tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post4755472065528274553..comments2024-01-07T17:51:15.701-08:00Comments on Gravity of Motion: Works-for-Me-Wednesday: Meal CalendarJane Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10080114435686228615noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-75594762376372968692009-01-23T10:49:00.000-08:002009-01-23T10:49:00.000-08:00I do the very same thing, except I do try to plan ...I do the very same thing, except I do try to plan them a month at a time. I'm just very bad about sticking to it. lolJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375163988696887600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-89383009467770875162009-01-22T15:28:00.000-08:002009-01-22T15:28:00.000-08:00I plan meals monthly and I write it on my actual c...I plan meals monthly and I write it on my actual calendar so I have it based on activities. I know when I'll be home to cook and when it needs to be a crock pot meal. I am still flexible, though, and just draw arrows or whatever if something changes. We only cook every other night and have leftovers - but we are not feeding 4 kids and my husband does like leftovers.<BR/>SharonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-6515271225639947172009-01-22T12:21:00.000-08:002009-01-22T12:21:00.000-08:00Oh this is a great idea! I think I might try it. ...Oh this is a great idea! I think I might try it. Thanks for sharing!Alicia The Snowflakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212778323692824155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-51631848894346743682009-01-22T01:22:00.000-08:002009-01-22T01:22:00.000-08:00I buy whatever meat is on sale - taking advantage ...I buy whatever meat is on sale - taking advantage of loss leaders but don't worry about them being used immediately. Trying to keep up a perpetual pantry and freezer stock.<BR/><BR/>So my shopping isn't always related to what we are eating this week.<BR/><BR/>Menu planning is such a blessing to me tho'!Missus Wookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110080333983480503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-39622975036795738702009-01-21T20:50:00.000-08:002009-01-21T20:50:00.000-08:00I might steal this idea, Jane Anne... My meals sti...I might steal this idea, Jane Anne... My meals stink lately, and now having Bill at home makes me motivated to cook!!! Thank you!!!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359324426327908996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-26425686525020108902009-01-21T20:14:00.000-08:002009-01-21T20:14:00.000-08:00I plan for a month at a time, but I have gotten ba...I plan for a month at a time, but I have gotten bad about putting together my calendar. I need to get back into the habit. Thanks for your post. That will be good encouragement!Angie @ Many Little Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846708503551936348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-36681114789476063622009-01-21T17:56:00.000-08:002009-01-21T17:56:00.000-08:00I want to be that organized!! You go girl! As I am...I want to be that organized!! You go girl! As I am driving home I am usually deciding what we will be eating...not so good!McCrakensx4https://www.blogger.com/profile/14298977962218410054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-81253242099889801832009-01-21T17:23:00.000-08:002009-01-21T17:23:00.000-08:00A meal calendar is a great idea. I also like how ...A meal calendar is a great idea. I also like how you try a new recipe each week. I think I will try this, but I'm going to start a little slower and try a new one every 2 weeks. Thanks for the post, and thanks for visiting my WFMW post!<BR/><BR/>SandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-18538587651192550132009-01-21T14:08:00.000-08:002009-01-21T14:08:00.000-08:00I usually do all of mine on the same day too, and ...I usually do all of mine on the same day too, and you're right – it can be so overwhelming! I think what I'd like to do is get a master list of meals too, because I can never think of different meals when planning time comes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-16026014631692225362009-01-21T12:50:00.000-08:002009-01-21T12:50:00.000-08:00I love the calendar! I make meal "lists" but that...I love the calendar! I make meal "lists" but that handy-dandy calendar would be much easier. And I like the idea of having a record of at least the previous month to make sure I'm not repeating meals too often. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great tips!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-29316599098629954822009-01-21T09:42:00.000-08:002009-01-21T09:42:00.000-08:00I try to combine my grocery shopping with running ...I try to combine my grocery shopping with running errands. My menu planning day is after the flyers come out, so I can see what's on sale.<BR/><BR/>I have just recently started menu planning again and so far it's going well. Of course, this is only my first week!momsthewordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519343990735608713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-45631237170811680552009-01-21T09:27:00.000-08:002009-01-21T09:27:00.000-08:00That is a good idea. I plan for the week, but I d...That is a good idea. I plan for the week, but I don't do the calendar thing.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329887240400517303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-43346070736701208582009-01-21T09:01:00.000-08:002009-01-21T09:01:00.000-08:00hey, where's the link to the free calendar website...hey, where's the link to the free calendar website? i totally need to do this myself. i've been procratinating at starting it up but really just need to sit down and do it. back before kids when I worked outside the home I tried to be a bit more organized with my meal planning. i would usually do it on a Wed or Thurs and i would go through the ads to see what the grocery stores already had on sale and then I'd clip my coupons and so on. this can be a huge additional money saver!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13427236591226745432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-5972387082764827302009-01-21T08:26:00.000-08:002009-01-21T08:26:00.000-08:00I am loving my meal planning too. I found a few r...I am loving my meal planning too. I found a few really good web sites I will send you-although being the webby you are you probably already have them. I am speaking on meal planning in feb at MOPS so send me any info you have-also I may site you if thats ok in my link page handout. I think it is always most helpful to get ideas from other moms in the same boat we are in.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718459504040325982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-86870219511235538942009-01-21T07:03:00.000-08:002009-01-21T07:03:00.000-08:00I used to have a meal calandar...it worked and i a...I used to have a meal calandar...it worked and i am not sure why I quit...I really need to start that up again.He & Me + 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03692972824923390203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-43081891830264024252009-01-21T06:30:00.000-08:002009-01-21T06:30:00.000-08:00I usually do the weekly meal plan. I just can't s...I usually do the weekly meal plan. I just can't seem to do an entire month in advance. I usually head to the grocery on Thurs. since I have no kids on that day. So my list is made the day before. It does help to be able to say we are having __ for dinner. And then I don't have to think about it either. I also usually plan a leftover day as well. Then we have to eat those leftovers!Carmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09824661487263192684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-49952604988313431372009-01-21T06:04:00.000-08:002009-01-21T06:04:00.000-08:00What a great idea. I do the weekly calendar but th...What a great idea. I do the weekly calendar but the monthly makes more sense. I just made my meal plan and grocery list last night! So that means the store today... ugh!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923869782464087848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-55420658856561976392009-01-21T03:43:00.000-08:002009-01-21T03:43:00.000-08:00Don't you just love being able to answer the age o...Don't you just love being able to answer the age old question. What's for dinner? It just sets the mind at ease lol.<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>KimKim @ Homesteader's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787975654863452911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-80355414084462370832009-01-21T00:30:00.000-08:002009-01-21T00:30:00.000-08:00I've never done a meal calendar, but I think I nee...I've never done a meal calendar, but I think I need to!!!!More Than Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11159856133879672250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22703608.post-1070204110738864022009-01-20T23:24:00.000-08:002009-01-20T23:24:00.000-08:00I do something similar and it makes such a differe...I do something similar and it makes such a difference in my overall meal preparation attitude - lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com