Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2016

I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer. Monday: Leftover Ham & Bean Soup, salad. Thursday: Leftovers from Wednesday night. This was a big hit.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Dinner 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 2015

I am getting better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we don’t eat them before they go bad. Tuesday: I made a ham & pepper skillet frittata with leftover Easter ham and chopped peppers that I had in the freezer. Wednesday: I pulled leftover Cajun Sausage and Red Beans out of the freezer and served over rice.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

I still had chopped cooked turkey and homemade stock leftovers in the freezer from Thanksgiving. Thursday: Leftover night from Monday and Wednesday nights dinners. Friday: I’m going to Costco today for my monthly trip, so I’m picking up a rotisserie chicken, so I decided on Homemade Burrito Bowls tonight.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2015

Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls. Lunches were pb & j sandwiches, leftover tacos and pasta. We also ate strawberries. I LOVE taco night.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Thursday : Pork tenderloin wraps with leftovers from Wednesday night. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast we ate eggs & toast and cereal.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

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. Friday, 1/9: Leftovers. Breakfasts & Lunches. We ate Breakfast Burritos all week. And lunches included leftovers for myself.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 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

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. Friday: I’m grilling burgers, and serving with fries, fruit, and corn on the cob.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 29, 2015

We packed our lunch, and ate dinner with the troop at the hotel. We ate lunch and dinner on the road. Thursday: Another busy night, so I made Burrito Bowls with leftover cooked chicken and taco meat that I had in the freezer. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfast was eggs & toast and cereal.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Hotel Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

This salad makes a perfect lunch or serves well alongside grilled steak, chicken, or fish for dinner. ALDI Salad Idea: #5: Chicken & Quinoa Burrito Bowls. I consider burrito bowls in the salad category because we like to pile our bowls high with veggies. Related Reading: Homemade Burrito Bowls. Feta – $2.19.

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Couponing 101

JUNE 27, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Bean Burritos ( from the freezer ) , Salad. Eggs in a Nest (or “in a basket&# – what do you call them?). PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Fresh Fruit.

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. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit Smoothies. Blueberry Waffles. PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Wraps. Grilled Chicken Salad. Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches, Carrots, Fruit. Chicken Pot Pie.

Menu Planning 55

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 55

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. Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (we eat this most mornings). Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Whole Wheat Waffles, Fresh Fruit.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2011

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

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Bean Burritos*, Salad. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer recently). PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2011

Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Bean Burritos*. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer recently). PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt.

Menu Planning 68

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Burritos 68

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer recently). PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad.

Menu Planning 65

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Lunches: Soups & Homemade Breads – The BEST EVER Enchilada Soup (more often in the fall & winter, less in the summer). Tacos, Burritos, & Quesadillas. Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Chicken Fried Rice. Chicken Chow Mein. Baked Ziti.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

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. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfast was eggs, sausage & toast and cereal. Wednesday: Grilled Salmon, steamed broccoli, strawberries and pineapple.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

w/ Homemade Fish Sticks ( Make more than enough & Freeze for lunches or future dinner! You'll notice in my Meal Plan this week that I use several blueberry recipes. That is simply because I have an abundance of blueberries right now and we are loving all the recipes we can use them in! Add 1 cup of blueberries at end.

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Recipes 49

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.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

The Coupon Game

JUNE 23, 2011

One can't plan TOO much!

Menu Planning 85

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 85

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

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Snack in a Wrap: Time is of the essence, and lunch may not be an option, so keep going by packing a light snack that packs a punch. Leftovers with a Healthy Twist. If online shopping from home is more your speed on Black Friday, here’s a tasty twist on tackling the leftovers.

Fridays 45

Fridays Egg Beaters Tacos Leftovers 45