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Your meal plan and your shopping list go together like sauerkraut on a Reuben sandwich.

Once you’ve found which method works for you, we find it’s easiest to do it all in one go – check your supplies, make a plan, then write your list.

So – what kind of planner do you think you are?

The fridge scribbler

Grab some whiteboard markers or chalk pens and write what’s next up for dinner onto a magnetic planner or straight onto the fridge. It’s right where everyone can see it, so there’s no more ‘what’s for dinner?’.

The paper planner

Whether it’s a piece scrap paper or a beautifully organised planner from your favourite stationery brand – keeping your meal plan on paper means you can easily take it with you to the shops. Try The Great Unwaste downloadable Meal Planner to see if works for you.

The tech head

Some recipe sites have integrated meal planners that do the work for you like the Woolworths Online Meal Planning tool. You’ll save so much time going straight from meal inspo to shopping list, even adjusting up or down the number of people eating straight from the recipe.
If apps are more your thing, there’s heaps of dedicated meal planning apps for you to test out to find one that works for you.
We also know simple list apps can work just as well as a more structured meal planning app, and many can be shared with everyone in your household so no matter who is heading to the shops you’ve always got the up-to-the minute plan.