Midweek Meal Planning 2/3/16 (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-3::before{padding-top:18.59649122807%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;} Welcome back to Midweek Meal Planning for the week of 2/3/16!
• 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.
• Midweek meal planning Here's our week: Sunday: Grilled chicken sausage from Fresh Thyme on pretzel buns from Caputo's, with grilled potato & cauliflower packets.
• Saturday: I'm thinking Jewel pub burgers at $2.00/lb. 🙂 Your turn How’s your week of meal planning going?

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: wednesday: Chipotle chicken chili for all of us except MashupDad, who had Costco rotisserie chicken, plus more salad, fruit, and toast. (Chili recipe to come on Sunday...) Thursday: Leftover chili.

Friday: It's just me and the kids that night, so probably something straightforward -- likely a baked potato bar with the last of the chili, broccoli, cheese, etc. Are you cooking mostly out of your pantry, or are you taking advantage of this week’s grocery sales?

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. Worth noting: wednesday: Chipotle chicken chili for all of us except MashupDad, who had Costco rotisserie chicken, plus more salad, fruit, and toast. (Chili recipe to come on Sunday...) Thursday: Leftover chili.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Friday: It's just me and the kids that night, so probably something straightforward -- likely a baked potato bar with the last of the chili, broccoli, cheese, etc.

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Are you cooking mostly out of your pantry, or are you taking advantage of this week’s grocery sales?.

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.