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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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Save Money with Meal Planning

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Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. Do you menu plan?

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8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation

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We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. How do you save money while on vacation?

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Top 10 FBS Posts of 2011

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Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons (03/09/2011). 11 Steps to Easier Menu Planning (03/02/2011). My Menu/ Grocery Clipboard (01/25/2011). Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg PA (05/23/2011). Photo Credits: Allie's Dad. 25 Hearty Soup Recipes (11/03/2011).

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Daily Frugal Tip: Pack A Sack Lunch

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Just as menu planning and eating at home saves us money by cutting back on eating out, sack lunches are much the same! Using what we already have at home to pack a delicious and nutritious sack lunch is a great way to save money! Photo Source: thelongthread.com via Mollsberry on Pinterest.

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HOW TO SHOP WITHOUT COUPONS and still save money!!

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Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. HOW TO SHOP WITHOUT COUPONS and still save money!! "I Visit Fine Finish Photo to purchase fine art photography for displaying in your home or business. Click here for fun photo tips and ideas!

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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

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When I do plan our meals, I pull frozen meat from the freezer the night before my planned meal and I’m not stressed over the inevitable question around 4 o’clock in the afternoon, “mommy, what’s for dinner?” Meal Planning Saves Money. Do you plan your meals?

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