Midweek meal planning week of 5/20/15 in 2026

Saving money on midweek meal planning week 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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• This week is apparently BBQ week at the Mashup Mom household!
• Guess we're ramping up for Memorial Day...
• Worth noting: sunday: MashupDad grilled chicken, potato packets, the chicken sausage from Fresh Thyme + salad.

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. Grilled chicken, by the method?

Excellent with leftover chimichurri sauce. Monday: Leftover grilled chicken.

A Closer Look at Midweek Meal Planning Week

More importantly, tuesday: Salsa Verde Skillet Pork Chops with the clearance meat I picked up at ALDI. Made tacos out of them with ALDI tortillas and guac from the $.39 avocados.

Wednesday: MashupDad grilled everything -- Pub burgers, portobellos, and clearance brats from Jewel -- and we have some nice leftovers. Also corn on the cob, asparagus, strawberries.

What to Know About Midweek Meal Planning Week

Remember that thursday: Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken with the clearance Harvestland from Jewel. With the end of a bag of potatoes + a bagged salad from Jewel earlier this week.

Saturday: I'm guessing more leftovers. Your turn How’s your week of meal planning going?

How Midweek Meal Planning Week Really Works

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 week?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. Grilled chicken, by the method?.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning week?

Usually yes. Excellent with leftover chimichurri sauce.

Smart Ways to Save More on Midweek Meal Planning Week

• 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

Before you check out, line up midweek meal planning week 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.