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JANUARY 5, 2024

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Grocery Shopping New Year's Groceries Grocery 130

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2011

I have been having a really hard time with menu planning lately! Also, May is “Eat From the Pantry Month&# so I’m going to be trying to shop as little as possible and use up some of the odds and ends in our pantry. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! So, I’m back at it this week!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

The Coupon Game

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

For more menu plan ideas, click HERE to see my past menu plans. Or check out e-Mealz for a great way to shop the sales (not necessarily with coupons) and save on time and money! Grilled Chicken Breasts, Blue Cheese Souffle w/Fresh Figs , & Tossed Salad * Meal Deal of the Week!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Labor Day Homemade 49

Couponing 101

JULY 6, 2012

For a limited time only, you can use the code SUMMERFREE to get a FREE lifetime premium membership to the Food On The Table Menu Planning Service (regular price $5/month)! Food on the Table is a new meal planning service that is based on your local grocery store sales ! Sign up here: FOOD ON THE TABLE MENU PLANNING SERVICE.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Food Meals 65

The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

It's been forever since I've posted a menu plan. Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be. I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. That needs to get nipped in the bud! That needs to get nipped in the bud!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2011

I never got around to menu planning last week, and boy did I pay for it! The rest of our food is typically purchased by shopping sales and using coupons. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 1/24 – 1/30 is a post from Couponing 101. I am definitely back at it this week!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

The rest of our food is typically purchased by shopping sales and using coupons. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 1/31 – 2/6 is a post from Couponing 101. We also get a large box of fresh produce every 2 weeks from a produce co-op.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

The Coupon Game

MAY 24, 2011

Menu Planning service. If you've tried e-Mealz (a budget conscious menu planning service), but are looking for something a little differnt, then try Relish! Moolala has a 50% discount on a 6-month subscription to Relish! This is normally priced at $36.00!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 49

Couponing 101

APRIL 1, 2019

This post will teach you how to create an effective coupon shopping list. Hopefully after reading this, your weekly shopping trip will become something to look forward to. Make a Menu Plan. Now, make your menu plan for the week. Plan your meals as closely to what is on your matchup list as possible.

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Making Shopping Budgeting Budget 92

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The next time you make your menu plan and grocery list, instead of glancing through the sales circulars for ideas, challenge yourself to see what's lurking in your freezer and pantry. Have you shopped your freezer and pantry lately? While you're at it, make a list of what you have on hand and try to eat through the list.

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Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

GIANT Food Stores of PA has been part of my weekly grocery shopping routine for years. Shop the sales flyer. Focus on what’s on sale when you write your menu plan each week. Shop the Loss Leaders. I refer to the page as I’m writing my weekly menu plan. Do you shop at Giant Food Stores?

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Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

Couponing 101

AUGUST 27, 2014

My friend Lauren from IAmThatLady.com has put together an awesome menu plan printable pack so that you can get 25 Gluten-Free Meals from Aldi for Less Than $150 ! Be sure to read my ALDI Shopping Guide ! Hot Deals Menu Plan Monday' The meals sound pretty amazing too. New to ALDI?

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Green 106

Couponing 101

JULY 16, 2013

Remember – you must shop through this link to get the bundle price. Cooking Techniques with Olive Oil by Mary Platis and Laura Bashar. Restocking the Pantry by Kresha Faber. Design a Dish by Millie Copper. From Garbage to Gourmet by Carrie Isaac. This deal is valid through Monday, 7/22/13. is a post from Couponing 101.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Cooking Meals 66

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I didn’t really grocery shop this week because…busy. What I Spent By the time I write my next WIS, WWA post, a lot of my big time-consuming stuff will be all done. But for the next week, you can be sure I will be phoning it in on the dinner front, just as much as I did this week. ? Busy, busy, busy. $14

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Phones Leftovers Dominos Green And Frugal 196

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 26, 2024

What I Spent I did get a Hungry Harvest box and I made a small trip to Aldi, but I haven’t done an honest-to-goodness grocery shopping trip since we got back from Hawaii! I’ve done some freezer scrounging to come up with things to eat, so…yay for using up what’s on hand. squirrel-watching I spent: $ 6.99

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Freezers Dominos Hawaii Chiquita 191

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Weekly Menu Plan. Weekly Menu Plan & Shopping List. Weekly Menu Plan & Shopping List (Without Days). Weekly Menu Plan (Without Days). Pet Information Sheet. Phone Directory. Recipes to Try. Take-Out Directory. Track Your Spending Worksheet. Trash Challenge.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Home Betty Crocker 85

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

Food on the Table is a new meal planning service that is based on your local grocery store sales ! You can find recipes, shopping lists, and more to help you save money on your meals. Sign up here: FOOD ON THE TABLE MENU PLANNING SERVICE. Then get started choosing your meals for the week!

