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Simple Ways to Save on Family Dinner

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Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. According to a 2012 Gallop Poll, the average American family spends about $150 a week on food alone! Image courtesy of dusky / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

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Learn to Start Meal Planning | Guest Post

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Thanks to Jordy at Jordy Liz Blogs for this guest post on meal planning for her family. I do all of the grocery shopping for our family of two. A little over a year ago, I started meal planning in order to make the most of our grocery budget and cook healthy meals. Next, I pick the meals. They add up fast!

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$24 for 12 Months of Dinner Planning | Vegetarian & Gluten-Free

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Are you looking for some new recipes and help planning out your meals for your family? Every Friday, The Fresh 20 posts a meal plan for five healthy dinners. The plan includes a shopping list of 20 ingredients, estimated costs, simple recipes, and ideas for leftovers. This deal expires 9/12 at 11:59 PST.

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Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics

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When it comes to dinner time, there is usually a panic that seems to set it for the the whole family. comes up and you are left to try and scramble some food together to form a meal, or end up having to order out a meal that may not be the healthiest option for your family. Start With The Family.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

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I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age!

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Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Soup Recipe

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I’ve been making it for years and it is a great meal, even in the summer, because you use the slow cooker, so it doesn’t heat up your kitchen. I usually make this with bacon, but after all the leftover ham from Easter , I wanted to try it with ham, and you know what? It really just comes down to what you and your family like most.

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Slow Cooker Tips and Hacks!

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I love using my slow cooker all times of year, but especially in the summer because I can make a meal for my family without heating up the kitchen. I just made this Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce last week and it is perfect to feed my family with leftovers for another meal. Crock Pot Beans (with Bacon).