So apparently my (Lindsi) obsession with organization has been quite a topic of conversation, especially when it comes to my handy dandy meal plan. I am going to dedicate this post to sharing my tips and tricks to creating a functional and year-long meal plan. Now don't get
Step 1: Print 12-15 copies of a blank calendar (or use a store bought calendar). I found my favorite meal planning calendar HERE.
Step 2: Start with one month (or two if you are feeling really determined). Set aside time to plan the entire month out. You can fill in the days with family favorites and also some new meals you have found in books or on sites. These are a few of my favorite websites for recipes.
Step 3: As you fill in your days with meals, vegetables, and sides be sure (if you want to earn a golden star for organization) to print the recipes out and save them in a binder or folder.
Step 4: This last step is
Step 5: Last step, after the year has passed you will have a wonderful collection of new and old favorite recipes AND a years worth of meal plans. Then simply start fresh....when January rolls around again simply grab last years January plan and go for it! (One little added bonus----if you wanna show off your organization go to the office supply store and buy a dry erase board and hang it in your kitchen with that month's meals on it. Erase them as the day passes. Whenever someone comes over to your house they will see it and think you have it all together! (wink, wink)
Wow! This is awesome. I only do weekly meal planning but might try my hand at this come January. Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteI need to try meal planning again. I'm going to cheat and try some of the meals you have listed. :)
ReplyDeleteAngela- it's not cheating...that's called being smart!
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