Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Tuesday: We had a lot of pesto ranch chicken leftover from last week , so I cooked some bacon in the oven and made chicken & bacon quesadillas. They were yummy and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Thursday: Parmesan chicken tenders , mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, homemade sugar-free applesauce.

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time-intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. It’s like Christmas morning surprises. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

And stores like CVS and Rite Aid make it very easy for all types of shoppers to buy these products for pennies or FREE. Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. Stockpile in the freezer.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. It’s like Christmas morning surprises. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

Feel free to start halfway through, or even have a February no-spend challenge! Doing a no-spend challenge for a month is a great way to recover from higher spending months like December when our bank accounts take a hit due to Christmas. Eat Leftovers Leftovers will become our close friends.

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2013

With my daughter’s birthday falling between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, we usually end up having her party in January. This means we get to take advantage of all the cute and girly Valentine’s day items in stores as well as the Christmas clearance! I used clear plastic cups that I had leftover from another event.

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Birthday Cupcakes Daughter Girls 101

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APRIL 1, 2021

An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Years ago, my husband received a free family membership by working at the front desk of the gym from 6 – 9 am two Saturdays a month. 11 – Find free entertainment.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Read 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas and see how creative you can be. 9 – Find free entertainment. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter are a fantastic time to stock up on meat. At Thanksgiving, Turkeys can be as low as 29 cents a pound and many grocery stores will offer a free turkey if you spend a certain amount of money within a time period. example of Free Turkey Certificate. Freeze Your Leftovers.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100