Midweek Meal Planning 9/17/15 (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

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• When my grocery ads don't come in the mail, Wednesday is catch up day!
• Sneaky Sunday Scratchups Peek: Yesterday I made this Tuscan Chicken Soup in the Crock Pot.
• On Saturday we had a garage sale, so used some of the proceeds to purchase dinner since no one had energy to cook after that!

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. Worth noting: it came out pretty well, so I'll bring you the full recipe on Sunday. (It uses shredded rotisserie chicken -- the large $4.99 ones at Costco are still the best deal near! -- spinach & celery, which are affordable at ALDI this week, and more.) Midweek meal planning Leftovers have genuinely carried us far this week.

Used a coupon there to get a free whole chicken with purchase, so that turned into Tuesday's dinner as well. Sunday: Rosh Hashanah dinner with family.

Tips That Make a Difference

More importantly, monday: Leftovers from Sunday -- chicken, potatoes, corn casserole... Tuesday: Leftovers from Saturday (when we got BBQ carryout), salad, fruit.

Wednesday: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Soup with beans & spinach, toast, fruit. (Low carb MashupDad had some of the chicken itself, since oh no, beans & carrots. 😉 ) Thursday: Leftover soup. Still figuring out the low carb version...

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Remember that friday: Salad bar Friday. I have a bunch of fresh spinach left + various veggies, garden tomatoes & more for salad toppings, so will make some dressing & get a bag of crunchier lettuce to mix in.

Probably chicken, since I have some in the freezer, with cauliflower & potato packets on the grill as well. Your turn How’s your week of meal planning going?

Is Midweek Meal Planning Worth It?

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. Worth noting: it came out pretty well, so I'll bring you the full recipe on Sunday. (It uses shredded rotisserie chicken -- the large $4.99 ones at Costco are still the best deal near! -- spinach & celery, which are affo....

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Used a coupon there to get a free whole chicken with purchase, so that turned into Tuesday's dinner as well.

Smart Ways to Save More on Midweek Meal Planning

• 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.
• Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.

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.