I’ve been using Google calendar to manage our menus the last few weeks, and I am in LOVE with it! I have our “Menu” calendar color coded with an aqua blue, and I’ve recently discovered that I can set the calendar to repeat the appointment. So, when I made our menu for this coming week, I set a few of the dishes to repeat in two weeks. Voila! My menu plan, in two weeks, will be partially planned already.
Why not set it so every dish repeats? I want to have room to try new recipes, for leftovers, and for actives that pop up at a last minute’s notice. I have it set to email me a reminder one day in advance, so I know what’s coming up and if I need to stop at the store to get anything last minute. It’s so great!
Carrie
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Mammy Made says
April 2, 2012 at 16:04That is SUCH a good idea. I have mine on a spreadsheet atm but since I can't get it from my phone, I'm always forgetting what I had planned!
I'm going to check out Google calendar. Thanks for the tip 🙂
– Adele @ Mammy Made
K Coake says
April 2, 2012 at 17:21Great idea to use Google calendar to plan meals! Make me wonder why I didn't ever think of it before.
Thanks for the tip.
KCoake
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Tara says
April 3, 2012 at 21:04I have been using google calendar for the past few months and love it! Everyone in our home can see the menu online anytime and I can easily change things around. It’s wonderful! I’m glad I’m not the only one who has discovered how great this is. Though I colour code with yellow…seemed important to point out, haha.