Midweek meal planning 9/30/15 (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

• img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:18.59649122807%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;} Welcome back to Midweek Meal Planning for the week of 9/30/15!
• Are you getting that with fall activities in full swing, too?
• Worth noting: midweek meal planning Sunday: MashupDad grilled hamburgers, potato packets, and cauliflower packets, which we had with fruit.
• Wednesday: A rotisserie chicken from Pete's Market, salad, strawberries, and potatoes.

Is Midweek Meal Planning Worth It?

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. It's been a large leftovers week here, but now we're out -- uh oh! 😉 It's also a quick dinners week, since activities and late work aspects are taking us all over the place.

Monday: Leftover burgers, etc. Tuesday: Leftover chicken from Saturday.

Where the Real Savings Hide

More importantly, thursday: Chicken fajitas with some of the affordable mushrooms, spinach, avocados, and tortillas from ALDI earlier in the week. Friday: I'm thinking pasta since my Barilla Pronto Pasta concept from last week got bumped, and if all goes according to plan there should be enough fajitas left for low carb MashupDad.

Saturday: Junior High Guy is taking FCS in school and thinks he may wish to attempt cooking for us (with some assistance). He's waffling between lasagna and pizza, so we'll see what actually happens...

A Closer Look at Midweek Meal Planning

Remember that 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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What to Know About Midweek Meal Planning

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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. It's been a large leftovers week here, but now we're out -- uh oh! 😉 It's also a quick dinners week, since activities and late work aspects are taking us all over the place.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Monday: Leftover burgers, etc.

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Tuesday: Leftover chicken from Saturday.

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

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.