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Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Menu planning saves me time.

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

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off my gas bill if I were filling up my 17-gallon vehicle, or $4 off grocery dollars. Focus on what’s on sale when you write your menu plan each week. I refer to the page as I’m writing my weekly menu plan. That converts into 40 cents off per gallon of gas. This equals $6.80 Shop the sales flyer.

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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

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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. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Develop a system for your menu and shopping list.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. 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.