When planning for a no take-out month, I start at my calendar. I divide each day on the calendar by thirds, and map out a meal plan for every meal and for every day. Lunch seems to be where I get stuck. It is so tempting to have my hubby pick-up lunch on the way home from picking up Dylan at school, but I stick to my plan.

I will double a dinner to serve later in the week as lunch. Lunchtime also seems like the time that I can  get away with serving leftovers. Last night’s Pot Roast, becomes a tasty lunch of BBQ sandwiches.

With Thade in school during the week, I can make a little meal for us at home. I will freeze small batches of soups and chili and use my mini Crock Pot for a fast meal.

So far we are doing pretty good without hitting the drive-thru’s. We are still snowed in, but I’ll count it.