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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 11.20.15

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I found two packages of sausages marked down 50% off. Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Easy Homemade Lasagna , steamed vegetables, Cheap, but Tasty Garlic Bread. I used those chopped peppers in Monday nights dinner.

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What We Ate this Week on a Budget 01.30.15

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This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Ham loaf, cheesy broccoli rice baked potatoes , homemade sugar-free applesauce. I browned 2 lbs of turkey and used my homemade taco seasoning. I thought I would use leftover chicken from Tuesday, but we didn’t have enough, so I bought a rotisserie chicken for the meal. Monday: Tacos.

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7 ALDI Soup Ideas

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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. package, and refrigerated tortellini $1.99/package package that would make fine substitutions.

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Frugal Friday 12.02.16

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What We Ate this Week: Sunday: Using leftover turkey & gravy, I made Turkey & Waffles , steamed vegetable. I found 2 (3 lb) packages of ground turkey marked down to $4 each. I browned both packs at once and added 3 cans of black beans, water, and my homemade taco seasoning. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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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. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer.

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Frugal Friday: Cheap Turkeys for the Win! 11.18.16

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What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Wednesday: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas with my homemade fajita seasoning. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Roast one up now for your family and freeze leftovers for future meals. Trust me, it is worth the effort!

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My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

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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). Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies. Baked Ziti.