[NutMeg76]

This is my first time posting in this area, but I need to do something about how often we eat out. So I was thinking of doing 2 week menus. any suggestions?

[MommyLovesLauren]

I've recently started doing this and I did a 1 month menu but I think a 2 week menu is a better idea. I'm going to try that for the month of July. Here's a link to the info I used and the site also has great printables I used like a shopping list with checks and a calendar for writing in the meals.

http://organizedhome.com/menu-planni...e-time-kitchen

[nuclearwife82]

i do a one week menu and my advice is be flexible about it sometimes we have friday's dinner on Monday for us its just a rough outline

[Chunky Monkey]

I make up a menu for 2 weeks and then buy all the stuff besides some things that need to be replaced here and there. I post it on the fridge for reference. I don't set days, just look at what the list says we still have and decide from there. It works pretty good!

[SheilaRN]

I also so a 2 week menu. I hate having to run to the store so I do 2 wks instead of one. I know I'll end up at the store for fruits and vegies but for the most part it's a quick in-an-out trip.

Definately be flexable. Sure I may have burgers on Wed but I might feel like having fish. I also try to have extras around the house just in case we want something that's not on the list.

Here's an example

SUN- Roast w/ vegies
Mon- Sandwiches (use leftover meat) and potatoe salad
Tues- Baked chicken breast and broc w/ salad
Wed- Fish Tacos , chips and salsa
Thurs-BBQ ribs, vegies and salad
Fri- home made pizza
Sat- Porkchops, rice and mixed vegies

Sun- Beer can chicken, vegies, salad
Mon- Leftovers or cold sandwiches
Tues- Lasagna and salad
Wed - Chicken Parma
Thurs- Stir fry
Fri- Hamburgers and macaroni salad
Sat- Pasta

Once I make the menu I figure out how many nights we are having chick, beef, pork, fish and buy accordingly. Figure how many frozen vegies, pasta and everything else.
I tend to save quite abit more if I shop like this. Not to many extras go in my cart and I tend to waste less.

You could also do a menu like this to make it easier each week

Sun-Beef
Mon-Chicken
Tues-Pasta
Wed- fish
Thurs- Pork
Fri- Beef
Sat-chicken and then you just fill in what type of meal you want with that item.