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JULY 14, 2018

I made a huge salad to get us through the week, tried a new recipe that I found on Facebook, and whipped up a batch of Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins with some ripe bananas that I had on the counter. It’s a more expensive cut of meat, but truly tender and worth an occasional indulgence, especially when I buy it on sale.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Gardening Garden Lunch 100

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

I made Pioneer Women’s Baked Ziti , garden salad, garlic bread, and chocolate chip cookie bars for dessert. Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. I buy big bags of frozen tortellini and healthy chicken nuggets for my kids school lunches. I found two packs of thighs marked down.

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Homemade cookies ( Healthier Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies ). Muffins & other baked goods.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

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APRIL 3, 2014

I occasionally buy junk food. Every week I buy at least one bag of pretzels and/or a bag of tortilla chips and you’ll see below in the pictures that I bought ice cream and Oreos and Cheeze-It’s–all on separate occasions. hot oatmeal - I buy the 42 oz canister of old fashioned oats which is usually less than $3.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

One of them suggested using leftover pumpkin pie in smoothies – genius! Check out this article for more ideas on how to use your holiday food leftovers! My family regularly requests my black bean brownies , but today I decided to change them up and add some leftover pumpkin puree I saved from Thanksgiving. 1 cup pumpkin puree.

Chocolate 40

Chocolate Leftovers Baking Ovens 40

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JULY 29, 2013

Even though I do give in every once in a while, I do not like buying these preservative laden meals often. For the sauce, put it in ice cube trays until completely frozen, pop out and place in a freezer bag labeled with – “Pizza Sauce and Date” (I did not run out and buy pizza sauce I used the spaghetti sauce I had on hand.)

Lunchables 95

Lunchables Pizza Freezers Lunch 95

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OCTOBER 19, 2015

each at Walmart, so I can buy everyone’s favorite flavors without spending a fortune! up to $1.00) when you buy (1) Snack Pack® Pudding (2.25 1 – Snack Pack Pudding Chocolate Cup. We used chocolate, which resulted in an extra-chocolatey “cookies and cream” type dessert. They’re both only $1.00

Desserts 40

Desserts Halloween Kids Ice Cream 40