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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Cooking apples on the stovetop for applesauce. We ate leftovers. Wednesday: leftover night from Tuesday’s dinner. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Heat on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through. Leftovers from the top 3 meals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. They LOVE it. Very tasty!

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

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APRIL 3, 2014

But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. So refreshing.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. 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. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

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APRIL 1, 2021

An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Who wants to cook after a long day! As my kids have grown, I have expanded my work hours at our office and by the end of the week, I’m too cooked to cook , so take out it is! Try freezer cooking. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. What are your financial goals now? Do not allow fear to convince you to not pursue your financial goals. We were sticky on a spending freeze. We used up what we had.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. 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.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Try freezer cooking. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. This Week in the Kitchen: Every week, I’m trying to double at least ONE meal to put in the freezer, but after last week’s marathon freezer cooking session s, I laid low this week. french fries.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Freezers 100