What's Up with Meal Planning?

Meal planning is a crucial strategy in eating well. Not only does it help you get food on the table, but savvy meal planning can help you save money, eat better, and eliminate waste.

I've been a huge fan of meal planning for years and I guess my kids have caught the fever. At bedtime they ask what's for breakfast. Every night without fail, someone asks.

I guess we could say that having a meal plan also gives your people something to look forward to in the morning.

If you're looking to up your game in the meal planning department, check out these free resources to help you get your meal plan on:

FREE Meal Plans to Print & Cook - Over the years I've put together a LOT of free meal plans. Most of them are housed over at my other blog, Life as Mom, but they are free to everyone, and you don't have to be a mom to use them.

Check out the list here.

Meal Planning 101 - This is a series that I wrote several years ago that gives you the tools to create your own meal plans that will enable you to eat well, save money, and get dinner on the table before bedtime.

It's like a class without having to leave your house. Read the series here.

Meal Planning for Different Diets - Meal Planning for different diets can be tricky. What one person loves, the other hates or can’t eat. But, you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen. There are ways to make it work to eat well and keep everyone happy.

Read all about it here.

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The FREE download available to new subscribers this month is a FREE week's meal plan, deluxe-style.

We're old friends, so be sure to grab yours here.

Cooking for a Whole 30 or other gluten-free, dairy-free diet can be tricky, especially when it's all new to you.

A few years ago I put together this weekly meal plan for my parents doing their first Whole 30. They both ended up losing a ton of weight and feeling SO much better than they had before.

Grab the free meal plan here.

Food costs are one of your most flexible expenses. These meal planning tips can help you save money, eat healthfully, and enjoy great meals.

Read: Meal Planning Tips that Can Save You Money

Don't miss the newest in the Month of Meals series! A Month of Meals: Back to Basics provides you with everything you need to prepare simple, classic, delicious dinner favorites. Well, except for the groceries.

The planning is done for you! Grab this meal plan NOW. It's only available in October. It's not free, but if you use the coupon code NEWSBASIC, you'll get $2 off your purchase