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Weekly Family Plan

Week of September 21, 2026 · Gymnastics Tuesday • Thursday Travel • Shared Shopping

Weekly goals

  • Give Tahlia a familiar family-favorite slow-cooker meal on Monday.
  • Keep Tuesday practical around gymnastics.
  • Plan for the family to eat out while traveling Thursday.
  • Give Alana the requested chicken pasta dish on Friday.
  • Reuse chicken, pasta, onions, carrots, and Asian-style pantry ingredients across the two weeks.

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Hearty Beef Stew

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Tahlia

Helpers
  • Noelle — Wash the carrots and potatoes.
  • Banjo — Whisk the seasoning mix with water.
Prep ahead
  • Chop and measure the carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery.
  • Use the family-preferred vegetable balance from the recipe card.
  • Start the slow cooker for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

Taco Salad

After Gymnastics

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Set out the salad and tortilla chips.
  • Banjo — Help arrange the toppings.
Prep ahead
  • Cook the taco meat before gymnastics if convenient.
  • Keep the meat and salad components separate until serving.
  • Assemble after gymnastics.

Baked Ziti

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Measure the cheeses and sauce.
  • Banjo — Set out the baking dish.
Prep ahead
  • Prepare the quick tomato sauce ahead of time.
  • Cube or shred the mozzarella and grate the Parmesan.
  • Assemble early and refrigerate until baking if helpful.

Family Choice

Evening

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
    Prep ahead
    • Eat out while the family is out of town.

    Chicken Noodle Casserole

    5:30 PM

    Primary cook

    Alana

    Helpers
    • Noelle — Measure the peas and cheddar.
    • Banjo — Mix the butter and bread crumbs.
    Prep ahead
    • Cook and shred the chicken ahead of time.
    • Cook the egg noodles only until al dente.
    • Watch the casserole closely during the final minute under the broiler.

    Beef and Broccoli

    5:30 PM

    Primary cook

    Karen

    Helpers
    • Noelle — Whisk together the sauce ingredients.
    • Banjo — Wash the broccoli.
    Prep ahead
    • Slice the steak and cut the broccoli before dinner.
    • Mix the sauce up to one day ahead.
    • Serve over rice if desired.

    Pork Lo Mein

    5:30 PM

    Primary cook

    Karen

    Helpers
    • Noelle — Measure the peas and water.
    • Banjo — Wash the romaine lettuce.
    Prep ahead
    • Chop the carrots, onion, garlic, and romaine before cooking.
    • Break the ramen noodles carefully.
    • Add the romaine only at the end so it just wilts.

    Task Risk Key

    Prep Safe

    No heat or sharp work; washing, measuring, mixing, setting the table.

    Supervised

    Oven access, grating, basic knife work, or stirring with an adult nearby.

    Experienced Cook

    Frying, moving heavy pots, boiling liquids, and high-heat browning.