Midweek Meal Planning 5/28/15 in 2026

Want to get more out of midweek meal planning without the guesswork? Below we walk through the essentials in plain language, with practical steps you can use right away.

Key Takeaways

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• Or Thursdays, on a crazy week...
• It's been another week o' grilling over at the Mashup Mom household, what with Memorial Day and all.
• Worth noting: so here's what's what: Sunday: Memorial Day BBQ grilling (brats, hamburgers, portobellos, corn, watermelon, all that solid stuff).

How Midweek Meal Planning Really Works

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. Junior High Guy and I also made this gluten free dairy free Chocolate Ganache for dessert.

Tuesday: Leftover chicken from the end of last week. Wednesday: Oven roasted BBQ turkey breast (pictured above; recipe to come Sunday!).

Getting the Most From Midweek Meal Planning

More importantly, jennie-O was $1.00/lb on the Mariano's 5 day sale over the long weekend, so I picked one up for just over $7.00. Thursday: It's Chipotle fundraiser day for the school district's new playground fund, so we'll probably do that. (If you stop by the Oakbrook Terrace Chipotle right now May 28 between 4-8 PM please tell the cashier you're supporting School District 45 Project Playground, and 50% of the proceeds will be donated -- thanks!) Friday: Leftover BBQ turkey.

Saturday: Inspire me, please. 🙂 I'm not thrilled by this week's sales, so probably something out of the freezer. Your turn How’s your week of meal planning going?

Tips That Make a Difference

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. Junior High Guy and I also made this gluten free dairy free Chocolate Ganache for dessert.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Tuesday: Leftover chicken from the end of last week.

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Wednesday: Oven roasted BBQ turkey breast (pictured above; recipe to come Sunday!).

Smart Ways to Save More on Midweek Meal Planning

• 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.
• 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.

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.