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

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I plan my menu on Sunday afternoons when I have the new week’s grocery flyer in front of me. I try to keep my large weekly grocery shopping to one store unless there are some loss-leaders elsewhere. Plan your menu around what is on sale at the grocery store that week. My binder is a very important part of my kitchen.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | February 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. Action Step 2 : Continue to plan your meals and grocery list.

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Saving Money on Food While On the Road

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Thanks, couch surfing! Grocery Shop. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | January 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 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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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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I have been diligently challenging myself to spend less at the grocery store this year. My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget.

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5 Homemaking eBooks for Just $7.40

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Easy Homemade: Homemade Pantry Staples for the Busy Modern Family features more than 60 tried-and-true recipes for homemade kitchen staples that can be made with basic ingredients and don’t require a lot of time. Get yours today: Thanks for reading. 28 Days to Hope for Your Home by Dana White. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

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9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

It’s a place where new residents quickly feel at home, thanks to the warm, welcoming community and the endless outdoor activities available right at their doorstep. Don’t forget to include important documents, chargers for your devices, and snacks or a small food kit to tide you over until you can do a proper grocery shop.

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