Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Grocery Shop. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), Even buying pre-made salads and entrees at the grocery store is substantially cheaper than eating out. Daily Deal Sites.

Saving Money 187

Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. So, here's my Menu Plan for the week: (We start on Thursdays because it's always been my grocery shopping day.) Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be.

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Before your trip, calculate the number of meals during your trip and decide how many will be eaten in and how often you will dine out. Create A Budget. We will be gone for 7 days.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

I plan my menu on Sunday afternoons when I have the new week’s grocery flyer in front of me. I try to keep my large weekly grocery shopping to one store unless there are some loss-leaders elsewhere. Plan your menu around what is on sale at the grocery store that week. Plan for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. I’ve added the below Weekly Menu & Grocery List to my Freebie page for email subscribers.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I make my grocery list based on that. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can before it goes in the fridge. Dining out is something you can stop immediately. Here’s why.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I make my grocery list based on that. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can. I usually batch cook a few things on Monday that we can eat from all week. Here’s why.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52