Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

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. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

My daughter has been begging me for several months to try Blue Apron subscription meal kit service. I’m the chief grocery shopper for my family, so why would I need a subscription service–it seemed so frivolous to me. Dinner at my door step! Blue Apron is a subscription meal kit service. Prepping dinner.

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Delivery Service Meals Daughter Kids and Family 113

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 7, 2023

Suvie takes proteins, fresh vegetables, starches, and delicious sauces — and automatically cooks them into perfectly cooked, customized gourmet meals while you spend more time with your special someone. Also, with Suvie’s amazing Cool-to-Cook feature, you just load your meal and decide when you want dinner ready.

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Meals Appliances Delivery Service Cooking 100

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

How could you possibly prepare a meal for your family when just changing into sweatpants feels draining? Luckily, your weeknight dinners don’t need to be complicated, time-consuming feasts. These easy tips can help you simplify your weeknight dinners to make them easier and less stressful. Plan Ahead. Eat Leftovers.

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Dinner Leftovers Meals Re-use 74

Couponing 101

AUGUST 17, 2019

What to have for dinner causes disagreements in 50% of households (probably). A cheesy, gooey, dinner that only takes 20 minutes to make. I’m a HUGE fan and proponent of sheet pan meals. This one can be made separate or also on a sheet pan but it’s an easy dinner packed full of flavor. Baked Spaghetti via Delish.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: I tried two new recipes this week that I found on the Food Network’s website. Saturday: We had my parents and both of my grandmothers over for dinner. One for dinner and one for the freezer. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Last week, I took on a bold task to create extra meals to store in the freezer. Meal time has become very hectic at our house as my kids have gotten older and I quickly realized that I need to change my meal prep strategy. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. After the meals bags were filled, I made the turkey burgers.

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Freezers Meals Recipes Cooking 205

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

But there are plenty of ways to make wonderful family memories that will last a lifetime. Family rituals are an easy way to work in more family time and strengthen your bonds. These eight rituals don’t have to take a lot of time, but they can infuse your family life with an extra dose of fun. Go on Family Walks.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

I have been one of those people who says they need to start meal planning and never does it. Maybe I am lazy when it comes to meal planning but I do know I need to for the sake of saving more money and stop buying things I do not actually need, you know what I mean? Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. Any Grocery Store.

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Meals Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

They are extremely convenient, inexpensive and my family thinks they’re delicious. You could buy raw whole chickens for less per pound and roast yourself, but rotisserie chicken makes a very quick dinner when time is short. 8 Meal Ideas for Rotisserie Chicken. These meal ideas use 1-2 cup portions.

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Meals Homemade Costco Equal 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). Second, coming from poverty, I am so grateful to be able to help my family when they need things. If it was truly a windfall that was not spoken for, I’d use it to visit my family several states away or pay for the to visit us 10.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 180

For the Mommas

JANUARY 9, 2023

ShopRite: 80% Ground Beef Family Pack Just $2.99 Here is an amazing offer on Ground Beef Family Pack at ShopRite. Thru 1/14, 80% Lean Ground Beef family pack is priced at $3.99 ShopRite deal thru 1/14/23: Buy (1) 80% Lean Ground Beef family pack $3.99 on any ONE (1) package of El Monterey® Single Serve Meals.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2016

Today is Day 5 and your assignment: Create back up meals. Some nights, activities or work might run later than planned, or I forgot to take food out of the freezer to thaw, or I just need to simplify dinner hour and I really just want to throw the meal plan out the window. Some of my back up meal ideas: Breakfast for dinner.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2016

Day 22 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Plan this week’s meals and shopping trip. Meal planning is really the cornerstone of smart grocery spending. If you do just one challenge this month, make it meal planning. Meal planning will save you time. Meal planning will save your sanity.

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Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. According to a 2012 Gallop Poll, the average American family spends about $150 a week on food alone! There’s still meat on that bone!

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 15, 2016

Today is Day 15 and your assignment: Plan this week’s meals and shopping trip. Meal planning is really the cornerstone of smart grocery spending. If you do just one challenge this month, make it meal planning. Meal planning will save you time. Meal planning will save your sanity.

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Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

There is a new Publix Best Meals Happen at Home — that is where you get some awesome new printable coupons that are valid from now until 9/29. you need to sign up for the Publix Best Meals Happen at Home newsletter here. Here’s what you should have received: $1/1 Campbell’s Condensed Soup Family Size. $1/1

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2020

You and your beloved partner deserve a little romance to celebrate the holiday, but how can you celebrate love as a family? You don’t need to gather everyone around an expensive candlelit dinner to enjoy the holiday. Have a Family Date Night. And thankfully, there are plenty of wonderful date night options for families.

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Family Kids and Family Jewelry and Watches Flowers and Gifts 77

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2016

Today is Day 8 and your assignment: Plan this week’s meals and shopping trip. Meal planning is really the cornerstone of smart grocery spending. If you do just one challenge this month, make it meal planning. Meal planning saves you time. Meal planning saves your sanity. Meal planning saves you money.

