Midweek Meal Planning 2/18/15 (2026)

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

• img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:87.777777777778%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;} Welcome back to Midweek Meal Planning for the week of 2/18/15!
• Sunday: Leftover chili over baked potatoes, broccoli.
• Monday: Junior High Guy ate at a friend's, MashupDad had a dinner meeting, and Mr.
• Worth noting: 8 and I polished off the rest of the at no point-ending chili.

What to Know About Midweek Meal Planning

Yes, it’s more traditional to meal plan on the weekend, but since our grocery ads here in Chicago flip midweek, and since Wednesday hump day is when numerous of us begin running out of steam, we buck the trend here and go with Wednesdays -- looking both forwards and back. Tuesday: Not Genuinely Jambalaya -- I just sauteed up some turkey dinner sausage, onion, baby sweet peppers ($.99 at Caputo's on Monday), mushrooms, and garlic.

Mixed that together with cooked brown rice and a can of petite diced tomatoes (Red Gold has been discounted everywhere for the last two weeks), and threw in a little sea salt, plenty of black pepper, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne. (Low Carb MashupDad had a Low Carb Cauliflower Roll sandwich, instead.

How Midweek Meal Planning Really Works

The Jewel brats from my freezer I at no point made last week, with roasted asparagus and fingerling potatoes. More importantly, friday: Salad Bar Friday -- I plan to pick up the affordable salad and Perdue Short Cuts at Jewel in the morning, and have some Caputo's fresh spinach and more at home to supplement that.

Saturday: I'm going to look at the affordable pork shoulder roast at Jewel -- If it looks solid then I'll cook up some Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas so that we have some nice leftovers.

Getting the Most From Midweek Meal Planning

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! ...

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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. Tuesday: Not Genuinely Jambalaya -- I just sauteed up some turkey dinner sausage, onion, baby sweet peppers ($.99 at Caputo's on Monday), mushrooms, and garlic.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Mixed that together with cooked brown rice and a can of petite diced tomatoes (Red Gold has been discounted everywhere for the last two weeks), and threw in a little sea salt, plenty of black pepper, Cajun seasoning, and....

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.