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MAY 12, 2016

I have caught myself spending way too much time perusing the pins and boards in awe the laundry room as big as my living room and the Frozen birthday party ideas that must have taken 4 months to plan, but for the most part it has been a huge asset in my money-saving tool box. How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries.

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MARCH 9, 2011

But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store. Whether you are a coupon queen, king or clutz, there are many other ways to save money on groceries and coupons are not involved. With the exception of maybe pasta dishes, a lot of food can be frozen. Cut out the crap, save some dough.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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JUNE 5, 2020

4 hamburger rolls – 85 for package of 8 rolls, use 4 and save 4 for Idea #4. Also, there’s no shame in frozen fries and vegetables. They might not be the most creative side dishes, but there are times, I need the ease of frozen foods to get dinner on the table. French Fries – Frozen shoestring fries $1.79.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Any leftover soups can be served as leftovers or frozen in freezer containers. ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. I chose to use organic, but if you want to save a few cents, the non-organic will work just fine. ** When it comes to ALDI, you improvise. 1 (12 oz) bag of frozen corn,75/bag. yellow onion.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The USDA recommends 1 pound per person for a fresh or frozen turkey. Should I Buy Fresh or Frozen Turkey? On the other hand, grocery stores offer heavy discounts on frozen turkeys around Thanksgiving, so you do all of your holiday shopping at their store. I bought a frozen turkey. Is it save to stuff a turkey?

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OCTOBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. There’s a better chance the healthy food will get eaten if it’s prepped, and it saves time on weekday mornings. Some months are more successful than others. Total $132.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

1 box (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry. The next time I make it, I’ll use a 6 oz bag of fresh spinach instead of the frozen spinach, and Parmesan cheese in place of the cheddar. My kids devoured the 4 Cheese Pasta for lunch, but I used the Scampi to make the Spinach & Artichoke Chicken.

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Giant Eagle Main Dishes Kids and Family Recipes 113

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

The turkey burgers were marked down and the fries were frozen. I like to keep a bag of frozen french fries on hand for quick grill dinners. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Sunday: Super Bowl Sunday, aka, an excuse to feast like gluttons. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The USDA recommends 1 pound per person for a fresh or frozen turkey. Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner? Then you might be wondering just how much turkey you'll need to feed your family and friends. Happy Planning! My mother is always in charge of the turkey and there are usually 20 - 25 people at dinner. Let us know in the comments.

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MARCH 18, 2016

And yes, we get bored with frozen vegetables at times, but it’s an easy way to get our vegetables. I often buy the frozen Birds Eye Baby Broccoli Florets. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. The broccoli is already cut up and it is just the florets, no thick stalks.

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APRIL 27, 2011

Eating leftovers is one of my tenets of saving money in the kitchen but I am even guilty of wasting food at times. With the exception of maybe pasta and rice dishes, a lot of food can be frozen. Cooked chicken and veggies can be frozen and used in soups or casseroles at a later date. Let us know in the comments.

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Economical Kitchen Grocery Groceries 173

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. It doesn’t matter how much you saved per pound if you end up throwing it out! Fruit (fresh, canned, frozen, or smoothies). Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

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MARCH 3, 2014

Because I’m always looking to save time & money in the kitchen, I’ve learned a few tips over the years: 1. Save those extra sheets and after 3 lasagnas, you’ll have enough sheets to make an extra lasagna. Save those extra sheets and after 3 lasagnas, you’ll have enough sheets to make an extra lasagna.

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Recipes Main Dishes Ovens Baking 198

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Meal Planning Saves Time. Meal Planning Saves Your Sanity. 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. Meal Planning Saves Money. Avoid Boredom.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

I have never prepped 8 recipes at one time, so when I decided that I would double or triple all of the recipes to save more time, I realized that I would need to be prepared. Put parchment paper between the burgers to prevent sticking together when frozen. Freezer Cooking Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen slow cooker'

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Freezers Meals Recipes Cooking 205

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Lunches and snacks included frozen tortellini or chicken nuggets for the kids, pb & j sandwiches for me, apples, oranges, pretzels, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and tortilla chips. I buy big bags of frozen tortellini and healthy chicken nuggets for my kids school lunches. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. I used the same recipe as my Easy Lasagna Recipe , but added a 10 oz box of thawed frozen chopped spinach and the regular lasagna noodles. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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APRIL 6, 2011

My humble coupon case: If you are new to couponing or even the subject of saving money on groceries, watching TV shows, like Extreme Couponing on TLC, can be overwhelming or intimidating. There are many ways to save money on groceries and coupons are part of it, but it doesn't have to be obsessive and it doesn't have to be extreme.

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Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

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. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Sunday: Dinner was “clean out the fridge so nothing goes bad” night.

