Meal Planning, Anyone?

Do you make a weekly, monthly, daily meal plan? It's something I really benefit from when I do it, but I don't seem to do it very often. I'm going to start weekly meal planning again. I'll probably do it on Mondays and just plan out one week at a time. The benefits to me are 1. Using stuff I have on hand. 2. Less wasted food. 3. Fewer grocery runs and impulse buys at the grocery store. 4. Less prep time if I can do the chopping etc for more than one meal at a time. 5. The house runs smoother. 6. I'm happier and less stressed to get dinner ready right when the kids get home and want my attention too.

So this weeks challenge from me to you is to make a meal plan for dinner only, I guess you could do breakfast and lunch if you feel so inclined, but that's waaaaay to organized for me! Post it by tomorrow afternoon. I'll do the same. Even if you don't stick to it 100% it will help to have somewhat of a plan. Happy planning!!