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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

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My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. 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. Avoid Boredom.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. Try freezer cooking.