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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: My youngest daughter’s elementary school is having a back-to-school potluck picnic. Garden Salad.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Friday: Grilled pork chops, sweet potatoes, garden salad.

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 10.13.17 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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MARCH 25, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: We were exhausted from a busy Friday and Saturday away, so I baked a frozen pizza and had fruit on the side. Friday: I have some ham hocks in the freezer, so I’m going to make Ham & Bean Soup.

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. When I made my menu and shopping list last Friday, turkey was NOT on the list. Friday: Leftover. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 12.18.15 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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MARCH 27, 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. Friday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Homemade Pizza , homemade sugar-free applesauce. Sunday: Leftovers. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks.

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JANUARY 15, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: I’m going to throw some sausages on the grill and serve with freezer fries, and a steamed vegetable. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Here’s a peek at what we ate this week on our budget. I’ve had to bump up the budget over the years as my kids have grown and started to eat as much as adults. Friday: Chicken & Black Bean Tacos, Fiesta Rice, and Refried Beans. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 12.14.18

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: leftover sloppy joes, french fries, steamed vegetables. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.15.17

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MAY 1, 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. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Leftover Burrito Bowls from Friday’s dinner. Friday: This mama is going away for the weekend with my college friends, so daddy’s in charge.

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APRIL 22, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: Grilled sausages, oven fries, and some kind of steamed vegetable. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.22.16 It cost $19 for the 4 of us. 88/lb, so I stocked up.

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MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. Friday: Tonight, I’m making the simple, one pan dinner: Roasted Pork Chops, Potatoes & Green Beans. What We Ate This Week grocery budget roasted potatoes' 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Costco Black Friday 2016 / Holiday Sale info : Here is what you need to know for the Costco Black Friday 2016 Sale. Couponsdowork has the full Black Friday Ad to start saving & budgeting now, In-Store Black Friday Sale begins 11/25 9:00am. Online Black Friday Sale begins 11/24 12:00am.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , but I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: I’m grilling burgers, and serving with fries, fruit, and corn on the cob.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Happy Friday everyone. The good news is I am back to doing Friday links. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder makes a great point that life becomes a lot easier if we just simplify it in his post: Happiness is everything: Saving Money and Buying Time. Hope you are doing well.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 12, 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. Friday: It’s pizza night here, but it’s too hot turn on the oven, so I’m grilling the pizza instead. I tend to get a little lazy in the summer time.

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: My husband and I are going to dinner with some friends and my kids are going to their grandparents. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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MARCH 6, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. Friday: The kids are back to school so I’ll head out to get the missing ingredients for our tacos. Sunday: Day 2 of the swim meet and my sweet mother made lasagna for us for dinner.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday : Our grill stopped working after Thursday night’s dinner and it’s unfixable.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I packed food for breakfast and lunches, but we did go out to dinner on both nights…did I mention we spent the entire weekend at a pool…restaurant budget blown! Use my referral code to join.

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APRIL 15, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: It’s been a long week, so I’m throwing a frozen pizza in the oven and calling it a day. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.15.16 I’ll serve apple slices too.

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Friday: Chicken Rice Broccoli Bake. Did you shop on Black Friday? If you don’t have a Christmas spending list and BUDGET, download my FREE Christmas Budget Excel Spreadsheet NOW!

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MARCH 11, 2016

Friday: It’s going to be a gorgeous day, so I’m going to grill sausages and hobo packs and have fries, steamed broccoli, and fruit as sides. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 03.11.16 I NEED YOUR HELP! Please share in the comments.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Friday: Soup and grilled cheese night. If you don’t have a Christmas spending list and BUDGET, download my FREE Christmas Budget Excel Spreadsheet NOW! The post Frugal Friday 11.25.16

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Simply CVS

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Below are deal scenarios for the CVS ad for the pre-Black Friday 11/23-11/26/14. Black Friday" savings bonanza right here people! Great/free deals on needed items (to free up budget money for the holidays) and candy for small gifts or stockings!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

Have you ever blown your budget in four days? I did too and on top of that we officially blew through our restaurant budget. Friday: Leftovers from Thursday night. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 03.04.16 I NEED YOUR HELP!

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APRIL 10, 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. Friday: Leftover chicken tacos from Tuesday night and cantaloupe. Sunday: Easter dinner at my parents’ house. I was in charge of bringing a cheese and cracker tray.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included eggs & toast, and cereal & bananas. I used those chopped peppers in Monday nights dinner. I found two packages of sausages marked down 50% off.

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MARCH 18, 2016

Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: My 10 year old daughter qualified for YMCA PA State swim meet which will be held at Penn State’s pool. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 03.18.16 A note about side dishes.

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JUNE 19, 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. Friday: We’re going to a birthday party and I don’t have to cook–woohoo! I tried something new this week. I ordered our groceries online through Peapod and had them delivered to my door.

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APRIL 17, 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. It was a tasty dinner and VERY budget-friendly. Friday: I’m going out to dinner with high school friends and my kids are going to a birthday party. I ordered pizza.

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JANUARY 8, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: Tonight my husband and I are taking our staff and their spouses out for dinner for a post holiday celebration. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 01.08.16 This was a big hit.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Currently I try to maintain a $500 monthly grocery budget for my family of 4. Friday: We’re going to a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the Jr ROTC at the high school and then going to the football game. I made some rice and steamed some vegetables to add to the meal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Happy Friday Everyone. Don’t miss Danielle’s Tips for Creating an Engaging and Profitable Website at Saving Without a Budget. Jessica Moorhouse and her husband have financial chats every Friday. Read her latest installment, For Love & Money Friday – Making a Budget as a Couple over on Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: Burrito Bowls with a Costco rotisserie chicken. I’ll store in the freezer until I need it. Every year at this time, I stock up enough to last me until next year.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Friday: We went to a fundraising dinner at the high school. Get started with my excel Christmas Gift & Spending Budget. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. I bake the boats in the oven.

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APRIL 24, 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. Friday: I’m buying a rotisserie chicken from Costco and making Burrito Bowls. I am getting better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we don’t eat them before they go bad.

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