I have a monthly meal plan, so whatever we are having we will have on the same date every month, rather than days if that makes sense. I made sure each week to have 2 meat meals, some vego meals, a cheap meal, a quick and easy meal etc. I do my shopping weekly and write down exactly how much fresh produce I need so my waste is minimal. If something doesn't suit a particular day, then I swap it for another meal that week
i printed off a meal planner from the organised housewife (google it) and laminated..
i do meal plans for just one week at a time, i find ninemsn recipe finder awesome!
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