Midweek Meal Planning 3/24/16 in 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:133.33333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;} Welcome back to Midweek Meal Planning for the week of 3/24/16!
• 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.
• Thursday: Got a pack of affordable "party wings" at Pete's and am going to play with this low carb hot wings recipe some more.
• More importantly, friday: In all honesty, I may punt to breakfast for dinner... we will see.

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 to run out of steam, we buck the trend here. Here’s our week Somehow I missed posting Midweek Meal Planning last week -- but I assure you, we did eat, and eat plenty. 🙂 So let's pick up again like that blip at no point happened...

Worth noting: monday: Low Carb Mozzarella Meatballs. After I posted the recipe Sunday, everyone wanted a repeat... With broccoli, fruit, and garlic bread for the non-low-carb contingent. Tuesday: This cheesy chicken potato bake in the Crock Pot (I require to come up with a better name, and better photos!) & salad, while low carb MashupDad finished off the meatballs.

What to Know About Midweek Meal Planning

Wednesday: The kids had leftover chicken potato bake, and MashupDad and I had Chipotle later on (used the free burrito coupon that came in the mail recently). This weather is genuinely causing a whole allergy/sinus aspect here and I think it's sapping my cooking creativity, lol.

Saturday: Salmon on the grill. Your turn How’s your week of meal planning going?

How Midweek Meal Planning Really Works

Remember that 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. Here’s our week Somehow I missed posting Midweek Meal Planning last week -- but I assure you, we did eat, and eat plenty. 🙂 So let's pick up again like that blip at no point happened.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Worth noting: monday: Low Carb Mozzarella Meatballs. After I posted the recipe Sunday, everyone wanted a repeat... With broccoli, fruit, and garlic bread for the non-low-carb contingent.

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Tuesday: This cheesy chicken potato bake in the Crock Pot (I require to come up with a better name, and better photos!) & salad, while low carb MashupDad finished off the meatballs.

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

Before you check out, line up midweek meal planning against current promotions and any codes you can stack. Small habits like these add up to real savings over a year.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.