I love leftovers. I always try to make enough food so there will be leftovers (if there is enough left for more than 1 extra meal-BONUS!).

Why? you may ask-because it means I don’t need to come up with something new for the family to eat. It’s already there, just needs to be re-heated. Easy-peasy.

Even better, is when I come home and my husband has soup cooking, or has something in the crock pot, or is able to grill for us.

I don’t care what it is, as long as I don’t have to come up with the idea or make it. I am not one that enjoys cooking. I mainly enjoy the “eating” part. I cook for the survival of my family and I not for fun.

Meal planning is something I need to get better at. I often end up playing the “What’s for Supper?” game in front of my refrigerator when I get home from work.  Seeing what is left over and what other ingredients I have on hand to make into a complete meal for 5 and that can be made in time for supper. On weekends, I get to play the game twice!

While I am standing there (cooling off the kitchen with the door open) playing the game, I think to myself, “wouldn’t it be easier to just have a plan for the week?”

Then I come to my senses and think-“If I can’t come up with one meal for now, how am I going to come up with 9 different ones!”

There are even people who plan for the entire month! These people are my heroes. Someday, I am going to sit down and try this.

A while back I came across this from Modern Mommy Madness and felt like she read my mind. (well, except my food isn’t as fancy-it’s more like: meatloaf, spaghetti, Chicken, potatoes and gravy, barbecues, frozen pizza)

How about you? Do you plan for the week or play it day by day? Share by commenting below. I’ll take any tips on the matter too. 🙂