Comments on: The Power of Meal Planning: 3 Things to Keep in Mind http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/11/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/ A blog about frugal living Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Suddenly Frugal Seal of Approval: Meal Planning « Suddenly Frugal Blog http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/11/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1239 Suddenly Frugal Seal of Approval: Meal Planning « Suddenly Frugal Blog Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:40:33 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/#comment-1239 [...] Each week I write out our meal-planning menu–nothing fancy, just a list of things we could have for [...] [...] Each week I write out our meal-planning menu–nothing fancy, just a list of things we could have for [...]

]]> By: Esther http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/11/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1238 Esther Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:42:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/#comment-1238 I also meal plan which saves not only money, but greatly reduces weeknight stress. The one thing that works for us is to make a big meal on Saturday and Sunday nights. This way we have leftovers for Monday and Tuesday--which is a lifesaver! I also meal plan which saves not only money, but greatly reduces weeknight stress. The one thing that works for us is to make a big meal on Saturday and Sunday nights. This way we have leftovers for Monday and Tuesday–which is a lifesaver!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/11/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1237 Anonymous Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:21:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/#comment-1237 I can totally attest to the power of meal planning. Another thing that my family does, that really does help in many areas of our life, is to sit down and plan our week. Then we know exatly what's going on, who may be working late, who has a late game, etc. That way when we plan our meals, we know ahead of time when we need to plan the crock pot meals, or make sure we have enough left overs. That really helps me, since I'm out the door by 6am. I can totally attest to the power of meal planning. Another thing that my family does, that really does help in many areas of our life, is to sit down and plan our week. Then we know exatly what’s going on, who may be working late, who has a late game, etc. That way when we plan our meals, we know ahead of time when we need to plan the crock pot meals, or make sure we have enough left overs. That really helps me, since I’m out the door by 6am.

]]> By: Daisy http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/11/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1236 Daisy Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:45:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/#comment-1236 My crockpot is my saving grace on long days. So is Stephanie's Crockpot 365 blog! My crockpot is my saving grace on long days. So is Stephanie’s Crockpot 365 blog!

]]> By: Leah Ingram http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/11/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1235 Leah Ingram Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:33:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/#comment-1235 Kristianna:<br/><br/>I would be honored to have my blog shared with a FLY group. Thank you so much.<br/><br/>Leah Kristianna:

I would be honored to have my blog shared with a FLY group. Thank you so much.

Leah

]]> By: Kristianna http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/11/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1234 Kristianna Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:58:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/#comment-1234 I host a forum for "FlyLadies" at Delphi (http://forums.delphiforums.com/flyladies/start) and can attest to the power of menu planning. You save money for so many reasons, and generally end up feeding your family much more healthfully, too. I am going to post a link to this blog entry at our forum for our Fly Babies. :) I host a forum for “FlyLadies” at Delphi (http://forums.delphiforums.com/flyladies/start) and can attest to the power of menu planning. You save money for so many reasons, and generally end up feeding your family much more healthfully, too. I am going to post a link to this blog entry at our forum for our Fly Babies. :)

]]> By: Leah Ingram http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/11/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1233 Leah Ingram Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:52:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/#comment-1233 That is a good question about the supermarket circular. Ours gets delivered in the mail midweek with other "direct" mail, and then I use it/refer to it as I plan meals. This delivery obviously makes it easier for me to access the circular so I don't have to take a separate trip to the store. If yours doesn't come in the mail, you might be able to access it online. Let me know if this information helps to clear that up. That is a good question about the supermarket circular. Ours gets delivered in the mail midweek with other “direct” mail, and then I use it/refer to it as I plan meals. This delivery obviously makes it easier for me to access the circular so I don’t have to take a separate trip to the store. If yours doesn’t come in the mail, you might be able to access it online. Let me know if this information helps to clear that up.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/11/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-1232 Anonymous Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:43:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/the-power-of-meal-planning-3-things-to-keep-in-mind/#comment-1232 I have a question - I have the advice to shop by the sales brochure many times, but how do you actually do this? Do you go by the store earlier in the week/day to pick one up, read it at home and then plan from it? <br/><br/>Or do you plan your meals as you walk around the store doing your groceries with sales brochure in hand?<br/><br/>I am not very good at planning meals on the fly..... I have a question – I have the advice to shop by the sales brochure many times, but how do you actually do this? Do you go by the store earlier in the week/day to pick one up, read it at home and then plan from it?

Or do you plan your meals as you walk around the store doing your groceries with sales brochure in hand?

I am not very good at planning meals on the fly…..

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