My Meal Planning System

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

That is just so wonderful that you and your best friend have each other to go on this journey around your home. LOVE IT! So happy you are finding my videos and blog helpful. That just makes my day to know. I just love sharing what works for me with others and also learning from others. I wish you and your friend the best! Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww! Thanks so much! So glad that you liked and are enjoying my videos. Means the world to me. I love sharing my tips. Hope your doing great! Huge Hugs Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

So happy you liked the video! I hope your having a great weekend so far. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

AWWW! You just put a HUGE SMILE on my face! Thank you so very much. You don't even know how much that means to me to know that you found this video helpful and enjoyable. You know this meal planning system works so well for me and I am finally happy to have one that fits me. Sounds like a perfect fit for you and your children. Hats off to you! Hope you and your family are having a wonderful weekend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

You know I had so much fun sharing this information in this video. I enjoyed making it and so glad you liked. Hope your having a great weekend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Hope that you have a fabulous weekend! Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

So happy that you liked the video! Hope you can find the template helpful. It has really been working out well for me. You know it does make grocery shopping better. I think because I feel somewhat accomplished by saving money and planning better meals for my family. I wish you so much success with your meal planning. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

So happy you liked the video Kim! So happy to be able to share the printable. Have a beautiful weekend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww! Thank you so much! I am so happy you are finding my videos helpful and enjoying them. This inspires me so much to keep them coming my friend. Hope your doing great! Huge Hugs! Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Donna so happy you enjoyed the video and can find it helpful for you! Now that makes me happy to hear this. You are so right about having a shopping list when going to the commissary. Makes such a huge difference. I wish you so much success with your meal planning and hope your having a fabulous weekend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww..Thank you so very much. Makes me so happy to know you enjoyed the video. Have a great weekend! Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

You are so welcome. Thank you for enjoying it! :). You know the cookbook is a great tool to get my mind rolling with meal ideas. I think that is the most challenging part of meal planning, coming up with creative meal ideas. Hope your doing great. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

LOL! I just love you! So happy you are enjoying my videos and blog. I wish you a great school year homeschooling your daughter. That is awesome that you are doing that. I will keep them coming my friend. NIkki.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thanks Renee! So happy you liked. You know when I don't meal plan I have the same struggles as you. Amazing the difference it makes. Hope all is going great your way. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

You know this just makes my day to hear. You know it brings me so much joy to know that sharing my tips can be helpful to another family. I will keep them coming my friend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww! Thank you so very much! Makes my day to know that you are enjoying them. I hope that your are doing fabulous my friend! Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww..Thanks so much my friend. So glad you enjoyed. I hope that you are also off to a fabulous and peaceful weekend. Huge Hugs...Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

You know I am always a work in progress. I just have a true passion for trying to get my life, family and home organized in a way to keep our home running smoothly. It is pure fun to me :). So glad you find it inspiring. I get inspired so much by others so I know what you mean. Hope all is going great my friend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thank you so very much! You just make me feel so great about sharIng my tips and I am so appreciative that you are enjoying my videos. I love every time I see your picture and comment! LOL...You know it is so funny how my little color menu planning sheet makes me want to meal plan. The things a little colored ink will do..LOL So happy you like the template and please let me know if it works out for you. I hope that you are having a wonderful weekend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thank you! So happy you found it helpful and enjoyed. Hope all is going great your way. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thank you so very much. So glad that you enjoyed the video. I hope that all is going great your way. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

What a beautiful thing to say. I really appreciate that. Thanks so much! I love sharing and to know that it is helpful and enjoyed means the world to me. Hope your off to a fabulous weekend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your job. This can definitely be a great tool for you to use to help save money. It is really working out well for me. Wishing you so much success in all that you do my friend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thank you so much. Makes me so happy you enjoy my ideas. Sure. I will put that on my video to do list. I appreciate the suggestions Maria. I hope your doing great. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww..Thank you so very much! I hope that you are doing great and enjoying this weekend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Jeannette so happy you like the system and can use it. LOL, now you know you put a smile on the face with the meal planning "incentive" We only tip on base because they do bag and take our groceries to the car and load them and the baggers only work for tips. I hope you have a fabulous weekend my friend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thanks so much Shirlene! That is so awesome that you stay on budget. Love that you coupon also! Hope all is going great your way.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Since I only menu plan a week at a time it is pretty easy for me to remember what I have planned for meals that week, but it is easy to get to if I need a reminder which is great. Hope you are doing great. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awesome! So glad that you found it helpful! You know I am the same way. If I don't meal plan I over spend when I go to the grocery store. Hope your doing great. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Hi Johanna! Thank you so much! So glad you are enjoying my videos. You know last year I did not host thanksgiving at my home (I usually host Christmas). I did have one Thanksgiving tips video and I put the link in the description box above on this video for you. Hope you are doing great. Nikki

