Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Here is my menu plan for the week! If you follow me on Facebook then you know how much I really need this plan!! Baked Potatoes. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie ! Menu Plan 2/21 – 2/27 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings).

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Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2011

I have been having a really hard time with menu planning lately! Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 5/2 – 5/8 is a post from Couponing 101. As a result, we have not been eating very well. So, I’m back at it this week!

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Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Grilled Italian Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Salad. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 6/13 – 6/19 is a post from Couponing 101. Jambalaya, Red Beans, Steamed Veggies, Hawaiian Chicken , Rice, Salad. Homemade Pizza, Salad. Tamalie Pie (freezer) , Salad. Dinner Out.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/28 – 4/3 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 14, 2011

Steak, Baked Potatoes, Asparagus. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/14 – 3/20 is a post from Couponing 101. Dinners: Soy-Glazed Cod Fillets , Broccoli, Rice. Lentil Soup , Portuguese White Bread. Sausage and Cabbage, Beans, Cornbread. Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole , Salad.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Fluffy Baked Chocolate Donuts (I want to try these so bad, but I don’t have a donut pan, so we’ll see how they turn out! Dinners: Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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Saving SAHM Sanity

JUNE 4, 2012

I find menu planning to be very helpful, but I also find it hard to get my act together and actually plan the menu. Since I'm off for the summer, I'm hoping to find some easy and healthy dinners my family will eat.

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The Coupon Game

AUGUST 19, 2011

BREAKFAST: Blueberry Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, & Turkey Bacon Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Bake w/Fresh Fruit Cereal w/Skim Milk & Sliced Bananas Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins w/Sausage & Fruit Muesli Parfaits w/Toast LUNCH: (This is the first week ever that I am packing lunches for my kid's school lunch.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Loaded Baked Potatoes, Salad. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 2/28 – 3/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Dinners: White Chicken Chili and Portuguese White Bread. Sloppy Joes , Oven Fries. Butterflied Chicken with Roasted Vegetables , Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner with Friends.

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The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches w/ Homemade Tomato Soup & Homemade Decadent Chocolate Cake What's Baking?! For more Menu Plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. Whole Wheat Banana Bread ( This is a new recipe for me I want to try out. and they were not a hit with our family.

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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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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Grilled Steak with Garlic Cilantro Sauce , Baked Potatoes, Salad. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 1/31 – 2/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Spicy Sweet Potato Chips. Dinners: Hamburgers, Corn on the Cob, Fries. Shepherds Pie. Dinner with Friends.

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The Coupon Game

JULY 21, 2011

Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. What's Baking?! Here's what's on my baking list for the week for snacks and dessert: Coconut Almond Oat Crunchies Lemon Coconut Cookies. if you'd like.

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The Coupon Game

AUGUST 11, 2011

Overnight Bagel Bake w/Honeydew Melon Chunks Cereal w/Organic Skim Milk & Sliced Bananas Muesli Parfaits - Great to make the night before for a quick and easy breakfast in the morning! No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Peach Cobbler - A dessert for one night this week - YUM!!

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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 ! Hot Deals Menu Plan Monday' Thankfully, there are a lot of gluten-free options at Aldi with their new GFree gluten-free product line!

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 27, 2023

What We Ate Saturday I baked up the rest of the thin-crust pizza dough I’d made. . $206 this week. But then again, I only spent $60 last week, so you know, the spending goes up and down. And we know Sam’s Club trips do not happen every week! Monday This was the day I passed my competency tests!

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Tuesday I got out some leftover Christmas ham from the freezer and Zoe and I ate that with some baked apples, plus some leftover rolls. Monday Mia had a flight that left in the evening, so she and I grabbed a quick meal from Noodles and Company before I took her to the airport.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 8, 2024

