I believe every person struggles with what to cook for their family. I struggled so much I used to avoid the thought until someone came downstairs and demanded dinner. I would open up the refrigerator and stand there. I do not know what I expected to happen but the chef I hoped for didn’t tumble out of my freezer.

I realized a couple of things that not planning resulted in. The first was my food budget was out of control. I mean truly mortifying. The second thing I realized is when I walked around the store and threw things in the basket I got home, and nothing went together. The third and most embarrassing thing is we began to throw away a lot of food.

The worst part about all of it is I felt I was failing. Then one day I saw a 7-day meal plan. I figured I could do anything for seven days, so I went through my families favorite recipes, and I wrote down a list of 30. I then created a calendar. I pulled out my family calendar to see what nights I should cook what meal on.

I felt like a rock star. I had a plan and for the first time in years. I wasn’t anxious when I opened up my refrigerator. Then something even better happened.

I figured out that I could double up some of my favorite recipes which saved me time and money and then the next month I would have less to cook. I find that using a calendar and a plan has helped me to become the mom I wanted to be. I no longer hide in the bathroom or the closet. Yes, I have done both hoping they found something to eat so I wouldn’t have to cook.

I use my calendar to save both money and time. You can read about how I have saved thousands using a calendar in this post How to save money using a calendar.

These are tried and true menu ideas that are easy, healthy quick meals that will not drain your bank account or your energy reserve.

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February 2018 Free Printable Menu Calendar

This January, we have tasty, easy and healthy meal plans for dinner for the whole family.

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Healthy Dinner Meal Plan for February

1. Asian Chicken Salad
2. Cabbage Roll Soup with Ground Turkey
3. Salmon with Balsamic Glaze
4. Orange-Spiced Glazed Ham
5. Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
6. Southwest Steak Salad
7. Pecan Crusted Ruffy
8. Tangy Turkey Meatballs
9. Baked Apple Chicken
10. Taco Salad
11. Instant Pot Pesto Chicken
12. Hearty Turkey Chili
13. Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
14. Zucchini Pizza Bites
15. Gluten Free Lasagna Soup – Pressure Cooker Recipe
16. Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
17. Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
18. Blackened Tilapia
19. Chicken Vegetable Soup
20. Instant Pot Ham & Bean Soup
21. Skillet Pork Chops
22. Amish Ham Loaf
23. Slow Cooker Beef Noodles
24. Tomato Soup
25. Chicken and Vegetables
26. French Onion Soup
27. Chicken Pot Pie
28. Italian Sausage Soup

Dessert Recipes for February

1. Blueberry Crisp
2. Valentine’s Day Cake Balls
3. Chocolate Covered Clementine Hearts
4. Chocolate Coffee Mousse

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