My Monday Ramblings #2

Hi guys!

 

Last time I chatted with you I mentioned my new grocery budget for the new year. Well it's been 6 weeks of grocery shopping and meal planning for me, and I'm happy to say it's been working out great!

 

As mentioned last time I said I'd share some of my dinner menus with you, so here goes!

 

Week 1 dinner menu:

Monday- Biscuits and gravy

Tuesday- Chicken taquitos

Wednesday- Ham and green bean casserole

Thursday- Pizza

Friday- Left overs
Saturday- Chicken stir fry

Sunday- Hay stacks

 

Week 2 dinner menu:

Monday- Hamburgers and sweet potato fries

Tuesday- Chicken green salsa burritos

Wednesday- Left overs

Thursday- Breakfast

Friday- Tacos

Saturday- Biscuits and gravy

Sunday- Left overs

 

Week 3 dinner menu:

Monday- Tater tot casserole

Tuesday- Eggs, bacon, and pancakes

Wednesday- Grilled cheese

Thursday- Ranch bread crumb chicken with veggies

Friday- Pizza

Saturday- Date night (kids mac n' cheese)

Sunday- Taco salads

 

Week 4 dinner menu:

Monday- breakfast burritos

Tuesday- Chicken taquitos

Wednesday- Biscuits and gravy

Thursday- Meatballs, rice, and veggies

Friday- Indian tacos

Saturday- Leftovers

Sunday- Eggs, bacon, and toast

 

Week 5 dinner menu:

Monday- Pizza

Tuesday- Eggs and bacon

Wednesday- Date night (kids mac n' cheese)

Thursday- Beef enchiladas

Friday- Ham breakfast casserole

Saturday- Chili nachos

Sunday- Pizza

 

Week 6 dinner menu:

Monday- Sloppy joes

Tuesday- Family date night

Wednesday- Taco soup with tortilla chips

Thursday- Chicken teriyaki bowls

Friday- Left overs

Saturday- Pizza

Sunday- Chicken and veggies

 

What do you think of menu planning? Do you make one, not make one, sometimes use one?

 

When I'm planning my menu for the week I check my freezer and cupboards to see what I have that I don't have to buy or what I need to use before items expire. This helps me use what I have and saves me on my grocery budget because I won't buy things I already have. Win-win right?! I think so! :)

 

I'd have to say I've been enjoying menu planning and it totally works for my family!

 

Happy Monday!