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@runsyellowlites: we have done the same thing in the past, really good for 2 or 3 weeks and then we burn out and go crazy with the eating out. Such a waste of money and usually unhealthy too! I really want to save money AND eat better. I'm sick of pizza and other gross food. Things have been really bad since LO was born/my maternity leave.

I am going to seriously take baby steps. My first goal is to just plan ONE meal a week and build from there. I am going to start with Fridays, because I'm almost always in a good mood on Fridays and feeling a little more energized with the weekend in sight. I'm also going to pick the easiest, most crowd pleasing meal ever - spaghetti! DH is off work this Friday, so that's even better. Like I said, BABY STEPS!

@looch: we do have a slow cooker. The only big hit recipe I have for it is a bean chili. I need to find more things to do with it. Again, it's a vegetarian married to a carnivore issue. Although the carnivore never wants to be bothered with meal planning ....
I agree about spending up front too, it's good to stock up on basics during good sales. My grocery store will do 10 for $10 deals pretty often (pasta, pasta sauces, canned goods, etc.)

@looch: yum, I love minestrone and have always wanted to try it at home! good idea!

@looch: thanks for the recipe link, now I'm hungry I don't eat fish.

@mediagirl: when I was in the swing of things I did something similar on a dry erase board in our kitchen. I also would write down what we had on hand for breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. Worked great for me, but don't think DH looked at it much!

@regberadaisy: yes, with DH is the key. That's the toughest part for me! hopefully we are both motivated come August 1. I will check out mrs wagons post, thanks! And yes to the ads! Not ready for that yet though, I'm just planning one day at a time for now! So sleep deprived ...