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APRIL 10, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers , leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce. Sunday: Easter dinner at my parents’ house.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I also baked Apple Crumb Pots (just 5 ingredients!) We ate leftovers. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Here’s a peek at what we ate this week on our budget. I’ve had to bump up the budget over the years as my kids have grown and started to eat as much as adults. I bought a store-made take & bake pizza for $5 and it was enough pizza for us each to have 2 slices. Monday: Leftover night!

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APRIL 3, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Valentine’s Day – Baked Salmon Packets , baked sweet potatoes, and brussel sprouts for me and my husband. I used leftover chicken from Sunday. What did your family eat on your budget this week? It was too cold to grill so I made foil packets instead.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Sunday: Leftover ham & bean soup, homemade applesauce. Use a rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes and green beans that you coated with olive oil and seasoning salt. Thursday: Taco leftovers. My family gets a little testy on leftover night, but I don’t want to throw out any food, so they’ll have to deal with it.

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I serve the applesauce as a side for many meals and use it in baking. Thursday: Leftovers. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , but I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Are you enjoying these “what we ate on a budget” posts? My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. Our budget is currently $500 for my family of four. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes. They were awesome.

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APRIL 17, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Wednesday: Last week, I baked a spiral ham that I bought on sale before Easter. It was a tasty dinner and VERY budget-friendly. I ordered pizza. ” His love for tacos is not quite as deep as mine.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Sunday: Chicken Burrito Bowls with leftover Costco rotisserie chicken. We ate it twice and we still have leftovers, so I’m going to put that in the freezer. Thursday: leftovers from Monday and Wednesday nights. Friday: Red Pepper & Feta Burgers , Cheesy Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes , summer corn.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

These family favorites are hearty, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. Any leftover soups can be served as leftovers or frozen in freezer containers. ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. I served a salad and Take and Bake bread. Serve with Bake and Take bread and a salad. 2 carrots.

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JANUARY 30, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Ham loaf, cheesy broccoli rice baked potatoes , homemade sugar-free applesauce. It is already prepared, but I need to bake it. I thought I would use leftover chicken from Tuesday, but we didn’t have enough, so I bought a rotisserie chicken for the meal. Have you heard of ham loaf?

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Currently, our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I browned meat, using my homemade taco seasoning and layered chips, meat, cheese, chopped onions, and tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 350 until the cheese is melted. I served with avocados and salsa.

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JUNE 5, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Monday: Sausage burgers, baked beans, watermelon. Lunches and snacks included leftover tacos, ham and cheese sandwiches, apples, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, tortilla chips & salsa.

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Sunday: Using leftover turkey & gravy, I made Turkey & Waffles , steamed vegetable. Tuesday: Using leftover turkey, I made Turkey Noodle Soup and served with a salad and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Thursday: Leftover Turkey & Noodle soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. And it’s FREE!

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APRIL 8, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. I roasted it all on one pan.

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

Thursday: The last Thursday of October is always trick or treat night in our neighborhood, so I served up some tasty pasta and sloppy joe leftovers. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfast this week was eggs & toast and Blueberry & Pecan Baked Oatmeal. Friday: It’s pizza night.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. According to the U.S.

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APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. Dining out is a separate line item in our budget. Lunches Included: leftovers. So refreshing.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. I also made skillet cornbread.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I made Pioneer Women’s Baked Ziti , garden salad, garlic bread, and chocolate chip cookie bars for dessert. Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Turkey Chili Potpie Leftover Idea. Turkey, Kale & Orzo Soup Leftover Idea. Baked Turkey, Macaroni & Cheese Leftover Idea. And finally, are you on a budget this holiday? Roasted Turkey with Fresh Herbs and Lemon. To Stuff or Not To Stuff. How To Make Turkey Gravy. How To Make Turkey Stock. Super Side Dishes.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. While it’s simple and perfect as it’s shown , I often add leftover veggies and protein to buk it up. Rice – This is an excellent use for leftover rice, but any rice will work. This meal is cozy and comforting.

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Instead they are a tasty way to keep your grocery budget in line while adding protein and fiber into your diet. Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. Leftover meat: taco meat, slow cooker chicken & black beans , rotisserie chicken , roasted chicken, pulled pork, or any other meat.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If your budget doesn’t allow for that lifestyle, however, then this alternative is sure to please your wallet and your family. Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Baked Ziti. Muffins & other baked goods. Here’s what it looks like for us.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. Personally, I prefer freshly prepared rice, so I end up with about a cup leftover each time. Grilled Salmon, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Bake Sweet Potatoes, Crescent Rolls. Instructions: .

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. 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. You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Printables include a menu planner, budget worksheet, calendar, and much more. You’re going to love chapters about… How much should you budget for your holiday meal. And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day. And that won’t drain your budget either. Holiday Entertaining Guide.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

You’re going to love chapters about… How much should you budget for your holiday meal. And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day. And that won’t drain your budget either. Meanwhile, slice the baguette bread, place on a baking sheet and run under the broiler for 2 to 3.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

These family favorites are fresh, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. Review the ingredient list carefully to determine what you need to buy. ** To accompany salads, I like to serve ALDI’s Take and Bake bread. Cut the pita bread into 8 triangles and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-10 minutes.

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APRIL 6, 2016

It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Invest in a silicone baking mat to replace parchment paper. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers. Eat those leftovers!

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JANUARY 26, 2012

Use Homemade All Purpose Cleaners – Really all you need to clean nearly every part of your house is some white vinegar and some baking soda. One suggested formula for an all purpose cleaner includes ½ a cup of vinegar with ¼ of a cup of baking soda, mixed together in a ½ gallon of water and store in a container. Everything!

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MARCH 22, 2016

Groceries is a big budget category that you have the most control over. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. With those items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

How to cook for one person on a budget? Recommended Products How To Cook For One Person On A Budget Now that you have a plan, it’s time to shop. Making smart choices at the grocery store will save money and minimize waste when cooking on a budget. My oven-baked rice is on regular rotation in our house.

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AUGUST 20, 2011

I love to cook for my family and am always trying to find new ways to save money in our budget. In my household, I use breadcrumbs for a multitude of recipes: Baked Chicken. Restaurant Leftovers (Olive Garden breadsticks, Boston Market corn bread, etc). Do you use Breadcrumbs in your kitchen? Fried Eggplant. Stuffed Mushrooms.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2014

But how do you enjoy such a treat if you are working on a tight budget? Some of these items include canned goods, baking products, and fresh produce such as squash and cranberries. Even those working on a tight budget can afford to bring a $2 can of pumpkin pie filling, or a $2 bag of rolls. Don’t forget the leftovers.

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