Meal Planning for a Busy Family

I have found it difficult to get into a routine of planning an prepping meals for my family of 4.  After lots of website surfing and failed attempts I have found what works for me...  Here are some of my favorite resources, tips and tricks to meal planning for a family of 4.

Find a planning calendar that works for you! Print it off!

• TheOrganizedHome.com Weekly or Monthly (They have a few other resources you may need, freezer inventory, pantry inventory, etc.)
• You can print The Peaceful Mom Customizable Menu Planners here. If you prefer not to schedule specific meals for specific days, you can simply make a list of your meals.

Take stock of what you already have and use what you have on hand to plan your meals for the week...
Inventory Sheets I Recommend

• TheOrganizedHome.com
• Meal Planner Printable {Printable Meal Calendar}
•  Printable Menu Plan and Shopping List {Printable Worksheets} 
•  Free Printable Weekly Meal Planner Sheets 
• Menu Planner {Weekly Calendar Printable}  

A few of my favorite recipes!
Green Chili Burritos



Plan Nightly Themes!

This month I am using the following; Beefy Sunday, Chinese Monday, Mexican Tuesday, Slower Cooker Wednesday, Italian Thursday, Pizza Friday, Leftovers on Saturday.

• Print FREE sheets from the PeacefulHome Grocery Shopping List or her Multiple Store Shopping List here.
• Grocery Planner Clipboard with Free Printable 
• Menu and Grocery List {Free Printable}

•  15 Dinners Under $1.50 ~ These 15 dinner recipes are all under $1.50 or less per serving!  They are quick, easy and delicious! 
• Consider Freezer Meals

Want to keep track of your own favorite recipes from your kitchen?  Here is a FREE printable from TheOrganizedHome.com
Gather your recipes together in a Recipe Binder (click here for instructions and free printables!), in a folder on your computer or on boards on