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Scan through the sales ads of your favorite grocery stores, and jot down several meal ideas based on those specials.I’ve found that this is quite helpful when it comes to trying to figure out what to feed the family. I’ve always been this way with my family and my children are not picky eaters by any stretch of the imagination. For us, I have a 2 choice option on our menu, take it, or leave it. Generally, this list is considerably smaller. I feel it’s imperative to have an idea of what they won’t eat. I know that lots of menu planning articles like to focus on what you will eat or want to eat.
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These same meals are eaten over again (hence the “rotating” menu). Generally speaking, a rotating menu consists of 15-20 meals that are within the family’s budget. Rotating Menus– This is the least time-consuming method of menu planning, but also the most boring.