Weekly Meal Plan March 19th, 2017
Welcome to my weekly meal plan for the week of March 19th, 2017.
Each week, I get our meals for the entire week planned out so that there are no surprises to our grocery budget. City Spouse wouldn’t really care, as he’s a fast food addict, but I’m of the mindset that home-cooked is ALWAYS better- both in taste and in nutrition.
Having a Plan
Having a plan ahead of time helps not only avoid arguments with your family but helps streamline your grocery shopping. You will already know exactly what you need so you can get in and get out without having to wander aimlessly around the store. This haphazard method of shopping is costing you both time and money. How many things do you come home with that you don’t really need.
Eliminate Food Waste
Not only does this help save you money by not buying things you don’t need, but it helps you to save money by eliminating food waste within your home. Having a clear plan of what you are buying and when it will be used can help to keep the amount of food you end up throwing away to a minimum. If you have a small household, planning a day to eat the leftovers (as I do) can help even less of your hard earned grocery money from going into the trash.
Keep It In Sight
I have a sheet that I write down what we are having and post to the refrigerator. First, I shop in the freezers (yes, we have two) and pantry to see what we have on-hand that I can use instead of having to purchase it. I then go back to the pantry and see what I already have there to supplement the main dishes.
Some weeks I plan for snacks and/or desserts, and some weeks I don’t. It really just depends on the week and what my to-do list looks like.
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I’m also including the coupons that I will be using this week, either with my meal plan or for stock-up items.
I hope you all enjoy!!
Weekly Meal Plan March 19th, 2017
Monday:
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Tuesday:
Ceasar Salad Wraps
Wednesday:
Meatloaf
Thursday:
Leftovers
Friday:
Hamburgers
Saturday:
BBQ Chicken
Sunday:
Pub-Style Cod
Do you plan in advance? I’d love to hear what on the menu at your home this week!
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What Coupons I’m Printing This Week!!
We definitely meal plan! This week my hubby is away for work so I have some of my kids favorites: tonight we had homemade french toast sticks with fresh strawberries and sausage, Tuesday we’re eating Taco’s, Wednesday we’re BLT grinders with salad and chips, Thursday we’re planning on homemade chicken fingers with couscous and salad (with added asparagus for me!), and Friday we usually make our own pizzas and serve it with salad if there’s any left or else a veggie platter.