Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

Sunday: Dinner was grilled pork chops, fresh strawberries, and any leftover odds & ends in the fridge. I made double batch of sauce the last time I made enchiladas and stored in the freezer. I also used leftover ham and peppers that I had in the freezer. while I went on a girls weekend away with some college friends.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

And even if you are not roasting a turkey on Thanksgiving for guests, take advantage of the low turkey prices right now and buy one for your family. The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. If you want leftovers, you’ll want a bigger bird. Here are 20 of my favorite leftover turkey recipes.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 1, 2011

With holiday cooking and baking right around the corner, you may want to take advantage of this deal if you're in need of some storage supplies. Eversave has a great deal right now from Lock&Lock – $50 Worth of No-Spill Food Containers and More from Lock&Lock for $23 ! Here are the Save Details: May buy up to 5 Saves.

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Food Leftovers Re-use Holiday 113

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Put Away the Leftovers Another way to increase your savings quickly is to try as much as you can to save money from your designated weekly budget. Instead, put that leftover cash into your savings accounts. From $300 a week to the weeks where you have some of that leftover, find one week where you spend absolutely nothing.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. You’ll be thankful later.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2012

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. This week’s meal features Southwestern Chicken Patties - using the holiday leftovers! Each week I will highlight Amanda’s fabulous recipes that take advantage of the grocery store sales or items you have in your pantry already.

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Meals Leftovers Re-use Budgeting 45

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 14, 2012

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. This week’s meal features Potatoes & Ham Au Gratin - using the holiday leftovers! Each week I will highlight Amanda’s fabulous recipes that take advantage of the grocery store sales or items you have in your pantry already.

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Meals Leftovers Re-use Budgeting 45

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

Freezer cooking is wildly popular right now and it involves prepping meals to be stored in the freezer. It also prevents me from making impulsive trips to the grocery store or calling for take out. Freezer cooking also allows me to take advantage of a really great discount on meat. What is a Freezer Cooking Session?

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Freezers Cooking Groceries 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage. Eat Leftovers Leftovers will become our close friends. This way the food doesn’t “feel” like leftovers!

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Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 23, 2011

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. Amanda gives you a shopping list as well as step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this delicious meal – use leftover ham from this weekend to create this yummy dish!

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Meals Leftovers Re-use Budgeting 45

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. What a great way to use any leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Each week I will highlight Amanda’s fabulous recipes that take advantage of the grocery store sales or items you have in your pantry already.

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Meals Leftovers Thanksgiving Re-use 40

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Take advantage of the monthly sales. Companies like spoiling their customers during the holidays with these savings, so take advantage of them. Dollar stores carry ready made pie crusts as well as pie filling for just $1 each. Don’t forget the leftovers. Leftovers can be used for days in stews and sandwiches.

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Dinner Holiday Leftovers Saving 49

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Take advantage of free turkey promotions. Many of the grocery stores will run promotions to either get a free turkey or a nice percentage off. Make your grocery list before you go to the store to make sure you only buy the items that you need. Match up the items that you plan to buy with store sales and coupons.

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Thanksgiving Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 102

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Take advantage of free admission days at your local museums. Enroll in one of the many free book clubs offered by stores such as Crate and Barrel and Barnes and Noble. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Take advantage of free educational classes or presentations offered by your local library.

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Are there reliable grocery stores at your destination? Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. Also, by planning ahead I can take advantage of sales. The books usually include coupons for local restaurants, stores and activities. How long will your travel time be?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Before going to the store, check what you already have in your pantry and fridge to avoid buying things you don’t need. Making smart choices at the grocery store will save money and minimize waste when cooking on a budget. Taking advantage of sales is one of the easiest ways to save money on food.

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Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Take advantage of free admission days at your local museums. Enroll in one of the many free book clubs offered by stores such as Crate and Barrel and Barnes and Noble. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Take advantage of free educational classes or presentations offered by your local library.

Activism 40

Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Use leftover cereal as ice cream toppings. 2. On the Weekends: Take advantage of your surroundings by signing up for annual museum and zoo memberships. For example, save your mint tins, to store small nick-knacks or hair ties and tissue boxes for plastic bags! Freeze stale bread for bread pudding, croutons or bread crumbs.

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Giveaway Pizza Kids and Family Video Games 78

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2013

This means we get to take advantage of all the cute and girly Valentine’s day items in stores as well as the Christmas clearance! I used clear plastic cups that I had leftover from another event. No matter what time of year your child’s birthday is, look for holiday clearance year ’round to find items for their party.

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Birthday Cupcakes Daughter Girls 101

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We never would have been able to afford it in normal times, but we had spent many years making frugal choices that put us in a position where we could take advantage of the opportunity. One neighbor took out wooden shelving and put it on the curb and it now is used in our basement to store canned goods.

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Record the item, price, unit size, price per unit, store name and date. Many stores mark down their meat 40%to 75% off about 1 – 2 days before the use or freeze by date. Many stores offer value packs of meat. Freeze Your Leftovers. Buy Marked Down Meat. Think of it as the clearance section of the meat department.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. Eat by the seasons : Take advantage of the opportunities to transform the local harvest of each season into delicious foods. I find this simple strategy invaluable in curbing impulse spending.

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Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40

For the Mommas

JANUARY 1, 2012

2/4/12 (RP 12/04/11) Final Price Varies Revlon Cosmetics Spend $10 Get $4 ECB (limit 1) $2/1 Revlon Age Defying with DNA Advantage Cream Make-up, exp. 4-30-12 ( Redbook , Oct) $2/1 Revlon Age Defying with DNA Advantage Cream Makeup, exp. Have a $2 ECB leftover $18.68 Have a $2 ECB leftover $18.68

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L'Oreal CVS Skinny Cow Herbal Essence 45