Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. I do not use a lot of coupons–mostly because I find so few for products that we use. Make one night a week, “ raid the fridge night “ Buy/Use store brands. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas. Shop at bread outlets.

Grocery Spending 113

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time-intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

For the Mommas

MARCH 5, 2014

use $1.00/1 Eggo Pancakes - $2.00 Kidfresh All-Natural Meals - $3.00 $1/1 Kidfresh All-Natural Meals printable Klondike Bars - $3.00 use $1.00/1 Eggo Pancakes - $2.00 Kidfresh All-Natural Meals - $3.00 $1/1 Kidfresh All-Natural Meals printable Klondike Bars - $3.00

Frozen Food 73

Frozen Food Frozen Food Hungry Man 73

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

Buy/Use store brands. Have an emergency back up meal in freezer or pantry at all times. Batch griddle extra pancakes and freeze for later. Use your grocery store's private label organize brands. Shop at bread outlets. Make homemade bread crumbs from bread heels. Organize your pantry and your spices.

Economical 100

Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

use (3) $1.00/2 1 Pepperidge Farm Bread or Buns, exp. 1 Pepperidge Farm Frozen Bread or Rolls, exp. 1 Pepperidge Farm Frozen Bread or Rolls, exp. 2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Toaster Scrambles Pastries or Pillsbury Pancakes, exp. 2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Toaster Scrambles Pastries or Pancakes, exp.

Eggo 55

Eggo Pepperidge Farm Marie Callendars Green Giant 55

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

1 Udi’s Gluten Free Frozen Meal (Available at Walmart), $2.00/1 1 Udi’s Gluten Free Bread Loaf (Available at Walmart). off one Udis Gluten Free Bread Loaf coupon. off one Udis Gluten Free Frozen Meal coupon. . off one Udis Gluten Free Frozen Meal coupon. Use (1) $2.00 Use (1) $1.00

Lowes 40

Lowes Pizza Bread Betty Crocker 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 28, 2013

While coordinating crazy family schedules, they’ll be looking for convenient meal and snack ideas for their loved ones that are as nutritious as they are delicious. This is a daunting task made simpler with Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods, perfect for busy parents, vegans, vegetarians, celiacs and health-conscience meal planners.

Pancakes 65

Pancakes Kids and Family Frozen Food Consumer 65

For the Mommas

MARCH 15, 2013

You can use the checkboxes to create a personalized shopping list. 4/20/13 (SS 03/10/13) $1/1 Alexia Frozen Potato Item printable Atkins Frozen Meal - $3.00 $1/1 Atkins Frozen Meal, exp. 4/30/13 (SS 01/06/13 #2) $1/1 Atkins Frozen Meal, exp. 4/30/13 (SS 01/06/13 #2) $1/1 Atkins Frozen Meal, exp.

Freezers 81

Freezers Newmans Own Skinny Cow Ice Cream 81

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Use the Good China. Cook A Restaurant Quality Meal at Home. Artisan Bread. Banana Nut Pancakes. Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Unplug from the Outside World. Turn off the phones and any form of social media. Don’t invite or allow your Facebook friends into your date night with your sweetheart. Appetizers.

Menu Planning 113

Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. Most of the coupons I use come directly from the store, either from their in-store magazines , kiosks, or the coupons that print with my store receipt. Yeah, that is not me.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Use (1) $4.00 Use (1) $4.00 Use (1) $4.00 off any (1) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meal. off one Udis Gluten Free Frozen Meal. off any (2) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off any (3) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off one Udis Gluten Free Bread Loaf. off one Udis Gluten Free Frozen Meal.

El Paso 40

El Paso Big G Cereals Lowes Microwaveable 40

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

It’s so delicious and one of my all-time favorite meals! There are tons of options, and it’s a great way to use up herbs that are getting ready to spoil. For this recipe, I used rosemary, sage, basil, and tarragon, but here are a few more ideas. Sweet compound butter can jazz up waffles, pancakes, and biscuits!

Making 52

Making Zest Recipes Re-use 52

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Use $1.00 Use (1) $1.00 Use $1.00 Use $1.00 Use $1.00 off any (1) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meal. off one Udis Gluten Free Frozen Meal. off any (2) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off any (3) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off one Udis Gluten Free Bread Loaf.

El Paso 40

El Paso Big G Cereals Lowes Microwaveable 40

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Here’s a pretty rare but useful coupon for meat lovers. Use (1) Buy 1 Chicken of the Sea Salmon pouch, get 1 Free coupon. Use (1) Buy 1 Chicken of the Sea Salmon pouch, get 1 Free coupon. . off one Bridgford Frozen Rolls Bread Dough. off 1 Bisquick Pancake & Baking Mix. New Chicken of the Sea Coupon.

