Comments on: Menu Planning: Part 1

By: Niki

Niki — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:15:10 +0000

I just started making a notebook/system and wish I had known about this 10 years ago. I hope to pass this on to my daughter ( maybe DIL someday). Anyways, I like your idea of repeating menu plans, I usually toss mine after I’m done. I use a “staple” list including things we eat on a regular basis. I laminated it and put on fridge so I can circle what we need as we run out or menu plan. Then, I just grab it and go!!
Sorry this turned into a poorly written novel, I get excited about organization and lists:)

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:54:01 +0000

I too HAVE to have a menu to go by. The days that I don’t are the days that I can’t figure out what is for dinner and we eat late or eat out – or both. Not good with 5 out of 7 children still at home!! Loved your tips and tricks!! Thanks for sharing it!
I usually plan a month at a time. We sit down as a family once a month (usually the last week) and brainstorm. Everyone gets to pitch in with ideas and then all I have to do is put them on the days. LOVE IT!! So easy! I also just started having my three oldest (at home) choose menu (B,L,D and 2 snacks) items for one day a week for a month. I just started it this month. They were so excited to pick what THEY wanted and it gave them a chance to work on lists, handwriting and keep in mind things that they like as well as things everyone else likes!! I’ll have to blog about it! Thanks for sharing your ideas, again!! Just found you and I love it!! Keep up the great work!!

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The Tie That Binds Us » Menu Planning Systems – a review — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:10:56 +0000

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By: Honey

Honey — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:07:27 +0000

I was really happy to find your blog post today. I was just writing about our menu planning yesterday. I can’t wait to read more of your posts about this topic. I’m going to go do that now…

Blessings
Honey

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:25:45 +0000

GREAT ideas! Saves time and money, and who doesn’t need more of those?

By: Tish

Tish — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:48:10 +0000

I usually poll everybody in the house and ask their favs so I have a list of meals. My categories are: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Once I have a list of these ideas, I repeat them to fill the calendar. I plan ground beef, or beans, or like items together. for example, if one night we eat benas and rice, then next night we can have burritos, then tostadas. That way, I can cook lots one night, and have a short, cheap dinner a couple nights after. Same thing for gr. beef: If I cook spaghetti sauce with it, then I make a large batch, use some, then plan a gr. beef meal for the next night, then the next, like tacos, or toppings for baked potatoes. It eases up the cooking part of prep–especially in summer since I hate the heat in the kitchen during July and August. I usually plan for two weeks, or four, since we get paid every two weeks. If I plan for a month, I usually have to return to the store for milk, bread (when I’m not making my own), and fresh produce. Meal planning also makes it easier for everyone since the kids help make some meals. There’s no guesswork!