We've never tried making a menu - actually I never even thought about it! Would be a good idea, as it would definitely help us plan ahead with grocery shopping. We sometimes stop daily at the grocery store - as we just figure out what we want day to day.

its too hard to stick by

I agree that it is so hard to stick by. I am hoping to get back on track and start it again. This might help us from eating out so much and from wasting food.

How's this - you say that it would help you from eating out - what do you like to eat out? Duplicate the restaurant menus and make it yourself! For example - If you like Pizza Hut one night a week - make it yourself at home - it's much cheaper. Olive Garden? Make it yourself. And so on........ You can duplicate any recipes - need help - give a holler! I'll help you as best I can.

And you can make it in quantity so that you can freeze some for the following week or so to have again!

Youd basically repeat the menu sometime and then youd get bored with the routine and scrap it