Wednesday My mom dropped off some of this baked potato soup for us, so that was dinner, plus some fruit. Tuesday Another clinical that ended at 8:30, and I packed a repeat meal. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. ? Zoe got dinner out with a friend while I was gone. Thursday An eat-up-leftovers night!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We also had a fruit salad: Wednesday I made Zoe’s favorite baked ham sandwiches, which are always an easy fallback option. This was a night I was super glad to have a Dinnerly meal option in the fridge when I got home from school! It definitely saved me from takeout. I also made these roasted carrots and I cut up some fruit.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Sunday Zoe was at work and I had a random plate of baked sweet potatoes, avocadoes, and a fried egg. I skipped Saturday, filled in all the other days, came back here, and still can’t remember what we ate. We are just gonna have to proceed. Tuesday I was out all day for legal happenings, and I ate some food my lawyer brought.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What We Ate Saturday I made one of Zoe’s faves: the baked ham/Swiss sandwiches on King’s Hawaiian rolls. I spent $63 at Safeway, spread out between an embarrassing number of trips. And I spent $20 at Chick Fil A for our final Pride and Prejudice viewing night. ? We had some raw veggies and fruit on the side.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 20, 2015

While I love trying out new recipes every year, I have a few that are always requested, and my Crispy Baked Cheese Bites are one of them! They’re so ridiculously easy that I don’t mind cooking up a batch even if I already have my menu planned out. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Thursday I got some leftover Christmas ham out of the freezer and made baked sandwiches with that. Wednesday I took some leftover ravioli out of the fridge, made an eyeballed Alfredo-style sauce, added in chopped kale, and mixed it all with the ravioli. And I sauteed some broccoli for the two of us. Friday My friend arrives tonight!

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

To back up: Zoe wasn’t feeling well, so I offered to bake a frozen pizza for her. But I cannot for the life of me remember what I ate. Usually I snap a photo of what I eat, but I’ve got nothin! But I burnt that thing so badly. It was decidedly inedible. So that’s when I switched to the French bread pizza for Zoe.

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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. It’s a constant challenge to keep them fed! How to Save Money on Groceries.

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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. Some meal ideas that I have planned: A frittata with left-over baked ham and red pepper. crock pot chicken thighs.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

so Zoe’s gonna bake some ham and Swiss sandwiches for herself, and I don’t know what I’m going to eat. Thursday I made butter chicken with some chicken thighs (because it’s the week of chicken thighs!), and we ate that with some naan from Aldi. Peanut butter and honey on a quick break at lab?

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Menu planning can be one of the most challenging aspects of planning a baby shower. White Pesto Spinach Lasagna via Half Baked Harvest. Sweet Rose Cookies via Baking for Friends. Rubber Ducky Baby Shower Cake via Mom Loves Baking.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. By planning out your family’s meals for the upcoming week, you can determine precisely what ingredients you need. Bake a casserole. There’s really nothing easier than a casserole.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

Sort food items by category, such as baking items, breakfast, canned goods, coffee/tea, condiments, pasta/rice, snacks, etc. My coffee is stored right by the machine and all of my baking supplies are stored right above the counter where I use my mixer. A clean and organized pantry will make menu planning easier for me.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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. Baking products and hams will be on sale for Christmas and Easter.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 15, 2013

The book features recipes from across the wide range of common kitchen offerings: starters, meat and poultry dishes, seafood, pasta, rice, side dishes, salads, baked goods, and desserts. In addition, a section on menu planning offers readers ideas for entertaining.” Looking for more discount eBooks?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas.

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Saving SAHM Sanity

JANUARY 3, 2012

I am one of those people that feel menu planning in very difficult. I never seem to get my act together to plan a week worth of meals. Every now and then I have a organized week where I do manage to plan, and stick to, a menu plan. On those weeks I find menu planning does save time and money.

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The Coupon Game

JUNE 3, 2011

Much of those will be frozen for baking throughout the year. 3 Some of our Menu Plans for the week. And the blueberries were a fabulous deal with the Harvey's Q without me having to brave the heat (and the cost of gas) to go pick them myself this season. Click on picture above for larger image. TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $132.92

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even snacks in your planning. We''ll eat breakfast in our rental on 5 of those days and take turns the other two days picking up some freshly baked cinnamon rolls at a nearby bakery. We will be gone for 7 days. Oh my, I can smell and taste them now! What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

2 Tbs Baking Soda. cup white vinegar and 2 tbsp of baking soda. Heres how to make your own Stainless Steel Cleaner. It is less expensive and all natural. Supplies needed: 1 Spray bottle. 1/2 White Vinegar. 2 cups Hot water. Directions. Pour into spray bottle hot water mixed with 1/2. Reactions: Email This BlogThis! Newer Post.

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