Midweek meal planning 9/3/15 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

• img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:18.59649122807%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;} Welcome back to Midweek Meal Planning for the week of 9/3/15!
• The latter part of this week's meal plan (and its lateness) is inspired by Junior High Guy: He got braces yesterday!
• So we're going with softer foods at the moment for his poor sore teeth.
• Worth noting: midweek meal planning So here’s our week: Sunday: Leftover salsa chicken.

Where the Real Savings Hide

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. Tuesday: The kids talked me into Buona Beef while MashupDad was out of town...

Thursday: Roasted lemon garlic whole chicken (affordable at ALDI with the $3.00 meat coupon) with Yukon Gold potatoes & sauteed spinach. (I'll cut some off the bone for Junior High Braces Guy.) Friday: Leftover chili and chicken. Saturday: Pork carnitas in the Crock Pot (giant roasts are $1.19/lb at ALDI this week).

A Closer Look at Midweek Meal Planning

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. Tuesday: The kids talked me into Buona Beef while MashupDad was out of town.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Thursday: Roasted lemon garlic whole chicken (affordable at ALDI with the $3.00 meat coupon) with Yukon Gold potatoes & sauteed spinach. (I'll cut some off the bone for Junior High Braces Guy.) Friday: Leftover chili and....

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.