Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2016

We all brought home leftovers and that’s what we ate for dinner. Leftover lasagna, salad. I took advantage of this week’s frozen waffles, syrup, and Raisin Bran promotions. Today is Day 14 and I’m recapping the week’s menu and my shopping trips. My big shopping trip this week was at Giant Food Stores.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Raisin Bran 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. I took advantage of the.39/lb Roast one up now for your family and freeze leftovers for future meals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Tuesday: Easy Lasagna , steamed broccoli.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

Sunday: Dinner was grilled pork chops, fresh strawberries, and any leftover odds & ends in the fridge. I also used leftover ham and peppers that I had in the freezer. Tip #1: I took advantage of the mangoes on sale for 50 cents at Giant Food Stores to make the salsa. I used it for Wednesday night’s dinner.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Put Away the Leftovers Another way to increase your savings quickly is to try as much as you can to save money from your designated weekly budget. Instead, put that leftover cash into your savings accounts. From $300 a week to the weeks where you have some of that leftover, find one week where you spend absolutely nothing.

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Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 1, 2011

With holiday cooking and baking right around the corner, you may want to take advantage of this deal if you're in need of some storage supplies. Eversave has a great deal right now from Lock&Lock – $50 Worth of No-Spill Food Containers and More from Lock&Lock for $23 ! Here are the Save Details: May buy up to 5 Saves.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

And even if you are not roasting a turkey on Thanksgiving for guests, take advantage of the low turkey prices right now and buy one for your family. The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. If you want leftovers, you’ll want a bigger bird. Here are 20 of my favorite leftover turkey recipes.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

So I went to the local apple orchard and took advantage of their end of season apple sale and made 12 more quarts–that should carry us until spring. Thursday: My family was not too happy, but it was “Clean out the Fridge/Leftovers” night. We eat it a lot during through out the cold months. So I need to regroup. .

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Homemade chicken stock is super easy to make and you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to roast a chicken, how to make your own chicken stock, and some additional recipes for the roasted chicken leftovers in my latest post at Money Crashers, How to Roast a Whole Chicken - 4 Recipes to Save Time and Money.

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Freezers Homemade Economical Kitchen 127

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage. Eat Leftovers Leftovers will become our close friends. This way the food doesn’t “feel” like leftovers!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Take advantage of the monthly sales. Companies like spoiling their customers during the holidays with these savings, so take advantage of them. Don’t forget the leftovers. Focus on what foods at dinner can also double as great leftovers later. Leftovers can be used for days in stews and sandwiches.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 23, 2019

And they tend to promote those as well, so make sure to sign up for their e-mail to take advantage of some great deals! Use glass containers for leftovers. So I like bringing in my own bags and saving a bit while also helping reduce waste. Shutterfly has some super cute options that you can personalize! Refuse plastic utensils.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2012

This week’s meal features Southwestern Chicken Patties - using the holiday leftovers! Each week I will highlight Amanda’s fabulous recipes that take advantage of the grocery store sales or items you have in your pantry already.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 14, 2012

This week’s meal features Potatoes & Ham Au Gratin - using the holiday leftovers! Each week I will highlight Amanda’s fabulous recipes that take advantage of the grocery store sales or items you have in your pantry already.

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Meals Leftovers Re-use Budgeting 45

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

Freezer cooking also allows me to take advantage of a really great discount on meat. For my family of 4, each freezer bag equaled one dinner and leftovers, 18 burgers equals 4 meals, 10 enchiladas equals 2 meals, and 10 burritos equals 2 meals. The freezer is full of dinners, so I can’t complain that there is nothing to eat.

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Grocery Spending Freezers Cooking Groceries 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Have disposable containers ready for leftovers. Keep space in the refrigerator for leftovers. If your stocking up on Appetizers, take advantage of this $10 rebate when you buy 4 Tyson Any’tizers. Have friends bring desserts and beverages – you don’t have to do it all alone.

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Games Win Tyson Leftovers 58

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 23, 2011

Amanda gives you a shopping list as well as step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this delicious meal – use leftover ham from this weekend to create this yummy dish! © 2010 Nicoles Nickels LLC All Rights Reserved.