[@jessicascott5531]

When I want to feel inspired I come to your channel. Continue with what you do, God bless

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

LOL! Love it! So glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you also have the most fabulous weekend my friend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

You are so welcome. It was my pleasure to do this video. So you and I are alike in the fact we don't like to grocery shop. It is such a chore to me! :). I can imagine that it is so much more expensive in San Diego :(. I could imagine 100 is nothing in a grocery store. Well I wish you so much success with your meal planning and hope your doing great. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

What a amazing compliment! Thank you so much. So glad you like my system. I have been really happy with it and love it so much better than the original method I have. Hope your doing great! Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww..What a beautiful thing to say. Thanks so much. I hope that you are doing fabulous my friend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awesome Debbie! So glad I could help. Please let me know how you like it when you use it. It has been working so great for me so far. I used the program "Pages" on my mac computer.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

I like that cookbook also. I have had it for years. You know menu planning is so rewarding and beneficial in so many ways if we can just make ourselves do it. That has been my big challenge. With this new system of doing it I am hoping I will stay motivated to continue to do it. So far so good :).

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww...That makes me so happy to know you are enjoying my videos Nichcole! LOL...You and I have the same problem with those non-list items I see :). So glad you found the printable helpful! Please let me know how you like it. Hope your doing great. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

You are so not alone my friend. You know if I do not menu plan and do my shopping list I am just like you. I will buy everything thing that I should not buy in the store. When you give it a try let me know how it works for you. You know I don't enjoy menu planning but the benefits are huge in comparison to not doing it, so I make myself do it now :). I wish you so much success with this. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thanks so much Sherry! So glad you enjoyed! Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

LOL! I shop at the commissary which is the grocery store on the military base and they still bag your groceries and take them to your car and load your car. They work for tips only. So happy you enjoyed the video. Hope your off to a fabulous weekend my friend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thank you so much Angela! So glad you enjoyed the video and what a beautiful compliment! Hope all is going great your way. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

AWESOME! Can't wait to hear how it worked out for you! Good luck at the commissary!

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww..Thank you so much! YOU ROCK! God bless you also my friend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thank you! So happy you liked and hope your doing well. Nikki

[@LTM8689]

Nikki, Your "channel" is the best I have seen and heard so far! You are just classy and passionate about what you are talking about. Thank you so much, I love, love your ideas!

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww..Thank you so much! LOL! You and me both my friend. I do not like to meal plan or grocery shop. Now I can shop all day for home decor and those kinds of things. But when I go to a grocery store I am rushing to get out..LOL. I wish you so much success on your meal planning Lola! Nikki

[@woodwarddlw]

I really like how you track your weekly budget and highlight purchases that weren't planned! That is such a great idea.

[@John155man]

One word: GENIUS! I've been watching and catching up on your videos starting this year. I'm fairly new to KZbin viewing (since Aug 2015). My stay@home mom life has been elevated to a new level. My life has, literally, been improved by leaps and bounds. My family has benefited immensely by my improvements. You are a major part of that process. Thank you for blessing my household with your gifts and talents.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awesome! Please let me know how you like it when you give it a go. So happy to know you are enjoying my videos! Makes my day! Hope all is going great your way Michele. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww..Thanks so much! You just make my day! You know I just never enjoyed grocery shopping for some reason. It is like a job to me. Now take me home decor shopping and I can do that all day..LOL.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thanks for the suggestion Taylor. Hope your doing great. Nikki

[@smp58]

Nikki, this video came at a perfect stage in my life. I am a relatively new empty nester, and have found that my shopping planning skills have flown out the window! When my kids were home I did a faithful weekly shop, knew what we were having every night for dinner, stuck to a budget, never ran out of milk (ha;) etc, and now, it's kind of like the need for structure is gone or something, I don't know, but I'm taking the ball (or list;) and running with it! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

