Now that you have a pantry, a weekly calendar to track your meals, and a grocery list, it’s time put everything into practice.  How do we make meal planning a success?

1.  Take inventory.  See what’s in the pantry and plan your meals around the food you purchased.

2.  Fill out the weekly calendar with your meals for the week.

3.  Add items to your grocery list.

4.  Go grocery shopping with your list (and coupons).

Be sure to review these articles to make your meal planning a success:

• Setting Up a Pantry
• The Importance of Weekly Meal Planning
• Grocery List by Department – Make Grocery Shopping Easy and Efficient