Make Ahead Meals
Not too many meals will save you time and money like make ahead meals. Meals that freeze well are perfect for cooking up a double batch. They are also tastier and cheaper than store bought frozen dinners. Having some make ahead meals in the freezer will also keep you from having to rely on expensive take out when you just don't have time to cook.
To get started choose a few meals that you know your family will enjoy. See what you already have on hand and shop around the sales for the rest of the ingredients, stocking up on non perishables. After a few weeks you have a well stocked pantry and can make a few of these meals each week. One for that night and one to put in the freezer!
