#Free printable meal planners download#

I’ve almost created a little ‘admin’ area of the kitchen here since the menu resides next to my handy school/life organization folder solution which I blogged about here (note: Since that post I have moved a few of these folders to the other side of the fridge – higher up on the wall – and renamed them “Kevin”, “Elaine” and “Chace” to help organize the paper for each of us that the kitchen island seems to collect on a daily basis. Chace has really taken to consulting the planner, seriously cutting down the “Mommy, what’s for dinner?” question firing squad. It’s not on grand display for all guests to see as they walk into the kitchen (on purpose), but still easily accessible and viewable by our little family. I have a great spot for it tucked away in the corner by our fridge. Once complete, I place it on the kitchen counter. To solve this problem, I lay it flat with the stand hanging over the counter edge.

Since the frame is slanted, it is hard to write on. The pen is from Staples and is part of this pack. My solution, get one of those plastic sign holders (that you see on retail counters) and a dry erase pen and bingo – problem solved! I found my frame at a dollar store, but it is like the one here. I also didn’t want to have to print out a new sheet every week. Like a white board, but not a white board if that makes sense. I wanted something I could a) display in the kitchen in a functional, yet attractive way and b) write on with a marker YET erase each week to write on again. Planning out our meals ahead of time had greatly reduced my fear and anxiety in the kitchen! Knowing what I am going to make each day has eliminated my terrified stance before an open refrigerator that seemed to happen every day around 4 p.m. To take the stress out of the ol’ “What’s for dinner?” question, I designed a meal planner. So, I did what I always do when stressed, I designed something pretty! And the fact that it’s functional too is an added bonus… However, time to grow up and put on my big girl pants. So, as a result, Kevin has naturally taken over the role of being our main cook in year’s past, but with me being on maternity leave right now, it seemed pretty ridiculous to have him cooking dinner after being at work all day. But, the idea of making dinner each night pretty much terrified me and caused me serious anxiety (silly right?). I don’t have a mind for cooking and get easily frustrated and flustered when staring down the oven (I seriously still look up what temperature to cook chicken for, and for how long, every time I make it).

#Free printable meal planners download#

Looking for an easy way to organize your weekly meals? You’ve come to the right place! Read on to download your free printable weekly meal planner.īut first let’s back up… I’ve always struggled in the kitchen.