Weekly Menu Plan 39

You're going to love our Weekly Menu Plan 39 ideas for breakfast, dinner, snacks, and game day, too. From sweet potato bread in the morning to meatloaf or sheet pan chicken and veggies for dinner, this week's meal plan is packed with delicious recipes.

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Here is your free Weekly Menu Plan 39 for September 30-October 6 with ideas for snacks and desserts, too.

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✔️ Keep your prepped foods fresh by using quality airtight containers - these are my favorite. Plus these are great for leftovers, too.

✔️ Clean your produce when you get home from the store. Prep ingredients like diced onions and chopped carrots ahead of time so you just need to grab a container when it's time to cook - it's like having a sous chef!

This will especially save you time this week when you're making the beef pot pie, sausage mac and cheese, and beef stew.

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September 30 - Shrimp Scampi

Skillet Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi close up.

This lemon garlic shrimp scampi is super tasty, and easy, too!

(You'll also love our garlic butter shrimp and sriracha shrimp recipes.)

Serve your pasta with these buttery dinner rolls or Italian breadsticks.

October 1 - Sweet Potato Soup

Top down view of Sweet Potato Soup in a bowl topped with crispy bacon, sour cream and green onions.

This is one of my mama's favorite recipes -sweet potato soup.

It's super tasty with a dollop of sour cream and crispy bacon, but you could also add a pile of these cheesy ranch tater tots on top!

Talk about a great way to get kids to eat their veggies!! 😊

Related: Find tons more Kid Friendly Sweet Potato Recipes.

Looking for something a little different? Try our slow cooker potato soup, or one of these tasty recipes instead:

October 2 - Instant Pot Meatloaf

An aluminum pan with Instant Pot Meatloaf ready to be served.

You're going to love this super simple meal of instant pot meatloaf.

While the instant pot cooks the meatloaf, whip up a batch of our red skin mashed potatoes and your favorite veggie side like garlic green beans, cowboy baked beans, or crispy roasted sweet potatoes.

If you prefer, a fresh salad like our winter citrus salad or even roasted beet salad is also a great side.

October 3 - Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

I love sheet pan dinners and this Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is no exception. It's simple and easy and you don't have to babysit it. Plus clean up is a breeze!

What could be better than that!

Use your favorite seasoning mix or try it with one of ours like Mediterranean spice blend, Italian seasoning, Ranch, or even our Cowboy Seasoning Mix.

October 4 - Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

Cheesy hamburger casserole is like the best hamburger helper you've ever eaten - with no mystery ingredients!

It's full of flavor and only takes 35 minutes from start to finish so it's great for busy weeknights and a great addition to weekly menu plan 39.

Check out these other yummy casserole recipes:

October 5 - Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

Close up of Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe on a white plate with a fork.

If you love creamy chicken casseroles, this million dollar chicken casserole recipe is for you!

You'll love all the great flavors in this easy meal that takes only 15 minutes to prep!

Serve with a fresh green salad, fruit salad, or your favorite veggie side dish to round out the meal.

October 6 - Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow cooker honey garlic chicken is one of my all-time favorite meals to make.

The honey garlic sauce is sweet and tangy and so good and you can add your favorite veggies.

Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Breakfast - Sweet Potato Bread

If you're not a fan of quick bread, try our Raspberry Cream Cheese Muffins or Blueberry Muffins instead.

Here are some more breakfast recipes you'll love:

Snacks - Pretzel Bites

I just adore this semi-homemade recipe for pretzel bites. It's super easy when you start with premade dough!

Whip up a batch of honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them and you have a fantastic snack!

You might also like one of these yummy snack recipes pictured below:

Dessert - Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups

Close up of No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups with whipped cream on top.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups are such an easy no bake dessert!

If you love pumpkin spice, then also try our pumpkin cake balls, pumpkin crockpot butter, and pumpkin butterscotch cookies.

You might also like one of these yummy dessert recipes pictured below:

Game Day Grub - Spinach Dip

Cheesy Spinach Dip with garlic bread rolls in a cast iron skillet.

I love making this spinach dip with garlic roll dippers for company.

It's impressive but so easy - and totally delicious - so it makes a great snack for parties.

Here are a few more of our favorite snacks to make on game day (which are also great for movie night, potlucks, and parties!

And if you need a cocktail, try our mermaid drink - it's always a hit!

Project of the Week

Close up of Upcycled Basket Pumpkin made with buffalo chicken fabric and a wine cork.

This easy pumpkin decor project no-sew project uses scrap fabric.

It's a fun way to add some charm to your home this Fall and would look great on your tiered tray.

Find more DIY project ideas here.

🎃 You might also like to check out this cute wooden pumpkin craft made from Dollar Tree blocks!

Weekly Meal Plan Worksheet

Click on the link below to download a PDF of the meal planning worksheet and also our grocery list. Meals this week with menu plan 39 are gonna be so easy!

Juggling Act Mama Weekly Meal Planner

Weekly Menu Plan 39: Printable weekly menu planner.

Juggling Act Mama Grocery Shopping List

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Week of Oct 2-8 Food Holidays

Mix up Weekly Menu Plan 39 by adding in a few other recipes to celebrate these fun food holidays.

National Mulled Cider Day - September 30
Homemade Cookies Day - October 1
- the perfect excuse to make funfetti crinkle cookies
Pudding Season Begins - October 1
- try our banana pudding pie
World Vegetarian Day - October 1
National Fried Scallops Day - October 2
National Caramel Custard Day - October 3
Kanelbullens Dag (Cinnamon Bun Day) - October 4
- try our pumpkin cinnamon rolls
National Taco Day - October 4
- I'm obsessed with these chicken tacos
National Apple Betty Day - October 5
National Pumpkin Seed Day - October 5, 2022 (First Wednesday in October)
National Noodle Day - October 6
- everyone loves this chicken noodle casserole