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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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DECEMBER 11, 2015

We’ll eat some for sandwiches this week, but I’ll put the rest in the freezer along with the stock that I made from the bones. I’ll store in the freezer until I need it. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: We went to our favorite local sub shop with some extended family.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Costco 100

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week in the Kitchen: In an effort to save time and money, I’m trying to add either meals or ingredients to my freezer each week. I put the rest in the freezer for later use in soups, enchiladas, and/or quesadillas. Wednesday: leftover night.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Currently I try to maintain a $500 monthly grocery budget for my family of 4. Monday: Hectic night, so I pulled frozen meatballs and french fries out of the freezer and made Meatball Sandwiches, French Fries, and Steamed Veggies for dinner. On crazy nights it’s nice to have this stuff in the freezer. Fun family night.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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APRIL 15, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday : I took the ham bone from Saturday and some of the leftover ham and made a big batch o ham & bean soup. I stuck the leftover soup in the freezer. My family enjoyed it and it was pretty simple to make. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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MARCH 13, 2015

Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. Sunday: Freezer leftovers. I’ve become more diligent about putting uneaten leftovers in the freezer. So my family had a choice of ham & bean soup, white chicken chili, or chicken & black bean tacos. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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MARCH 27, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: Leftovers. Tuesday: Chicken (leftover from Monday night), sweet potatoes, and black bean quesadillas , orange slices. Thursday: Easy Chicken Noodle soup (with leftover chicken from Monday and homemade chicken stock ), homemade applesauce, garlic bread.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week in the Kitchen: I bought an Instant Pot over the summer and I’ve been trying to figure out how it fits into my kitchen routine and my family’s palate. It was a busy night, so we ate leftover baked ziti. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

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JANUARY 15, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

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APRIL 24, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This week, due to meal planning burn out and maybe a bit of laziness, I did very little shopping and instead planned many of our meals from what I could find in the freezer. They come in handy–my family gets fed and I get a little break from cooking.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. Dinner #2 is our actual family dinner. I either put the extra batch in the freezer or my kids ate it for Dinner #1. But I am looking for new slow cooker, instant pot, and freezer recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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APRIL 10, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers , leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce. I baked the ham on Monday night and served it with Hasselback potatoes and summer corn (from the freezer).

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

A neighbor gave me several green peppers back in September, so I chopped them all up and put them in a freezer bag. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: leftover lasagna and other various leftovers hanging out in the fridge. Thursday: We ate the leftovers from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I had a ham hock in the freezer and I don’t always have time for this soup, but as you can see below we weren’t going anywhere. It was a cozy meal for a crazy day. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating.

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

We were bored and my family was revolting. My family went crazy over this meal. Wednesday: Leftovers from Tuesday night. Lunches included leftover soup, leftover chicken, black bean & corn tacos from last week, and pb & j sandwiches. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

How could you possibly prepare a meal for your family when just changing into sweatpants feels draining? Planning your meals for the week ahead of time can help ensure you have all the necessary ingredients ready when you need them. Make Extra Meals Ahead of Time. Eat Leftovers. Dinnertime. Find Quick Recipes.

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Dinner Leftovers Meals Re-use 74

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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. Utilize the Freezer.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Currently, our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I still had chopped cooked turkey and homemade stock leftovers in the freezer from Thanksgiving. Thursday: Leftover night from Monday and Wednesday nights dinners. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

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MAY 1, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This week, I made one of my favorite Cook Once, Eat Twice meals: Roasted Pork Tenderloin. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Leftover Burrito Bowls from Friday’s dinner. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Leftover Burrito Bowls from Friday’s dinner.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Friends And Family Sale 100

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JANUARY 8, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. 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. Monday: Leftover Ham & Bean Soup, salad.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Roasted chicken in one of my all time favorite meals. I cook with it quite a bit and try to keep it in my freezer at all times. I cleaned and chopped up the vegetables and divided them into 6 freezer bags. And if I'm roasting a chicken then you can be certain that I will also make a batch of homemade chicken stock.

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Freezers Homemade Economical Kitchen 127

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APRIL 3, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

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AUGUST 28, 2015

Monday: We ate chicken and black bean enchiladas that I had in the freezer. I really need to do more freezer cooking now that school is back in session. I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer. I store them in the freezer and heat up in the microwave. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Burritos Freezers Leftovers Breakfast 100

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JANUARY 30, 2015

My plan was to put half of the seasoned taco meat in the freezer, but the kids liked the tacos so much that ate them throughout the week for their afternoon snacks. The chicken was in the freezer and part of my freezer cooking session that I did in the fall. It’s so nice to have meals ready to go in the freezer.

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Freezers 100

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MAY 8, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: Dinner was grilled pork chops, fresh strawberries, and any leftover odds & ends in the fridge. I made double batch of sauce the last time I made enchiladas and stored in the freezer. I also used leftover ham and peppers that I had in the freezer.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I roasted it immediately and used the meat of it for this week’s meals. Sunday: We went out for a large lunch after church and just had leftovers for dinner. Friday: Leftover. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

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APRIL 17, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Spaghetti is my go-to meal when I’m being lazy or the pantry is pretty bare. I always have a box of pasta, a jar of sauce, ground turkey, and a bag of frozen broccoli in the freezer to whip up this meal pretty quickly. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I ate the leftovers for lunch with tortilla chips. Thursday: It was a beautiful sunny day, so I grilled some burgers that were in my freezer and made oven fries and steamed veggie as sides. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

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DECEMBER 5, 2015

I roasted my free turkey that I received from Giant and as you’ll see below I used the meat and stock through out the week for my meal planning. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. This is my absolute FAVORITE way to use leftover turkey and gravy. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Thanksgiving 100

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. This month at Family Budgeters Unite! , Monday: Shephard’s Pie with leftover mashed potatoes from last week.

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

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JUNE 5, 2020

I used the Aldi flyer and put together a meal plan of 7 ALDI grilling ideas. 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. In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. leftover pineapple from Idea #1.

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Leftovers Dinner Package Cooking 130

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. Make it yourself.

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

According to research, the average family throws away as much as $100 worth of food every month. Meal planning. If you can get yourself into the habit of planning your meals in advance, you’ll waste a lot less food. If you can get yourself into the habit of planning your meals in advance, you’ll waste a lot less food.

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Food Leftovers Bulk Meals 239

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s always a major project, but I’m so grateful afterwards to have a stocked freezer. I serve the applesauce as a side for many meals and use it in baking. Sunday: The meatballs I made on Saturday night was enough to for two meals. Thursday: Leftovers.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

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APRIL 8, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. Friday, 4/1: My family scattered on Friday night. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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JUNE 12, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: Leftovers – we cleaned out the refrigerator. I made a triple batch to store the extras in the freezer. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100