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    Menu Planner and Grocery List Printable Set

    Published: Feb 3, 2023 · Modified: Aug 18, 2023 by Ang Paris · 22 Comments
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    Download my free Menu Planner and Grocery List Printable Set. You'll save time and money with this great free printable. via @jugglingactmama

    I have a gift for each and every one of my lovely readers today!  I'm talking about this lovely Menu Planner and Grocery List Printable Set - a free download just for being here! Save time and money with this great resource.

    Menu Planner & Grocery List Printable Set

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    Jump to:
    • Why you need to plan your meals
    • What is meal prepping?
    • Get your family involved
    • Free Printable: Menu Planner and Grocery List Printable Set
    • COPY RIGHT NOTICE
    • Grocery List Printable
    • Grocery Pick Up and Delivery
    • More Printables Posts
    • More Great Printables
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    Why you need to plan your meals

    Busy moms (and dads) need to plan ahead to make the most of weeknights, especially with sports, activities, and homework.  Using a menu planner all boils down to saving you time, money, and stress!

    1. First of all, using a menu planner means you will save money! Instead of wandering around the grocery store aimlessly sticking stuff in your cart, you'll have a plan and can shop for only what you need.
    2. Planning your meals ahead of time means you don't have to stress about "what's for dinner" at the end of a hectic day.
    3. When you use a menu planner and shop for the ingredients you need, you'll have everything on hand.
    4. Modeling this good organizational habit is a great way to teach kids about the importance of not only planning ahead but also budgeting.
    5. Menu planning also means you'll waste less food, and you don't buy last-minute stuff at the store when you're tired and hungry.
    6. Planning ahead also means that you can prep some of the ingredients ahead of time to save you time later on in the week.

    What is meal prepping?

    Meal prepping is super easy to do when you are using a meal planner like this free download.  After you've shopped for your groceries, take a few minutes to look over your meal planner and see what you can do ahead of time.  Chopping onions or peppers and peeling carrots are great examples of easy things to prep.

    I use these containers to store chopped veggies in the fridge.  I just write the contents and date with a Sharpie, which comes off with a few swipes of a magic eraser.

    Keep in mind that some foods like cucumbers and potatoes are better cut right when you want to use them.

    Get your family involved

    In my house, not everyone likes the same things.  Assign each family member a day and they get to choose (within reason) the meal for that day.  Some of our family favorites are

    • ONE PAN: Mr. Juggling Act loves Sheet Pan Chorizo Sausage Dinner.  Prepping on the weekends means I can throw together this one-pan meal in no time!
    • 30 MINUTE MEAL: Everyone needs a good 30 minute meal in their recipe box and this Italian Sausage Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes does the trick.
    • INSTANT POT: When I want a meal that feels like Sunday but in a fraction of the time, I go for Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Dinner. An Instant Pot is a fabulous time saver in the kitchen!
    • SLOW COOKER: Olivia loves tacos and burritos, so my classic Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is a great recipe to make on the weekend.  I just pull out what I need and put together awesome meals in no time.  If you don't have a Slow Cooker, get one!  Then check out my tips on How to Use a Slow Cooker Like a Boss.
    • INSTEAD OF TAKE OUT: Ethan is my picky eater but even he loves pizza.  Making Mini Pizza with frozen bread dough is a fun way to get the kids in the kitchen, and everyone gets what they want.  This is a great Friday night alternative to take out.  Serve these little pizzas with a salad for a filling dinner.
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    • Close up of Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole in a baking dish with a wooden serving spoon.
    • Garlic Butter Shrimp on a plate with lemon, rice, and asparagus.
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    Free Printable: Menu Planner and Grocery List Printable Set

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    Menu Planner Printable from Juggling Act Mama
    Download the Menu Plan Printable

    This menu has space for all your meals - not just dinner. I'm always trying to come up with creative ideas for the kid's breakfast and lunch meals, as well as dinner. Just because they eat a cold lunch at school, doesn't mean it has to be boring, right? 

    And the snacks?  Well, I like to have some healthy things on hand, as well as other snacks. It might be mango fruit leather, homemade granola bars, or even some carrot cookies and chocolate hummus, but knowing what I want to give the kids makes me check to be sure I have the supplies on hand.

    • Close up of a Carrot cookie on a burlap square.
    • Chocolate Hummus with coconut and mini chocolate chips with strawberries.

