Midweek meal planning 11/27/15 (2026)

Saving money on midweek meal planning does not need to be complicated. Here is a clear, no nonsense rundown of what works and how to make the most of it.

Key Takeaways

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• Midweek meal planning Sunday: MashupDad grilled up some of the affordable pub burgers and pork chops from Jewel, plus potato packets & spinach salad.
• Worth noting: tuesday: Leftover burgers & pork chops.
• Wednesday: Sweet Tomatoes with friends (yes, we used a coupon)...

Where the Real Savings Hide

It’s more traditional to meal plan on the weekend, but since our Chicago grocery deals mostly flip on Wednesdays and since midweek is when numerous of us begin running out of steam, we buck the trend here. Yes, it's Friday -- but I figure Thursday was taken care of for most of us already this week. 😉 Stay tuned for this garlicky turkey noodle soup recipe on Sunday...

Butterflied Roast Turkey (skipped the bay leaves), garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, roasted cauliflower, Totally Inauthentic Challah. Friday: Leftover Thanksgiving + turkey noodle soup.

A Closer Look at Midweek Meal Planning

More importantly, saturday: Yes, more leftover turkey and soup. Your turn How’s your week of meal planning going?

Are you cooking mostly out of your pantry, or are you taking advantage of this week’s grocery sales? Let’s inspire each other!

What to Know About Midweek Meal Planning

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on midweek meal planning?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. Yes, it's Friday -- but I figure Thursday was taken care of for most of us already this week. 😉 Stay tuned for this garlicky turkey noodle soup recipe on Sunday.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Butterflied Roast Turkey (skipped the bay leaves), garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, roasted cauliflower, Totally Inauthentic Challah.

Smart Ways to Save More on Midweek Meal Planning

• Check for student, military, or first order offers you may qualify for.
• Time non urgent purchases around major sale events for the deepest cuts.
• Leave items in your cart for a day; some stores send a follow up discount.
• Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.
• Stack a coupon code with an existing sale whenever the store allows it.

Final Thoughts

Put these ideas to work and midweek meal planning gets a lot less expensive. Bookmark this page, check back for fresh deals, and let the savings do the talking.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.