You are so welcome my friend! I hope you have a wonderful weekend also. You know what I plan on doing today? Catching up on YOUR videos :). I am going to grab me a nice up a tea and sit down and see what great things Colleen has been sharing lately :) xoxo Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awesome! Yolanda please let me know how it works out for you. It truly makes a difference in my home. Hope your doing great. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thanks so much! Please let me know how it works out when you give it a go. I would love to know. It has been working out so great for me so far. Hope all is going great with you and your family. Nikki

[@kjbuzzard]

Nikki, Thank you so much for your encouraging videos. I've spent the better part of my day looking for inspiration from your channel. The tip on planning dinner only will be so helpful to me. I spend way too much time on planning breakfast & lunch also. I can just keep common items in the pantry and maybe a list of ideas to rotate for those meals. That will save so much time. I love your sweet spirit and amazing ability to simplify household tasks. You have blessed me.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

You are so welcome my friend! LOVE GREECE! My all time favorite place Victoria.

[@positiveanduplifting]

This vid came at the right time!...I never menu plan and find myself frustrated and raiding the fridge when I am hungry...but then not being satisfied on what I ate...I do love structure and I find this way of preparation extremely helpful!...Thanks Nikki your great!

[@amayramlew]

Desr nikki - you are my new household management guru! You don't know how helpful this video is to me! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing organizational skills - i learned soooo much from just 2 videos already! Thank you!!!!!

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Great! It seems to be working really well for me. So much better than the original system I had. Please let me know how it works out for you. Hope you have a great weekend. Nikki

[@jcousin411]

Hi Nikki. First let me tell you that I love your videos!! I implemented your meal planning system in my household 3 weeks ago. I LOVE IT. It has saved me money, time and stress just like you mentioned. After I finish shopping for the week I hang the plan on the refrigerator so that the family will know what's for dinner that night or maybe even help get things started while I'm at work (that has not happened yet...but here's hoping). Thanks again.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thanks so much! So glad you found it inspiring. Makes my day to know this. Hope you are off to a fabulous weekend! Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

So happy you enjoyed the video! Please let me know how my tips work out for you. You know I am still working on getting my budget on point..LOL.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thank you! So glad you liked. Please let me know how it works out for you when you give it a go. Hope all is going great your way. Nikki

[@spiceness]

I downloaded and have used the meal planning system for the past two weeks and it has worked great! I love that it is all on one page. Thanks for the great idea and resource!

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Hi my friend! Hope that you and your family are doing well also. So you are like me with meal planning. This system so far has been really workable for me thank goodness. You know I would suggest trying to sit down with your child and have them help you meal plan. By incorporating them in the process and have them help pick out the meals perhaps they will be more likely to enjoy and eat them. Just a thought :).

[@cberger346]

Hi Nikki you done it again with this menu system I really like it will be using this system for sure! Thanks Nikki have great weekend peace.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

LOVE IT! That is so awesome! You know I struggle with staying on budget also. Can you imagine how worse it would have been if I had not menu planned and had my shopping list. It makes a huge difference. So happy to hear the binder is working out great for school!!! Wonderful news! Makes me so so happy to know sharing my tips can help someone else. We are all in this together my friend :). Nikki

[@jwbuck79]

This is one of your best. Will print off printable tomm. This was very detailed , like always, which is why I get so happy when you do another one! Thank you!

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awww..That makes me so happy to know! Keeps me inspired. Hope your doing great. Nikki

[@missmayflower]

Great video! Love your friendly, conversational style, the high quality of the video editing, and the helpful, clear information. Thanks for sharing!

[@111route]

I'm with you, I don't really like menu planning or grocery shopping either. I've tried many different systems and haven't found any I wanted to stick to either. But I'm going to give yours a try. It's the first time I actually got a bit excited about a system. Thanks for sharing Nikki.

[@EEN63]

You are such an inspiration! I always have good intensions but for years have had a very unpredictable schedule, so I usually stop by the store on the way home from work with just a mental list. I've wanted to be fancy all the time & have menu plans, but I tend to only "plan" when I'm expecting company. Thanks for the pretty template. Perhaps having a foo-foo sheet to help inspire me will give me the kick in the seat I need to be a little more on top of things. You set a wonderful example. TFS!

[@haydeesimmons9655]

I have used this system and I cannot live without it. I stayed within my budget and it help me by knowing what to cook everyday! Thanks a lot!

