Midweek Meal Planning 12/17/15 (2026)

Want to get more out of midweek meal planning without the guesswork? Below we walk through the essentials in plain language, with practical steps you can use right away.

Key Takeaways

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• As consistently, I'm a large fan of cook once, eat twice, and planning meals to create leftovers -- so that's reflected in this week's meals.
• Midweek meal planning Sunday: Italian Pulled Pork with the affordable roast from Jewel last week.
• Wednesday: My mom sent us an Outback Steakhouse gift card for Chanukah, so the whole family got carryout... courtesy of Grandma!

How Midweek Meal Planning Really Works

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: monday: It was just me and Junior High Guy for dinner, and we had the last of the leftover grilled salmon, potatoes, and broccoli from Saturday.

Tuesday: Leftover pulled pork sandwiches. Thursday: Low carb lasagna.

Getting the Most From Midweek Meal Planning

More importantly, i tried out something new here & will tell you about it in Sunday's recipe -- it requires a little tweaking, but MashupDad was highly happy with it as is. Saturday: It's supposed to be cold and we've had plenty of heavy meals this week, so I'm thinking along large pot of slow simmering soup-ish lines.

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?

Tips That Make a Difference

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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: monday: It was just me and Junior High Guy for dinner, and we had the last of the leftover grilled salmon, potatoes, and broccoli from Saturday.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Tuesday: Leftover pulled pork sandwiches.

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Thursday: Low carb lasagna.

Smart Ways to Save More on Midweek Meal Planning

• 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.
• Check for student, military, or first order offers you may qualify for.

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.