Planning Meals - Do The Time Save A Dime
By: Amy Jeanroy
Published: August 23, 2011

With the kids back in school, it is more important than ever to get meals organized. Many of us pack lunches for the kids and this adds another meal that  has to be organized, to the list. Let's look at some ways that you can get a handle on groceries and meal time, without going crazy. Let's look at the many techniques that are available to keep ahead of the kitchen game, and still enjoy the cooking process.  Today's method is once a month cooking. 
Once a month cooking - not to worry,  you don't have to actually cook one time and eat the same thing for a month. In fact, many of us cook for a week at a time or two weeks at a time. It is not the length of time that matters, it is the idea that you prepare foods ahead of time, and store them until needed. Some sites that organize once a month cooking meal plans are: 
Once A Month Mom
Once A Month Cook
Real Food For Real People
Once A Month Cooking World
Take a look at these and some of the other hundreds of sites that are out there. Before  jumping  in, read over the recipes and read the boards. Get a feel for how successful OAMC users do their thing. Start with a week, and work your way into an epic cooking system if you find that it works for you and  your family.