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MAY 28, 2012

Reader Adrienne sent in the following great frugal tip: “When I feel like I don’t have time to coupon, I still save money by buying meat in bulk, especially ground beef. My husband slices them into 1-lb sections and we put them in freezer bags and store them. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly! On Friday morning, I pull into the drive through during my allotted time and my groceries are placed in the back of my car. In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays. We want to live WELL, on LESS Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Utilize the Freezer.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

So I started the challenge to be more accountable and to be creative with our meals and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. I tried new strategies, like freezer cooking and I used my crock pot more than ever before. Did you follow along this year with the Grocery Budget Challenge? Grocery Budget Challenge'

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. For my system, read my 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. I keep both in the freezer. How Did We Do in March.

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Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. My success : My January grocery budget was $450.

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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. Action Step 2 : Continue to plan your meals and grocery list. For my system, read 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family? if I do freeze things, I make soup or other foods and put it into the freezer. How to thaw it?

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. My husband travels a lot for work, so grocery shopping for one person is something I have learned a thing or two about. Grocery Shopping for One Inventory what you have.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Shop your own home. Go through everything you already have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can before it goes in the fridge. Here’s why. Batch cook.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Shop your own home. Go through everything you already have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can. Pro tip : Recipes are guides, not manuals.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 16, 2013

So, I’ve compiled a few tips for saving money on your groceries, even when you don’t feel like it! Shop at Aldi I love, love, love Aldi. They have everyday low prices so you don’t have to worry about paying for the huge markups at the grocery store.

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Saving Money Money T-Mobile Saving 111

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. November is a great month for grocery sales and stocking up.

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Budgeting Budget September October 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Action Step 2 : Continue to plan your meals and grocery list.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Image courtesy of dusky / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Chest Freezer w/ Removable Basket – $99.99. Shop the hhgregg Black Friday Ad Online: hhgregg.com. Thanks Grocery Shop for Free 101 for help compiling the hhgregg Black Friday Ad. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Samsung 7.4

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

With the right strategies and tips, you can create delicious meals tailored to your preferences without breaking the bank. Here are some tips! Prep Your Ingredients Now that you have a plan and you’ve done your shopping, it’s time to do some prep. Here are some tips! Don’t overcomplicate it.

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Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Sometimes I take a bag of vegetables from the freezer versus the fresh vegetables which go bad a lot sooner. It reminds me to go grocery shopping if I see that many of the items are checked off. So rather than searching through the fridge and freezer to see what we have, we just look at previous receipts that serve as lists.”.

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