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Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics

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Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics. comes up and you are left to try and scramble some food together to form a meal, or end up having to order out a meal that may not be the healthiest option for your family. An easy fix to the meal scramble and wonder of what to put on the table, is the option of menu planning.

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

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As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. GIANT Food Stores of PA has been part of my weekly grocery shopping routine for years. In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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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.

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps

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Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. actually rule of thumb : shop for kids clothes during ‘off season’ that is when you find the best sales. Thus no food went to waste.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

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Resolve To Lower Your Grocery Bill

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Did you resolve to find ways to reduce your spending for 2011? Here at Family Balance Sheet, we are always trying to find ways to trim the grocery bill without sacrificing quality and nutrition. Your grocery budget might be a good place to start. There are tons of ways to reduce your spending in your kitchen.

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Save Money with Meal Planning

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Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc.