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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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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

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When I don’t plan our meals, I’m pulling my hair out at dinner hour trying to figure out what ingredients I have on hand or what will replace the frozen chicken that I did not take out to thaw. Develop a system for your menu and shopping list. Refer to your family’s activity calendar. Avoid Boredom.

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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. I refer to my Pinterest boards on a weekly basis when I’m creating my menu.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

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. I refer to my Pinterest boards on a weekly basis when I’m creating my menu.