I don’t know about you, but our December can get a little crazy. With Christmas parties and family get-togethers as well as family activities, knowing what we’re going to have for dinner each night is a lifesaver. And I want to focus on easy, simple dishes that can be put on the table really quickly and easily.
This means I came up with a framework where we have breakfast casseroles and hearty meals on the weekends that will make leftovers, with easier meals like pasta during the week. Then Friday is pizza night! I did leave Christmas Eve and Christmas to your discretion as it’s hard to predict what different families want to do. For us, we’ll probably have finger foods after our church Christmas Eve service and then will make a variety of dishes to share at our family get-together on Christmas.
As always, I’ve got a PDF that you can open on your computer or print out to display in the kitchen. The PDF has links that will take you straight to the recipes!
Monthly Meal Plan: December 2024
I don’t really plan to try many new recipes this month, because I like to stick with what I know in the crazier seasons of life! I’ll be making the stovetop Santa Fe chicken I recently posted as well as my 30-minute chili. But I’ll also be using some of my favorite recipes from around the Internet, like crispy gnocchi with vegetables and sausage stuffed mushrooms for New Year’s Eve.
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The first issue will probably not arrive by Christmas, but you’ll get a printable card when you place your order you can give so they know their gift is coming.
That’s over 60% off a normal year subscription!!
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Get ready for the inserts coming in the 12/08 newspaper. See the Sunday insert preview list for 12/08/24 below.
Be on the lookout for:
(1) Save small insert this weekend.
Remember there are differences between every city and the coupons you get will vary somewhat from the preview.
Save 12/08
$4 off Adidas Fragrance or Gift Set priced $9.89+ (exp 12/25)
$6/2 Clairol Hair Color, select varieties excl professional (exp 12/22)
$3 off Covergirl Eye product, excl 1 kit shadows, accessories & trial (exp 12/21)
$2 off Covergirl Face product, excl Cheekers, accessories & trial (exp 12/21)
$1 off Covergirl Lip product, excl Continuous Color Lipstick, accessories & trial (exp 12/21)
$7/2 Ensure products (exp 1/18/25)
$2 off Mueller Sports Medicine product (exp 1/31/25)
$4 off Nautica Fragrance or Gift Set priced $9.89+ (exp 12/25)
$2 off Nautica or Vera Wang or David Beckham Body Mist or Spray (exp 12/25)
$3 off Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Primer, Color, and Top Coat (exp 2/14/25)
$4 off Vera Wang Fragrance or Gift Set priced $9.89+ (exp 12/25)
Right now, hurry to your local Aldi where they have a whole aisle stuffed with the most eye-catching and delicious Christmas treats you’ll find all season!
Plus, they have new gift items, stocking stuffers, lots of cheap Christmas wrapping supplies and more!
Note: Aldi products may vary by location. What will you find in your Aldi??
Aldi Fun Finds:
These deals are good for a limited time and while supplies last!
See more Aldi deals!
Here are some Kroger meal plans ideas based on the sales that are starting today, 12/4!
Look through the full Kroger weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Note: All images used are from the original recipe creators.
Kroger Meal Plans:
Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
Rice
- Kroger – Boneless Chuck Roast or Short Ribs, $6.99 lb with eCoupon, limit 5
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Kroger – Mezzetta Jarred Peppers, 16 oz, $1.99 - Kroger – Progresso Broth, 32 oz, $1.49
- Kroger – Mahatma Jasmine Rice, 2 lb, $3.29
photo via myforkinglife.com
- Kroger – Ground Turkey, 85% lean, 3 lb, $10
(makes it $3.33 lb) - Kroger – DeLallo San Marzano Style Canned Tomatoes, 28 oz, $3.79
- Kroger – Old El Paso Taco Shells, 12 ct., $1.99
-$1/2 Old El Paso Hard Shells, Kits, Sauce, Tortillas, Pockets, Bowls, Beans, Rice, Chiles or Soup, Kroger eCoupon (limit reached)
-$1/2 Old El Paso Hard Shells, Kits, Sauce, Tortillas, Pockets, Bowls, Beans, Rice, Chiles or Soup, limit 1, Kroger Cashback eCoupon (limit reached)
-.50/1 Old El Paso Taco Shells or Tortillas, select, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-300 points wyb Old El Paso products, purchase $5, excl refrigerated & produce products, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(use Ibotta, makes it $1.49) - Kroger – Ortega Taco Sauce, 16 oz, $2.99
- Kroger – Herdez Salsa, 15.7-24 oz, $2.49
Herdez Queso Dip, 15 oz, $2.99 - Kroger – Kraft Shredded Cheese, 7-8 oz, $1.99
-.35/1 Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese, any, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it $1.64) - Kroger – Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream, 16 oz, $2
photo via modernmealmakeover.com
Today only, race over to Victoria’s Secret to get great deals on slippers, robes and more! They’re so cute!
Plus, they have pajama sets on sale today only, too!
Deal Ideas:
Short Cozy Robe – $25 (reg. $59.95)
Closed-Toe Faux Fur Slippers $15 (reg. $39.95)
Thermal Long Pajama Set $35 (reg. $59.95)
In case you missed it, there’s still time to save up to 50% off at the Cabela’s Cyber Week Sale! Get all your favorite gear – from clothing, to optics, to hunting and fishing gear and more!
Got a hunter or fisherman in the family? Time to score on some sweet Christmas presents to help upgrade their game!
Shipping is free on orders $50+. Sale ends tonight!
Deal Ideas
Moultrie Mobile Edge Cellular Trail Camera – $49.98 (reg $99.99)
ScentLok OZ Chamber 5K Combo Kit, black – $109.98 (reg $249.99)
Men’s Ascend Mojave Low Waterproof Hiking Shoe – $59.98 (reg $119.99)
Women’s Ascend Mojave Mid Waterproof Hiking Shoe – $64.98 (reg $129.99)
RedHead Ozark Long-Sleeve Flannel Button-Down Shirt for Men – $9.98 (reg $19.99)
Barnett XP400 Crossbow Package with Crank Cocking Device – $299.97 (reg $549.99)
White River Fly Shop Prestige Complete Fly Outfit – $99.98 (reg $199.99)
Orders $50+ ship free.
More Cyber Week Sales!
If you’re headed to CVS this week, pick up Scope Squeez Mouthwash Concentrate for FREE! This great ExtraCare Bucks deal has a limit of two, so load an eCoupon on your CVS app and grab two for free after both rewards.
CVS Scope Squeez Deal (ends 12/14):
- $3 ECB wyb (1) Scope 1 liter, Squeeze 50mL, Crest Pro-Health multiprotection 1 liter or Advanced 500mL., $4.99, limit 2
Buy:
(2) Scope Squeez Mouthwash, 50 mL, $4.99 ea.
Use:
-$4/2 Oral Care adult Crest Paste 2.4oz+, Crest Kids Advanced OR Burt’s Bees Adult Paste 4.0 oz+, Crest, Scope OR Oral-B Mouthwash 473mL+, Scope Squeez, Oral-B Adult Manual Brush, Expandable/Oral-B Glide Floss OR Interdental, CVS eCoupon
Total Due: $5.98
Get Back: $6 Extra Care Bucks
Makes both FREE!
