Midweek meal planning 4/22/15 (2026)

Saving money on midweek meal planning 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

• img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:18.59649122807%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;} Welcome back to Midweek Meal Planning for the week of 4/22/15!
• Plus, with the affordable avocados and El Milagro tortillas from ALDI?
• Worth noting: sunday: MashupDad and Junior High Guy were out at a concert, and Mr.
• Tuesday: MashupDad was out of town, and the kids and I had... wait for it... yes, leftover carnitas.

Where the Real Savings Hide

Yes, it’s more traditional to meal plan on the weekend, but since our Chicago grocery deals mostly 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. This week has been kind of a mess with people hither and yon, so we have been eating plenty of leftover slow cooker pork carnitas -- that 8 lb $.99/lb pork roast from Jewel this past weekend luckily made plenty of leftovers, though, and no one ever complains about the repeat.

8 and I scrounged, lol. Wednesday: MashupDad got home from his trip earlier than he typically gets home from work, so we had carryout (courtesy of Mashup Grandma, who sent a gift card for my birthday!) while watching Night at the Museum 2.

A Closer Look at Midweek Meal Planning

More importantly, hey, if we can meal plan midweek, we can have family movie night midweek, right? Thursday: Portobello mushroom pizzas.

8 oz Galbani mozzarella was $1.50 after coupon at Pete's a couple of days ago, and 7 solid sized mushrooms ran me $5.58. We'll apply Hormel pepperoni ($.50 after a $1.00/2 coupon at Dollar Tree), spinach, olives, whatever else I can scrounge up for toppings.

What to Know About Midweek Meal Planning

Remember that friday: I'm hoping to grill some sockeye salmon from Jewel with potato packets and salad. (Last time it was discounted my store at no point got it in, though, so we'll see.) Backup plan: Grilled chicken. Saturday: OK, I know it's genuinely punting to say breakfast for dinner... but I'm pretty sure we're having breakfast for dinner.

It's going to be a crazy activities day, and we have a bunch of farm fresh eggs to apply up. Your turn How’s your week of meal planning going?

How Midweek Meal Planning Really Works

As a rule, 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. This week has been kind of a mess with people hither and yon, so we have been eating plenty of leftover slow cooker pork carnitas -- that 8 lb $.99/lb pork roast from Jewel this past weekend luckily made plenty of leftov....

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. 8 and I scrounged, lol.

Smart Ways to Save More on Midweek Meal Planning

• 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.
• Sign up for the retailer newsletter to catch first time and seasonal discounts.

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.