For quite some time now, I’ve wanted to make available to my readers a menu planning template to assist you with your weekly menu planning (click on the link below). I’ve had the template done for awhile but was having trouble with the whole conversion to PDF thing. Now that I’ve finally figured it out, I hope to offer more templates to you on a regular basis. Let me know what you think and if you have any preferences/ideas for future downloads let me know that too. Have a happy day everyone :)
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This is GREAT, Love it!!
Thank you so much!
I love it! Now before someone eats something out of the pantry, they can check this shopping list on the menu to see if it was bought specifically for a recipe/meal.
I also like the recipe link so you can remember where you got it.
As far as download preferences, I’m cool with whatever, as long as it opens w/a free program.
Wonderful–thank you so much!
Might I offer a suggestion?
You might divide the grocery list side into “zones” the way your grocery store is set up, from entrance to checkout.
For example:
fresh fruits________________
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fresh veggies_____________
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deli counter________________
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canned goods and condiments________
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baking supplies_________________
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breads and cereals______________
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meat, chicken, or fish___________
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freezer items___________________
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That way, you could look at each recipe and what you might need to purchase, and write those items under their proper “zone” on your list.
THANK YOU!!!!! I love it!!!
Great menu planning idea!
How about a grocery shopping template? I have a shopping list based roughly on the organization of the store I typically frequent. In addition to general food categories I listed some brands we prefer based on our health needs / eating style. With specific items listed I don’t have to read labels every time and that expedites my shopping. As we think of items needed on our next grocery trip, the item is highlighted on the pre-printed list. The list also makes it easy for my husband to step in and shop when needed.
Hi Laura,
I have some on my site too! Maybe I could create a new one (scrapbooked?) for download at my site? pretty please? lol
And how DID you figure out the pdf thing?
happy Easter,
Cathy
Wonderful! Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing!
Don’t know if you’ve heard about it … but there is a website that will convert most documents to pdf for FREE! I’ve used it several times and never had a problem. http://www.pdfonline.com
Thanks for making this download available. I really love the recipe reference. That will come in handy when I want to refer back to that recipe later. I usually try to save my weekly plans for future ideas but sometimes can’t remember where that recipe was.
Thank you so much!!
I used it when I did my planning/shopping this week, reaqll easy to use, thanks for sharing.
Thanks
Thanks for sharing, this is neat. If you have time, be sure to check out the printable kitchen substitution chart on my site.
I go shopping every other week. And we eat lunch as a family on the weekends. So I added these things to my template.
Thank you for the ideas and recipes.
For the past couple of years we have been in a rut with 45 planned meals. I can’t wait to try out some of the recipes that you have for your family. I see that you strech that dollar with a large family so feeding my family of 5 is in that same frame of mind. Thank you.
This is awsome!!
I really like this..been trying to come up with one myself. Thanks.
I am new to website – is there somewhere to go and input the great recipes you have to make a shopping list and the actual weekly planner? I’m confused – it could be because it’s 1:30 in the morning too!! LOL Any help would be great
Thanks!!
I’ll be using this for next week’s plan! Thanks for making me look good!
Very useful post. I linked to it in my 30 Quick, Green and Frugal Meal Planning Resources list.
http://www.itsfrugalbeinggreen.com/2009/05/30-quick-green-and-frugal-meal-planning.html
Thanks! I love it and will definitely be using this every week.
thank you!
Thank you for posting this – I just found it while thinking of ways to start organizing my life a little better (child starting school now so it is TIME).
Peace!
Hey there–I just wanted to let you know that I just made a blog post about menu planning and put a link in my post to this helpful template! :) Thanks for making it–it’s awesome!
http://rarestgeneric.blogspot.com/2010/01/saturday-sosmenu-planning.html
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