Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Whether you’re an avid Aldi shopper or new to the store, I’ve pulled together 7 Aldi Dinner Ideas for $70 to make your next meal plan easier. 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. Aldi Dinner Idea #1.

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Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

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. Suddenly, it’s time for dinner. Plus, you won’t have to waste any time trying to decide what to have for dinner.

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Dinner Leftovers Meals Re-use 74

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

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2020

A few details about this list of ALDI Grilling Ideas: ** I planned these dinners around my family of 4, which includes 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 tween. I had those things on hand and you might as well. All of the entrees listed below are very easy to prepare and having a side already made for some nights really eased dinner prep.

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Leftovers Dinner Package Cooking 130

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! Leftover Ham and Split Pea Soup. I made this soup this weekend and we have been eating it all week for dinner with some crusty bread! Hurst Beans are just $2.99

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Leftovers Giveaway Thanksgiving Petsmart 101

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 6, 2013

So it’s not surprising that I love to make a ham for a special dinner every now and then! Cook’s proudly offers a variety of full-size hams for gatherings, and our new Everyday Cuts (such as Ham Medallions and Ham Chops) are perfect for weeknight family dinners or a quick and easy meal for just you or the kids.

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Dinner Giveaway Cooking Leftovers 104

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Well, I paid something like $140 for my first pair, from a local running shop, and when I looked up the link for you guys recently, I noticed that they were on sale on the Altra site for $112. We ate it for dinner last night with sweet potato fries, and tonight I will make a small batch of chicken and biscuits with the leftover meat.

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Frugal Gas Shoes Lunch 202

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday : I baked a spiral ham that I bought on sale before Christmas. I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The holidays just don’t seem complete without a large family dinner, complete with all of your favorite fixings. Well the truth is, there are still some tricks to help you save money and dine for less. Take a look below at how to save on your holiday dinner while still enjoying all of the foods you love! Plan ahead.

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Dinner Holiday Leftovers Saving 49

Koupon Karen

JANUARY 26, 2024

Well, this article is here to save all your days with tips and simple recipes that are tailored for those with limited time but a keen interest in maintaining a nutritious diet. Recipe: One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese For a quick and satisfying dinner, try making spaghetti Bolognese in a single pot.

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Cooking At Home Cooking At Home Home 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2015

To save time, I was planning the same dinners over and over… and over and over. All is well in my kitchen again. This Week’s Dinners: Monday: Pasta e Fagoili soup and cheap, yet tasty homemade garlic bread. Wednesday: Leftovers from Tuesday night. We were bored and my family was revolting.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: My husband and I had a date night. Sunday: Chicken Burrito Bowls with leftover Costco rotisserie chicken. We ate it twice and we still have leftovers, so I’m going to put that in the freezer. Hopefully it freezes well. Thursday: leftovers from Monday and Wednesday nights.

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Leftovers Budgeting Budget Costco 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

My Thursday dinner plan is now Clean out the Fridge Night! As you can see from a recent night, we had PLENTY of food for dinner. 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. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 5, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. We had Thanksgiving dinner at my parents house with my extended family, so we didn’t have any turkey leftovers, so every year, I make our own turkey dinner just for the beloved leftovers. Sunday: Turkey & Waffles.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Thanksgiving 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

But they come home from school starving and they come home from swim practice starving, so they are eating the equivalent of TWO dinners during the week. Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. Dinner #2 is our actual family dinner. You can post a link in the comments.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

This week, everyone enjoyed Tuesday night’s dinner (see below), and I used it every morning to make the easiest-to-peel hard boiled eggs for breakfast. This Week’s Dinners: Sunday : We had a very lazy Sunday. One of my kids was not feeling well, so we stuck around our home and hubby and I got a lot of housework done.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 16, 2015

This Week’s Dinner: Saturday: Both of my kids were not feeling well and not very hungry, so thankfully we had enough leftovers from the previous week. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. Two of the dinners this week were from my freezer cooking session in November.

