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How We Frugal-ed in January!

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Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan. 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.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. Our grocery budget since January has been $450 , which is down from an average of $600 last year, but I wanted to see if I could get it to $400 for March. White Chicken Chili , homemade applesauce.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | March Meeting

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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. Visit the previous Grocery Budget Challenge Meetings : January Meeting.

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays. Homemade Iced Tea: Ignore the tea stains on the pitcher! January: $26.75 My Favorite Cashback Grocery Apps. How did you frugal in January? It would take about 1-2 hours of my Sunday afternoons and I wanted that time back. from Ibotta.

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