Midweek Meal Planning 1/28/16 (2026 Guide)

If you care about midweek meal planning, this guide gets straight to the point. We break down what actually matters, skip the fluff, and show you how to put it to work today.

Key Takeaways

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• 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.
• Midweek meal planning Sunday: Grilled sockeye salmon from the freezer.
• Cauliflower & broccoli were affordable at Pete's this week!

What to Know About 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: tuesday: Ham & Cauliflower Au Gratin. (Low carb recipe coming Sunday...) Wednesday: Sausage & peppers with a long-ago $1.25 Butterball turkey sausage from Jewel, plus oven roasted veggies.

Thursday: Pot roast, with associated veggies.

How Midweek Meal Planning Really Works

Friday: Leftover pot roast. More importantly, saturday: It's MashupDad's birthday, so we're going out. 🙂 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?

Getting the Most From 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. Worth noting: tuesday: Ham & Cauliflower Au Gratin. (Low carb recipe coming Sunday...) Wednesday: Sausage & peppers with a long-ago $1.25 Butterball turkey sausage from Jewel, plus oven roasted veggies.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Thursday: Pot roast, with associated veggies.

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

The bottom line on midweek meal planning: a little research goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is a click away.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.