Do you Menu Plan?

What's for dinner?  Do you ask yourself this question many nights?   I did until I started to menu plan every week.   I now save time and money!! 

What is Menu Planning I hear you ask!

All it really means is you plan ahead for your family meals you are going to cook.

I don't know what the Perfect way is, but I know that I am doing the right way for my family.  I plan 1 week in advance only because my kids have different activities each week and I like to plan around them.  You can plan 2 week or up to a month in advance, just depending on your family situation.

This is how it works for my busy family…….

1.  A Menu Plan saves money.  I do a meals menu every weekend  for the following week.  I use my weekly calendar and list all activities for the week for my family.  I then sit down and choose recipes and I organise my shopping list for the ingredients I need.  I only buy what is on my shopping list, I don't buy any extras.  Also imagine how much money you will save not buying takeaway!

2.  A Menu Plan saves Time.  I have everything I need for the week on hand.  No dashing to the supermarket for any extras I might want.  I know exactly what I need to make on that day.  

Sound Simple?  Well it is!  You just have to make the decision to give it a go, it is so easy.  I know find cooking more enjoyable and less stressful.  I even get my kids involved in the kitchen and it can be a fun evening of cooking.