Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers. Eat those leftovers!

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

For the Mommas

JULY 8, 2019

FoodSaver – 2-in-1 Food Preservation System $119.99 {Reg $249.99}. In today’s Best Buy deal of the day for 7/8, you can score FoodSaver – 2-in-1 Food Preservation System for only $119.99 (Reg Price $249.99) with free shipping. FoodSaver 2-in-1 Food Preservation System. Lunch and leftover container.

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Foodsaver Food and Wine Food Vacuums 45

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton! Baby Beef Stew.

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 83

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Anyway…I needed some litter and food for Shelley and Chiquita, and Chewy’s prices for those beat the brick and mortar stores around here. I got some free ice cream + discounted dented cereal I stopped in at Safeway to buy some berries, and as usual, I opened the app to see if any deals stood out. Excellent.

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Frugal Eyeglasses Arm and Hammer Painting 210

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

My family typically gets together all season long, enjoying the games and plenty of really good food. We always find ourselves with so much leftover food, that everyone has leftovers to take home. We are eating Sunday Game day party food for at least 2-3 days after the game. My favorite food storage product?

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Storage Food Leftovers CVS 80

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. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. I’ll buy the smaller bottle, and stock up if there isn’t a limit.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. It’s simple, cheap comfort food. Buy everything on sale.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 12, 2016

What to buy in June ? National Dairy Month: Milk (also look for free milk Catalinas when you buy cereal promos), ice cream, cheese, butter, eggs, yogurt. Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses. This sale takes approx. 70% off a variety of items.

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June Buy Buying Lingerie 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

You’d be amazed at the things people will buy. My niece goes to Goodwill and buys what I can only describe as bags of junk, and she makes a full-time income selling it on eBay. Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Everyone in my family loves leftovers, so this one is easy for us!

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton! Baby Beef Stew.

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 56

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2020

Review the ingredient list carefully to determine what you need to buy. ** I made two different salads and used them as sides for several dinners. leftover pineapple from Idea #1. See Bonus Ideas below on how to use leftover sweet potatoes. 4 burger rolls – You might have 4 leftover from Idea #1. 1/2 red onion.

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Leftovers Dinner Package Cooking 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Last week, we cleaned and organized our pantry and food cupboards and this week, we’re going to focus on our refrigerator and freezer. 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. Discard outdated food.

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Refrigerators Cleaning Menu Planning Menu Plans 181

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 23, 2014

If you don’t want your kids eating all their Halloween candy, check out the Halloween Candy Buy Back Program. Plus it gives you and your gamily a great excuse to not eat the leftovers! Participating dentists “buy” back kids’ Halloween candy at a scheduled event. Kids trade their candy in for other prizes.

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Halloween 2014 Military Buy 81

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

That’s why I try hard to focus on healthy foods, including organic or all natural products. Know your prices, understand sale cycles, shop with coupons (check the organic coupons and gluten-free coupons round up each week), check store specials, meal plan, and only buy what you know you will use. Ways to Save at Whole Foods.

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Whole Foods Gift Cards Giveaway Food 96

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 21, 2013

If you have any candy leftover this Halloween Season, check out the Halloween Candy Buy Back Program. The program benefits children who need dental care, hygiene supplies and food services. Plus it gives you and your gamily a great excuse to not eat the leftovers! Its easy and its a great cause! How does the program work?

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Halloween Military 2013 Buy 51

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Microwave at Best Buy for only $69.99. Cook frozen meals in a snap, or heat coffee, soup and leftovers in no time. Preset cooking options make heating up food fast and simple. Also includes handy Add 30 Seconds and Add 1 Minute buttons to add more time while your food is cooking. Product Features.

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Microwaveable Buy Buying Cooking 74

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Anything is better than the stuff that you buy at Walmart. Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable.

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Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Eversave has a great deal right now from Lock&Lock – $50 Worth of No-Spill Food Containers and More from Lock&Lock for $23 ! 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.