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

You know I shop on the military base in which individuals will bag your groceries and take them to your car and load them up. They work for tips only. Typically in my area here in the US you don't tip at grocery stores anymore because you take out your own groceries to your car. Hope this helps and hope your off to a wonderful weekend :). Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

You know Sasha it took me awhile to get a meal planning system that worked for me, but I am so happy I now have one that I like and can keep up with. I wish you so much success with yours. Please let me know how you like the system when you give it a go. Hope all is going great your way. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

LOL! You know you are right! I need to practice that handwriting before I start putting it on video..LOL! Hope your are doing great my friend. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Hi Denise!!! Hope you are doing great. Of course I will do a video on this for you my friend. I hope to get it out soon. Take care and Huge Hugs!!!! Nikki

[@AngelaProfitt2]

Loved this video! So thorough and organized. By far the best meal planning video I've seen! Thanks!

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

You know I use to be a bagger at the commissary when I was a teenager and we lived overseas..LOL. You know I should try to shop off base one week to see if I get more for my money. Thanks for mentioning that. Hope your doing great. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

That is wonderful to know! So glad I got it out when I did then! Hope your doing great. Nikki

[@alexbaer4572]

Dear Nikki I was previously using a different meal planning system. I gave it a run and it is so more efficient. I’m now using it too. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@zaynahjadwiga5545]

Dear Nikki, thank you for the printables on your website! I am not a planning-person at all, but for work (I`m a teacher) I have to plan and prepare and I found that it makes everything so much easier (and faster). So now I will try out your meal planner. Thanks for the tipps!!

[@BrownSugarGirl80]

Your life is so organized, you're really living on purpose! very inspiring

[@misskitoulana]

Thank you Nikki for another great, helpful video! I dislike grocery shopping most of the time so this is definitely helpful! Groceries are so expensive here in San Diego, $100 sadly does not go too far but a well planned list helps keep costs down. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@oliviaginsbourg6541]

Very clever The highlighter for things bought and not on initial list. You make It Crystal clear. Thank you.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Great! I am so happy it could be of help. Please feel free to print my meal planning sheet from my website if you like. Would love to hear how it works out for you when you give it a try. Hope all is going great your way. Nikki

[@Knoxlette]

Everything you do is so....pretty! Really, it's so motivating and a reminder that life should be gorgeous. Thanks for all you do.

[@BettyAlexandriaPride]

Nikki!!! This was such a wonderful video! I'm a college student, but I benefit so much from all of your content on both channels. I like how you give out clear ideas that I can make my own and you're so transparent. I don't know if you already have done this, but I would love to see how you set up other budgets. I am currently saving up for a car, car insurance, and an emergency plan, but I'm working on paying myself first and not feeling like I have a bad habit because I'm enjoying myself.

[@VIPJasmineR]

Thank u Nikki. U are a gift from God.

[@beverleymckenzie2552]

Thanks Nikki..you are wonderful.. Just started watching. Many, many blessings.🌷

[@sunisteph]

I am so glad I found your channel!! Thanks so much for all the great tips!

[@amandahor7]

Nikki! This is a superb video and a fantastic system! Thank you for sharing!

[@MsStenofairy]

I have watched a lot of videos on meal planning and I really think this is going to work for me. I am eager to print this out and get started. Once again, this video is a winner. Thank you!!

[@SashaSteelQueenie]

this is one area i dont do is menu plan but i have been edging towards to that! and i have been trying to figure out a system work for me and i am really happy to say its your system that fits right in with my system i already have ! so thank you so much for sharing

[@achristiangirl85]

Needed to see this! It will get me started again and maybe some stick-to-it-ness Thanks Nikki! I am in love with you channels.

[@karencarpetgirl]

Hi Nikki. As always you empower me to do better in all areas of my life. i will certainly use your tempplate and share it with friends. I especially liked how you incorporated your budget into the mix as it is so important. Thank you for all you do. Off to view the workbags..... Cheers. Karen Arbour

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awesome! Please let me know how you like the template if you use it. Especially since you do meal plan I would love to know if it was more efficient for you also. Hope all is going great your way. Nikki

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

LOL! You know that icecream will get me everytime :). Thank you so much! Love that you like the meal planning printable and found them helpful. I wish you so much success on your meal planning. Speed up when you go pass the icecream section..LOL.. Nikki