Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

There was a time years ago that I stopped at a bagel shop every morning before work to pick up breakfast and coffee. After a few weeks, I quickly realized that I was spending about $25 a week on just breakfast. 4 Quick & Easy Breakfast Ideas to Help You Avoid the Drive-Thru. Do you hit the drive-thru too much?

Breakfast 100

Breakfast Finds At Home Economical 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2015

You can see my first one about Breakfast Burritos. I made two batches in preparation for back to school and I was thankful to have breakfast ready to go on this week. Monday: We ate chicken and black bean enchiladas that I had in the freezer. I really need to do more freezer cooking now that school is back in session.

Burritos 100

Burritos Freezers Leftovers Breakfast 100

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JANUARY 30, 2015

My plan was to put half of the seasoned taco meat in the freezer, but the kids liked the tacos so much that ate them throughout the week for their afternoon snacks. The chicken was in the freezer and part of my freezer cooking session that I did in the fall. It’s so nice to have meals ready to go in the freezer.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 20, 2015

Sunday: My daughter had a very long swim meet, so we grabbed burritos at a favorite local restaurant. Friday: Chicken Burrito Bowls – with a rotisserie chicken from Costco. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks. For breakfast, we ate oatmeal, eggs & toast, Cheerios with bananas, and green smoothies.

Burritos 100

Burritos Homemade Costco Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

We’ll eat some for sandwiches this week, but I’ll put the rest in the freezer along with the stock that I made from the bones. I’ll store in the freezer until I need it. Friday: Burrito Bowls with a Costco rotisserie chicken. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. Did you know you can freeze flour? Saturday: Leftovers.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Costco 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Sunday: Chicken Burrito Bowls with leftover Costco rotisserie chicken. We ate it twice and we still have leftovers, so I’m going to put that in the freezer. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks. For breakfast, we ate eggs & toast, peanut butter & banana toast, green smoothies.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Budgeting Budget Costco 100

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MAY 29, 2015

We ate breakfast at the hotel in Corning, and we had dinner on the patio of the Top of the Falls restaurant. I heated up cooked chicken that I had in the freezer and just added some store bought sauce. Thursday: Another busy night, so I made Burrito Bowls with leftover cooked chicken and taco meat that I had in the freezer.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Hotel Freezers 100

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APRIL 24, 2015

This week, due to meal planning burn out and maybe a bit of laziness, I did very little shopping and instead planned many of our meals from what I could find in the freezer. I am getting better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we don’t eat them before they go bad. I served with fruit and toast.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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APRIL 3, 2015

Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. It is so nice to have options in the freezer for nights that I just don’t feel like cooking. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I am working to stock up my freezer with extra meals or meal components to make my week night dinner rush easier. I was exhausted when I hit my pillow that night, but I had a freezer stocked with cooked shredded chicken, chicken stock, enchilada sauce, about 9 quarts of applesauce. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. homemade applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

I still had chopped cooked turkey and homemade stock leftovers in the freezer from Thanksgiving. Friday: I’m going to Costco today for my monthly trip, so I’m picking up a rotisserie chicken, so I decided on Homemade Burrito Bowls tonight. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. Bake at 350 until the cheese is melted.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale and my family’s schedule. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Utilize the Freezer. Here are my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Leftover Burrito Bowls from Friday’s dinner. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfast was eggs & toast, cereal, green smoothies. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. It is my favorite cut of pork. Sunday: We grilled turkey burgers that I found marked down.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

My daughters told me they “like the other burrito bowls better” This version was a little dry, so I have to agree with them. I’ll make my own homemade burrito bowls in the future. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2016

It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer. Wednesday: I made Fiesta Rice and Beans and we made burrito bowls with it and the leftover chicken from Tuesday night. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast we ate eggs and toast, oatmeal, peanut butter & banana toast.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

I had a ham hock in the freezer and I don’t always have time for this soup, but as you can see below we weren’t going anywhere. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Last week, I found them in the freezer section and I believe the price was better. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Tuesday: My husband and I had burrito bowls with the turkey and the girls ate the last of the Turkey & Waffles. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts were eggs & toast, peanut butter & banana toast, oatmeal. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. Wednesday: Spinach Lasagna Roll-ups. Friday: Leftover.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Last week’s freezer cooking plan went really well! I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal. I’ll share a little more about my freezer meals later on this week. Breakfasts. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Chick-fil-A.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

Breakfast Burritos - Substituting Organic Chicken Sausage for Chorizo ( Make Ahead & Refrigerate! 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! Make Ahead & Freeze!

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Recipes 49

Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2011

This week I’m making freezer meals! By making freezer meals now before it gets too hot here in Texas, I am able to serve my family healthy meals without spending a lot of time in the hot kitchen ! That is another way to stock your freezer without spending a lot of time and money. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos.

Menu Planning 68

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Burritos 68

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Thanks to my Freezer Cooking Week , I have quite a few meals in my freezer right now. We also purchased a 40 lb case of chicken from Zaycon Foods so we’ll be processing all of that for the freezer this week. Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings).

Menu Planning 65

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 24, 2016

off ONE BOX The Good Table Freezer Plate Kit. off any One El Monterey Breakfast Burritos. off any One El Monterey Breakfast Burritos. Meat Coupons 10/24/16: Tai Pei Entrees, OSCAR MAYER and More. Save on your meat purchases with these awesome meat coupons. You can save up to $10.75 with these meat coupons.

