What's for Dinner?

I don't know how you feel about that question, but it's like nails on a chalkboard to me.  That question and the ordeal that ensues frustrates me to no end.  But there is hope, I believe, to this age old dilemma and my family and I have combined our resources to make this a question of the past.  Now maybe this isn't an issue for you and if that's the case, YAY!!!! But for us it has been a source of tension to say the least.  
Here is what my husband and I came up with and so far it has worked beautifully and no more tears (on my part that is). Usually on Sunday our family likes to watch a movie or one of our favorite shows we may have recorded, but before we turn on the T.V. I bring out my recipe box, recipe binder and various cookbooks and have everyone pick at least two dinners to put on the list that will be on the fridge for the next couple weeks.  Once I see what everyone is in the mood for, I create my shopping list off of those menu ideas.  I don't attach any particular day or date to that recipe because I then look at the local grocery ads to compile my shopping list.  I just have a running list of ideas and then make sure I have shopped prior to putting that list up so I am sure we have all the ingredients necessary for that meal. Once we have that meal, it is crossed off the list. Super simple!!
Now someone may have already come up with this idea, but for us, it has been so nice for me to be able to look at the list and not drum up ideas when I have had a long day or know I will be running all day. It has also saved us money on our groceries and gas as I am trying to limit my runs to the store, which I know drives up our grocery spending.
So that is my tip for the day, hope it helps and please share your ideas with me, I love to be able to share ideas!! As my dear friend Marianne says, "You inspire me"!