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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. Monday: I was home with a sick child, so I had time to roast a chicken that I found marked down at the grocery store. Thursday: Leftover night. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 03.18.16

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MAY 8, 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. 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.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. We pretty much used up our entire restaurant budget this week, but we were able to follow some of. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. these 15 tips to save money when eating out.

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APRIL 3, 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. 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. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls.

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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. I bought a store-made take & bake pizza for $5 and it was enough pizza for us each to have 2 slices. Monday: Leftover night!

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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. Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. Also, my family has not been wowed by the recipes so far.

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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. In this case the pantry was bare since I didn’t have a chance to get to the grocery store over the weekend. It was a tasty dinner and VERY budget-friendly. I ordered pizza. Tuesday: Turkey Tacos.

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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. Sunday: Leftovers – we cleaned out the refrigerator. I made a triple batch to store the extras in the freezer. I tend to get a little lazy in the summer time.

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MAY 20, 2014

Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kosher on a Budget. Reno (& Northern), Nevada ~ Premeditated Leftovers. Dallas, Texas ~ Surviving The Stores. Twin Cities, Minnesota ~ Creative Couponing. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kansas City Mamas. Southern Missouri ~ Getting Freedom. Omaha, Nebraska ~ Family Fun in Omaha.

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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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JANUARY 23, 2015

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! Monday: Meatball sandwiches, steamed broccoli & peas, homemade applesauce.

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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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JANUARY 9, 2013

Everyone in my family loves soup, which is awesome considering it is budget friendly, good for you, easy, and a great way to use up leftovers! I threw together this quickie soup last night using leftover chicken and kale! Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. bag at my store, but I easily get 3-4 meals out of one bag.

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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. Does your grocery store offer home delivery or store pick-up? Have you tried it?

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APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

That's not helpful when you're on a budget. A quick trip to the grocery store is not only fun, but can save you money over dining out. At the very least, and most of what we do, is to bring back leftovers and eat those instead of going out for another meal. I am also a person who gets hangry. A person you don't want to know.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Check out my simple tips for creating a budget friendly Thanksgiving below: 1. 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. Break out the good dishes. All rights reserved.

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Sunday: Using leftover turkey & gravy, I made Turkey & Waffles , steamed vegetable. Tuesday: Using leftover turkey, I made Turkey Noodle Soup and served with a salad and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Thursday: Leftover Turkey & Noodle soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. And it’s FREE!

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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. . heavy cream, $1.33.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. As per your budget, how much do you need to use every week? Instead, put that leftover cash into your savings accounts.

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APRIL 3, 2014

I have been diligently challenging myself to spend less at the grocery store this year. I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. So refreshing.

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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. Got turkey leftovers: 20 Recipes for Turkey Leftovers and if you’re sick of turkey, it freezes really well–how-to details in the post. Frugal Resources: 1.

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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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MAY 20, 2019

Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. Going into the grocery store with a clear idea of what you’re looking for can prevent impulse buys and help ensure you don’t buy more than you need. Check out these 5 Simple Tips to Avoid Overbuying at the Grocery Store.

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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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AUGUST 28, 2015

I BLEW MY GROCERY BUDGET! I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer. I store them in the freezer and heat up in the microwave. Lunches and snacks included leftovers, pb & j, apples, oranges, cheese & crackers, grapes, tortilla chips & cheese. My supply is very low. Tuesday: First day of school!

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

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. Rice – This is an excellent use for leftover rice, but any rice will work. This meal is cozy and comforting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 29, 2013

That being said, we don’t have an unlimited budget. This might sound like a no-brainer for all of you budget conscious people, but it’s incredibly important to comparison shop. Usually they sell the same products as other stores but at a huge markup. There are many people that have leftovers from renovations.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

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. Tips to outsmart the grocery stores and get the most value for your coupons. And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day.

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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.

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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. And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day. And that won’t drain your budget either. The onions can.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2011

We could afford to double our food budget, and toss all kinds of food in the trash. We do do a pretty good job of recycling leftovers into new dishes. Chicken breasts into chicken salad or soup, and leftover vegetables into frittatas. It’s not much money, it doesn’t break the bank. White rice gets the fried rice treatment.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. This month at Family Budgeters Unite! , Monday: Shephard’s Pie with leftover mashed potatoes from last week. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

How to cook for one person on a budget? Before going to the store, check what you already have in your pantry and fridge to avoid buying things you don’t need. Recommended Products How To Cook For One Person On A Budget Now that you have a plan, it’s time to shop. Learn to love store brands.

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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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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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