition to my holiday cookies.

Every year, I spend at least one full day baking over 30 dozen cookies. I send a big tray with my DH for him to take to his staff, I give some to teachers, neighbors and good friends. Not to mention the dozen or so I have left over for us to eat! Yummy! I am especially excited because BOTH kids can help me this year!

I am also doing something a little different this week in my menu/shopping planning. As I was searching the grocery ads and the paper, I saw that Rosauer's had a special on butter and eggs (both of which I will need quite a bit of for cookies) that was worth noting. The other thing I noticed was that Walgreen's is running their $5 OFF a $25 purchase coupon as well and they have coffee on sale this week. So, in an effort to save (close to $30), I decided to break up my shopping and head to three different stores to get it all done.

This is not something I normally practice, but when I can save more than a tank of gas going to the three stores... it's worth it!

MONDAY
Southwest Mac and Cheese

TUESDAY
Chicken Bruschetta and Rice

WEDNESDAY
Turkey Chili and Hush Puppies

THURSDAY
Beef and Shrimp Stir Fry with Rice

FRIDAY
Salisbury Steak and Chunky Potatoes

SATURDAY
Family Birthday Dinner

SUNDAY
Mile High Tortilla Pie

MONDAY
Creamy Pasta Primavera

TUESDAY
Blue Cheese Steak and Noodles

WEDNESDAY
Pizza with Dad - Mom's Night Out

THURSDAY
Plenty More in the Kitchen

FRIDAY
Tacos with Spanish Rice

SATURDAY
Baked Pork Chops and Baked Potato Bar

SUNDAY
Peanut Chicken Soba