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Planning Meals

September 1, 2010
A paper with fields to write all the meals for a week.

Get Organized: I will first start in the pantry. I try to arrange all of my canned/dry goods in categories. I put all tomato based products together, canned veggies, soups, beans, etc.

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Start The Inventory:I write down exactly what I have and the quantities of everything in my pantry, freezer, and refrigerator

Start Planning: Once I have my inventory I go through some recipe ideas I have on hand or look some up using a recipe finder online that allows you to type which items you already have then pops out a recipe.

Make A Shopping List: I may have 5 items but need two to complete the recipe. I create a list for the missing items so I am not buying too many things that are not needed.

Write Out A Calendar: You can schedule when you will prepare menu items or you can just make a list and cross them off as you prepare them.

By doing reverse menu planning you are saving money, using up everything you have, being more organized, and ensuring you are eating at home more often. With out a plan you are planning to fail.

By Misty from Aurora, CO

 
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April 15, 2013

When we were busy or had to work all at the same time, we had to prep for how we would all eat. There was no going to a drive-thru, because there was no extra money.

 


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October 21, 2010

My trick to avoid eating out is planning! I have a magnetic white board with each week's menu at the top and a spot for requests at the bottom. The kids love making requests and sometimes we do fun theme weeks.

White board being used to list a weekly dinner menu with an area for requests

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April 6, 2011

I have a friend who budgets wisely every month. She has raised 2 children and gone back to school herself with what she saved. She owns her own home and about 4 acres of land.

 
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January 17, 2018

You can save time and money by making two or more meals at once. Large cuts of meat can be divided and used for several recipes. This is a page about make two meals at once.

potato casserole

February 17, 2017

Meal planning allows you to eat a variety of healthy food without spending a lot of money. This is a page about developing a meal planning notebook and filing system.

A notebook with spices on a wooden cutting board.

November 2, 2015

This is a page about making a dinner menu board and meal baskets. A dinner menu board is a great way to let the family know what is going to be served.

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It also is a huge help with meal planning for the week.

Making a Dinner Menu Board

May 13, 2019

Planning your family meals on a weekly basis has several benefits. It helps to ensure that food is used up before it goes bad and keeps you from ordering takeout or going out to eat. This will save you time and money in the long run, while keeping your family well fed with healthy home cooked meals.

DIY Weekly Meal Planner - dinner

October 1, 2017

Organizing your menu for the week is an excellent way to save time and money. This is a page about organizing your meals.

Meal planning notebook.

February 10, 2017

When preparing a large meal, timing is critical so that everything is done in the proper order for serving. This is a page about organizing and cooking a large meal successfully.

Food For Large Meal

April 6, 2011

Don't "crisis cook." Shopping after work for the day's dinner gets expensive. Plan a weekly menu before shopping and watch your grocery bill shrink. By Chell

 
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March 14, 2001

Do you have a set of meals that you eat on a regular basis? Plan ahead at least a week in advance so you don't have to make too many trips to the grocery store.

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When at the store, buy extras of most often needed items (when on sale) so you will always have some in reserve.

 

March 18, 2013

I have read many frugal blogs and sites. Many of them rely and support the idea of menu planning for cutting your grocery bill. Those who are supporters of this practice, say they look at the sale flyers and base their menu on the rock bottom prices.

 
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October 6, 2009

Menu index cards are great for when I can't think about what to cook. They have a whole menu, one menu on one index card. Since they are sorted into the index card file, I have them sorted by what types of meat (chicken, beef, ground beef, pork,vegetarian, etc.).

 
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July 16, 2010

I'm starting to think about back-to-school tasks that must be done. Here is one that I thought up as I'll have four kids in school, as well as myself, so this year will be even harder to manage.

 
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