Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

If you’re used to being spontaneous with your choice of meals, the idea of planning your meals for the week in advance might seem tedious and unappealing, but there are some definite advantages involved. Over a year ago, my husband and I got into meal planning and I must admit it rocks. 4. You’ll save time.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 6, 2014

Olive Garden is celebrating a limited-time 3-Course Alfredo Fest. Right now, guests can enjoy a 3-course Italian meal that includes their choice of entrée and dessert along with unlimited breadsticks and the choice of soup or salad, all for a great deal at only $11.99! is such a great price for a 3 course delicious meal!

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Gardening Garden Evolve Desserts 67

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Our family lives on a ten-acre homestead property in the Mid-Atlantic region which we bought in early 2022. baking, library storytimes, and being involved in our church’s Bible study, meals for the sick, and other various ministries. Shortly after that, my brand new husband and I took a financial course (by the famous D.R.,

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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 195

For the Mommas

JANUARY 20, 2023

Lasagna rolls are great for portion control, for meal prep and are easily frozen. Whether you are serving them as a comforting family dinner at home, or as a main course while entertaining, you will be glad you did. Rolled into lasagna roll-ups, it looks elegant. Next time you have a lasagna craving, try these.

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Dinner Entertainment Recipes Meals 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 16, 2012

Corey from Simple Marriage and Mandi from Life.Your Way have put together a phenomenal bundle of ebooks from some of the top authors in the family life realm. These 38 ebooks cover a variety of topics related to family life, from cooking and homemaking to parenting, marriage and more. Minimalism for Families. Got Dinner?

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Family Kids and Family Sale Amy's 164

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

Choose one meal to eat in - If you have a vacation rental with a kitchen, make use of it. Choose a meal to eat "at home". 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 see a lot of families eat out and leave a huge mess when they are finished eating.

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 173

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

5, get 25 percent off any family meal. Amore Mondays ju st happen to coincide with Labor Day — get a special three-course meal starting at $12.99 The only way to celebrate Labor Day is with free pie — with the purchase of an adult entrée, of course. with an adult meal purchase. On Monday, Sept. on Mondays.

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Labor Day 2016 Restaurant Taco Bell 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. Today I’d like to share what works for our family. My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. She assured me that it isn’t boring at all.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2020

Classes: Class Central is offering 495 FREE online Ivy League courses. Food: If you’re up for a drive through, from Monday, March 23 – April 6, Burger King is giving away 2 free kids meals for every adult meal, while supplies last. Including the very popular, The Science of Well-Being, from Yale University.

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Credit Cards Zoo Museum Education 162

Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 5, 2016

After school on Mondays-Fridays (4-6pm and 12-6pm on weekends) kids under 10 can enjoy a free meal at this Hix restaurant. With five locations across London, this Belgian restaurant offers free meals for kids when adults order a main course each, every day before 6pm. One free kid’s meal per £10 spent per adult.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

However, those of us who grew up here and live here still, find frugal family fun activities galore. Here are a few of my favorite things to do with the family in Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri. For the price of gas, and perhaps a meal or trinket you can enjoy a full day of family exploration. For some adult family fun.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

What will you serve your family now? With the right pantry ingredients, you can easily prepare a satisfying meal with whatever you have on hand. Pantry ingredients are convenient for more than just a makeshift meal, though. Grains can often serve as the main component of a meal, while beans can add protein and fiber to a dish.

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Baking Salad Dressing Meals Recipes 94

For the Mommas

JULY 25, 2020

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s has a Triple Play three course feast for $13.99 Bertucci’s has a Family Meal Deal rotating every day of the week to feed two people for $20, or four people for $36. . When you’re planning to go out, or order takeout, just go to one of the links below to find current restaurant coupons and specials. Bertucci’s.

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Restaurant Meals Family Coupons 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I love to watch my girls swim and push themselves physically, but since they are in two different age groups, they swim have different practice times… of course! Dinner #2 is our actual family dinner. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. Action Step 2 : Continue to plan your meals and grocery list.

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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Now we save money, but still celebrate our marriage and our family at home. One person can plan the the main course while the other person plans the dessert. Cook A Restaurant Quality Meal at Home. Main Course. Serve your main course with one or more of the following sides. Dress it up! Split the duties.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 30, 2016

For more details and to make reservations for a casual, family-style Italian meal see Buca di Beppo New Year’s Eve. Cheeseburger in Paradise has a New Year’s Eve four-course dinner for two for $35, a $50 value. Or get a two course dinner for two for $25. Mimi’s Cafe has a 3 Course dinner special on New Year’s Eve.

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New Year's Restaurant Macaroni Grill Food and Wine 100

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 17, 2012

We of course had to order dessert and I’m sorry to say I don’t have a picture of the dessert. I received a complimentary meal for myself and my family. My stepson is a little picky and wanted soft tacos with only ground beef and cheese. My opinions remain my own. Stocking Stuffers from Payless.

