Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

I pulled together a list of ALDI soup ideas using ingredients I found at the store. Any leftover soups can be served as leftovers or frozen in freezer containers. ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. Review the ingredient list carefully to determine what you need to buy. ** To accompany the soups.

Leftovers 130

Leftovers Recipes Bread Cooking 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

We live in the city, so we’re not allowed to hang our laundry outside. Plus, we require a lot less storage room for our wardrobe, which means when we get ready to buy a house, we won’t need huge walk-in closets. Don’t wash clothes until they’re truly dirty. Use mason jar containers.

Saving Money 191

Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

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. Life is so hectic for us during the school week, and dinner is sadly, on the go. We’re going to take the time and enjoy a family night. Ebates is FREE and super easy to use.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

Buying too much food can be a surefire recipe for creating food waste. If you shop without a clear idea of what you want to eat for the following days, you might just buy whatever looks good to you at the moment, which will make it harder to use everything you’ve purchased. Eat Your Leftovers. Shop Strategically.

Food Waste 79

Food Waste Food Leftovers Meals 79

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 5, 2015

They all rewards that were for Thanksgiving ingredients that were on my grocery list, so I wasn’t buying things that I didn’t need just to get the deal. I roasted my free turkey that I received from Giant and as you’ll see below I used the meat and stock through out the week for my meal planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Thanksgiving 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

I bought the meatballs a few weeks ago when Giant of PA had a “Buy a Brand, Get the Giant Brand FREE” promotion. Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night. Friday: We’re going to a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the Jr ROTC at the high school and then going to the football game.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Use my referral code to join. Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Repurpose leftovers.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Repurpose leftovers.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. One of our daughters has had reactions to tilapia, so I stopped buying it. And we watched a not very nice segment about tilapia on 60 Minutes and I will never buy nor eat it again. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

Sunday: Day 2 of a weekend long swim meet, so I took advantage of a sale at Giant, buy a store made Stromboli and get a store made pizza FREE. I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. 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. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. You could buy up to 2 turkeys when you spend $25 or more, (turkeys not included). Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. I took advantage of the.39/lb

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

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JANUARY 23, 2015

We’re not farmers, but the Farm Show is a yearly attraction that we do NOT miss. We had leftovers for dinner. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! We have some gift cards to use that we received at Christmas. Also my husband made green smoothies for the two of us. I love breakfast for dinner.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

And even if you are not roasting a turkey on Thanksgiving for guests, take advantage of the low turkey prices right now and buy one for your family. This is the best time of year to buy a turkey and you can use the meat for future meals. The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below.

Thanksgiving 100

Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. My grandmother taught me this money saving tip years ago and I now only buy the seconds.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That amount will be slightly different depending on the products you use. This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Ingredients You’ll Need Using staples most of us already have, tuna pasta salad is one of my favorite pantry recipes. Cottage cheese.

Recipes 52

Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

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). Two methods to re-hydrate dried beans.

Recipes 100

Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

These sales are a terrific opportunity to buy everything you think you might need during the year. You might stock up on extra notebooks, pencils, and whatever else you think your child might use up during the year. If you do, you’re in luck! Buy Generic. Hit Dollar Stores.

Dollar Store 65

Dollar Store Reuse Saving Re-use 65

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. This week’s meal plan should already be complete–that was Day 1’s assignment–so we will use these meal ideas on Day 8 when we plan next week’s menu and grocery list.

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Whether you’re an avid Aldi shopper or new to the store, I’ve pulled together 7 Aldi Dinner Ideas for $70 to make your next meal plan easier. I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. Nice work, Aldi! for a pineapple.

Dinner 100

Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 1, 2011

With holiday cooking and baking right around the corner, you may want to take advantage of this deal if you're in need of some storage supplies. Here are the Save Details: May buy up to 5 Saves. Use one Save per purchase at www.locknlockplace.com. Code cannot be used toward shipping; Shipping rates start at $3.99.

Food 113

Food Leftovers Re-use Holiday 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2019

As much as I love the convenience of boneless skinless chicken breasts, I always prefer to buy whole chickens. It really is not spicy despite the spices used, but if you’re concerned, you can omit any spices you don’t want. You can also set it aside until you are ready to use it in your recipe. cold water.

Used 81

Used Homemade Leftovers Frugal 81

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season. I have been using a Silpat Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat for years.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!)

Storage 75

Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Monday: Leftover night! It’s a large recipe and covered us for 2 dinners and a couple of lunches for myself. I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. I use garlic powder, onion powder, and Paprika.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. Having these items on hand saves money since I don’t have to buy more expensive prepared foods! Leftovers – Ugh. We spent more on groceries.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

I pulled together a list of ALDI salad ideas using ingredients I found at the store. Review the ingredient list carefully to determine what you need to buy. ** To accompany salads, I like to serve ALDI’s Take and Bake bread. You will use red onions in other recipes. Use as much of the pesto sauce as you’d like.

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What kind of rice should I use? If you’re worried about pesticides, buy a good quality organic brand , which is what I do. If we’re having tacos, I add southwest seasonings and swap lime and cilantro for butter and lemon. I highly recommend using low-sodium or salt-free broth (or water). See note above.

Recipes 52

Recipes Ovens Cooking Re-use 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Years ago when I worked in retail buying I went out to lunch just about everyday–not the best habit to fall into. Pack leftovers! Do you buy your lunch at work or pack? Let us know in the comments.

Lunch 100

Lunch Lunches Finds October 100

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Leftover Halloween Decor. If you hit it at the right time, you’re likely to find wall and tabletop decor. You could also hit the grocery store and buy food items that can double as decor. You can use squash, apples, pumpkins, corn, and/or other fall produce to decorate your table, then eat them when the holiday is over.

Thanksgiving 53

Thanksgiving Home Furnishings DIY Halloween 53

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. We’re fairly new to camping. We have a pop up and a small propane grill that we use to make most of our meals. My oldest daughter loves sausage burgers, so when they’re on sale, which is quite frequently, I buy them. a pound, so I only buy it occasionally.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

Buying in-season fresh produce is my first choice since it tends to be less expensive than out of season. If you’re looking to add a little kick to their lives, this is an awesome recipe that introduces bold spices that will liven up their palates. And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton! Spinach with white yams.

Homemade 83

Homemade Money Recipes Baby 83