I've posted in the past about menu planning for your family... Well we are still doing it and it's working GREAT for us and saving quite a bit of money. The way we do it is MUCH more simplified than I think the way most people do it. We have a different meal for each day of the week and just continue that exact week throughout the whole month... So basically we what we have is the following:
Mondays Veggie Fajitas w/ Beans & Rice | Tuesdays Veggie Tacos w/ Leftover Rice | WednesdaysBlack Bean & Caramelized Onion Quesadillas | Thursdays Spaghetti w/ Salad and Bread | Fridays PIZZA NIGHT! |
Saturdays Grilled Veggie Sandwiches w/ Chips & Baked Beans | Sundays Mushroom Stroganoff w/ a Potato Dish |  |  |  |
For the most part we've kept each month the same... which I know some people would consider somewhat boring but our goal is mainly saving money. Month to month we may change a meal or two but for the most part we enjoy what we have planned out! Another benefit to keeping the same meals week to week we can buy in bulk at Costco and things last well into two months most of the time with the occasional weekly trip to the store for the fresh ingredients. Oh and on Fridays we usually make some yummy and sweet baked goods for weekend desserts. This method works for us and we love it!
However... if you want more variety I found this EXCELLENT blog where she not only plans an entire week of menus for you but she also gives you the shopping list for that week as well!! When money is better for us to where we can change our menu on a weekly basis I'll definitely be using this method, although I will probably be throwing most of my own recipes in there. For those of you who would do the same she has a cute printable to write out the week's menu and shopping list. I haven't tried any yet but when we do decide to switch up a meal or two I'll probably look on her list of recipes to see what she has! So here's the blog for those of you who just want all the planning done for you! A great idea! Oh... and on a side note... a friend of mine takes a couple of days (typically a weekend) and cooks up the weeks meals and freezes them. This is very intriguing and I may try this after doing some more research! I'll definitely share with you if I do!
However... if you want more variety I found this EXCELLENT blog where she not only plans an entire week of menus for you but she also gives you the shopping list for that week as well!! When money is better for us to where we can change our menu on a weekly basis I'll definitely be using this method, although I will probably be throwing most of my own recipes in there. For those of you who would do the same she has a cute printable to write out the week's menu and shopping list. I haven't tried any yet but when we do decide to switch up a meal or two I'll probably look on her list of recipes to see what she has! So here's the blog for those of you who just want all the planning done for you! A great idea! Oh... and on a side note... a friend of mine takes a couple of days (typically a weekend) and cooks up the weeks meals and freezes them. This is very intriguing and I may try this after doing some more research! I'll definitely share with you if I do!
