Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I’m a fan of lentils and fresh spices in my salad, shredded zucchini or spaghetti squash mixed into my pasta, and avocado and spinach in my grilled cheeses. Find a way to make dinner time something you look forward to- not just the eating part, but the prep time too. And your wallet and waistline are sure to thank you.).

Homemade 180

Homemade Food and Wine Cooking Cooking At Home 180

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Yes, I'd love to eat out and have someone else prepare my dinner and serve me, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Of course, if you'd rather have an intimate dinner with just your honey then shuttle the kids to bed early and move your dinner to later in the evening. Make an Ultra Special Dinner.

Valentines Day 100

Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Before your trip, calculate the number of meals during your trip and decide how many will be eaten in and how often you will dine out. Thank goodness our rental has recycling containers.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. We calculate the number of meals we are going to have and decide how many will be at home and how often we will dine out. We include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks in our planning.

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 20, 2012

Heading out shopping or eating out this weekend – don’t forget to take a coupon! Off $10 Purchase (exp: 4/21/2012) Vitamin Shoppe Coupon – FREE Eat Smart Bar (exp: 6/30/2012) World Market Coupon – 20% Off All Outdoor Products (exp: 4/29/2012). Thanks Surviving the Stores !). All rights reserved.

Restaurant 59

Restaurant 2012 Bath and Body Works TGI Friday's 59

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'm not stressed over the inevitable question around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, "mommy, what's for dinner?".

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Utilize the Freezer.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130