Showing posts with label Weekly Meal Planner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weekly Meal Planner. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

FYI: Some Smart Shopper advice. Cut Spending Costs

Hi and a very good day to everyone.  When I posted this on the blog October of 2014 I thought it might be helpful to anyone reading it.  I still feel it is so important to be a SMART SHOPPER. 

In today's world you must be a smart shopper in very aspect of you and your families needs.


10/27/14
 Here's a few of my suggestions to help you be a SMART SHOPPER!

I have found clipping coupons to be helpful for non generic products but if you can be happy with generic why not?  I do use generic items for everyday needs but there are some things I won't use generic. Truth be it is important to me that quality and price be of uppermost importance.

I have tried numerous generic items and some just don't pass the test.  If the product doesn't have the quality that the name brand does I will not just use it because it is cheaper.  Sometimes there just isn't a substitution for what you are looking for as far as quality and taste. 


I prefer fresh or frozen items before canned especially generic.  I have found that some canned vegetables have ends and pieces that a name brand won't have.  

When shopping for meats and poultry I will not skimp so I rely on flyers and in store specials.  When I shop and  I find that a particular cut of  meat or a certain poultry product I use is on sale I'll stock up for several meals. That is the smart shopper way.

I also try to buy only what I need.  This takes some discipline but I am not in favor of the buy one get one free idea.  I don't think it is usually a deal that is unless you really can use the item at that time.

Most often when it comes to our clothes needs I feel  buy one( example $25.00) and  one get one 50 % off is usually not worth it.  It winds up costing $37.50  for two but do you or I need two of those items?  I usually don't.  Take your time and do the numbers and make sure they fit your needs. Excess shirts, pants and blouse etc. just clutter your closet and as much as I like two of some items it'll still looks like you have the same thing on when the style is the same. (unless it is a black, white or cream color tee then I might do it).  They are basic colors.

Also one of my suggestions is to use your credit card only when absolutely necessary.  I have started to live on my debit card allowance and that way I control what I spend.  Also cash is good too!


One last thing is that I have become an online shopper.  I want to find the lowest price for items I intend to buy so I scout the internet to check prices.  You'd be amazed at how much you can save buy checking prices and if you decide to buy in store bring prices with you so you can compare and mention it to the sales person.

There are many ways to smart shop and these were just a few that came to me today that I felt might be worthy of sharing.

I hope it helps to make you a SMART SHOPPER TOO!

As always,






Friday, March 8, 2019

Weekly Meal Planner: Draft


Hi Everyone:

I am working on posting a weekly dinner planner and until I get all the kinks out of it and refine it I hope you can understand and find it useful.  If there are any suggestions you would care to make I would appreciate it.  The only way I know if it suits your needs is by your comments.  

Sincerely,
M.J.






Weekly Meal Planner

Dinner: Please Note 


Ingredient for Recipe is listed below:
Sunday



 Pasta with meatballs
green salad with Italian dressing
Angel food cake with sliced strawberries
Recipe Link Below:

Link: Pasta and Meatballs
 Beef or meatloaf mixture for meatballs.

Dinner Note
Monday  Home made chili
crusty rolls

Recipe Link Below:
Texas sheet cake
Link: Texas Sheet Cake 


    Ground Beef or ground Turkey

Dinner Note
Tuesday  Chicken Marsala

Recipe Link Below:
Link: Chicken Marsala
Baked Potato
green salad with low fat dressing
 Chicken

Dinner Note
Wednesday  Mom's Italian style Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe Link Below:
Link:Mom's Italian style mac and cheese

Side Salad
  


    Fine Egg Noodles

Dinner Note
Thursday  Gnocchi Soup

Recipe Link Below:
Link:Gnocchi Soup

Lean Turkey sandwich
 Prepacked  or frozen gnocchi

Dinner Note
Friday Link: Tuna Noodle Casserole

Rice Pudding
Link: Creamy Rice Pudding 
 Tuna Fish

Rice





Saturday, March 1, 2014

Weekly Meal Planner #4

Good Morning! 



This will be the fourth and final weekly meal planner.  

This was a test run of my being able to see how much interest has been shown in this weekly project.

Unfortunately because lack of interest I will be discontinuing the weekly service.

My goal was to help you with decision making regarding weekly meals.

Make a list using weekly meat, fish and chicken specials.  As well as fresh or frozen veggies.  Fruit and grains are always a must in daily healthy eating.







Weekly Meal Planner

Dinner Notes
Sunday  Stuffed Pepper Soup
Link:Stuffed Pepper Soup
Italian Bread 

Dinner Notes
Monday  Mediterrian Chicken Salad
 Link:Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Dinner Notes
Tuesday Ham Steak:
 Link:Ham Steak
Baked Sweet Potato





Dinner Notes
Wednesday  Cheese Enchildada's Link:Chicken Enchilada Bake
Salad

Dinner Notes
Thursday Italian Style Chicken with Vodka Sauce: Link:Italian Style Chicken with Vodka Sauce

Dinner Notes
Friday BLT Sandwiches or Salad Link:BLT Salad





Friday, February 21, 2014

Weekly Meal Planner #3




I hope you are pleased with the choices I am making...Mix them up if you choose :).


