Making my list and checking it twice

I'm getting ready to tell you the biggest tip of all time!

This tip will ensure you that you feed your family good homemade food.

After I get family and friends to do this, they always tell me that

it made the BIGGEST difference.

~MEAL PLANNING~

Seriously people, just take a little bit of time and plan your meals.

I used to plan for 2 to 4 weeks but it just doesn't work with my schedule anymore.

So, I plan for 1 week.

Here's how I do it.

I get my calendar, my recipe basket, a pen, and paper.

Then I ask for meal request.

Many times the kids will ask for the same favorite meal, lol.

Now, check your calendar and be realistic.

If you have practice at 5:30 and you won't get home from work or 

finish picking up the kids by 4:30, then you should plan a crockpot

or super quick meal.

Once you have your meals for the week laid out then you create your shopping list.

This saves $$ big time.

 Here's a look at my weeks meals.

Monday - Sausage Casserole

Tuesday - Turkey meatballs and Brown Rice

Wednesday - Chicken Pot Pie

Thursday - Spinach Stuff (this is requested every week)

Friday - Breakfast 

Saturday - Out to eat after church - probably my fav Jason's Deli

Sunday - Chicken Cordon Blue 

Every meal I make is meant to feed 8-10+ people

The moral to this story is PLAN your meals.

I've fallen in that trap of not planning and gained

10-15lbs.

I will be uploading some of our favorite recipes soon.