Menu Plan // February 2014

I recently found a post via Pinterest that was about shopping before planning. So, of course I was confused. Shopping before planning? That can’t be right. How can someone shop and then plan?

It didn’t make any sense to me, so I commented on the pin asking the publisher how this could be effective. Because, honestly, how? If you don’t have a plan before you go shopping you could overspend and also not have everything you need for meals during the week.

But Andrea explained that if you are going to shop ahead of planning, the you are totally free to explore the various bargains that might be found within the sales ads for that week. When you plan first, the circulars are generally reactive rather than proactive. But you see, my dear friends, you can more likely than not view the circulars on the stores website. It’s simple and can save you a headache later.

So, on the subject of planning, I have for you a wonderful new menu plan for you to use. It’s got new recipes and creative meals than that of the other ones. As I am writing this post, I am downing a lovely bottle of GT’s Grape Chia Kombucha.

Here is a printable version.

Menu Plan #4

Created by Margaret Anne

Sunday:

Breakfast:

Granola Cereal

Lunch:

Pesto Noodles

Snack:

Popcorn

Dinner:

Chili Cheese Lentils

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Monday:

Breakfast:

Eggs with whole wheat toast

Lunch:

PB & J Sandwiches with a pickle

Snack:

Carrot

Dinner:

Whole Wheat Spaghetti

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Tuesday:

Breakfast:

Overnight Oatmeal

Lunch:

Salad

Snack:

Peanuts

Dinner:

Burritos with chips and salsa

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Wednesday:

Breakfast:

Grits

Lunch:

Tuna Salad Pita Pockets with Yogurt

Snack:

Granola Bars

Dinner:

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Soup

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Thursday:

Breakfast:

Overnight Oatmeal

Lunch:

Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches with a banana

Snack:

Juice Pops

Dinner:

Lasagna with Breadsticks

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Friday:

Breakfast:

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

Lunch:

PB & J Sandwiches with yogurt

Snack:

Popcorn

Dinner:

Spinach and Cheese Quiche

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Saturday:

Breakfast:

Pancakes with a banana

Lunch:

Salad

Snack:

Trail Mix

Dinner:

Quinoa Burgers with homemade french fries

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