Meal planning is the only way to go!

I got a head start on my menu planning for next week. I find menu planning a really awesome way for Ryan and I to eat healthy on a budget.

First thing I do is plan out week of meals. I push myself to make at least one new recipe a week. I figure that way I will learn different dishes and can figure than into our weekly menus.



This is what our weekly menu looks like. Just a lot of messy scribbles!

Then I take index cards and write all the new recipes on them. This week I am pushing myself with 5 new recipes!
I will be making:
-Spinach Omelet
-Tuscan Style Tuna Salad
-Chewy Granola Bars
-Crab Salad
-Sweetish Meatballs



After I'm done with my recipes I file them away.

Then from there I make our weekly shopping list. It really helps me if I go to the store knowing what I need. I rarely get something that's not on the list besides the occasional candy bar.

I guess its a lot of steps to do but I do a little something every night

Monday: Research recipes
Tuesday:Start filling in meals in the menu
Wednesday: Write down new recipes on cards
Thursday: Complete Menu and Make Shopping List
Friday: Clean out Refrigerator
Saturday or Sunday: Go Shopping

Meal planning is the only way to go