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Menu Plan Thursday

The Coupon Game

As you all know, I typically do my grocery shopping on Thursdays, therefore, that is also the day that I plan my weekly menu. You'll see my grocery photo and breakdown soon.) For my menu planning, I start by scouring my freezer, fridge, and pantry to see what I have on-hand already. but I know we ate!

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

Family Balance Sheet

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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Menu Plan Thursday

The Coupon Game

It's been forever since I've posted a menu plan. Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be. 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. That needs to get nipped in the bud! That needs to get nipped in the bud!

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Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning

Teresa's Deals

Build A Menu will plan a variety of meals taking advantage of store sales , making it quick and easy for you to choose what your family will enjoy that week, and prepare an itemized grocery shopping list organized by category ready for you to print and use. Step 1: It allows you to choose your grocery store.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

How to Save Money on Groceries. 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. Here are my favorite 8 Freezer Meals.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

How to Save Money on Groceries. 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. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

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. Also, by planning ahead I can take advantage of sales. We will be gone for 7 days.

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