Wednesdays = Breakfast For Dinner

aeh72

In our house, we do breakfast for dinner every Wednesday.  It started off as kind of a joke but it grew into pretty much every Wednesday we do breakfast and I kind of love it because it's one day of the week that I don't have to think about what's for dinner.  I'm about to start working a new job where I will be going into the office versus working from home so no more last minute, "oh shoot, I forgot to defrost x, let me get it out right now."  I'm thinking about having set meals most nights - e.g. Monday = a chicken dish, Tuesday = pasta, Wednesday = breakfast (obviously), Thursday = beef dish, and Friday probably pizza night.  Does anyone else do this?  On the one hand, I think it could be terribly boring, but on the other hand, I'm trying to think of ways to help me always be prepared and always know what to defrost/get ready before I leave for work each day with minimal thought required.   

emberlee3

I think it's a good idea. I meal plan, and it helps me stay organized.

I just implemented Wacky Wednesday, which means we eat dessert before dinner. DS loves it. My hope is to make a simple dessert (with DS helping) on Tuesday evening.

shannm

Mmmmm.....brinner.....

Iblamethebeer

We do this.  

And then I flip things around based on what's going on that specific week, but at least there's a rough plan to start from.  Cooking is not something I love or want to spend a lot of time on so the idea of starting each week's menu plan and grocery list with a blank slate seems tedious/overwhelming to me.  

Also, I feel like having a structure makes it easier to consolidate ingredients and prevent things from going to waste or getting lost in the pantry, which makes me happy. 

aeh72

Thanks everyone! And, ClaryPax I am so adding in Friday tacos and Margaritas! YUM!

aeh72

emberlee3 said:

I think it's a good idea. I meal plan, and it helps me stay organized. I just implemented Wacky Wednesday, which means we eat dessert before dinner. DS loves it. My hope is to make a simple dessert (with DS helping) on Tuesday evening.

What a fun idea! 

EastCoastBride

This doesn't seem boring.  A "chicken dish" can be LOTS of things, as can any of those nights.  You're not limiting yourself.  It just gives you a framework of what to plan for. 

 

junebugrbig

We do something similar.  Guaranteed, at least once a week is pasta night.  Kids LOVE pasta and it is usually the most peaceful dinner of the week.  We also have no-cook Fridays...we order out (mostly pizza) every Friday night.  By the end of the week I am so tired, I do not want to cook or wash dishes.  Couple of times of a month is taco night and breakfast for dinner night but I mix those up depending on our schedule.

jc&cat

EastCoastBride said:

This doesn't seem boring.  A "chicken dish" can be LOTS of things, as can any of those nights.  You're not limiting yourself.  It just gives you a framework of what to plan for. 

 

Yes, this. I loosely follow this plan. Chicken on monday, Pasta on Wednesdays, etc. There is enough variety even if you keep your base planned.

D&HMom

we do breakfast for dinner Wednesdays too!  My DH works late that night and he hates eggs. its easy and the kids love it! I grew up with spaghetti Tuesdays. There was something comforting about it. Traditions are important to kids. Kids like stability.