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Leftovers Homemade Freezers Ovens 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. Life is so hectic for us during the school week, and dinner is sadly, on the go. Tuesday: Tortellini & Spinach Soup. Wednesday: Spaghetti night.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Consider any events or commitments that might affect your meals, such as work lunches or dinner plans with friends. This way, you can get just the amount you need, saving money and preventing leftover ingredients from going to waste. Here are some ideas to turn those leftovers into something else. Here are some tips!

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Budgeting Budget Cooking Leftovers 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went to a Hibachi restaurant and used a coupon. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. We didn’t have any coupons, but the lunch prices are much cheaper than dinners and we had some leftovers to eat at dinner time, along with our leftovers from Saturday night.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2013

Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas are in the top 10 of my favorite dinners for many reasons. It''s a delicious dinner that my family loves. And it''s a great way to use leftover roast chicken. Stir well and bring to a boil. It''s easy to prepare. Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas. Ingredients. 16 oz tomato sauce.

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Main Dishes Homemade Leftovers Dinner 223

Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

You get full and throw away the rest of the spaghetti on your dinner plate. There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. 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

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Used clothing, toys, and necessities sell very well. We thought we were doing pretty well and not spending frivolously, but we were shocked at the end of the month and saw what we had spent. Pack your lunch, and focus on inexpensive meals like sandwiches and leftovers. Most leftovers can easily be turned into an egg bake.

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. Monday: Shephard’s Pie with leftover mashed potatoes from last week. Recipe is on my Dinner This Week Pinterest Board. Tuesday: Sausage, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Dinner, using sausage from the freezer. The recipe is also on my Dinner This Week Pinterest board.

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

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. ALDI’s Simply Nature Poppy Seed Dressing goes well with this salad, $1.99.

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Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

This recipe tastes like something you’d only make and serve for Sunday dinner, when you have more time to spend in the kitchen. But this dinner only takes a few minutes to prep and 45 minutes to roast and you will use only ONE PAN. We had leftover chicken and gravy, so I made some rice on another night to soak up the gravy.

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Dinner Leftovers Baking Recipes 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

In my kitchen, beans and rice are staples and find their way to our dinner table at least once a week. 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

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Most people struggle with leftovers, and this is a perfect way to turn them into a completely different meal ! These are perfect for meal prep, lunch, or dinner! Leftover ground beef, steak, pork – anything goes!

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Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 3, 2016

The Sunday dinner leftovers from 3 weeks ago that would have made a delicious lunch–slimy. Or the expensive organic yogurt that got lost in the back corner behind the Sunday dinner leftovers–better not do the smell test! Be sure to rinse well. Food is forgotten about and becomes a science experiment.

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Grocery Spending Freezers Refrigerators Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. And not one person complained about the dinners or their breakfasts and lunches. We were all well fed and quite happy. It is frequently a side dish at dinner. Lunches Included: leftovers. So refreshing. buttermilk waffles.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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! Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. What We Ate this Week: Monday: We went out for dinner to celebrate my oldest daughter’s 11th birthday. Tuesday: We had a lot of pesto ranch chicken leftover from last week , so I cooked some bacon in the oven and made chicken & bacon quesadillas. Wednesday: Spaghetti night!

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

We want to live WELL on LESS Money. On Thursday nights, I write out my meal plan using my Dinner This Week Pinterest board and my cookbooks and then place an online order at Giant for a Friday morning pick-up. This new routine only costs me $3 for the pick-up and I’m finding it’s well worth it.

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February 2020 Frugal Thrift Stores 208

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Dinners: Our dinners are always heavy on rice, beans, pasta, and veggies with meat as an accompaniment rather than the star of the show. 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

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Frittatas are a perfect way to use up leftovers, and my vegetable frittata with broccoli and sausage is delicious, hearty, and filling! I’m incredibly passionate about food waste , and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to use up produce and leftovers! In Italy, they even add leftover pasta and potatoes. 8 large eggs.

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Leftovers Ovens Cooking Food Waste 40

Couponing 101

MARCH 7, 2011

I did not stick to my menu plan very well last week , so there are a few repeats this week! Lunches: Leftovers. Dinners: Butterflied Chicken with Roasted Vegetables , Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner Out. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Blueberry Banana Smoothies. Blueberry Waffles, Fresh Fruit.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 51