Today we’re going to get started with our menu planning! For those of you who already have a handle on this job, more power to ya! For those of you who are challenged in this area… Read on.
We’re going to take this in baby steps. So today here is your "baby step" task for today:
1. Get a folder for your menus. You will keep this in your kitchen.
2. Print out blank calendars for June and July. Don’t try to get fancy here! Just print out a calendar. I used Microsoft Works. Took me a minute at the most. Here is my blank calendar. See how simple and boring it is? It was quick.
3. Make a list of supper recipes that your family members like. Go and ask each person. You might be surprised at what they tell you!! If you have a few more minutes, organize this list by meat category. For example, my family likes chicken patties and various dump chicken recipes. I’ll be prepping these with the chicken that is on sale this week. But more about that later!! (Don't forget those Pilgrim's Pride coupons I listed in an earlier post!!)
4. Make a list of meat items you already have in your freezer. Don’t forget to categorize!
5. Put your calendars and your list in your folder. Don’t put anything else in your folder for now!
Congratulations! You're done for for today! Wasn’t that exhausting?? Now go eat some chocolate or take a nap.
5. Put your calendars and your list in your folder. Don’t put anything else in your folder for now!
Congratulations! You're done for for today! Wasn’t that exhausting?? Now go eat some chocolate or take a nap.
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You are my new hero ;)...I need this more than I need ice cream!
I like the blank calendar idea. It's cheap, easy, and more visually appealing than just a list. I've seen menu "systems" for sale, but why bother when this method does the job just fine! And keeping it in a folder not only gives it a "home" so your plan doesn't get misplaced, but it also gives it the importance it deserves. Can't wait for the next step!
Debbie Jordan Kravitz
Virtually Organized
http://mypersonalorganizer.typepad.com/virtually_organized/
Thank you for this. Great start to a new way of saving.
You have saved our eating & budgeting lives - awesome blog you've created! Bless you, thank you and Daily Diner (where I found your link).
:)
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