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WIS, WWA | that was disappointing!

The Frugal Girl

What We Ate Saturday My friend Mia and I cooked together; she made some fried plantains, and I made chorizo and potato tostadas, topped with cilantro, queso fresco, and Mexican crema. Tuesday I got out some leftover Christmas ham from the freezer and Zoe and I ate that with some baked apples, plus some leftover rolls.

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Menu Plan 6/27 – 7/3

Couponing 101

I forgot to make a menu plan last week and it was a disaster! Menu planning really does save you a lot of time. Here is our menu plan for this week! Lunches: Leftovers. Cook Out for 4th of July. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! We love them!).

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! How to Save Money on Groceries. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Save Money with Meal Planning

Couponing 101

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.

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Fiesta Black Beans & Rice

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Are beans and rice regular ingredients in your menu planning? This is a large recipe, so I used the leftovers the next day in wraps with leftover cooked chicken , avocado, and salsa. Have you ever considered cooking dried beans from home instead of buying canned beans? Fiesta Black Beans & Rice.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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Looking for ways to save money on groceries? 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. How to Save Money on Groceries. You’ll be thankful later.

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Simple Ways to Save on Family Dinner

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Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Start Menu Planning. Bake a casserole. All rights reserved.

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