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Food Leftovers Re-use Holiday 113

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2011

I have a grandmother who would never dream of buying containers to store leftovers or food for the freezer. She has always reused food containers, such as glass pickle jars or plastic cool-whip and sherbert containers, so I am not quite sure how or why I got started buying plastic food storage containers.

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Reuse Economical Kitchen Freezers 138

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. 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. How We Saved this Week: We started a family tradition years ago of going to a Christmas tree farm to buy a fresh tree.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Macy’s: Pyrex 22 Piece Food Storage Container Set ONLY $24.99 (Reg $79.99). Today only at Macy’s you can grab this Pyrex 22 Piece Food Storage Container Set on sale for just $34.99, down from $79.99. Buy Pyrex 22 Piece Food Storage Container Set – $34.99 (Reg $79.99). Pay ONLY $24.99 Pay ONLY $24.99

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Storage Microwave Ovens Food Leftovers 40

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. 39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores. 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.

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Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Repurpose leftovers.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Repurpose leftovers.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

For the Mommas

APRIL 18, 2022

each when you buy 3 without any coupons. This product is ideal for freezing and storing fresh foods and leftovers. ShopRite deal thru 4/23/22: Buy (3) ShopRite Zipper Bags $1.00 Thru 4/23, ShopRite shoppers can score ShopRite Brand Zipper Bag for ONLY $1.00 The thickness helps protect against freezer burns and punctures.

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Claritin Advil Leftovers Freezers 52

For the Mommas

JULY 16, 2016

Pyrex 12pc Storage Plus Food Storage Set ONLY $18.84 {Reg $44.97}. Hurry over to Walmart to score this awesome 12-piece Pyrex Storage Plus Food Storage Set for 42% off and pay ONLY $18.84 Buy Pyrex 12pc Storage Plus Food Storage Set - $18.84 {Reg $44.97} Save 42%. with FREE pickup showing available in many areas.

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Storage Food Freezers Ovens 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

Sunday: We were still snowed in, and thankfully, we had plenty of food. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Pork tenderloin is a pricier cut of pork, but our favorite, so I buy it occasionally when it is on sale.

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. We eat less, feel better, and have rarely been sick.

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

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. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Did you give away all your containers with the leftovers?! Then head on over to Red Plum this morning and get this Buy 2 Get $1/1 Glad Food Storage products printable coupon. I know you all love printable coupons as much as I do.

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Storage Printable Coupon Food Red Plum 45

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: I tried two new recipes this week that I found on the Food Network’s website. Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. I buy big bags of frozen tortellini and healthy chicken nuggets for my kids school lunches. I found two packs of thighs marked down.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. And finally…Junk Food. I occasionally buy junk food. I don’t want to blow our grocery money on food that has no nutritional value, but my family enjoys it too. Lunches Included: leftovers.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Furthermore, my office was not near any sort of restaurant or café, thereby eliminating the accessibility of food out, as well as my craving for it. The only food nearby was at the cafeteria, which lacked any sort of allure because their menu was so limited and meat based. Many of us fill up our breaks with sourcing food.

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Lunch Lunches Work Office 182

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2013

But I took advantage of a buy one, get one free sale recently and now I'm in love with that cut of pork. One package has two tenderloins, so I roasted them both at the same time and we had enough leftovers for two more meals. In a mini food processor, puree the garlic, herbs and olive oil into a paste. 2 lbs pork tenderloin.

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Leftovers Ovens Tacos Cooking 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2011

Top of the list though, has just got to be throwing food away. We could afford to double our food budget, and toss all kinds of food in the trash. We do do a pretty good job of recycling leftovers into new dishes. Chicken breasts into chicken salad or soup, and leftover vegetables into frittatas.

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Pets Leftovers Personal Finance Milk 149

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2016

We all brought home leftovers and that’s what we ate for dinner. Leftover lasagna, salad. My big shopping trip this week was at Giant Food Stores. They have been promoting their store brands with Buy a National brand and Get the Giant brand version for FREE. Total spent this week $97.81.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Raisin Bran 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. How do I roast a turkey?

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100