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Meals Menu Planning Menu Plans Free Subscription 91

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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 do a lot of my shopping at either Giant of PA or Weis Markets.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

I use blank calendars for meal planning, half marathon training, and family event planning. Just in time for holiday shopping. Head here for Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. . 5 Secret Ways to Save at Amazon.com at The Greenbacks Gal. It’s FREE and online.

November 100

November Used Menu Planning Menu Plans 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

I’m adding this Crockpot Honey Apple Pork Loin to my menu plan. Just in time for holiday shopping. Or if you do a lot of online shopping elsewhere, read 8 Easy Ways to Score FREE Shippping for the Holidays via Market Watch. Also while you’re shopping online, you might as well get some cash back from Ebates.

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Nov Used 2013 Ebates 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 8, 2012

Food on the Table is a new meal planning service that is based on your local grocery store sales ! You can find recipes, shopping lists, and more to help you save money on your meals. Sign up here: FOOD ON THE TABLE MENU PLANNING SERVICE. This is a great service to help you get started choosing your meals for the week!

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Meals Menu Planning Menu Plans Free Subscription 74

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. So, as you can imagine, things were even crazier due to my lack of planning. Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often.

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Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Maybe I am lazy when it comes to meal planning but I do know I need to for the sake of saving more money and stop buying things I do not actually need, you know what I mean? Well I have finally found the solution and it’s called Build A Menu. Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. Click To Tweet.

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Meals Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Sunday Zoe had a night off of work, so the three of us went out for pizza and then went to Target, where we did some clothes shopping. I remember I watched a ton of lab videos that evening, but my dinner has completely fallen out of my brain. But then when we got to the fitting room, it was closed!

Leftovers 195

Leftovers Dinner Chiquita Green And Frugal 195

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Check out this Slow Cooker Menu which is designed to be stress reliever! Menu Plan includes Root Beer Roast, Pumpkin Oatmeal, Beef Tacos and many more great slow cooker ideas! Click here to Download the November Editable Slow Cooker Menu. Free Littlest Pet Shop Printables. Thanks, The Sassy Slow Cooker.

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November Menu Planning Menu Plans Beers 69

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

There are 2 packages available for purchase with this plan and both are very affordable. Recipes & Shopping List Printable – $1.49 I opted to purchase the plan that included the assembly videos and I am SO glad I did! Menu Plan Monday' Larger families can double or use 2 packs for 1 meal!

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Costco Freezers Meals 111

Couponing 101

APRIL 19, 2013

I own the dinner cookbook, and it’s great inspiration when I need some frugal and simple meal ideas for my menu plan. The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook - $6. The $5 Dinner Mom Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook – $6. Mother’s Day is coming up and these would make a great gift for any mom on a budget who likes to cook.

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Dinner Mom Mother's Menu Planning 97

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 26, 2014

This offer is on my shopping list and this recipe is on my menu plan for Tuesday! I have already purchased 3 of these offers and so far I have made 2 of their featured recipes. Starting tomorrow they are offering a meat sale with the freebies for their recipe called Italian Pasta Skillet. Shoprite Italian Sausage for $2.49

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Dinner Menu Planning Menu Plans Hunts 72

Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

Grocery Shopping (Only Online). Shopping for groceries can be overwhelming even for adults. You could discuss budgeting, prioritizing, and menu planning. If you have the skills to do it, you might show your child how. Gardening.

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Kids Home and Garden Sewing Gardening 90

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

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. It would look pretty bad if the host blew up her grocery budget, but I also remained diligent planning our menu and my shopping list every week.

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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Pick a meal planning day that works best for you. I plan my menu on Sunday afternoons when I have the new week’s grocery flyer in front of me.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Nourishing Menu Plans on a Budget by Diana Bauman Soups, Chilis & Stews: From My Table to Yours from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures Simple Food {For Winter} by Shannon Stonger Wholesome Comfort by Kate Tietje Steeped: Simple Nourishing Teas and Treats by Katherine Stanley Remember – you must shop through this link to get the bundle price.

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Food Menu Planning Menu Plans Steep 63

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

I shop at the end of the season. actually rule of thumb : shop for kids clothes during ‘off season’ that is when you find the best sales. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Couponing 101

AUGUST 25, 2011

It includes simple whole foods recipes, menu planning tips, tips for shopping with young children, and more! Head over and download your free pdf copy of this FREE eCookbook: “Just Get ‘Em Fed&#. I just skimmed it, but it looks like it has a lot of great information and recipes!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Whole Foods Computers 68

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. Image courtesy of dusky / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113