Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Thursday: Thanksgiving. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. Got turkey leftovers: 20 Recipes for Turkey Leftovers and if you’re sick of turkey, it freezes really well–how-to details in the post. Try Ebates.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

The holidays are, hands down, one of the most environmentally unfriendly holidays of the year. Pair that with Thanksgiving right before it and it makes me squirm just thinking about it. Anything is better than the stuff that you buy at Walmart. Christmas comes fraught with environmental issues.

Green 167

Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

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Jenny-O 40

Jenny-O Ovens Giveaway Thanksgiving 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

You might have heard of the extreme shoppers who can buy $200 worth of groceries, but only pay $4.25. 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. Yeah, that is not me.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

I buy them on sale, with the exception the kids feet grow when there is no sale (for gym shoes). And when I buy them on sale, I usually buy for the next size up. They were the leftovers. Step 2: leftovers. any leftovers left and/or stockpile days. So for two months I do not have to buy bread.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If you are like me, you probably had a lot of leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. So, if you need more containers for more holiday meals coming up, or want good containers for packing lunches, you’ll want to check out this deal. You can buy up to 5 vouchers. These containers are also BPA-free. Shipping starts at $3.99.

Storage 89

Storage Giveaway Saving Leftovers 89

Saving Everyday

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.

Chocolate 40

Chocolate Leftovers Baking Ovens 40

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The ‘buy’ price is the price per unit that you are willing to spend on food. I don’t keep a price book, but I do know my buy price for our meat staples, such as chicken, ground turkey, sausages, and ham. Buy Marked Down Meat. I have been buying marked down meat for many years and have never had a problem.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Sometimes my close friend will join us for the holidays, and sometimes she stays behind. There tends to be a ton of leftovers, and I suspect that many of them are wasted because they can’t eat them all. It’s cheaper to buy potatoes than a box or two, and mash them yourself. It’s also much more tasty.

Dinner 192

Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192