Lowes 40

Lowes Bridgford Bisquick Lunchables 40

The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

You'll notice in my Meal Plan this week that I use several blueberry recipes. That is simply because I have an abundance of blueberries right now and we are loving all the recipes we can use them in! Also, I quadruple the recipe so that I can freeze lots. Add 1 cup of blueberries at end. Make Ahead & Freeze! )

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Recipes 49

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Use $0.75/1 Use $0.75/1 Use $0.75/1 Use $0.75/1 off any (1) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meal. off one Udis Gluten Free Frozen Meal. off any (2) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off any (3) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off one Udis Gluten Free Bread Loaf. 49 after coupon.

Minute Maid 40

Minute Maid El Paso Big G Cereals Lowes 40

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

And Use: 30% off Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, 5.5 – 12.2 And Use: 30% off Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, 5.5 – 12.2 off one Udis Gluten Free Frozen Meal. off any (2) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off any (3) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off one Udis Gluten Free Bread Loaf.

Hamburger Helper 40

Hamburger Helper Betty Crocker El Paso Big G Cereals 40

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

off any (1) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meal. off one Udis Gluten Free Frozen Meal. off any (2) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off any (3) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off one Udis Gluten Free Bread Loaf. off 1 Bisquick Pancake & Baking Mix. off one Udis Gluten Free Bread Loaf.

Kroger 40

Kroger El Paso Big G Cereals 2016 40

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Use (1) $1.00 And Use (1) $1.00 Use (1) $1.00 Use (1) $1.00 And Use (1) $1.00 Use (1) $1.00 Use (1) $1.00 Use (1) $1.00 Use (1) $1.00 off any (1) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meal. off one Udis Gluten Free Frozen Meal. off any (2) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals.

Pillsbury 40

Pillsbury Refrigerators Lowes El Paso 40

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Just a few things I found at my local Big Lots store: Bob’s Red Mill organic products – quinoa, pancake and waffle mix, rolled oats, flaxseed meal, 13 bean soup mix, bread mixes, brownie mix, and more! I found quite a few organic and natural grocery items there at very low prices! Imagine organic soup and broth.

Big Lots 77

Big Lots Saving Money Organic Organization 77

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 27, 2014

after coupon Aunt Jemima Frozen Waffles - $2.00 $1/1 Aunt Jemima Frozen Waffles printable $1/1 Aunt Jemima Frozen Waffles printable $1/2 Aunt Jemima Frozen Waffles or Pancakes printable $1/2 Aunt Jemima Frozen Waffles, Pancakes or French Toast, 11/16 SS (exp 12/31). Atkins Meal Bar - $6.99 $0.50/1

Aunt Jemima 71

Aunt Jemima Oreo Cookies Aunt Healthy Choice 71

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Use (1) $0.75/1 Use (1) $.75/1 Use (1) $.75/1 Use (1) $.75/1 Use $0.75/1 Use $0.75/1 off any (1) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meal. off one Udis Gluten Free Frozen Meal. off any (2) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off any (3) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals.

Minute Maid 40

Minute Maid Lowes El Paso Big G Cereals 40

The Coupon Game

JULY 14, 2011

Blueberry Pancakes Hard Boiled Egg, Plain Greek Yogurt w/Honey, and Homemade Toast Cascadian Farm Cereal w/Organic Milk & Fresh Fruit Whole Wheat Apple Muffins - I'll be using 100% Whole Wheat Flour. (Photo courtesy of ThisWeekForDinner.) BREAKFAST: We'll be rotating these 4 breakfasts throughout the week.

Menu Planning 85

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 85

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 9, 2013

Boston Market – Free Whole Chicken WYB Family Meal for Veterans on 11/11. Denny’s – All You Can Eat Pancakes for Veterans and Active Duty Military on 11/11 from 6am – 2pm. IKEA Restaurant – FREE Meal for Veterans, Active or Reserve Military 11/9 – 11/11. Menchie’s – FREE 6 oz.

Restaurant 65

Restaurant 2013 Military Activism 65

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Chang''s Meals, Rice or Appetizer printable $0.75/1 Chang''s Home Menu Meals, Appetizers or Rice, 10/12 SS (exp 11/23). Friday''s Frozen Snacks printable Aunt Jemima Pancakes, French Toast, Waffles - $1.67 Sara Lee Bread B1G1 Free. Hungry Jack Pancake Mix - $2.00 Pillsbury Bread - $2.00

Hungry Jack 83

Hungry Jack Betty Crocker Campbells Paper Towels 83

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 24, 2015

Sprouts Ad Missouri : 3/25 – 4/1 Save on eggs, bread, pasta sauce. Bread & Bakery. Alpine Valley Organic Bread, 18 oz - $3.49 1 Bread, Pre Sliced- Ibotta Rebate. Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free Bread, 12 - 18 oz - $4.99 1 Bread, Pre Sliced- Ibotta Rebate. Sprouts Sprouted Bread, 24 oz - $3.49

Missouri 100

Missouri Bread Blue Diamond Rebates 100

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 6, 2012

GROCERY Barilla Blue Box or Whole Grain Pasta - $1.18 -Use BOGO Barilla Blue Box or Whole Grain Pasta in -store coupon (Exp 12/18). for 2 ($ 59 each) Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar - $3.48 -Use $1/1 Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar 16 oz in -store coupon (Exp 1/1). Final Price = $1.18 Final Price = $2.48 each ($2.96

King Arthur 63

King Arthur Cover Girl Pepperidge Farm Jimmy Dean 63

For the Mommas

JANUARY 4, 2015

1 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Toaster Scrambles Pastries or Pillsbury Pancakes printable $0.50/1 1 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Toaster Scrambles Pastries or Pillsbury Pancakes printable $0.50/1 1 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Toaster Scrambles Pastries or Pillsbury Pancakes printable. use $1.00/3 Must buy 2.

