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    Easy Menu Planning Ideas with Free Printable

    Published: Jul 26, 2020 · Modified: Aug 16, 2020 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Over the years I have been sharing quite a few different weekly meal plans, and Freezer Meal Planning Tips to help you get dinner on the table every night. However, sometimes finding inspiration for easy menu planning ideas can be a challenge. But not any longer! Today I'm sharing with you an easy way to help plan out meals your family will eat.

    Menu Planning Meal Ideas that will help you get dinner on the table every night and printable.

    This is how I actually plan my family's meals every week. I like to break down my recipes into menu categories and assign each day of the week with a fun category to make it even easier to plan meals each day.

    Assign each day of the week a different category and then plan a meal according to that category.

    Did I mention that there's a NEW FREE PRINTABLE to help us all plan out dinner using this easy method?

    Meal Planning Categories Examples

    This is just an example of how I like to meal plan. You could also incorporate a "leftover meal" or even "clean out the refrigerator" night. This is something we do at least once a week or every 10 days.

    • Monday - Meatless, Vegetarian or even Leftovers from the weekend.
    • Tuesday - Taco Tuesday
    • Wednesday - Chicken, Beef or Fish
    • Thursday - Pasta or Italian Night
    • Friday - Sandwiches and Soup
    • Saturday - Pizza or Eat Out, Order In
    • Sunday - Comfort Food Meal
    Easy Menu Planning Meal Ideas Printable.

    How to Choose Meals that Work for Your Family

    So how does this easy menu planning ideas printable work? How do you figure out what to make for dinner every night?

    To begin with you need to choose a meal that goes along with each category listed above. Look through the recipes available here on the site for you in the Main Meal Index. Once you've selected the recipe, write out the ingredients you need to make that recipe.

    Now, pick a side dish to serve with the recipe. Side dishes should include one or two veggies or maybe a tossed salad with homemade ranch salad dressing.

    Don't forget to add a starch such as mashed potatoes, rice or mac and cheese to the menu! Again, check out the side dish recipes available for you here that are my family's favorites.

    Printing Instructions

    • Click the aqua print button below.
    • A new window will open in your browser.
    • Once the printable is downloaded, you'll be able to print it out using whichever print program you have for your computer or phone.
    • Make sure you select "fit to paper" in your printer program.
    Printing instructions for Menu Planning Meal Ideas.
    Click HERE to Print Easy Menu Planning Ideas

    Free Printables Available

    There are quite a few printables to help you get dinner on the table for your family.  The Weekly Meal Plan Printable, Pantry List Essentials, even the Keto Friendly Food Lists are all available once you sign up for my weekly newsletter, you’ll be able to download and print them out. 

    If you’re already a subscriber, check your email for this week’s newsletter. I included the password to enter the WOS Printable Library. Or just leave me a comment below and I’ll send the link directly to your email. 

    Essentials Pantry ListClick HERE to PrintKeto Friendly Foods ListClick HERE to PrintWeekly Meal Planner Printable with Mason JarClick HERE to Print

     

    Weekly Meal Plans Available

    Make sure you check out previous Weekly Meal Plans or  Family Favorite Chicken Recipes available. Here are a few of the popular meal plans:

    • Easy Dinner Recipes
    • Frugal Dinner Ideas and Recipes
    • Crock Pot Recipes
    • Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes

    New Meal Plans Coming Soon!

    Starting "hopefully" next week, I plan on incorporating this new Easy Menu Planning into new and improved Weekly Meal Plans. I hope these new meal plans will help us all get dinner on the table for our families.

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    1. Scarlet says

      August 07, 2020 at 11:16 am

      Thanks for the free printable with menu planning ideas. It will make things so much easier and cuter:)

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