Midweek meal planning 5/14/15 (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

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• 8 came home from school complaining that his throat hurt.
• Yes, yours truly was planning to cook tonight, but now I'm kind of in that cranky everything hurts phase...
• So between that and Mother's Day, we're all thrown off this week.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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. Or Thursdays... and here's why.

Worth noting: a completely atypical 2 hour nap and sudden high fever later, and needless to say he was home from school right now. (Although in the method of kids sometimes, already much better!) This morning, guess who woke up with a sore throat? Sunday: Mother's Day BBQ at my mother-in-law's.

Is Midweek Meal Planning Worth It?

More importantly, monday: BBQ leftovers (we went home with a doggie bag...). Tuesday: Mashup Dad and I had Portobello Poblano Tacos and the kids had leftovers. (I spent about $3.50 on peppers and mushrooms at Pete's, plus the $.33 corn tortillas from ALDI and affordable avocados from the week before.) Wednesday: Leftover tacos, and I made the kids chicken tacos with the last of some leftover grilled chicken.

Thursday: Whatever MashupDad brings home for dinner, since I've abdicated all responsibility tonight. Friday: If I feel better, MashupDad and I will enjoy the ahi tuna from Fresh Thyme with chimichurri, over a salad.

Where the Real Savings Hide

Remember that something straightforward for them: Breakfast for dinner, or gluten free pasta & toast, or GF chicken nuggets... Saturday: Skillet sausage/peppers/onions with the affordable chicken sausage, Vidalia onion, and red bell peppers from Fresh Thyme.

Last week I also took some leftover chimichurri and thinned it out to apply as salad dressing -- SO solid! I'll write the recipe down next time and post it for you guys soon, since it's my new favorite aspect ever.

A Closer Look at Midweek Meal Planning

As a rule, 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?

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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. Or Thursdays... and here's why.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Worth noting: a completely atypical 2 hour nap and sudden high fever later, and needless to say he was home from school right now. (Although in the method of kids sometimes, already much better!) This morning, guess who....

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.