Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 2, 2011
The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Menu planning saves me time.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
The next time you make your menu plan and grocery list, instead of glancing through the sales circulars for ideas, challenge yourself to see what's lurking in your freezer and pantry. Thanks for reading. While you're at it, make a list of what you have on hand and try to eat through the list. I need to do some research.
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Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 9, 2012
I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Easy Summer Menu Planning. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. My Menu/Grocery List Clipboard. Eleven Simple Tips For Easier Menu Planning.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 9, 2011
Menu Plan As I have written before, groceries are the one category that I feel like I have the most control over when it comes to spending. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don't plan, I am sure to blow the budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 18, 2012
A clean and organized pantry will make menu planning easier for me. Thanks for reading. I ended up throwing 7 bottles of out-dated spices away.OUCH! I think it is safe to say that I don't need to replace the cayenne. What does your kitchen pantry or food storage area look like? Does it need a little attention?
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