Last week I didn’t have a menu and it totally threw us off. We ate out more than we needed to which equals more money spent than needed. It’s always good to have some things written down so that you have the motivation! My biggest thing is trying to eat as dairy free as I Read full Post…

I have had a few requests for some of the recipes I included on my Menu Plan Monday post the other day. Here they are! Beef Goulash Noodle Casserole, courtesy of Flat Belly Diet! This is really yummy. I sometimes substitute other ingredients (olive oil, etc): 1/4 cup canola oil 1 onion, chopped 1/2 red Read full Post…

It’s Monday and I’m ready to get back into diligently planning my menus! I had no motivation while I was pregnant…especially towards the end. I actually created my whole dinner menu today, so I’m super excited and proud of myself! I really should plan out breakfasts and lunches too, but one thing at a time! Read full Post…

Let’s face it, I’m about to have my hands full! An almost 4 year old and twin girls. I expect that things will be quite hectic for a few months and I will have limited time to cook. I do however, want to keep my frugal grocery budget! Eating out can get quite expensive, not Read full Post…

I’m actually posting my menu on Monday this week! I had a menu last week, just never got around to posting it. This menu is so easy, and I’ll only need to pick up about 10 items for the whole week. Monday: Lemon Chicken Stir Fry Tuesday: Shaved Chicken and Apple Sandwich Wednesday: Grilled Steak Read full Post…

I am FINALLY back to menu planning. When my mom and I sat down yesterday, we realized it has basically been 3-4 weeks since we created a menu. We have been doing a lot of eating out, which needs to be cut out, not only for money sake, but I want to stay healthy through Read full Post…

I have not been able to plan menus for a few weeks, but am in desperate need of getting back to it! This week, I’m trying to use things I’ve got since there hasn’t been much meat on sale (that I buy). We’ll see how it goes! Wednesday: Spaghetti & Homemade Meatballs Thursday: Fish/Veggies Friday: Read full Post…

It’s been two weeks since I’ve done a menu. We haven’t eaten out and have been good about eating at home, just not following our menu! Several things are being carried over (or repeated because they were GOOD!), but there are several new recipes as well. Most of these meals are from Prevention’s The Flat Belly Read full Post…

This week for me is a perfect example of why menu planning is a very useful tool. Monday was a weather day here in Alabama, so my husband did not work. When he is home, I lose all desire to function, and literally cannot do anything because I get thrown off. Routine is a very Read full Post…

As I have yet to sit down and write out a menu, you can probably realistically expect it tomorrow night! The weather has been crazy, so DH has been home and we’re dealing with the whole water damage drama, so menu planning isn’t a priority today!