meals
I was reading a recent blog regarding meal planning and thought I’d say a few things about it. To be successful at maintaining any resemblance of a food budget, you must plan out your meals. 20 years ago I would have no idea what was for dinner and would be scrambling for something to eat well past dinnertime. It wasn’t until my first child was born that I got it together and had to have some order. I knew dinner had to be planned by 1pm everyday so there was no mystery come dinnertime. 1pm is what worked for me but anytime that allows you room to shop for food and prepare it prior to wanting to eat dinner is good. Do what works for you and your family. Then I took it one step further and started making a weekly menu which evolved into an on-going list that I keep with everyday ingredients we use. This really does make a huge difference not only in lowering the stress of "what’s for dinner" but it also lowers your food bill. You’ll find even more relief when your pantry is stocked and your freezer is full. Hopefully, from summer produce you’ve put up. If you can’t grow a garden, no worries, simply seek out a local farmer and buy from her/him. They will welcome you and thank you for supporting them.
In just a short time planning your meals can make your life easier and your bodies healthier. Just think, no more processed foods, fast foods or the like. Or, if you do choose these foods you’ll know you’re making a conscience choice to eat them, not out of desperation for a meal.
Eat well!!