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Meals Leftovers Re-use Budgeting 45

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

What a great way to use any leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Each week I will highlight Amanda’s fabulous recipes that take advantage of the grocery store sales or items you have in your pantry already. © 2010 Nicoles Nickels LLC All Rights Reserved.

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Meals Leftovers Thanksgiving Re-use 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

If you’re used to being spontaneous with your choice of meals, the idea of planning your meals for the week in advance might seem tedious and unappealing, but there are some definite advantages involved. Meal planning gives you the flexibility to simply open the freezer and reach for some leftovers to dish up.

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Meals Cooking Saving Money Work 239

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

However, today the most successful modern hosts take advantage of online resources to avoid entertaining missteps by planning ahead and creating deliciously easy menus sure to impress any guest. with this fun quiz! (I got Leftover Lover!). After perusing the Holiday & Events page, find out “What Kind of Holiday Host Are You?”

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Jenny-O Ovens Giveaway Thanksgiving 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Take advantage of free admission days at your local museums. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Take advantage of free educational classes or presentations offered by your local library. Tell scary stories while you gather. Go bird watching at a nearby park. Don’t know when these are? Just call!

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Take advantage of free turkey promotions. Leftovers are good, but decide ahead of time how much you want so that there is no waste. Using what you have on hand won’t just help your pocket book, but using less waste will also help the environment. Not looking forward to all the dishes? Be realistic about servings.

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Thanksgiving Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 102

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Books-A-Million : Educators teaching students from Pre-K to the 12th grade can take advantage of a 20% discount program with Books-A-Million. Adobe : Teachers can take advantage of discounted software through Adobe, just by purchasing Teacher editions of their most popular products.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Take advantage of free admission days at your local museums. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Take advantage of free educational classes or presentations offered by your local library. Tell scary stories while you gather. Go bird watching at a nearby park. Don’t know when these are? Just call!

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Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This way, you can get just the amount you need, saving money and preventing leftover ingredients from going to waste. Taking advantage of sales is one of the easiest ways to save money on food. I like to look at the sales flyer before making my meal plan to take advantage of lower prices on the ingredients I need.

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Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. Also, by planning ahead I can take advantage of sales. Everyone will have at least one night to cook for the entire crowd and the other nights, we''ll collaborate on a meal.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Use leftover cereal as ice cream toppings. 2. On the Weekends: Take advantage of your surroundings by signing up for annual museum and zoo memberships. In the Kitchen: Get inventive in the kitchen to make dinnertime both delicious and fun. Freeze stale bread for bread pudding, croutons or bread crumbs.

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Giveaway Pizza Kids and Family Video Games 78

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2013

This means we get to take advantage of all the cute and girly Valentine’s day items in stores as well as the Christmas clearance! I used clear plastic cups that I had leftover from another event. With my daughter’s birthday falling between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, we usually end up having her party in January.

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Birthday Cupcakes Daughter Girls 101

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We never would have been able to afford it in normal times, but we had spent many years making frugal choices that put us in a position where we could take advantage of the opportunity. Now I like that she has some leftover/easier nights sprinkled in as it matches our life more closely. We bought our house as a short sale in 2008.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Take advantage of the value packs, especially when they are on sale, and break the pack into smaller portions and store in your freezer. Freeze Your Leftovers. If you know it won’t be eaten in time, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer. Buy in Bulk and Freeze in Portion Sizes.

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Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. Eat by the seasons : Take advantage of the opportunities to transform the local harvest of each season into delicious foods. Round off to the highest amount to simplify.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

The good news is that we’ve been able to cash flow these expenses, but the bad news is there wasn’t much additional leftover to apply towards our loan. Over the years, we took advantage of low interest rates and refinanced and transferred the loan several times. Oh, and I turned 47 and my husband turned 55 in 2016.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 1, 2012

2/4/12 (RP 12/04/11) Final Price Varies Revlon Cosmetics Spend $10 Get $4 ECB (limit 1) $2/1 Revlon Age Defying with DNA Advantage Cream Make-up, exp. 4-30-12 ( Redbook , Oct) $2/1 Revlon Age Defying with DNA Advantage Cream Makeup, exp. Have a $2 ECB leftover $18.68 Have a $2 ECB leftover $18.68

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L'Oreal CVS Skinny Cow Herbal Essence 45