Meal Planning Tips and Tricks! (FREE Printables and More)

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Our topic today is going to be on “Meal Planning”! Something that can save you a lot of money, stress, time, and keep you organized as well as healthy by making sure your family is getting a sufficient diet!

Here is the email I received from reader Stephanie:

“Hi,
I love the idea of topic Tuesdays. One way that I save money at the grocery store is by making a meal plan. This way I am only getting items that I need. It also saves me from making last minute runs to the store because I don’t have an ingredient I need for dinner. I always have what I need. Five years ago I took a class on how to meal plan and paraphrased what I learned to share with a few friends. I have attached a few documents that go into more depth. Feel free to use what you want and distribute as needed. The “How To” is a little brief in areas so let me know if you have any specific questions or need further clarification.”

This is a topic I don’t know much of anything about…other than I would LOVE to be this organized and on top of meals! That is why I can’t wait to read your responses and tips.

Here are some neat forms Stephanie sent me that you can print out to help you get started (they are in Word):

Grocery Shopping List – what do I need? I love this one because you can check off the items you need and they are all categorized!

How to – Help with how to get started and detailed tips!

Menu Planning – This has a place for you to write down your dinner, what ingredients you need or have for it, what’s on sale, etc.

Master Menu List – List all of your favorite meals to cook, this is key in my opinion because sometimes you can forget all the different meals you know how too cook! Or maybe that’s just me…I always think, what should we make tonight?! It would be nice to just have a list. *Below is a list of Stephanie’s List:

Now, it’s your turn…what are YOUR tips for Menu planning?!

Thanks, Stephanie for the topic and the printable attachments!

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Olive Garden Coupon: FREE Kid’s Meal with Entree Purchase

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Teriyaki Pineapple Meatloaf Recipe

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Teriyaki Meatloaf ~ Sweet, Salty, and Delicious

Meatloaf has been a staple in my house as long as I can remember. And it’s rarely made the same way twice. Sometimes it’s like a steakhouse burger, peppery and garlicky, with steak sauce glazing the top. Other times, it’s sweet and smoky, seasoned with a barbecue rub and topped with our favorite barbecue sauce. Many times it was Italian style, with stewed tomatoes or ketchup over the top, but every time my mom made it, it was slightly different in flavor. She never used measurements, but went by the “feel” of the meat. I take the same approach to meatloaf, and this time, I had some teriyaki sauce and pineapple, which made the most delicious Teriyaki Meatloaf. Sweet, salty, and full of rich flavor, Teriyaki Meatloaf has become my family’s favorite way to eat this American staple.

The Secret to Teriyaki Meatloaf

The basic recipe for meatloaf is for every pound of ground beef, an egg and a quarter cup of breadcrumbs. The breadcrumbs can be more or less, depending on the seasonings you use. So the recipe is written for a one pound meatloaf so you can expand it as much as you need. The secret to Teriyaki Meatloaf is the teriyaki sauce you use. I love Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce. I found it by happenstance at my favorite grocery store a while ago and I fell in love. It has the perfect blend of soy, garlic, and ginger, and is complete with sesame seeds which impart a slightly nutty flavor. Use your favorite teriyaki sauce, and your Teriyaki Meatloaf is sure to be perfect for you!

Teriyaki Meatloaf Recipe ~ Not Your Average Meatloaf!

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg
2 T teriyaki sauce
1/3 C breadcrumbs
4 pineapple rings
4 T teriyaki sauce

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix the ground beef, egg, and 2 T teriyaki sauce well, until completely incorporated.
Add in the breadcrumbs and mix well.
Form into a loaf and place on a baking sheet. Top with pineapple and hold them in place with toothpicks if needed.

Bake 30 minutes, until the center is no longer pink. Baste with the remaining 4 T teriyaki sauce and bake an additional 5 minutes.

Serve hot.

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Teriyaki Meatloaf makes Awesome Leftovers

I love a good meatloaf sandwich and Teriyaki Meatloaf certainly obliges! I stacked a warm slice on a ciabatta roll with a little extra teriyaki sauce for lunch, and it was AMAZING! The flavor was perfect for this little slice of heaven and it was a great pick me up lunch on a chill day.

1 lb lean ground beef

1 egg

2 T teriyaki sauce

1/3 C breadcrumbs

4 pineapple rings

4 T teriyaki sauce

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix the ground beef, egg, and 2 T teriyaki sauce well, until completely incorporated.

Add in the breadcrumbs and mix well.

Form into a loaf and place on a baking sheet. Top with pineapple and hold them in place with toothpicks if needed.

Bake 30 minutes, until the center is no longer pink. Baste with the remaining 4 T teriyaki sauce and bake an additional 5 minutes.

Serve hot.

Next time you need a quick, meaty meal, make up a Teriyaki Meatloaf and wow your family.

FREE Kid’s Meal at Buca di Beppo (Today Only!)

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Once again, in honor of “Bring your kid’s to work today”, you can print out a coupon for a FREE Kid’s meal at Buca di Beppo before 3pm TODAY (4/25 only) with purchase of lunch entree. Ages 10 and under only.

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Olive Garden: FREE Kid’s Meal Coupon!

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Did you know that today is bring your kid’s to work day?! That means that Olive Garden has a coupon out for a FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entree! How fun is that?! My kiddos love the grapes that they get with their meals! 😉

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Chili’s: FREE Kids Meal Coupon!

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Wanting to take a night off from cooking? From 4/22-4/24, head on over to your local Chili’s where the kiddos can snag a FREE Meal with Any Adult Purchase (Up to 2 Kids Per Table) Just print out this coupon and take it to chili’s or show it on your smartphone device!

Olive Garden: FREE Kid’s Meal Coupon

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There is a new Olive Garden Kids Eat FREE Coupon! Expires on 3/21/13. You will get 1 FREE kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult dinner entree.

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Olive Garden: FREE Kid’s Meal with Adult Dinner Entree (Valid Through 3/21/13)

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Yay! Take the kiddos out to a nice dinner at Olive Garden! Through 3/21/13, your kids will snag a FREE Kid’s Meal with Any Adult Entree Purchase! Yummy!

HOT Chili’s: FREE Kids Meals + FREE Chips & Queso AND FREE Dessert or Appetizer Coupon

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Chili’s is once again offering a sweet deal….just print the new coupon valid for a FREE Kid’s Meal with ANY adult entree purchase, (kids ages 12 and under), valid thru 1/30 ONLY! Then…..

Also, be sure to print out a coupon for FREE Chips and Queso from Chili’s!

And, you can also get a coupon for a FREE Dessert or Appetizer from Chili’s! You just need to LIKE them on Facebook and fill out your info (or skip that part) to get yours! I love that this is an actual coupon so you can use it whenever you want (not just on days they have promos).

I also receive several emails for FREE kids meals, dessert coupons, free appetizer coupons and more so I LOVE the Chili’s newsletter!

Wendy’s Kid Meals Only $1.99 with Coupon! Plus Possible $10 Toys R Us Gift Card!

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Check out this coupon that will get you a Wendy’s Kids Meal for only $1.99! Plus inside there is a $10 Toys R Us Gift Card!

You can also now find Juicy Juice boxes in the kids meals at Wendy’s!

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