My Menu Plan
Since the school year started, I have been implementing a weekly dinner menu to make the days run more smoothly. It has helped! You can download the form I use here . I prefer the 1-Week Menu with Grocery List. I clip this to my refrigerator once it is compiled by using a magnetic clip. Check out her blog while you are there! Before creating my menu, I look through my freezer, refrigerator and pantry to see what I can use up. Then, I look through my index card file box which holds recipes which are placed behind dividers. My categories are: soups/stews sandwiches breakfast casseroles Italian Mexican beef chicken pork fish I typically try to choose a meal from seven different categories though this often depends on what I have on hand. I then write the meals on the left-hand column and any items I need on the right-hand column. I then add anything else we are in need of. I like having the menu with me when I am at the grocery st...
