PRINTABLE MONTHLY MENU CALENDAR HOW TO
PRINTABLE MONTHLY MENU CALENDAR PLUS

I LOVE using Google Calendar for my meal planning, and there wasn’t space in my original post to go into it too much, so today I’m going to take you through using Google Calendar to meal plan, why I use it, how to set up your calendar, and some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your meal planning calendar.

For people who prefer digital, something like Trello is an excellent option, but as I said in that first post, my tool of choice is Google Calendar. There is absolutely no additional cost to you.Ī lot of people have success going low-tech, with bullet journals, keeping it in their planner, or just putting a dry erase board on the fridge. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission if you make a purchase using them. (If you haven’t read that post and you’re interested in creating a meal planning system, go read it! It takes you step-by-step through setting up a system that will work for you.) In that post, I talked about one of the essential components of meal planning, where to keep your meal plan. This section takes you through why Google Calendar works great as a meal planner, how to set up your meal plan, and includes some extra tips and tricks to get the most out of your meal planning calendar.Ī couple weeks ago, I shared a pretty massive in-depth guide on how to start meal planning.

Below you can find each month plus the printable for your convenience, we started the printable menus in late November 2012, and then in late 2013, we changed to the calendar form.Welcome to part two of Baking Mischief’s meal planning guide, How to Meal Plan Using Google Calendar. There were several readers that asked to have them all in one spot. We have over 3 years’ worth of Monthly Menu Plans. You can also use Pinterest to gather recipe ideas that you would like to serve your family. I like using a Household Binder to keep track of everything. Keep track of your meal plan and take notes.You certainly don’t want to be grilling during a rain storm or plan a meal to be cooked in the oven when the temperatures are supposed to be high. Also keep the weather in mind, even though it changes fast, you can get an idea of what to expect in the week ahead.When I’m planning meals, I give each day of the week a specific meal, like Mondays are quick and easy, Tuesdays are make-ahead, Wednesdays are Mexican night, Thursdays are Italian, Fridays are kids’ favorites, Saturdays are new recipes and Sundays are comfort food.Here are 50+ recipes for those busy weeknights. Plan an easy Slow Cooker Meal for those nights, then you can eat as soon as you get home from the game. Especially during the school year, when the kids have practice, games, or meetings. It will make your meal planning easier, and cut down on your grocery bill. Keep your pantry stocked with ingredients you will use often.For instance, if cheese is on sale, then plan recipes that use cheese. It’s also a great idea to plan your meals that share common ingredients.When you plan your meals, keep in mind what ingredients are seasonal, they are often less expensive too.I also purchase some things for the whole month, especially if they are on sale, but the majority of the grocery shopping is done weekly. The other nice thing, after each month, is planned for the year, you are done. Since I have my recipes and cookbooks out, I find it easier to plan the whole month. Our Budget-Friendly Monthly Menu Plans are sure to help! My Favorite Menu Planning Tips There are lots of different ways to plan your menu, using them and finding out what works best for you and your family is the best idea. Menu planning is one of the most efficient ways to cut down on your budget and keep yourself organized.

PRINTABLE MONTHLY MENU CALENDAR PLUS

Printable monthly menu calendar