It has been good for me to have a written menu plan again. I am always amazed at home much "easier" my day is when I start out knowing exactly what I'm going to make for supper. It's such a small decision but it has a big impact. I also spend less on groceries when I have a menu in place for the week as I know what to buy at the store and make fewer trips, and so I make fewer impulse buys. Have any of you noticed a difference both mentally and financially when you have a menu plan vs. when you don't have one?