Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

You can buy a box of pita crisps for less, but the homemade version is much better and worth the extra 65 cents and time. Dressing Ideas: ALDI has bottled Greek dressing or make your own: Homemade Greek Salad Dressing. This salad makes a perfect lunch or serves well alongside grilled steak, chicken, or fish for dinner.

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

I served the chicken with wild rice, homemade sugar-free applesauce , and corn that my mother and I blanched and froze back in August. Tuesday, 1/6 : Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with leftover chicken from Monday night. Wednesday, 1/7 : Chicken Noodle Soup with leftover chicken and the stock from Monday night.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Lunches: Soups & Homemade Breads – The BEST EVER Enchilada Soup (more often in the fall & winter, less in the summer). Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies. Baked Ziti.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

My daughters told me they “like the other burrito bowls better” This version was a little dry, so I have to agree with them. I’ll make my own homemade burrito bowls in the future. Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. Did you try a new dish this week that your family enjoyed?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

Burrito Bowls. Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. Leftover meat: taco meat, slow cooker chicken & black beans , rotisserie chicken , roasted chicken, pulled pork, or any other meat. I have used the leftovers to make burrito bowls (see above).

Recipes 100

Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal. Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: Leftovers. Dinners: Bean Burritos*, Salad. Homemade Pizza.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

Couponing 101

JUNE 27, 2011

Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Bean Burritos ( from the freezer ) , Salad. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. We love them!). Grilled Chicken Salad.

Menu Planning 66

Menu Planning Menu Plans 4th Of July Leftovers 66

Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2011

Breakfast Burritos, Fruit Salad. Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Steamed Veggies, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit Smoothies. Blueberry Waffles. PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Wraps.

Menu Planning 55

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 55

Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2011

Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Out for Lunch. Beef Stew, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer last week). PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2011

Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Mother’s Day Lunch – TBD. Beef Stew, Homemade Crusty French Bread. Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (we eat this most mornings). Grilled Chicken Salad.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrots, Pickles. Homemade Pizza, Salad.

Menu Planning 65

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

The Coupon Game

JUNE 23, 2011

I had planned some yummy dinners, but as the week progressed, and the crazy life that we live happened, we didn't end up eating much homemade prepared meals. Last week, our menu plan seemed to go out the window. Looking back, I can't even remember what we ate. but I know we ate! AND, we only ate once in the week out on Father's Day.

Menu Planning 85

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 85

The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

Cereal w/Skim Milk & Fresh Fruit DINNER: Homemade Prairie Buffalo Burgers w/Sweet Potato Fries & Salad Homemade Macaroni & Cheese (not exactly low-fat!) w/ Homemade Fish Sticks ( Make more than enough & Freeze for lunches or future dinner! Also, I quadruple the recipe so that I can freeze lots.

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Recipes 49

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

Tuesday: I browned 3 pounds of ground turkey and added my homemade taco seasoning , so we had hard shell tacos with watermelon and strawberries as a side. I ate tacos for lunch and my kids had them for after school snacks. The taco meat also goes well in my Homemade Burrito Bowls , in place of the chicken.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113