Comments on: Meal Planning Day One!

By: Pilar @ ScoringDeals

Pilar @ ScoringDeals — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:35:49 +0000

Thanks for the super cute printable!! I found your blog when I was looking for a nice printable calendar, because I had to keep track of something for my daughter.

I wrote about the pdf on my blog and linked up! :)

http://www.scoringdeals.com/2009/07/free-printable-meal-planning-and.html

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:40:26 +0000

i’ll tell you what i did. i made a list of every regular recipe i make with all its necessary ingredients. when i go to the store, i just pick a week’s worth of meals and put checks next to them, then cross off anything that i already have enough of.

like so:

HOMEMADE PIZZA: flour yeast tomato_sauce tomatoes green_pepper onion pepperoni sausage mozzarella

it has made shopping *so* *much* *easier*.

i made a section for regular household items, personal items, etc. – so instead of writing out a list, i just circle what we need. and i can always update the list on the computer if we find a new recipe we like or i realize i should add something to one of the other lists.

By: Kathy K

Kathy K — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:52:21 +0000

You have inspired me to make a list like yours for my regular grocery store. What a great idea, thanks for sharing.

By: turkey lurker

turkey lurker — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:23:31 +0000

I’m a lurker from afar (Turkey). I’ve really enjoyed following your blog. I wanted to share a website I found the other day that you might find helpful in meal planning: http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com

I grew up with meal planning, only with a twist. There were four of us in my family (mom, dad, bro, me). We all sat down on Sunday afternoons and planned our week. Particularly when my bro and I were in HS we weren’t home too much for dinner. We would then figure out how many nights we would all be home for dinner. For every night we were all home the night would have 3 points – 2 for cooking, 1 for cleaning (the dishwasher meant only 1 point!). We would then divide the week out and everyone would have to earn the same number of points. Some of us would cook, some would clean, some both. After making the schedule my bro and I would head to the cookbooks and choose recipes. Then we all went to the grocery store to do all of our shopping. The following Sunday we started all over again. Like I said, with a twist.

Keep up the great blogging!

By: gingermog

gingermog — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:45:53 +0000

I am once again astounded by your generosity of time to write all this and throw in a free illo as well. I am going to benefit from your meal planning advice. Maybe we could throw in some quick n easy meals back your way? Kinda even up the balance. I think Mr Gingermog may be having Swedish meatballs for his tea soon . xxxx

By: corinneyb

corinneyb — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:41:26 +0000

Epicurious also has great weekly menus if you're slightly more adventurous (some of the recipes look a little daunting, but most of them are pretty straightforward). They come complete with shopping lists, ingredient tips, and even ways to make ahead in some cases.

By: nicole

nicole — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:41:02 +0000

al the veggies look delish!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:10:35 +0000

I do so appreciate a blogger who caters to my snooping pleasure.

By: Meal Planning Mommy

Meal Planning Mommy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:26:11 +0000

Amanda of Shamelessly Sassy, if you are looking for a neat meal planning website, you should check out http://www.plantoeat.com.

By: lala

lala — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:25:22 +0000

I have always wanted to do this but never got around to it! I think it would help with my crazy work schedule if I can plan easy meals my teenager can make!