Well, I am lucky enough to be in a MOPs group with Rossie (happymama) and was blessed to be there when she spoke on menu planning at our last meeting.  I have always menu planned but she gave some great ideas to make it even better.  She gave the idea of putting together about 7 or 8 index cards with a weeks worth of menus on one side and the grocery items that are needed for them on the back.  Well, I did this, I put 6 dinners on 8 different cards and today when I went grocery shopping, the prep work took just a few minutes.  I took out my cards and then I marked what I needed on my list.  It was so easy!!  Thanks Rossie.  Rossie also mentioned shopping at WinCo and I tried out that store today.  My mom came with me and we were both so impressed with the prices and the selection!  I will definately be returning. 

Last night my neighbor and John made some tri tip in the smoker and they made so much.  We ate last night and still have a whole tri tip left over for tonight.  I am so glad because I don't feel well.  It will be nice to reheat some and make a salad to go with it.  Tri tip is one of my favorite meals!!