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. 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 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

If you are hosting or just taking a dish, I put together a comprehensive post last year to help you make the day stress-free, Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. Every year, I buy a turkey at the rock bottom price and roast it for my little family of 4. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning.

Thanksgiving 124

Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers Menu Planning 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2014

Make a menu plan. Menu planning will make your evenings go more smoothly. Decide on the weekend what you will eat for the week and buy the groceries you need. Help the kids lay out their clothes for the next day, so they’re ready to get dressed when they wake up.

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 189

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Home Making Kids and Family 189

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

For example, you can buy a $50 Bath and Body Works gift card for $40. Obviously, you could give the gift card as a gift, but you could also use it as you buy Christmas gifts. After I published this post, I saw that Amazon has a page of gift card offers for various brands.

Fridays 204

Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 204

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 6, 2011

Here are 5 popular posts on this site to help you reduce your grocery bill in 2011: Nine Ways To Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons Six Ways To Save Money On Organic Food Small Changes in Your Home Can Protect Your Earth and Your Balance Sheet Ten Simple Strategies For Easier Menu Planning When Buying Meat, Don't Let The Yellow Stickers (..)

Bills 138

Bills Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 138

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Some examples of the printables, include a weekly action planner, goals worksheet, daily action planner, daily to-do list, cleaning checklists, menu planning pages, room planner pages to help you with redecorating rooms, information page for the babysitter, blank 2011 and 2012 monthly calendar pages and many, many more pages.

Work 127

Work Menu Planning Menu Plans Kids and Family 127

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

Couponing 101

JANUARY 22, 2014

Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track. You can buy up to 4 years at this annual price. You can also add on to an existing subscription or give a subscription as a gift to somebody else.

Magazines 104

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Goals 104

Couponing 101

JULY 1, 2014

Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track. You can buy up to 4 years at this annual price. You can also add on to an existing subscription or give a subscription as a gift to somebody else.

Magazines 104

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Goals 104

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

I think I might be better off buying a bag of salad greens and then adding my own toppings. The jury is out on whether or not I will continue to buy them! And…do you ever buy salad kits? Like… it had bacon, but only a very TINY bit of bacon. Wednesday A repeat of Tuesday, complete with the other half of the salad.

Grocery Shopping 130

Grocery Shopping New Year's Groceries Grocery 130

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

my buy-nothing-group toaster oven on my buy-nothing group table Tuesday This was my first super long day at school and I did a great job of packing my lunch. To make croutons, I usually just saute bread with butter and garlic powder on the stovetop and then do the final crisping in the toaster oven, on the air fryer setting.

Wellness 211

Wellness Toaster Ovens Fry's Bread 211

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Are beans and rice regular ingredients in your menu planning? Have you ever considered cooking dried beans from home instead of buying canned beans? Have you ever considered cooking dried beans from home instead of buying canned beans? Read my How to Cook Dried Beans post to find out how easy the process is.

Menu Planning 100

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Cooking 100

Couponing 101

APRIL 1, 2019

Make the most of your coupons while still buying things you actually want and need. If you are a beginner, you probably don’t have a big stockpile yet and will have to buy quite a few items to get you through the week. Jot down or type up all the items from the matchup that you want to buy. Make a Menu Plan.

Making 92

Making Shopping Budgeting Budget 92

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Maybe I am lazy when it comes to meal planning but I do know I need to for the sake of saving more money and stop buying things I do not actually need, you know what I mean? Well I have finally found the solution and it’s called Build A Menu. You can also use our handy Drag-n-Drop calendar to complete your menu plan!

Meals 100

Meals Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 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

Couponing 101

MARCH 6, 2013

You can buy up to 3 years at this annual price. I usually use at least one recipe from Vegetarian Times each week in my menu plan. Today only (3/6/13), you can get a one-year subscription to Vegetarian Times Magazine for only $5.49 ! Just use the code COUPONING101 at checkout to get this discounted price. I highly recommend it.

Magazines 69

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Fantastic 69

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

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. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Use the code: SAVINGCENTS at checkout to get this price and you can buy up to 2 years at this price. Issues contain great-tasting recipes, easy-to-understand menu plans, food charts and tips on cleaning up your diet. Another nice magazine deal for you – you can get a 1 year Subscription to Clean Eating Magazine for only $5.99.

Cleaning 69

Cleaning Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans 69

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

I guess it is possible to buy hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of groceries for pocket change, but nobody needs 62 bottles of mustard.or My humble coupon case: If you are new to couponing or even the subject of saving money on groceries, watching TV shows, like Extreme Couponing on TLC, can be overwhelming or intimidating.

Land o lakes 166

Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

By keeping our kitchens organized, menu planning will be much easier, we’ll reduce our food waste, and we’ll be less likely to buy duplicates. I’ll be organizing my kitchen too and (of course) blogging about it at some point.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

This is valid on new or renewal subscriptions and you can buy up to 4 years at this price. Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track.

Magazines 40

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 40

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 24, 2015

This is valid on new or renewal subscriptions and you can buy up to 4 years at this price. Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track.

Magazines 40

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 40

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 20, 2015

This is valid on new or renewal subscriptions and you can buy up to 4 years at this price. Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track.

Magazines 40

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 40

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

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Magazines 45

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans February 45

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 27, 2014

Just use code: SAVINGCENTS at checkout to get this HOT deal and you can also buy up to 3 years to lock in the price. Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track.

Magazines 61

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Health and Beauty 61

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

This is valid on new or renewal subscriptions and you can buy up to 4 years at this price. Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track.

Magazines 51

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 51

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 4, 2014

STOCK UP PRICE ON KETCHUP FROM BUY FOR LESS!! Buy for Less is having a pretty awesome sale this week starting today 3/4. They have a deal where if you Buy 10 items you get $2 back. Buy 10 items = $9.80. Buy for Less ad. BUY 3 GET $5 GIFT CARD FROM TARGET!! Buy 3 Unliver items and get a. Marnie Ann.

October 40

October Buy Buying December 40

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

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 27, 2012

The more years you buy, the better deal you get: 1 Year Subscription for $4.00 Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track. 13 an issue!). with code: SAVINGCENTS 2 year subscription for $8.00

Magazines 76

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Goals 76

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

You can buy up to 4 years at $4.50 Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track. Get a one year subscription to Weight Watchers Magazine for only $4.50. This deal is only valid today (9/4).

Magazines 66

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 66

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

This is valid on new or renewal subscriptions and you can buy up to 4 years at this price. Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track.

Magazines 40

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 40

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

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 5, 2014

This is valid on new or renewal subscriptions and you can buy up to 4 years at this price. Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track.

Magazines 45

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Motivation 45

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

But if you’re hosting the baby shower, there’s so much more to think about than the cute baby outfits you want to buy. Menu planning can be one of the most challenging aspects of planning a baby shower. A friend or family member is expecting a new bundle of joy, and that’s reason to celebrate!

Recipes 59

Recipes Baby Menu Planning Menu Plans 59

For the Mommas

APRIL 9, 2013

Issues of Weight Watchers provide great quick-recipe ideas, seven-day menu plans, exercise tips, and other great health and lifestyle advice that can help the reader stay on track. This magazine subscription will help you find the best products in the world, don’t buy another thing before consulting Consumer Reports.

Magazines 63

Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans Consumer 63

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Use the code: SAVINGCENTS at checkout to get this price and you can buy up to 2 years at this price. Issues contain great-tasting recipes, easy-to-understand menu plans, food charts and tips on cleaning up your diet. Another nice magazine deal for you – you can get a 1 year Subscription to Clean Eating Magazine for only $5.99.

Cleaning 61

Cleaning Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans 61