Aunt Jemima 40

Aunt Jemima Fast Fixin Bayer Aunt 40

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 4, 2017

Buy (2): Use (1) $1.00/2 Buy (2): Use (1) $1.00/2 Buy (1): Use (1) B1G1 Coupon. Buy (1): Use (1) B1G1 Coupon. Buy (1): Use (1) $2.00/1 Buy (1): Use (1) $2.00/1 Buy (1): Use (1) $2.00/1 Buy (1): Use (1) $2.00/1 Buy (2); Use (1) $1.00/2 Buy (2); Use (1) $1.00/2 Bread & Bakery.

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Chex Mix Betty Crocker 100

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 24, 2015

Sprouts Colorado Ad 3/25-4/1 Save on Produce, bread and more. Bread & Bakery. Bread & Bakery. Alpine Valley Organic Bread, 18 oz - $3.49 Canyon Bakehouse Gluten Free Breads, 12 - 18 oz - $4.99 Sprouts Sprouted Bread, 24 oz - $3.49 Pamela''s Baking & Pancake Mix, 24 oz - $4.99 1. - $1.00/1

Colorado 100

Colorado Bread Blue Diamond Organic 100

Saving In Akron

OCTOBER 26, 2011

shelf) Get $5 OYNO wyb $15 Use (2) $3/1 Gillette Mach3 Disposable, Sensor3 or Custom Plus3, exp. shelf) Get $6 OYNO wyb $25 Use (2) $2/1 Tide Detergent printable Use (1) $1/1 Tide Liquid Detergent (Giant Eagle) $2.32 shelf) Get $6 OYNO wyb $25 Use (2) B2G1 Mr. Clean Product, exp.

Giant Eagle 187

Giant Eagle Betty Crocker Toll House Pillsbury 187

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Toufayan Pita Bread, B1G1 FREE $1.39. Flatout Bread, 11.2 Krusteaz Pancake Mix, 24 to 32 oz, B1G1 FREE $2.49. and also use $4/4 Kellogg’s Special K Product, exp. Use 4 – $0.50/1 Use 1 – $4/4 Kellogg’s Special K Product, exp. Use 1 – $4/4 Kellogg’s Special K Product, exp.

Publix 63

Publix Hidden Valley Arm and Hammer Green Giant 63

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

PB Italian Meal Brd Save $.40. when you buy TWO any flavor/variety Pillsbury Toaster Strudel OR Toaster Scrambles Pastries OR Pillsbury Pancakes. 50 on any one package of Sara Lee Iron Kids White Bread. Sara Lee Wheat Bread Save $.50. Wheat Bread. when you buy any TWO Pillsbury Sweet Rolls OR Grands! Sweet Rolls.

Sara Lee 75

Sara Lee Betty Crocker El Paso Totinos 75

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 31, 2012

Most people will be out and about this weekend so if you are out and about, be sure to use one of these coupons to help you save! Boston Market Coupon - 50% Off Family Meals ( Only Valid 9/3 ). Dennys Coupon – Free Nana Bread Pancake Puppies with Entree Purchase ( Expires 9/8 ).

Labor Day 61

Labor Day Restaurant Home Furnishings Del Taco 61

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 23, 2012

GROCERY Pretzel Crisps - $1.98 -Use $ 50/1 Pretzel Crisps coupon (in-store coupon - Exp 8/28 ). VitaminWater - $1 -Use B4G1 FREE VitaminWater coupon (in-store coupon - Exp 8/28 ). Land O Lakes Stick Margarine - $1.78 -Use $ 70/1 Land O Lakes coupon (in-store coupon - Exp 9/4 ). Final Price = $1.48

Land o lakes 65

Land o lakes Fast Fixin Salon And Beauty Neutrogena 65

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 1, 2011

05 off for each bag used ! Biscuits, Pizza Crust or French Bread $1.25 1 Pillsbury Simply Rustic French Bread (GM 02/13/11) -$0.40 off Pillsbury Pizza Crust wyb Italian Meal Bread (SS 1/30/11) - $0.40/2 Biscuits, Pizza Crust or French Bread $1.25 1 Pillsbury Simply Rustic French Bread (GM 02/13/11) -$0.40

Chex Mix 53

Chex Mix General Mills Pillsbury Coffee Mate 53