If you live in a house with other people, you probably are already well aware that planning, cooking, shopping for and cleaning up after meals is where a huge portion of your time and energy goes.
When prices on everything keep rising, that adds another component of stress to keeping everyone’s bellies full. There is unfortunately no magic formula to help you do all this perfectly without stress, but planning your meals will help you avoid waste, shop smart, and feed your family well. Here are my top meal planning tips as we move into this new year when all of us are looking for ways to save money.
Top Meal Planning Tips for the New Year
Make a list of your family’s favorite meals
This is honestly the best place to start when it comes to meal planning. There is no point in making an elaborate plan full of food your family doesn’t like. You can always include new things to try along with old classics, but sticking with the ones already in your repertoire will give you a good foundation.
Include your family in the meal planning
Ask each member of your family what 2-3 of their favorite meals are. They may not be everyone’s favorite, but those meals are hard to come by. This will give you a pool of meals to choose from (and allow you to maintain happiness among those you are feeding). For example, one of my kids LOVES enchiladas. The other kids do not love enchiladas, but I still try to make enchiladas about once a month.
Try to think of meals that can be made with the same meat
If chicken breasts are on sale this week, then let’s hope everyone likes chicken! You can even cook it all at the beginning of the week and utilize it over the course of the week
Monday: Cook chicken breasts in the slow cooker or Instant Pot; use some of it for chicken tacos
Tuesday: Make homemade chicken divan
Wednesday: Make chicken enchiladas
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Deal Ideas
Buy:
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Buy:
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-Use code STOCKUP
makes it $59.95 for both
This sale is good thru 1/10 while supplies last. Shipping is free on orders over $65.
See more footwear deals.
Load a Cascadian Farm eCoupon on your Publix app to get Cascadian Farms Cereal for just $2.74!
Publix Cascadian Farm Deal (ends 1/14 or 1/15):
- Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal 9.2-13.5 oz or Chewy Bars, 7.4-8.85 oz, B1G1 at $6.49 ($3.24)
-$1/2 Cascadian Farm Cereal, Granola, or Bars, Publix eCoupon
(makes it $2.74)
Check out the full Kroger ad for more great deal ideas.
Have you tried The Pink Stuff cleaner? It’s called the miracle cleaner because it works wonders! Stock up on The Pink Stuff for less at Amazon!
Here are some of the best deals we found, but they all end today, so hurry!!
Deals on The Pink Stuff
The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste & SQeeZY Scrubber Sponge Bundle – $9.99
-Choose to Subscribe & Save
-Clip the 30% off coupon
makes it $6.49 shipped!
The Pink Stuff 3-Pack Bundle – $22.11
-Choose to Subscribe & Save
-Clip the 30% off coupon
makes it $14.37 shipped!
These offers are good for a limited time only. Shipping is free.
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Need laundry detergent? Right now at Amazon, get a sweet deal on Persil laundry detergent when you Subscribe & Save and apply two coupon offfers.
Currently selling for $25.99, opt to Subscribe & Save and clip the 15% off coupon on the product page. Also clip the box to receive a $15 credit when you spend $50+ on household items. Add two bottles to your cart and your total will be $45.48, plus you’ll see a note that you will get back the $15 credit to use on a future purchase.
After the credit, it’s like paying just $15.24 per bottle!
Persil Detergent Deal:
(2) Persil Laundry Detergent Liquid, 110 Loads $25.99 each
-Clip the 15% off coupon and Subscribe & Save
-Redeem $15 credit when you spend $50+
makes it $45.48 + Get Back $15 Amazon Credit
That’s like paying just $15.24 per bottle!
See more household deals.
Check out the deals on these Sol de Janeiro bundle sets! Bundles are already a helpful discount compared to buying items individually, so they are worth checking out even if they aren’t on sale. Get great deals on hair repair, body butters, and more. Plus, the scents can’t be beat!
Shipping is free on orders $35+, or on your first order when you sign up with your email!
Fun fact: these prices beat current ones at Amazon. Sale is for a limited time, so it’s worth a look!
Deal Ideas
Tropical Abundance Hair Repair Trio – $21 (reg $25)
Rio Body Retreat – $40 (reg $48)
Shipping is FREE for first-timers or on orders $35+.
More Online Deals!
Amazon is offering a B1G1 50% off sale on Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods 40-Count boxes. This makes each box just $22.45 (Reg. $29.93).
You’ll save even more when you Subscribe & Save. Get your normal 5% to 15% off plus get an extra 5% off when you clip the coupon on the product page. This brings your total to just $40.40 or $20.20 per box!!
Here’s the deal:
Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods 40-Count, Pike Place Roast – $29.93
-B1G1 50% off
makes it $44.90 or ($22.45 per box)
or $20.2o per box with Subscribe & Save
This offer won’t last long, so order your boxes now! Shipping is free with Prime or Subscribe & Save. Otherwise it’s free on orders of $35+.
See more deals at Amazon.
Today only, head over to Macy’s to get 50% off on select toners. As one idea, grab this Lancome Toner for just $21 – regularly $42.
Plus, you can also get 50% off StriVectin and a few others. Use code GREATSKIN for free shipping.
Deal Idea:
Tonique Confort Toner With Hyaluronic Acid, 6.7 oz. $21 (reg. $42)
This deal is good today only, 1/7. Use code GREATSKIN for FREE shipping.
Here is a list of the deals from the new Kroger weekly ad that will start on 1/8. Get Red Baron pizza for $2.99 and more.
Mega Event Fridge or Frozen
- Save $1 off each item WYB (5+) participating products, Prices listed are after instant savings. are after insta
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches, 4 ct., $6.99
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Chobani Greek Yogurt, 4 ct., $3.49
-$1/2 Chobani Multi-serve or Multipack Yogurt printable
-$1/2 Chobani Multi-Serve or Multipack Yogurt, limit 1, Kroger Cashback eCoupon
-$1/2 Chobani Multi-Serve or Multi-Pack Yogurt, Kroger eCoupon
(makes it $2.99 ea.) - Chobani Oatmilk, 52 oz, $3.49
-$1/2 Chobani Creamer or Oatmilk, or La Colombe Coffee printable
-$1/2 Chobani Creamer, Oatmilk or La Colombe Coffee, limit 1, Kroger Cashback eCoupon
-$1/2 Chobani Creamer, Oatmilk or La Colombe Coffee, Kroger eCoupon
(makes it $2.99 ea.) - Private Selection Meatballs, 16 oz, $4.99
- The Greek Gods Greek Yogurt, 24 oz, $3.49
- Chobani Coffee Creamer, 24 oz, $4.49
-$1/2 Chobani Creamer or Oatmilk, or La Colombe Coffee printable
-$1/2 Chobani Creamer, Oatmilk or La Colombe Coffee, limit 1, Kroger Cashback eCoupon
-$1/2 Chobani Creamer, Oatmilk or La Colombe Coffee, Kroger eCoupon
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