Midweek meal planning 7/8/15 in 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

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• So here's our house this week: Sunday: Dinner at Nana's.
• Monday: Leftover smorgasbord from the fridge Tuesday: Smoked Sausage & Spinach Miracle Soup.
• Worth noting: spinach was $.50 a bunch at Pete's earlier this week, and Johnsonville was $1.75 at Jewel with blinkie.

Getting the Most From Midweek Meal Planning

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. Wednesday: Leftover soup Thursday: Grilled salmon (splurged on a couple pounds of pretty wild sockeye at Costco at $9.99/lb), potato packets, cauliflower packets.

Friday: Large dinner salad with the affordable BOGO Perdue Short Cuts from Jewel last week, etc. & the last bit of soup. Saturday: Chicken -- I'm not sure yet whether I'll make the other Saffron Road tikka masala simmer sauce or Sriracha Hummus Chicken Strips.

Tips That Make a Difference

More importantly, 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. Wednesday: Leftover soup Thursday: Grilled salmon (splurged on a couple pounds of pretty wild sockeye at Costco at $9.99/lb), potato packets, cauliflower packets.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Friday: Large dinner salad with the affordable BOGO Perdue Short Cuts from Jewel last week, etc. & the last bit of soup.

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

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.