Meal Plan

To give you an idea of what our family meal plan looks like. Here is ours for the next week or so. Enjoy and please share any recipes you have with us all as well!

Saturday (Lunch) -- Chicken Popper Wrap & Chips

Saturday (Dinner) -- Tacos/Taco Salads

Sunday (Lunch) -- Pick up lunch

Sunday (Dinner) -- BLT Sandwiches & Chips

Monday (Dinner) -- Pizza from Hungry Howies

Tuesday (Dinner) -- Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Mashed Pot., Fried Squash, Black Eyes Peas

Wednesday (Dinner) -- Santa Fe Chicken Wrap & Chips

Thursday (Dinner) -- Cream Cheese Enchiladas

Friday (Dinner) -- Baked Fish, Brown Rice, Broccoli, Rolls

**Leftovers and sandwiches for lunch during the week**

Meal Plan for Jan. 3rd - Jan. 9th

Since I have so many people ask how I plan my shopping trips and meal plan, I decided I would try to post my weekly plans on the blog. So here is this week’s plan:

Here is our meal plan for this week:
Hamburgers & Chips
Grilled Tilapia, Rice, Vegetables and Rolls
Taco Salads or Tacos
Sloppy Joes & Chips
Vegetable Soup & Cornbread or Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Cordon Blue, Rice, Vegetables and Rolls
Lunches – Leftovers!

Items Needed from Grocery Store:
Hamburger Meat
Hamburger Buns
Tortilla Chips
Regular Chips
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Sloppy Joe Mix
Cornbread Mix
Milk

Do you and your family have a meal plan?? If so, what are your biggest tips and money saving advice recipes?

Recipe Swap

Starting today through Friday night I will be taking recipes for a recipe swap. To participate send a recipe or recipes to southernsavings@aol.com. I will then make a master list of all the recipes and will email it back to everyone who is participating. Email me with any questions.

Meal Plan for September Part 2

Okay, so I posted all of my September Meals a few days ago. If you missed the list you can check it out here. Below I have listed all of the items I need for the meals. Then I go through the pantry/freezer and cross off anything that I already have at home.

**Everything in pink is already in pantry.**

**Items in blue are on sale at Publix this week**

Chicken Breasts (10 Meals)

Ritz Crackers

Sour Cream

Cream of Chicken Soup (2)

Poppyseeds

Rice (2)

Broccoli

Dinner Rolls (3 bags)

Egg Noodles

Cheddar Soup

Roast

Brown Gravy Mix (2)

Carrots

Potatoes

Cream of Mushroom Soup (3)

Pancake Mix

Eggs

Grits

Bacon

Sausage

Biscuits

Hamburger Meat (10 Meals)

Hamburger Helper Mix (2)

Shredded Cheese

Onions (2)

Bell Pepper (2)

Mac & Cheese (4)

Squash (2)

Taco Seasoning (3)

Taco Shells/Tortillas (4)

Mexican Rice (5)

Refried Beans (2)

Tostitos Chips

Salsa

Lettuce

Tomatoes

BBQ Ribs

BBQ Sauce

Corn on the Cob

Okra

Black Eyed Peas

Pork Chops

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Frozen Meal

Frozen Lasagna

Frozen Pizza

Black Beans (2)

Corn (2)

Shake & Bake Mix

Snap Peas

Tator Tots

Sandwich Bread

Sloppy Joe Mix
Chips

Hamburger Buns

French Fries

Pizza Dough

Pizza Sauce

Pizza Toppings

Mozzarella Cheese (2 bags)

Roast Beef

Hoggie Buns

Spaghetti Sauce (2)

Spaghetti Noodles

Ziti Noodles

Beef Tips

Can Chicken (2)

Now, I try to only buy the items that I need for that week + stockpile items. If you have any questions, let me know. Also, I will be posting recipes soon!

Meal Plan for September

Okay, so here is it, my meal plan for September. I have listed 40 meals for the month of September. I know we won't eat all the meals, but I wanted to have a few extra meals in our pantry in case we needed a few options for dinner. Also, these meals are in no order. We will just decide the night before what we will be having for dinner the next night.

