I know that there are numerous different ways to menu plan. Different tips, tricks and strategies. So, tomorrow’s Finding Freedom Friday topic is going to be Menu Planning.
I would love to hear:
- How many weeks you plan at a time.
- How do you keep track of it all?
- How do you decide what to eat?
- How has it helped you?
Come back tomorrow to link up with Mr. Linky and see everyone else’s tips!
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Thank you for getting this up so early. I will be gone for awhile this evening so it gives me some time to get my thoughts and post together before tomorrow!
I am the WORST menu planner so while I’m not participating in tomorrow’s list… I certainly am reading!!!
I am so happy to say that for the 1st time ever I am meal planning. I plan 1 week at a time but purchase food for the month. I plan three good wholesome meals and 2 random ones due to schedules + leftovers.
We keep our reciepts and I have a budget journal that I write it all in.
I have been searching many blogs including yours, to find recipes that I want to try so this is mainly how I get my ideas.
It has helped us eat healthier, for cheaper, we are on strict budget and it helps us stick to it and most importantly we are eating more as a family.
We have estimated we dropped our eating out by 90% in 5 weeks. (Sad to say we ate out a lot!) Happy to say we DO NOT anymore!
I must say I commend the people that can plan a month or so at a time. If i do more than 10 days I get sick of following the schedule, or we literally get sick, or have to go out of town unexpectedly, or something. I can’t wait to hear everyone’s ideas!
I’ve been meaning to jump on the menu planning bandwagon for a while. . .you have definitely inspired me to jump on that wagon a little quicker. Thanks!!
Appreciate your blog. Many of us are working on ways to spend less and still live well.
Cia
http://stillfindingcash.blogspot.com/