Congratulations! You've completed the first step in a lifetime of saving. money and happiness during the dinner hour. I hope this wasn't too stressful. I know when I first started menu planning I came up with all sorts of meals that I thought would be delicious, but my family didn't agree. Now when I plan my meals I ask my family for their input then try to give everyone a "favorite" meal ...

Menu planning is a great way to save money and save yourself from the what's for dinner blues. Most people want to menu plan, but they simply don't know how to get started. Many people don't have unlimited storage space for food, but that doesn't mean you can't have a small stockpile of food. I would encourage you to read this post from a mom who is raising several kids in a small condo. Space is ...