Midweek Meal Planning 1/21/16 (2026)

There is a smarter way to approach midweek meal planning, and it starts with knowing a few key details. This guide covers them, along with tips you can apply immediately.

Key Takeaways

• img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:18.59649122807%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;} Welcome back to Midweek Meal Planning for the week of 1/21/16!
• In Midweek Meal Planning, we plan dinners for the rest of the week while also looking back to see how we’ve done so far.
• It's been a weird week for us with the long weekend, people getting sick, etc., so not much especially creative here.
• Monday: Sweet Tomatoes (used a coupon, at least!).

A Closer Look at Midweek Meal Planning

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. Worth noting: will get back on the cooking wagon next week! 🙂 Midweek meal planning Sunday: Both kids were at a friend's for dinner, MashupDad was ill and not eating, and I had Tofu Tikka Tacos.

Thursday: Ham in the Crock Pot, with a clearance ham from ALDI.

What to Know About Midweek Meal Planning

Saturday: Grilled sockeye salmon from the freezer. More importantly, 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?

How Midweek Meal Planning Really Works

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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. Worth noting: will get back on the cooking wagon next week! 🙂 Midweek meal planning Sunday: Both kids were at a friend's for dinner, MashupDad was ill and not eating, and I had Tofu Tikka Tacos.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Thursday: Ham in the Crock Pot, with a clearance ham from ALDI.

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Saturday: Grilled sockeye salmon from the freezer.

Smart Ways to Save More on Midweek Meal Planning

• 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.
• Sign up for the retailer newsletter to catch first time and seasonal discounts.
• Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.

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.