1. Poppyseed Chicken, Rice, Broccoli and Bread (2)
2. Chicken and Noodles and Rolls (Crock-pot)
3. Roast, Carrots, Potatoes and Biscuits (2)
4. Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs and Grits
5. Biscuits, Bacon, Eggs and Grits
6. Hamburger Helper, Salad and Bread (2)
7. Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Squash, Rolls (2)
8. Tacos, Beans, Mexican Rice and Chips
9. Taco Salads
10. Chicken Tacos, Beans, Rice and Chips (Crock-pot)
11. BBQ Ribs, Roasted Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, French Bread (Crock-pot)
12. Chicken and Rice Casserole, Fried Okra, Black Eyed Peas, Rolls
13. Fried Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Fried Squash, Black Eyed Peas, Rolls
14. Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Baked Potatoes, Fried Okra, Rolls
15. Frozen Meal
16. Frozen Pizza
17. Frozen Lasagna, Salad and Bread
18. Mexican Chicken, Beans, Rice and Chips (Crock-pot)
19. Mexican Corn Bread Casserole
20. Shake & Bake Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Snap Peas
21. Tator Tot Casserole and Rolls
22. BLT's and Chips
23. Sloppy Joes and Chips
24. Bama Steak Sandwiches and Chips
25. Grilled Chicken Sandwiches and Chips
26. Hamburgers and Fries
27. Homemade Pizza
28. Rot. Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese
29. Spaghetti, Salad and Bread
30. Fried Chicken Salads (2)
31. Pizza Pasta Toss, Salad and Bread
32. Mexican Chicken Burrito Bowls
33. Chicken Enchilada Quesadillas, Beans, Chips
34. Steak Bites, Baked Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Salad and Bread

Meal Planning

I have so many people ask how I plan out our monthly meals and go grocery shopping. So here it is, the answer to all of your questions:

1. I first make a list of 30 + meals for the month.

2. Then I write down everything that I need for those meals.

3. Next, I check out the pantry and freezer at home and cross off everything that we have at home. This usually ends up leaving me about 1/2 of the items that I need for the month.

4. Then I check the sales for each week and only buy what is on sale each week + items for my stockpile (usually items that are $0.50 are cheaper).

I will be posting soon a meal list for next month to give you an idea on how to start this process. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Publix Weekly Meal Planner

Head over to Once Upon a Coupon to see her weekly meal plan matched up to the Publix weekly ad.

Meal Planning Information

I've had so many people ask in my coupon classes how I can buy a weeks worth of groceries for around $40 or $50 per week. One of my main tips that I give people is to come up with a weekly menu plan. Here is ours for the next week:

(We have swimming lessons at night every night next week and Chris will be leading worship at a revival, so all of the meals for this week are going to be simple and quick!)

**All lunches will be leftovers or sandwiches**

Sunday -- Roast, Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Squash, Fried Okra and Rolls (Lunch)

Frozen Pizza (Dinner)

Monday -- Bama Steak Sandwiches

Tuesday -- Pizza Pasta Toss

Wednesday -- Cream Cheese Enchiladas

Thursday -- Cream Cheese Chicken and Rice

Friday -- Out to Eat

Saturday -- Out of Town

From the meals above here are the groceries that I will need:

1 onion

1 green bell pepper

1 28 oz. can green enchilada sauce

1 can of black beans

1 packet dry Italian seasoning

Roast Beef Deli Meat

Hoggie Rolls

Tortilla Chips

Sandwich Bread and Deli Meat (lunches)

All other items that I need are already in my pantry from stockpiling items when they are on sale. Anything left in my budget will go toward building my stockpile and buying items that I need for the next few weeks that are on sale.

Menu Plan Monday

Here is our menu plan for this week.

Wednesday -- Lasagna and Rolls

Thursday -- Breakfast for Dinner (Biscuits, Bacon, Eggs & Grits)

Friday -- Fried or Grilled Chicken Salads

Saturday -- Tacos

Sunday -- Chicken and Noodles

April Menu Plan

I've had alot of readers ask about making meal plans, so I figured I would let you all see what our meal plan is for April. Meal plans tend to save you a ton of money because you don't have to run to the store at the last minute to buy items that you need for supper and you also won't be running through the drive thur of a restaurant because you can't decide what to fix for dinner. I always usually try to use products that we already have at home and usually we only have to buy produce, meat and dairy once a week + any items that I want to stockpile.

Here is a look at our meal plan for April. (If you are interested in any recipes, please e-mail me at southernsavings@aol.com)

We try to eat every meal at home during the week. We usually grab dinner on Friday nights or Saturdays, however I'll go ahead and think of a quick meal even for those nights in case we stay home. We usually eat out on Saturdays and on Sundays nights.

