Meal planning week after week and month after month can be a monotonous task. Planning meals is important for the benefit of grocery shopping and for some peace of mind when it comes time to feeding a family. One method I’ve begun to use over the years is to follow certain themes for as many days of the week as possible. It works as a memory cue to both meal planning and meal preparation. Family members begin to know what can be expected and may find it easier to contribute their own suggestions for meals within that night’s theme. Here is a list of menu theme ideas for each day of the week.
- Monday – Meatless Monday, Red Beans & Rice (traditional Monday meal in Louisiana)
- Tuesday – Italian Tuesday, Picnic Tuesday (picnic in the park or on a blanket on the living room floor)
- Wednesday – Crockpot Wednesday, Casserole Night
- Thursday – Leftover Night, Breakfast Night
- Friday – Pizza Night, Fiesta Friday, Fish Friday
- Saturday – Grill Night, Baked Bean Supper (a tradition in New England)
- Sunday – Soup Sunday in fall/winter, Salad Sunday in spring/summer
What are your family’s favorite theme nights? Do you have theme nights every night, or just on certain days?
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