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Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2013

My schedule has changed dramatically since September and Isometimes struggle at meal time to get food to the table on time and while it's still warm. This week's ebook bundle is just what I need to make our new dinner time schedule more seamless. 20-Minute Meals by Leigh Ann Dutton. Got Dinner? Got Dinner?

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Meals Whole Foods Main Dishes Dinner 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

Dinner is an important meal, and it is usually the largest one of the day. As a result, preparing dinner for the family can get expensive. If you are interested in saving money while still providing quality food for your family, you should take a look at these seven money saving tips.

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Saving Money Dinner Money Bulk 188

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Here's some more meal ideas to complete your Thanksgiving menu. Crescent Dinner Rolls at Frosted Bake Shop. Herbed Dinner Rolls at Annie's Eats. Pumpkin Dinner Rolls at Alexandra Cooks. Are you worried about over-spending for your Thanksgiving dinner? How to Safely Thaw a Turkey. Turkey Gravy Recipe. Appetizers.

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Thanksgiving Meals Martha Stewart Food Network 153

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 5, 2014

A weekly menu planner aimed to help busy families put wonderful meals on the table every night. was founded by Ann Bender and Karen Hutcherson, two busy Colorado mothers that found themselves in the what’s for dinner trap. If you have a goal of getting organized and enjoying the dinner hour rather than dreading it.

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Dinner Giveaway Simple Menu Planning 98

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

We hosted Easter as well, and my cousin and her family dropped in to celebrate with us, too. For Easter, we were able to cut the cost of our dinner by doing some things that we will repeat for Christmas: Bulk Shop. My coworker is also hosting her Christmas dinner, so we are teaming up to go shopping at Costco together.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192

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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Meals Cooking Saving Money Work 239

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Do you ever have those days when you just wish that a healthy meal would magically appear in your refrigerator/freezer so you could whip it up for your family? So, when I heard about Dream Dinners and was invited to check it out, I KNEW I had to find out more. The meals were so easy to prepare and the best part = NO CLEAN UP.

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Dinner Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts 89

Couponing 101

JANUARY 23, 2012

Hurry and download your FREE copy of this Quick and Easy Family Dinners eCookbook by Gooseberry Patch. Your family will love tasty side dishes such as Confetti Coleslaw, Creamy Macaroni & Cheese or Mom’s Potato Salad. Quick and Easy Family Dinners Cookbook (Free eBook) is a post from Couponing 101.

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Dinner Family Ovens Computers 86

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 28, 2016

Easy Recipe for Dinner Tonight: Make a yummy delicious and easy to prepare chicken curry recipe. This was my go-to meal when I was in college or when I lived in Europe. It is a cheap meal and if you are budgeting, this is one thing that you can make for a family on a budget ! INGREDIENTS: 1 : cup white rice.

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Budgeting Budget Meals Recipes 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

My mother hosts Thanksgiving every year for my extended family. I think she is expecting about 30 family members this year. 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. Here’s my favorite 20 Leftover Turkey Recipes.

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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. Then make your reservations for lunch instead of dinner if you can.

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 173

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2015

Meal planning is #1 way that I save money on groceries. Without a doubt, the 30-60 minutes I spend on Sunday planning our upcoming week’s meals saves me time, money and my sanity. And since the grocery budget is the easiest category to reduce, I am diligent every weekend to plan our meals for the upcoming week.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 25, 2013

Don’t miss out on these new Dinner Coupons this month! off any 3 HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. off any 3 HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals. The post Dinner Coupons | Print these Coupons to Save on Dinner for your Family appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Print these coupons while they last: $1.00

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Dinner Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper Family 55

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You had to have known that this challenge was coming…I’ve taken away the drive-thru breakfast , then I told to you pack a brown bag lunch and now we’re eating dinner at home. So now we’re ordering 3 adult meals and 1 kids meal. But we are in a savings mode and dinners out are getting the axe.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner! Once again, GIANT of PA offered a chicken dinner with 3 sides and rolls for only 350 gas points. The value of the meal is $18, but the cash value of the 350 gas points for my vehicle is about $5.95–a great price for a dinner that I don’t have to cook!

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 18, 2019

Omitting meat from one or more meals each week can save you money. A nice cut of meat may be the centerpiece of your dinner. However, it’s also probably the most expensive part of your meal. However, it’s also probably the most expensive part of your meal. by using beans instead of ground beef for one meal.

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Meals Food Waste Saving Money 55

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

I know with school starting that many parents are looking for an easier way to get dinner on the table on busy school nights. To save even more time, you can assemble the crock-pot meals ahead of time and freeze. Each pack serves a family of 4. Larger families can double or use 2 packs for 1 meal!

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Costco Freezers Meals 111

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 30, 2014

With so many busy schedules coming back into full swing, it can be tricky to get a good meal on the table at the end of the day. Freschetta ® pizzas feature only premium ingredients for your family, including 100 percent real and all-natural cheeses, sauces made from ripe tomatoes and generously sliced vegetables picked at their peak.

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Dinner Pizza Giveaway Bricks 111