Monday: Crockpot Night
Tuesday: Mexican Night
Wednesday: Italian Night
Thursday: Casserole Night
Friday: Pizza or Fast & Easy Dinners

Saturday: Lunch Out & Easy Dinners
Sunday: Fast & Easy Lunches & Pick Up Dinner

1. Tator Tot Casserole
2. Dinner Out
3. Chicken Cordo Blue, Rice, Veggies
4. Lunch at Parents
5. BBQ Ribs, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese
6. Mexican Burritos, Mexican Rice and Chips
7. Baked Ziti, Salad and Bread
8. Crescent Chicken and Veggies

9. Pizza

10. Bama Steak Sandwiches and Chips

11. Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese

12. Cream Cheese Chicken, Rice and Veggies

13. Mexican Cornbread Casserole and Chips

14. Shrimp Fettuccine, Bread and Salad

15. Poppyseed Chicken and Rice

16. Sloppy Joes and Chips

17. Club Sandwiches and Chips

18. Roast, Potatoes and Carrots

19. Chicken and Noodles, Bread

20. Tacos, Rice and Chips

21. Spaghetti, Salad and Bread

22. Hashbrown Casserole

23. Pizza

24. Colton's Birthday Party!

25. Fried Chicken Salads

26. Italian Chicken, Rice and Veggies

27. Quesadilla, Beans, Rice and Chips

28. Homemade Pizza

29.Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese

30. Hamburgers and Chips

Menu Plan Monday

Monday - Hot Chicken Salad Sandwiches on Pita Bread

Tuesday - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Rolls

Wednesday - Pizza Night

Thursday - Crescent Roll Chicken

Friday - Dinner Out

Saturday - Meatball Sandwich Casserole

Sunday - Easter at Parents/Spagetti and Bread

Menu Plan Monday

Monday - Poppyseed Chicken

Tuesday - Bama Steak Sandwiches and Chips

Wednesday - Pizza Night

Thursday - Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta, Salad and Bread

Friday - Dinner Out

Saturday - Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls

Sunday - Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Vegetables and Rolls

Menu Plan Monday

Monday - Pick up Dinner

Tuesday - Fried Chicken Salads

Wednesday - Bama Steak Sandwiches and Chips

Thursday - Poppyseed Chicken and Rice

Friday - Hamburger Helper, Salad and Bread

Saturday - Dinner Out

Sunday - Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Vegetables and Rolls

Menu Plan Monday

Monday - Pizza Casserole and Garlic Bread

Tuesday - Pizza Night

Wednesday - Spagetti, Salad and Bread

Thursday - Out of Town

Friday - Out of Town

Saturday - Out of Town

Sunday - King Ranch Chicken, Rice and Rolls

Menu Plan Monday

Monday - Chicken Cordon Blue, Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables

Tuesday - Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas, Rice, Chips and Salsa (Meal Swap Meal)

Wednesday - Pizza Casserole and Bread (Frozen Meal)

Thursday - Tator Tot Casserole, Vegetables and Rolls

Friday - Mexican Lasagna, Chips and Salsa (Meal Swap Meal)

Saturday - Poppyseed Chicken, Rice and Rolls

Sunday - Mexican Burritos (Crock pot), Rice, Chips and Salsa

Menu Plan Monday

Menu Plan Monday for this week is as follows:

Monday: Mexican Cornbread Casserole (Meal Swap)

Tuesday: Sloppy Joes and Chips

Wednesday: Cream Cheese Chicken, Rice and Vegetables

Thursday: Chicken Cordon Blue, Mashed Potatoes, Snap Peas, Rolls

Friday: Pizza Casserole and French Bread

Saturday: Valentine's Day Banquet at Church

Sunday: Tacos, Rice, Chips and Salsa

Menu Plan Monday

Menu Plan Monday for this week is as follows:

Monday: Poppyseed Chicken, Rice and Garlic Cheese Bread
Tuesday: Pick up quick dinner before Bible Study
Wednesday: Chicken Tetrazini, Salad and Garlic Bread
Thursday: Tator Tot Casserole, Vegetables and Rolls
Friday: Fried Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables and Rolls

Saturday: Dinner Out

Menu Plan Monday

Check out our menu for the week. Head over to I'm an Organizing Junkie to see other menu plans.

Monday: Publix Deli Sandwiches and Chips (lunch)
Rotisserie Chicken , Brown Rice, Corn on the Cob, Snap Peas, and Rolls (dinner)

Tuesday: Leftovers or frozen pizza (lunch)
Hotdogs and Chips (dinner)

Wednesday: Salads (lunch)
Steaks, Baked Potatoes, Salad and Garlic Bread (dinner)

Thursday: Hotdogs, Salads or Leftovers (lunch)
Dinner out

Friday: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Chips (lunch)
Taco Salads (dinner)

Saturday: Out of town all day!

Sunday: Go out to eat (lunch)
Chicken and Noodles (dinner)