Christmas Notebook

I know. I know. It’s really September 4, but with Labor Day, then DH having Wednesday off, menu planning was waylaid. I’ve been working on some craft projects, too. And I have to confess, that is more fun than taking time to write a post. True confessions…crafting is lots of fun…

I am using some of the many Christmas cards I’ve been gifted with (thanks to all who have given me their old cards!) to make ornaments. I have made decoupage ones that use the pictures from the cards.

Front

Back

And I am now working on ornaments that use the card to make a small shadow box.

Those are getting better the more I make, as I work out techniques that make the process easier. I will post a tutorial soon.

Now the menu:

Monday
Leftover Chicken and Dumplings

Tuesday
Bacon, Tomato andLettuce Sandwich

Wednesday
Cheeseburger on Homemade Buns

Thursday
Pork Chops in the Crockpot over
Potatoes and Carrots
Green Salad

Friday
Homemade Pizza

Saturday
Spicy Shredded Pork
I follow the pork recipe’s ingredient list, but I don’t blend them. I put the roast in the crock pot and throw everything in on top. I know it’s not the same as roasting it, so it’s different than the meat the original recipe would produce, but it’s still delicious! And easier.
Tangy Buttermilk Cheese Bread
Coleslaw

Sunday
Crock Pot Turkey
Brown Rice
Garden Salad
Corn on the Cob
Steamed Sugar Snap Peas

You’ll find more menu and recipe ideas at Menu Plan Monday.

~~Rhonda