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A simple weekly meal plan

Plan dinners first; the rest follows.

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A meal plan doesn't need to be fancy. Planning just the week's dinners saves most of the money and stress.

How to start

  1. Check what's already in your fridge, freezer and pantry
  2. Pick five dinners, leaving two nights for leftovers or flexibility
  3. Plan at least one meal that uses up what's left
  4. Write the shopping list from the plan, not from the store aisles

Keep it easy

  • Rotate a list of 10 to 15 meals your household likes
  • Use theme nights, like soup Sunday or taco Tuesday
  • Plan a backup meal from the pantry for busy nights

General educational information, not nutrition advice. Smart Stash Daily isn't paid by any store, brand or delivery service.