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APRIL 15, 2016

Friday: It’s been a long week, so I’m throwing a frozen pizza in the oven and calling it a day. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. I’ll serve apple slices too. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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MARCH 25, 2016

Sunday: We were exhausted from a busy Friday and Saturday away, so I baked a frozen pizza and had fruit on the side. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. We had dinner with the team after the meet.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Dinner 100

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Once frozen, move the basil cubes into a freezer bag. Use approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the evoo for every 2 cups of packed basil leaves. Spoon the pureed basil into an ice cube tray, about 1 tablespoon per cube. Place int the freezer. Label the bag. Use the fresh basil into soups, stews and casseroles. Related articles: Freezing herbs.

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Freezers Gardening Garden Growing 154

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

They were a HUGE hit and saved me so much time. At breakfast time, wrap a frozen burrito in a paper towel and microwave for about 60 seconds or until warm all the way through. School started for my kids last week and in an effort to alleviate the morning rush, I spent some time in the kitchen making breakfast burritos for our freezer.

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Burritos Freezers Breakfast Recipes 190

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JANUARY 9, 2015

So I strained the stock and separated any fat and saved the stock for later in the week. When the kids request pasta for lunch, I buy frozen ravioli or tortellini and cook in the mornings, add some sauce and place in their thermos’ Did you try a new recipe this week that your family loved? Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

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JULY 7, 2022

How my husband saved us $460…for awhile at least. There was a water line in the back of the fridge that had frozen and he was sure that once it thawed, the leaking would stop. Also, what are your best tips to save money at Sam’s? Here’s how we frugal-ed in June. Will I make back the money?

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

I bought a big bag of frozen ravioli. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast we ate eggs & toast and cereal. On school mornings, I cooked it and added some sauce and packed it in their thermos’ I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

The cost savings of cooking beans at home are minimal, BUT home cooked beans are better tasting and have significantly less sodium than canned. 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes ¾ cup frozen corn Instructions In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Read my How to Cook Dried Beans post to find out how easy the process is.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Cooking 100

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Save the bones for a bigger batch of stock later. The cooked chicken can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week and/or can be frozen. They cook easily and can be used immediately in recipes or freeze for future meals. Stretch your dollar further with split chicken breasts. Make a bit of stock while the chicken is roasting.

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Cooking Ovens Freezers Recipes 100

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

To save time, carefully pull the hot baking pan with the sweet potatoes out of the oven the last 15 minutes of baking and add the Brussel sprouts to the pan. Save 1 cup to use in Dinner #5. 1 bag of frozen Steamed Broccoli: $1.19. It’s a large loaf, TRY to save half for dinner #7. Cost is listed in Dinner #2.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: My husband treated us to wings to celebrate the first Sunday of football season and I made a frozen pizza. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Go Cowboys!!

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Budget Budgeting Freezers Kids and Family 100

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

This year, Wegman's is offering whole, frozen turkeys at.39/lb If you aren't interested in the free turkey, they give you the option of a free Stouffer's Party Size Lasagna. I usually pick the free turkey. 39/lb when you spend $25 or more. There is a limit of one per customer.

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Economical Thanksgiving Kitchen Freezers 149

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MARCH 2, 2011

Menu planning saves me time. Menu planning saves my sanity. I no longer pull my hair out at dinner hour trying to figure out what ingredients I have on hand that would go with the frozen chicken that I did not take out in the morning to thaw. Menu planning saves me money. Do you plan your meals? How often do you plan?

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. I bought a big bag of frozen chicken nuggets at BJ’s for the kids lunches. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

How to Safely Thaw a Frozen Turkey. So I’ll repeat, DO NOT CUT TURKEY FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES AFTER TAKING OUT OF OVEN. Print recipe for Roasted Turkey with Herbs and Lemon. Enjoy all of the posts from Turkey Week 2012: How Much Turkey Per Person Will You Need. Roasted Turkey with Herbs and Lemon. Thanks for reading.

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Homemade Ovens Refrigerators Recipes 127

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

How I Saved this Week: I bought 4 participating products and saved $4 off meat (no min. Read 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat for how I consistently spend less on meat purchases. these 15 tips to save money when eating out. I still made the acorn squash, but heated some frozen ravioli also. purchase).

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

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MAY 18, 2016

Unfortunately, they get a bad rap at times, because people think hours are needed to save real money and be worth their time. Granted you will have to pay for the newspaper, but usually the Sunday paper is full of other money-saving opportunities, like the sales flyers for big box stores, grocery stores, and local locations.

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Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

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APRIL 3, 2014

I will probably save them for our summer vacation. We also eat my homemade sugar-free applesauce, frozen peas, salads and I can get many side dishes out of a 5 lb bag of yukon gold potatoes: Hasselback Potatoes , baked fries, and mashed. The Oreos and Cheez-Its were loss leaders , so I bought them as a treat.

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