    Grocery List Printable

    This grocery list covers the basics.  And in case your list is really long - I'm including a coordinating lined paper that you can use for additional items or notes.  Print them back to back to save on paper.

    Grocery List Printable from Juggling Act Mama
    Download the Grocery Printable

    Grocery Pick Up and Delivery

    Another option to save loads of time is to skip grocery shopping altogether. Check out your local grocery store for pick-up availability in your area.  Here are some examples of stores where you can take your menu planner to the next level by ordering groceries online.

    • H-E-B offers both curbside grocery pick-up and home delivery in select stores.
    • Albertson's offers flexible delivery or "drive up and go" services at some locations.
    • Safeway/Von offers both pick-up and delivery services and there are no fees.
    • Kroger's grocery pick-up (formerly ClickList) waives the fee for your first three pick-up orders.  Fees vary by region.
    • Wegman's
    • Hannaford to Go is a great program with a small fee for grocery pickup.
    • Walmart Grocery Pick-Up is easy to use and means you don't have to drag your kids through the store!
    • Other stores such as Price Rite, CVS, BJ's Wholesale Club and even Petco offer pick up and/or delivery services using InstaCart.

    Order through this link and receive $10 off your first Walmart Grocery Pick-Up Order!

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    Awesome recipes from fellow bloggers

    To get you started on your menu planning, check out these super delicious weeknight recipes:

    • When you're craving comfort food in a hurry, try this Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese from Bowl Me Over.
    • Sheet pan meals mean super easy clean up and this Italian Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner from Love Bakes Good Cakes is no exception!
    • Simply Designing's recipe for Grilled Citrus Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa Taco is a fun way to switch up classic tacos.
    • These Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs from Let's Dish Recipes can be served with noodles or rice and steamed veggies for a great weeknight dinner.
    Get dinner on the table fast! Menu planning ideas and free printables from jugglingactmama

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    1. Sharri Brandt says

      October 01, 2014 at 4:50 pm

      I love your website and your recipes. I look forward to checking them out every day and making some

      Reply
    2. Jenn Erin says

      October 01, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      I love these - very colourful and organized! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Cindy B says

      October 01, 2014 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks, the grocery list will get a lot of use from me!

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      • Ang Paris says

        October 07, 2014 at 10:12 am

        Glad to hear it 🙂

        Reply
    4. sam says

      October 01, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      i love these! thanks!

      Reply
    5. Michelle J. says

      October 02, 2014 at 8:20 am

      That grocery list printable would be really helpful!

      Reply
    6. Alina says

      October 03, 2014 at 9:06 am

      Love these indeed! Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Erin T says

      October 06, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      These are great!! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    8. Catherine R. says

      October 07, 2014 at 11:40 am

      This is fantastic! I am going to have to give these a try.

      Reply
    9. Kayla Starrett says

      October 07, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      The printable grocery list is so cute!

      Reply
    10. Sherry Fram says

      October 07, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      What a great idea to help keep up with your meal planning and grocery list.

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        October 08, 2014 at 9:10 am

        Thanks Sherry! Enjoy!

        Reply
    11. Dezi A says

      October 08, 2014 at 12:07 am

      What a fabulous printable! I am so using this! Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Karla T says

      October 09, 2014 at 9:56 am

      I really like the way the grocery list is separated in to categories

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        October 13, 2014 at 9:36 am

        Thanks Karla!

        Reply
    13. Michelle Bailey says

      December 31, 2016 at 8:46 pm

      Fantastic menu planning printable set. Thank you. I will be sharing your blog with my online audience. Happy New Year!

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        January 03, 2017 at 9:57 am

        Awesome, thanks!

        Reply
    14. LadyD says

      September 01, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      Above the grocery list printable, you mention a coordinated lined paper to be used for additional items or notes, but I cannot find the link to download that additional paper. I do have the grocery list and the menu planner. Thanks for these as they will be extremely useful.

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        September 02, 2018 at 11:32 am

        Hello there! I updated the link - sorry about that!!

        Reply
    15. Darlene says

      August 25, 2021 at 10:07 am

      Hi, my first time to your site - it is AMAZING to say the least!! I'll be back - You ARE the BOMB!!

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        September 07, 2021 at 11:14 am

        Thank you SO much Darlene! Your comment means so much to me - I really love what I do but hearing from readers is probably my favorite!

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