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Meals Lunch Lunches Petco 63

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 22, 2016

.* on Easter Sunday and will offer brunch menu items all day, starting at $4.99. For families who still want to enjoy a farm-fresh, homestyle meal from Bob Evans, but want to celebrate in their homes, Bob Evans will once again offer the popular Farmhouse Feast, which must be ordered in advance. Click here to start your online order.

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Easter 2016 Restaurant Boston Market 100

Coupons Do Work

MAY 17, 2016

Applebee’s -The A is for Apple Program gives kids a certificate for a free kids’ meal. Bob Evans – Star Student Program offers free kids meal for good grades. Family Video -free overnight movie or game rental for students that have A’s on report card in any core subject. Pickle Cards to redeem for a free kids’ meal.

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Free Stuff 2016 Baskin Robbins Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Take a quit smoking course. There are many education courses that are designed to help smokers quit for good. These education courses seem to have a good success rate and are useful when used in conjunction with lifestyle changes. You can find free quit smoking courses and videos on the internet. Learn to manage stress.

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Education Personal Finance Fitness Work 186

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 14, 2012

Here's what this eBook is all about: This e-cookbook was created to encourage whole foods living for families, while offering ample alternatives to prepackaged meals and snacks. And of course, the recipes are kid-friendly (and adult-friendly!), easy, and delicious.

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Recipes Kids and Family Whole Foods Breakfast 113

Couponing 101

MAY 25, 2019

You can get a 3 course meal for just $10.00 Pair this promotion with the Chili’s Kids Eat Free program and you have a fantastic dining out option suitable for the whole family. Don’t miss the newest dinner specials happening at Chili’s right now! per person. This makes a fun night out a lot more affordable!

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Kids and Family Fantastic Dining Desserts 51

Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2019

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! This chicken is so delicious, everyone in our family loves it. You can serve the chicken as a main course for dinner, or you can stretch the meat and incorporate it into several meals like casseroles or soups.

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Couponing 101

MAY 3, 2020

To make these smaller events seem like a big deal, you might have a special meal or honor the graduate by letting them select what to binge-watch next. Gather with Friends and Family via Video Conference. You could do a party with friends, a party with family, or do a combined party with friends and family.

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Graduation Games Skype Watches 85

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I simply put the word out to friends and family on social media, and he has stayed busy ever since. Lean into cheap meals. For most people, groceries are a huge expense, especially if you have a family. Avoid meals that require pricier ingredients , and lean into budget-friendly meals. I encourage you to do this.

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. Related Reading: Make meal planning a priority.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Couponing 101

APRIL 9, 2019

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. Over the course of this series on canning, you will gather the knowledge and know how to successfully, and safely make your own canned goods to share with family and friends. Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget.

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Canning Homemade Simple Making 81

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

But that 30 minutes makes my grocery trip go much smoother and with a pre-planned menu, dinner hour is spent preparing the meal, not wondering, “what are we having for dinner?”. Because I menu plan, I pull frozen meat from the freezer the night before my planned meal. Eleven Strategies for Easier Meal Planning: 1.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Plastic is terrible for the environment and our ecosystem.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

Recommended Screen Time Experts from all relevant fields will agree that children under the age of 2 have no benefits from screen time, apart from occasionally video chatting with friends and family. For children aged between 2 and 12, one hour of screen time a day is optimal.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

It’s been a family favorite for nearly 20 years! That sounds good (lies)” As you can probably guess, it was delicious and has been a family favorite for nearly 20 years. Add my oven-roasted broccoli as a side, and you’ve got yourself an easy, nutritious, affordable meal that will easily feed a family of four!

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Homemade Recipes Kids and Family Cooking 52

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Cook for the whole family with this Bella – 3 x 2.5-Quart Create multiple-course meals: Individual temperature controls with low, medium and high settings. Bella – 3 x 2.5-Quart Quart Triple Slow Cooker ONLY $39.99. Quart Triple Slow Cooker that is available for only $39.99

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Dishwashers Cooking Meals Cleaning 53

For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2016

Of course coupons are always part of your saving strategy but coupons on fresh food are harder to find. Many grocery stores offer family meal deals for less than $20. They are enough to feed a family of four, but if you’re only feeding yourself, that’s four meals for you. Plan your meals by what is on sale.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Meals 60

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Whether you are taking a ' staycation ' or a 'gocation', as someone recently called it on Twitter, we all need some time to recharge, connect with family and let stress melt away. Of course, your planning starts with where you are going. Are you staying in a hotel, a rental or with family? Create a Meal Plan.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale, and my family’s schedule. According to the U.S.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. Here are my favorite 8 Freezer Meals.

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