Day 1 Menu Planning for this busy house..

jenniferamiedesigns

sitting down to menu plan for the next week. I am new to menu planning. I have tried it before and it lasted about 1 time than I gave it up. It really does help to stay organized, saves time, and saves money. first thing is first though, figuring out what I want to cook on what days I have the time for each recipe. since it is my first time running through I think I will stick with some classics. Spaghetti/pork chops/ baked chicken. easy peasy kinda stuff.

Next make my shopping list. Check what I already have and compare that with the recipes and mark off anything I already have. While making my list I put "veggie" in with most of my  and than checked the freezer and cabinet for what I had on hand. next time I find a great deal I'll stock up again.

Finally there is the trip to the store. Which I am about to accomplish when my husband wakes up. I don't want my first trip to the supermarket be tainted with the hecticness (that's a word? right?) of taking the boys.