Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

A little over a year ago, I started meal planning in order to make the most of our grocery budget and cook healthy meals. Each Sunday, I sit down with our calendar and see how many nights we will both be home where I can cook. We always account for one night for a date night out and one or two nights to take care of leftovers.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Plan your cooking to use the oven all at one time (instead of days ahead). Not only can you cook the meat on the grill, but grilled vegetables and bread can also to a nice touch to your Thanksgiving dinner. Leftovers are good, but decide ahead of time how much you want so that there is no waste. Use the oven wisely.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2013

Using leftover scrapbook paper I made a band for the drink to add a touch of whimsy. Cook time: 8 mins. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. I made a simple trail mix of cheerios, a few chocolate chips, and Craisins, and dried blueberries. Homemade Pizza Lunchable. Prep time: 20 mins.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Patronize eateries where kids can eat free with an adult. Organize a field day for your neighborhood that includes various skill games. Get out the nail polish and have a spa night.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Patronize eateries where kids can eat free with an adult. Organize a field day for your neighborhood that includes various skill games. Get out the nail polish and have a spa night.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I learned how to cook and bake at a very young age, and I’ve always enjoyed kitchen work as both creative pursuit and scientific inquiry. Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This post has been reprinted from the Frugal Luxuries Food blog circa 2009. Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. Reinstate Home Cooked Meals: If you don't already know how, teach yourself to cook.

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