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    Home » Tools and Tips » Printables » Printable Meal Planner

    Modified: Mar 3, 2025 · Published: May 13, 2018 by Angela G. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Printable Meal Planner

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    This Printable Weekly Meal Planner is my gift to you, friends! I want to help you get homemade dinner on the table, without a lot of stress.

    To get a copy of it, put your email in the box below and I will send you the printable PDF along with recipe ideas for dinners and more.

    Printable Meal Planner with Grocery List


    Having a Plan = Time & Money Saved

    Meal planning does not have to be complicated or hard! In fact, the benefits of meal planning will make your life so much easier.

    Meal planning simply means thinking through your meals in advance. You're going to have to think about them anyway so thinking them through with enough time to prepare will actually benefit you in so many ways.

    Let's talk about those benefits quickly. It's important to realize the many benefits to meal planning because it will help get you motivated to actually sit down and come up with your plan. Here's are a few of the benefits to having a meal plan:

    • You'll save money. When you have a plan, you buy only what you need. I literally cut my grocery bill in HALF once I started meal planning.

    • You'll eat less junk. When you have a meal plan, you're not resorting to quick heat-up meals with lots of preservatives. When you're getting full from a nice homemade meal, you're not going to be hungry and reaching for chips, cookies, etc.
    • Your fridge will be cleaner.  When you're buying only what you need, your fridge won't be full of random stuff all the time.
    • You'll waste less food. When you have a plan and a shopping list, you won't over-buy or ultimately have to throw out food that goes bad before you can eat it.
    • You'll feel like a boss. When you have a plan, you just come home and make your meal. No stress! No feeling frazzled! You got this!
    • You can better cater to manage picky eaters. Everyone can weigh in on the menu early in the week rather than at the last minute or when food is already on the table.

    Tips

    To meal plan effectively, I recommend breaking it into just two steps:

    • First, create your menu for the week. Print your the meal planner. Start with a few dinners and maybe breakfast ideas for the weekends. If you are eating out, write that on your menu. Don't feel bad about it. If you're too busy to cook, that's fine! But write down where you will be eating out and maybe even what you'll order so that you don't make a last-minute unhealthy choice.
    • Then, write out your shopping list. Write down ingredients you need to make the meals on your menu. Simple enough right? It's not hard! If you want to get advanced, try to find recipes that use some overlapping ingredients so that you cut down further on waste.

    I specifically designed this meal planner to be super simple yet functional. It's just one page so it's overwhelming.

    How to use the Meal Planner:

    1. Fill out your menu for the week in the top portion.
    2. Check your fridge and cabinets to see what ingredients you already have. In the bottom shopping list portion, write in what you need to buy. The list is organized by department to make in-store shopping more efficient!

      Printable Meal Planner with Grocery List
    3. Cut the planner in half.
    4. Take your shopping list to the store or save time and use a delivery or pick-up service. I personally love Walmart pick up!! Such a time-saver and helps me not impulse buy. (Mighty Mrs. is a #WalmartPartner)
      Printable Meal Planner with Grocery List
    5. Post the menu half on the fridge as your guide and reminder for the week.

    That's it! Super easy. So beneficial.

    Get Your Free Meal Planner

    If you're ready to start meal planning, sign up for my seasonal newsletter and I'll send you the weekly meal planner printable, FREE!



    Ready to get started? Browse all my easy recipes for ideas!

     

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    Comments

    1. Julie says

      February 02, 2023 at 12:01 pm

      I'm interested in menu planner but cannot find the box to submit email address.?

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        February 02, 2023 at 12:05 pm

        I will add your email, thanks!

        Reply
    2. Sharon Shannon says

      January 21, 2023 at 1:54 pm

      Please send me the form. THANK YOU!

      Reply
      • Angela G. says

        February 02, 2023 at 12:05 pm

        Will do!

        Reply
    3. Zoila says

      October 22, 2022 at 10:31 am

      Thank you for sharing your recipes 😊

      Reply
    4. Dawn says

      October 14, 2022 at 12:34 pm

      I would really like your meal planner. I think it help my family and I out.

      Reply
    5. Margie says

      October 11, 2022 at 11:40 am

      I would like your meal planner. Thanks so much.

      Reply
    6. Lynn says

      September 22, 2022 at 1:25 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Kelly Aboshar says

      September 16, 2022 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you for this lovely meal planner! Just one more organizer to help with day to day life!
      You are so very thoughtful and generous!

      Reply
    8. Lyne says

      September 15, 2022 at 3:29 pm

      I would like to Try a copy of your menu planner. Thank you.

      Reply
    9. Heather says

      August 28, 2022 at 1:01 pm

      Can't wait to try this! thanks

      Reply
    10. Tiffany says

      August 08, 2022 at 11:37 am

      I would love a copy of your meal planner!

      Reply
    11. Julio says

      August 07, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      Thank you very much can't wait

      Reply
    12. Shari says

      July 29, 2022 at 7:24 am

      Can’t wait to start meal planning💜

      Reply
    13. Cylynn says

      July 03, 2022 at 3:36 am

      Thank you for this! It's such a great help for busy moms like me! Your generosity is a blessing!

      Reply
    14. bill says

      May 30, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      I would like a copy of your meal planner thank you

      Reply
    15. Christina says

      May 28, 2022 at 3:17 am

      Would love your meal planner!

      Reply
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