Jenny-O 40

Jenny-O Burritos Freezers Pizza 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale, and my family’s schedule. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Utilize the Freezer. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

JUNE 27, 2011

Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Dinners: Bean Burritos ( from the freezer ) , Salad. Sausage Strata ( from the freezer ) , Steamed Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes ( from the freezer ). I forgot to make a menu plan last week and it was a disaster!

Menu Planning 66

Menu Planning Menu Plans 4th Of July Leftovers 66

Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2011

Here is our menu plan this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese (we eat this most mornings). Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer last week). Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Lunches: Leftovers. Grilled Chicken Salad.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer. Utilize the Freezer. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

I make a double batch of cornbread muffins and keep in the freezer. Breakfasts & Lunches. We ate Breakfast Burritos all week. Wednesday, 1/7 : Chicken Noodle Soup with leftover chicken and the stock from Monday night. I served with cornbread muffins, and apple slices. I use the recipe on the bag of corn meal.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Get ready to clean out your freezers to fill them up! off (1) El Monterey Breakfast Burrito Pack. Frozen Food Month Deals & Coupons. Frozen Food Month is March 2015. The deals start the week of March 1st and will resume all month long. Week of 3/1/15 – 3/8/15. Giant Food Stores – Purchase $20.00 off instantly!

Frozen Food 40

Frozen Food March 2015 Frozen 40

For the Mommas

JUNE 19, 2016

I just got a new deep freezer yesterday and these will be the first items going in! Use (2) $3/1 Hot Pockets Food Truck Bites, Snack Bites or Breakfast Bites or Hot Pockets Brand Sandwiches, 06/12 SS (exp 9/12) [20-oz. on any TWO (2) Luvo burritos. Buy (1) Hot Pockets Value pack (5 ct) – $4.99 (thru 1/10). bites; 5-ct.

Kroger 40

Kroger Food Burritos Freezers 40

The Coupon Game

JUNE 23, 2011

For my menu planning, I start by scouring my freezer, fridge, and pantry to see what I have on-hand already. As you all know, I typically do my grocery shopping on Thursdays, therefore, that is also the day that I plan my weekly menu. You'll see my grocery photo and breakdown soon.) AND, we only ate once in the week out on Father's Day.

Menu Planning 85

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 85

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 13, 2013

Hello breakfast burrito, chicken quesadilla and chocolate cheesecake – so happy to see you again! Here are some shots of our freezer now: Those are the breakfasts – cinnamon rolls, breakfast burritos, omelets, pancakes, french toast and more! The portions aren’t large (it’s a diet!)

Food and Wine 71

Food and Wine Food and Drink Lunch Lunches 71

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

The taco meat also goes well in my Homemade Burrito Bowls , in place of the chicken. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfast was eggs, sausage & toast and cereal. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. I ate tacos for lunch and my kids had them for after school snacks. Would you like to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

JANUARY 28, 2014

88 El Montrery Breakfast Burritos Use $1/2 SS 1-19 insert 2/$.76 This Month’s Buy For Less Coupons : 50/1 Hefty One Zip Freezer(25-35 ct.) Buy For Less ad Coupon Club Buy for Less Coupon Policy $.88 88 lb Jenni-O Whole Turkey $1.88 lb 100% Natural Loin Chops $.49 49 lb Green Cabbage $.88 88 Kraft BBQ $1.66 30/1 SS 1-5 Insert $.95

El Paso 40

El Paso Coffee Mate Taco Bell Buy 40

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 11, 2014

each WYB 3 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage - $4.99 -Use $1/1 Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast Item printable. 2 Freschetta Pizzas in the Freezer Aisle printable. each WYB 2 Hefty Storage or Freezer Slider Bags - $1.49 each WYB 2 Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits or Quaker Chewy Dipps - $1.88 Use $0.50/1

Safeway 56

Safeway Hillshire Farm Lucky Charms Randalls 56

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Al Fresco Breakfast Sausage, 8oz - $3.50 -Use $1/1 Al fresco Coupon. El Monterey or Jose Ole Burrito or Chimichanga - $1.00 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches, 4-10ct - $4.99 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage, 8-16oz - $3.99 Ziploc Storage or Freezer Bags, 30 - 50ct - $1.00 Final Price = $5.99

Safeway 45

Safeway Betty Crocker Pop Tarts Lysol 45

Saving In Akron

JULY 19, 2011

–Giant Eagle Fresh Breakfast Sausage Links or Patties (12 oz.), $3.59. Giant Eagle 10" Flour Burrito (6 ct.) Jose Ole Burrito or Chimichanga (5 oz.), Hefty One Zip Value Pack Freezer or Storage Bags (12-40 ct.), . $2 MM after coupons and Fuelperks. Bonus Fuelperks wyb any 6 participating products. after coupon.

Giant Eagle 174

Giant Eagle General Mills Raisin Bran Band-Aid 174

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 20, 2017

Hefty Value Pack Freezer or Storage Bags, 12 - 40 ct - B1G1 Includes: Select varieties. - $1.00/2 Hefty Value Pack Freezer or Storage Bags, 12 - 40 ct. Breakfast & Cereal. Giant Eagle Breakfast Bars, 5.34 - 10.4 Giant Eagle Breakfast Bars, 5.34 - 10.4 Giant Eagle Breakfast Biscuits, 8.8 Sundown Vitamins.

Giant Eagle 100

Giant Eagle Arm and Hammer Food and Drink Dannon 100