Family Balance Sheet

MAY 29, 2015

This series helps me stay on top of our grocery spending and currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. 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.

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Budget Budgeting Hotel Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 23, 2015

We’re not farmers, but the Farm Show is a yearly attraction that we do NOT miss. We had leftovers for dinner. Tuesday: Easy Lasagna , garlic bread that I made myself from a store-bought loaf of Italian bread that was marked down to 99 cents, steamed broccoli & peas. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch!

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. Those are weekly staples at my house! According to the U.S.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Unfortunately, the home delivery time slots quickly get filled, so I opted to pick up at the store. They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. Does your grocery store offer home delivery or store pick-up?

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Budget Budgeting Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. Life is so hectic for us during the school week, and dinner is sadly, on the go. We’re going to take the time and enjoy a family night. Ebates is FREE and super easy to use.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

I pulled together a list of ALDI soup ideas using ingredients I found at the store. These family favorites are hearty, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. Any leftover soups can be served as leftovers or frozen in freezer containers. ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. 1 yellow onion, $1.89

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Leftovers Recipes Bread Cooking 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. For breakfast this week , I cooked up several packages of breakfast sausage that I found marked down breakfast sausage at the grocery store on Sunday. 39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores.

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Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

They’re a fantastic source of protein and nutrients that can be enjoyed any time of the day. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. While it’s simple and perfect as it’s shown , I often add leftover veggies and protein to buk it up.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. If you shop without a clear idea of what you want to eat for the following days, you might just buy whatever looks good to you at the moment, which will make it harder to use everything you’ve purchased. Eat Your Leftovers.

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Food Waste Food Leftovers Meals 79

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. You’ll be thankful later.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2015

I BLEW MY GROCERY BUDGET! If you’re on Facebook , I started posting time & money saving tips videos over there. I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer. I store them in the freezer and heat up in the microwave. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. My supply is very low.

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Burritos Freezers Leftovers Breakfast 100

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go.

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Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go.

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Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

The holidays are quickly approaching, and well, if you're not organized, you're going to be scrambling at the last minute to get things done. Printables include a menu planner, budget worksheet, calendar, and much more. You’re going to love chapters about… How much should you budget for your holiday meal.

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Holiday Main Dishes Budgeting Budget 174

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

You’re going to love chapters about… How much should you budget for your holiday meal. Tips to outsmart the grocery stores and get the most value for your coupons. The perfect plan to have everything cooked using only one oven. And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day.

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Entertainment Holiday Main Dishes Gratitude 138

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That amount will be slightly different depending on the products you use. This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Ingredients You’ll Need Using staples most of us already have, tuna pasta salad is one of my favorite pantry recipes. Cottage cheese.

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Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Whether you’re an avid Aldi shopper or new to the store, I’ve pulled together 7 Aldi Dinner Ideas for $70 to make your next meal plan easier. I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. Nice work, Aldi! Instructions: .

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Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

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! Amanda gives you a shopping list as well as step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this delicious meal.

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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! Amanda gives you a shopping list as well as step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this delicious meal.

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Meals Leftovers Re-use Budgeting 45

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

How to cook for one person on a budget? Try to include recipes with similar ingredients to use up everything you buy. For example, if you need spinach for one recipe, look for another that uses spinach so you can use it up. You can use them in stir-fries, curries, or burger patties to add variety to your meals.

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Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

I pulled together a list of ALDI salad ideas using ingredients I found at the store. These family favorites are fresh, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. You will use red onions in other recipes. Use 1/2 – 1 full onion depending on your love of onions. Use as much of the pesto sauce as you’d like.

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Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

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!

Meals 45

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

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash. Are there reliable grocery stores at your destination? Create A Budget. Map out your trip before you leave so you can budget for any highway tolls.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

And one of the best ways to do it is to use a 529 plan.&#. posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Here’s how…&#.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. Leftovers from last night’s dinner and some fruit work just fine. This time can be used towards other projects and to do lists you have on the go. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales.

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Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Keep some basic supplies on hand that are always used for Family Fun Night. Use the same set-up each time so that the kids can feel organized and know that it’s family time. Using the same type of inexpensive plates, cups and snack bowls helps the kids learn how to set up for an event. Make it a priority.

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Frugal Family Kids and Family Inexpensive 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Financial Highway tells us how we can save on produce at the store.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Before you go to the grocery store, take inventory of what you have in your pantry and freezer. Search for recipes that can be used in the crock pot, family friendly, or that are budget friendly. Some people have also created menu plans, keeping copies, and just re-using it once a month. Check Out What You Have.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! Peppermint Sugar Scrub via Real Food Enthusiast Bath & beauty stores make a killing on this stuff because most of us don’t realize how simple it is to make at home.

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

Now that I’ve learned a few ways to make this healthy lifestyle work, I’ve made a goal to eat whole, unprocessed foods in 2012 while sticking to a modest grocery budget. Buy in Bulk – Buying in bulk can be tricky, but if you have a solid plan in place for how to use the food, it can save you quite a bit of money!

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 188

Saving Everyday

MAY 27, 2024

This dish came together because I was trying to find a way to use up the rest of my kale, and I loved the texture it added. Of course, depending on the brand of ingredients you use, that may be more or less for you. I’m using curly kale, but use whatever green you like. Use any sausage you like.

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Breakfast Recipes Cooking Re-use 52

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Mickey’s Pantry will be the next, which is my favorite store on Disney property (a kitchen store, of course). We’ll use any leftover quick service credits at the food court on sandwich boxes to go. We’ll use those on the drive, along with all the coupons and free snacks/drinks I’ll bring from home. December 15 –.

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December Disney Daughter Home and Garden 80