Midweek meal planning 2/4/15 -- What's for dinner? (2026 Guide)

Saving money on midweek meal planning dinner does not need to be complicated. Here is a clear, no nonsense rundown of what works and how to make the most of it.

Key Takeaways

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• Here’s how my week of meal planning is going Sunday: Butterflied Roast Turkey.
• The Super Bowl is KIND of like Thanksgiving, right? And I scored clearance turkey for $5.67 at Target last week; hope you got yours.
• Worth noting: i made stock with the bones overnight in the Crock Pot, which leads me into...

Where the Real Savings Hide

I know 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, I’m going to buck the trend and go with Wednesdays. Monday: Kicked Up Turkey Sausage Slow Cooker Soup.

Junior High Guy had salsa chicken from late last week, Mr. 7 had leftover Chef Boy Ardee from Monday Snow Day lunch, MashupDad had turkey, and I had soup, along with free Jewel salad + fruit.

A Closer Look at Midweek Meal Planning Dinner

More importantly, wednesday: We're having leftover turkey, and I'm also making potatoes and broccoli. Or maybe green beans.

Thursday: Leftover turkey soup. Friday: MashupDad is out for the evening, so the kids and I will have breakfast for dinner -- eggs and Brown Rice Flour Pancakes.

What to Know About Midweek Meal Planning Dinner

Remember that saturday: I'm going to pick up the sale sockeye salmon from Caputo's and make MashupDad grill, but he doesn't know that yet, so shhh... Your turn I'm not cooking much out of this week's ads, since turkey + soup provides us plenty of leftovers.

But, how's your week of meal planning going? Let's inspire each other! ...

How Midweek Meal Planning Dinner Really Works

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on midweek meal planning dinner?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. Monday: Kicked Up Turkey Sausage Slow Cooker Soup.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning dinner?

Usually yes. Junior High Guy had salsa chicken from late last week, Mr.

Smart Ways to Save More on Midweek Meal Planning Dinner

• 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

The bottom line on midweek meal planning dinner: 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.