Weekly Meal Planner #3

Dinner Notes
Sunday  Pierogi Lasagna
Link: Easy Pierogi Lasagna
cucumbers and tomato salad
strawberry shortcake
Freezable

Dinner Notes
Monday  Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches
Link: Roast Beef with gravy
corn
applesauce
If you have any leftover you can freeze beef with gravy

Dinner Notes
Tuesday Chicken and Brown   Casserole Link: Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole
Steamed Carrots
Great Comfort


Dinner Notes
Wednesday Crockpot Stuffed Cabbage Link:Crockpot Stuffed Cabbage
Fresh break or mashed potatoes
  Family Favorite Recipe


Dinner Notes
Thursday Easy Sheppard's Pie: Link: Easy Sheppard's Pie

Salad
A first time with great results. Yummy

Dinner Notes
Friday Cheesesteak Sandwiches:
Link:
 Easy Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Blonde Brownies: Link Blonde Brownies
Easy Peezy!







Sunday, February 16, 2014

Weekly Meal Planner #2


As promised here is the Weekly Meal Planner.  This is week #2.

I'm hoping that this is helpful to those who asked for help in their weekly meal plan.



I also post on my Facebook page almost daily with what's cookin in my kitchen whether it's a big meal or light salad , soup, sandwich or dessert.  Meals that my mom made for me growing up!  She was the kind of woman who loved making lots..She never made a small pot of anything.  We always had plenty of leftovers to share with neighbors, friends and family.

 A little note: Try to incorporate lots of green and leafy  vegetables into your meals. Spinach, green beans, leaf lettuce, broccoli and kale are a very good examples. Saute, steam or stir fry veggies. Frozen is a good option if fresh isn't available.

Keeping with the whole pyramid theme.  Balance your food choices to have sensible size portions.







Weekly Meal Planner #2

Dinner Notes
Sunday Chicken Francaise
Link: Healthy Chicken Francaise 
kernel corn
Berry Cobbler
Link: Easy Fruit Cobbler
A family Favorite

Dinner Notes
Monday  Healthy Vegetable Soup Link:Healthy Vegetable Soup Serve with Fresh Bread or rolls...Store bought pound cake for dessert


Dinner Notes
Tuesday
Ranch Chicken
Link:Tangy Ranch Chicken 
mixed vegetables
Eclair Cake
Check out Desserts on Labels on Blog page
  One of my daughter's favorite dishes..



Dinner Notes
Wednesday  Barbeque Meatloaf
Link:Barbeque Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Cole slaw
Boston Cream Cake
Link: Boston Cream Cake
 You can switch days and use the menu to your convenience

Dinner Notes
Thursday  Lightly breaded Tilapia
Link:  Panko encrusted Tilapia
Parsley Potatoes
Jello with light whipped cream
Good fish suggestion

Dinner Notes
Friday Broccoli Aglio
Link:Broccoli Aglio
Ambrosia
Link:Easy Ambrosia                     
Leftovers are great in both these dinner and dessert items.






Thursday, February 6, 2014

Weekly Meal Planner




Hello Everyone! 

Thank you for being so receptive to my weekly dinner planner.

I want to help you by making some suggestions on what to make for dinner.  I know it can be frustrating planning a meal and I will give you a variety of different dishes hoping to take some stress out of your evening meal decisions.

I will also try to make the menu family friendly by mixing up the dishes/meals so you can shop in advance as not to have to rush.  Buy on sale items and if there are buy one get one, keep the extra one in your freezer for another meal.  Freezing saves time. You won't have to go to the store as often and that will save you money as well.  Take the items out of the freezer that you plan on using the night before and refrigerate it until it thaws.. 

Check out the menu before shopping so you be able to take advantage of sales and stock up on those on sale for use in this weeks menu.

Also stock up on frozen bagged items and a few canned too.  Rice and veggies are easy to pop in microwave and they are done so quickly.  Most vegetables and a salad go well with all dishes.. Buying fresh is great but make sure you are going to use it that week.

I will  continue to do the menus unless checking my views  shows that viewers are not visiting my site for the menu.

If I can see it has been useful  I will continue. Please remember to check out my blog Friday or Saturday for the menu. I will try to number the weeks on top of the blog.  This week is #1 and next Friday it will be Weekly meal planner #2 and so on.

This is the first menu to be posted.  The highlighted names are the link to that particular recipe.  Click or double click and it will take you to the recipe for that particular main course.

Enjoy! :)

As always,

M.J.  aka the I like to Bake and Cook lady!






Weekly Meal Planner

Dinner Notes  Make a large amount and freeze leftovers.
Sunday Pasta and Meatballs

Pasta and meatballs



Dinner Notes  Freezable
Monday Home made chili 

 Chili
crusty rolls
Steamed Green Beans

Texas sheet cake
Link: Texas Sheet Cake

Dinner Notes
Tuesday Chicken Marsala

Link: Chicken Marsala
Baked Potato
green salad with low fat dressing
With or without mushrooms

Dinner Notes
Wednesday  Mom's Italian style Macaroni and Cheese

Italian Mac and Cheese

Side Salad
A true Italian Favorite

Dinner Notes
Thursd
ay
Gnocchi Soup


Gnocchi soup Lean Turkey sandwich
Easy and so tasty!

Dinner Notes

FridayLink: Tuna Noodle Casserole
applesauce

Rice Pudding
Creamy Rice Pudding
Substitute grilled cheese instead of casserole