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Old 07-01-2009, 03:38 PM
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I don't have my meal plans on the PC (I really should, it would probably be easier), but start it like this. Just jot down your favorite meals and his favorite meals. Jot down your fast, go-to meals. Use those as the beginning of your meal plan.

There are some good menu planning sites on the web:
http://www.menus4moms.com/menuplanning.php
Look to the right and you'll see basic menu plans that you can use to build from if you need a start.

My biggest money saver by far is doubling up on meals. If I'm making meatloaf, I make at least 2 because it takes the same amount of time, not much more $$, and I've got 2 meals ready in a flash. One can go in the freezer and be ready to pop out. Taco meat for 2-3 meals can be tacos one night, taco salad or mexi-mac'n'cheese another. Cook a whole chicken and use the leftovers to make at least 1 more meal if not 2 like chicken tetrazini, chicken salad, chicken tacos, etc.
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