Buying Food Leftovers Menu Plans 
Saving Cents With Sense
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
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.
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! But I can tell you that the pasta is ALL gone now, so dinner will not include leftover pasta again. And…do you ever buy salad kits? Friday I don’t know!
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Coupons Do Work
APRIL 14, 2015
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. I buy them on sale, with the exception the kids feet grow when there is no sale (for gym shoes). They were the leftovers. How to thaw it?
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 Discard outdated food.
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.
Couponing 101
JANUARY 6, 2012
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.
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.
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