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I threw the Menu Plan out.

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Last week I had a fully planned-out Menu Plan , and instead decided to take a last minute trip to visit my family. So, we'll be incorporating last week's menu plan for this week. And since I have most everything still in my freezer or pantry, that also means I have very little grocery shopping to do this week!

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Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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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.

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Shopping Your Freezer and Pantry | Kitchen Economics

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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. Have you shopped your freezer and pantry lately? I need to do some research. Do you know what to do with ham hocks??

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Menu Plan (Lunch Box Edition)

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For more menu plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. It always makes life interesting (or super boring) for me to challenge the creative side in me! YUMMY SNACKS: Frozen Banana Bites.

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Menu Plan (The Come Back!)

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I am trying to get back into the swing of things, and back into menu planning. I can take the meat out of the freezer the night before to thaw, and I'm ready to go when dinner time rolls around. So, here's my menu plan come back! just working off what's in the house and what's on sale this week.

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$15 for Relish! Menu Planning (w/Options!)

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Menu Planning service. If you've tried e-Mealz (a budget conscious menu planning service), but are looking for something a little differnt, then try Relish! Though they do not give prices for the items you need to purchase, you'll have more selection in your menu options. This is normally priced at $36.00!

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Utilize the Freezer. Here are my favorite 8 Freezer Meals.