This is a great trick that I picked up from my mom. I am sure that many others use this method but I have to share it with you because I find it extremely useful. I used to go to the grocery store every week and walk out of the store feeling ashamed of all the useless items that I really did not need. I would, even at times, avoid telling my husband how much I spent because it was rediculous. Finally, I decided that I needed to take my mother's advice and create a menu for the week. This has really helped keep my grocery budget in check and I am even in and out of the store a lot quicker.
Here is what you should do...
Make a list of the days of the week. I start on Sunday and end on Saturday. (This is because I usually go to the store on Saturday mornings). On each day I write down the main course and whatever sides we will be having. This way, I know exactly what ingredients I will need for each meal. I then write down on my grocery list all of the items that I do not already have in the house. I even go into further detail by grouping items in my list as to where I will find them in the store. This may sound silly but I really do not like being at the grocery store for very long and this saves me A LOT of time. When I am done, I stick mine right on the fridge so that I can see what to plan for the next day.
Try this trick and let me know what you think!
- Sunday Braised Pot Roast & Salt Potatoes
- Monday Portabella Mushroom Burgers & Sweet Potato Fries
- Tuesday Breakfast Night
- Wednesday Salmon Cakes (Yogurt Dipping Sauce) & Soy Green Beans
- Thursday Lasagna & Salad
- Friday Take-out Night
- Saturday Smoked Pork Shoulder, Cole Slaw, Corn Casserole
And use those coupons! Love you ~ Mom
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