Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2015

All is well in my kitchen again. Wednesday: Leftovers from Tuesday night. Lunches included leftover soup, leftover chicken, black bean & corn tacos from last week, and pb & j sandwiches. So I pulled out some recipes that I haven’t made in ages and I found a new recipe on Pinterest. It was really delicious.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 18, 2012

I used my leftover ham bone with meat still on it from Thanksgiving. This will be perfect with the leftover hambone from your Christmas ham as well! for 8 full servings – this is a budget meal that tastes great! Leftover Ham and Split Pea Soup. Split pea soup from a hambone is the best kind!

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Leftovers Giveaway Thanksgiving Petsmart 101

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Over the years I have had to budget, put money away…so we can live the life without worrying about money. To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can. They were the leftovers. Step 2: leftovers. any leftovers left and/or stockpile days. also set aside money for a rainy day.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 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. I like to make a big batch of taco meat, because it freezes well, but we ended up eating all 3 pounds this week. The taco meat also goes well in my Homemade Burrito Bowls , in place of the chicken.

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. 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.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. 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. I filled 4 (32 oz) containers for the freezer.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. According to the U.S.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

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. We were all well fed and quite happy. Dining out is a separate line item in our budget.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Check out my simple tips for creating a budget friendly Thanksgiving below: 1. If you have a toaster oven, you can try heating up side dishes there as well. Leftovers are good, but decide ahead of time how much you want so that there is no waste. Break out the good dishes. Don’t forget the Bar-b-que. All rights reserved.

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Thanksgiving Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 102

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Noone ate the leftover corn, so I cut it off the cob and put it in the freezer to add to our favorite, Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Tacos | Slow Cooker Recipe. 40 wellness reimbursement from our Aflac policy. This goes back into our medical expenses budget category. Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

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. . ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. I had those things on hand and you might as well.

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Leftovers Recipes Bread Cooking 130

Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. After all, you won’t see your delicious leftover curry in your fridge if it is blocked by an impenetrable wall of condiments. Eat Your Leftovers.

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Food Waste Food Leftovers Meals 79

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Roast one up now for your family and freeze leftovers for future meals. Tuesday: Easy Lasagna , steamed broccoli. Financial Resources: 1.

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Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

Instead they are a tasty way to keep your grocery budget in line while adding protein and fiber into your diet. Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. Leftover meat: taco meat, slow cooker chicken & black beans , rotisserie chicken , roasted chicken, pulled pork, or any other meat.

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Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

Saving Everyday

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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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

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. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Everyday

APRIL 26, 2011

Drain, rinse well and set aside. We like our veggies cooked well…no crunchy veggies in this house! 3 – Add the pasta to the veggies and mix well. Mix well and let hang out over low heat for about 5 – 10 minutes or until the broth is almost abosrbed but not dry. Turn heat down to low. Pasta – $1.19.

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Budgeting Budget Recipes Daughter 58

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If your budget doesn’t allow for that lifestyle, however, then this alternative is sure to please your wallet and your family. Yes, this does require time, but if you have more time than money, this works well. Don’t let a small grocery budget make you think you can’t feed your family well! The sky’s the limit.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. 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. I find the routine keeps me in check.

Frugal 100

Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

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. Can we send it to them? …… It didn’t end well). But usually it’s the milk.

Pets 149

Pets Leftovers Personal Finance Milk 149

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

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

These family favorites are fresh, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. I had those things on hand and you might as well. It goes well with burgers, steak, grilled chicken, or shrimp. This salad makes a perfect lunch or serves well alongside grilled steak, chicken, or fish for dinner. Feta works well too.

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Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

Groceries is a big budget category that you have the most control over. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. That price makes a trip to the U-Pick farm worth it, because berries freeze well. Utilize the Freezer.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

They go so well in this dish, but you can leave them out if you don’t love peas. Add the scallions and mix well. Once the pasta is fully cooked, rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking and drain well. Gently mix the salad until well combined. A big spatula works well and doesn’t break up the pasta.

Recipes 52

Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

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. Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2011

After a little while, we realized we really only needed to plan for four evening meals a week as well as lunches and snacks to avoid waste. We either have leftovers or use frozen dinners from Smart Ones or Lean Cuisine. Budgeting food points is very similar to budgeting money, which is why this program works for me.

Meals 182

Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 27, 2013

oh well… Our Found Cash: $492. I’m a little nervous about reaching it, but remember October was a needs only month , so I plan on including any money that was leftover from our budget that we didn’t’ spend. I was out of town last weekend for a half marathon. 250 Bank of America cash rewards. $80

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Finds Bank of America October Miscellaneous 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

One thing that I didn’t want to do much of on our date week was COOK, but I didn’t want blow our budget. We used gift cards on 3 nights, ate leftovers on 1 night, and grilled burgers on the last night. I followed the Square Foot Gardening technique and it served me well for many years.

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Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

How to cook for one person on a budget? Recommended Products How To Cook For One Person On A Budget Now that you have a plan, it’s time to shop. Making smart choices at the grocery store will save money and minimize waste when cooking on a budget. Here are some ideas to turn those leftovers into something else.

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Budgeting Budget Cooking Leftovers 52

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

But how do you enjoy such a treat if you are working on a tight budget? Well the truth is, there are still some tricks to help you save money and dine for less. Even those working on a tight budget can afford to bring a $2 can of pumpkin pie filling, or a $2 bag of rolls. Don’t forget the leftovers. All rights reserved.

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Dinner Holiday Leftovers Saving 49

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.

Meals 45

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.

Meals 45

Meals Leftovers Re-use Budgeting 45

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

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. I had those things on hand and you might as well. Personally, I prefer freshly prepared rice, so I end up with about a cup leftover each time. Mix well to cover all of the sprouts.

Dinner 100

Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

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. Amanda gives you a shopping list as well as step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this delicious meal. What a great way to use any leftover Thanksgiving turkey!

Meals 40

Meals Leftovers Thanksgiving Re-use 40

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 10, 2014

In just a short amount of time and with minimal supplies you already have in your kitchen, you can make your own chemical free cleaner that is easy on our planet and your budget. Leftover grapefruit peels, lime peels, orange or lemon peels will all work just fine. Then, sprinkle a little rosemary into each compartment as well.

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DIY Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

Then use a damp cloth afterward to clean off any leftover baking soda. This mixture can be stored, but it does need to be shaken well before use. Going Green on a Budget. For example, for cleaning counters, you can sprinkle some baking soda on them, spray some white vinegar on that, and use a sponge to wipe it off.

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Cleaning Green Homemade Paper Towels 199