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Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics

Saving Cents With Sense

Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics. An easy fix to the meal scramble and wonder of what to put on the table, is the option of menu planning. Meal Planning can be done in many different ways and customized to however your family eats. Menu Planning Basics. The question of “What’s for dinner?”

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Valentine’s Day Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

One person can plan the the main course while the other person plans the dessert. If possible, splurge on one key ingredient that you both enjoy, but don’t buy or cook that often. And for fun, keep the details a secret. Splurge on one key ingredient. Our splurge will be one pound of Wild Alaskan salmon.

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Are You Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner?

Family Balance Sheet

If you are hosting or just taking a dish, I put together a comprehensive post last year to help you make the day stress-free, Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. Every year, I buy a turkey at the rock bottom price and roast it for my little family of 4. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning.

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WIS, WWA | Well, now I know

The Frugal Girl

my buy-nothing-group toaster oven on my buy-nothing group table Tuesday This was my first super long day at school and I did a great job of packing my lunch. I have no idea where we’re going, and I don’t care because the social aspect is the main point. And I’d even brought a smoothie with me for my breakfast.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control.

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Weight Watchers Magazine Subscription – Only $4.99 Per Year!

Couponing 101

Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track. You can buy up to 4 years at this annual price.

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Weight Watchers Magazine Subscription – Only $4.99 Per Year!

Couponing 101

Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track. You can buy up to 4 years at this annual price.

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