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Seriously. Why NOT Meal Plan?

March 31, 2013

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Each time someone leaves a comment on a meal planning post, saying something to the effect of “I wish planned our meals” or “I can’t imagine being this organized” … I’m left wondering “HOW do people get through their weeks WITHOUT a meal plan?“.

menu planning monday

Maybe it’s just a matter of different priorities or maybe I am just more Type A than I ever realized when I was younger.

A plan? Keeps me sane during that 5 o’clock “Witching Hour” when the Kidlets are going nuts, begging for food while I try to cook dinner. Knowing what we are going to eat in advance each week? Saves me money when I shop since I’m not adding things all “willy nilly” into the cart.

When I was pregnant, having a post-baby meal plan and a deep-freeze full of easy freezer meals freed me from trying to cook and carry a baby during those hazy, hectic days of new motherhood.

If you look over my tips for creating a meal plan, you’ll find that it really, truly isn’t hard. Cross my heart.

What We’re Eating This Week

Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken and Biscuits, Roasted Broccoli, Salad

Tuesday: Slow Cooker Chipotle Steak Quesadillas, Refried Beans and Spanish Rice

Wednesday: Leftovers

Thursday: Grill Night – Burgers and Dogs, Grilled Corn, Salad

Friday: Homemade Pizza Night and Salad

Saturday: Bacon French Toast Casserole, Fresh Fruit

Sunday: Leftovers

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Rachel Lacy is the author of Following In My Shoes, where she blogs about Mommyhood, Family-Friendly Recipes and Bento Lunches, and Life in Texas. She is a lover of all things Coffee and Nutella.
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