Menu Planning

One of the best ways to make use of  your time is to set aside a bit of that time for planning.  Menu planning can not only help you stay organized, it can help you avoid last minute trips to the grocery store; and doesn't that always happen during the hours when the store is PACKED? 

It can also eliminate those hurried runs for fast food, which is more "gut fill" than it is a meal. 

There are some easy resources to help you with your planning and we've included a few free templates here.  But a  notebook and pencil will work just as well.  It's a simple matter of organizing your thoughts, checking out your calendar, and making a list.  You can plan by the week or by the month; whatever works best for your lifestyle.

http://unclutterer.com/2008/02/20/creating-a-weekly-meal-plan/

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010142351.aspx

Members can also check out today's class thread,  our recipe files and class archives for more meal planning tips.