Some have this meal planning down pat, but I start getting cold sweats when I pull out the recipes and have to make a menu. Then better yet, pulling together the shopping list. After making many meals that my family hasn’t enjoyed I get frustrated with meal planning.

All for You is one of my favorite magazines. It has great coupons and articles about doing things on the cheap. On their website they have complete meal plans with shopping lists that my family would actually eat EVERY meal in the list.

The menus do not require much preparation, money, or time. I like all three of these.

If you would like to try it with me here is the menu I will be using.

Yesterday, Bryan graduated from a cast to a walking boot. I cannot tell you how excited both of us were. It has been almost six weeks since his surgery and the physician’s assistant we saw yesterday was impressed by his x-rays.

Today, he had his first physical therapy appointment and the therapist was encouraged by his progress. He is sore and uncomfortable, but did great at his appointment.

Patience doesn’t come quickly and we are both learning this lesson.