Save Time and Money with Menu Planning!

Planning meals in advance simplifies grocery shopping, reduces waste, and ensures balanced meals. Since many kitchen tasks repeat, prepping larger quantities can save both time and effort.

Try organizing your week around meal themes for easier planning:

• Monday: Casserole

• Tuesday: Meat & Potatoes

• Wednesday: Soup

• Thursday: Another Casserole

• Friday: Italian or Mexican

• Saturday: Grill or “CORN” (Clean Out Refrigerator Night)

Keep your calendar in mind for events that may affect meals. Gather a few cookbooks or favorite recipes to mix variety with family favorites, using the four-week method to introduce new dishes while keeping things simple.

As you plan, make a shopping list to take advantage of sales and seasonal produce. Look for similar recipes that allow you to prep ingredients at the same time, reducing cleanup and stocking your freezer with ready-to-go meals.

With the four-week method, doubling recipes one week means effortless meals later—saving time and making meal planning a breeze!

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