Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Are beans and rice regular ingredients in your menu planning? This is a large recipe, so I used the leftovers the next day in wraps with leftover cooked chicken , avocado, and salsa. Have you ever considered cooking dried beans from home instead of buying canned beans? Fiesta Black Beans & Rice.

Menu Planning 100

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Cooking 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. So, as you can imagine, things were even crazier due to my lack of planning. Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

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. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Step 2: leftovers.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

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. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. By planning out your family’s meals for the upcoming week, you can determine precisely what ingredients you need. This may sound counterintuitive, but you actually save money when you buy in bulk.

Dinner 75

Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

I like coupons, but I am not the home manager who buys $200 worth of groceries for $4.35. I don't buy any of those products without a coupon, but they are easier to come by. I don't buy any of those products without a coupon, but they are easier to come by. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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. If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. Yeah, that is not me. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If pork tenderloins are on sale, my menu will include Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin and I’ll use the leftovers on another night for tacos. When your kitchen is organized, you avoid buying duplicates and it is easier to cross reference what is on sale, the ingredients needed for recipes, and what you have on hand.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From his younger days Zoe and I went together to buy Socks right after Christmas in 2021, and then a few weeks later, we left the family home and moved in with my parents. I told Zoe I would buy her whatever she wanted for dinner after work, and she chose her standby, Chick-Fil A. Halving it worked great for just the two of us!

Green 210

Green Green And Frugal Leftovers Dinner 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

are throwing away one fifth of the food we buy each year. So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers. 7.) Buying used. 9.) Buy what you need, use what you buy.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

It can be expensive though to buy organic produce, grass-fed meats, and high-quality dairy products. Buy in Bulk – Buying in bulk can be tricky, but if you have a solid plan in place for how to use the food, it can save you quite a bit of money! My favorite places for buying in bulk are Azure Standard and Amazon.

Whole Foods 94

Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights. Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. We''ll plan the menu weeks before we leave, so I can do most of my grocery shopping at home instead of our vacation spot where prices are more expensive.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100