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Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Menu planning saves me time.

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Menu Plan 6/13 – 6/19

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Thanks to my Freezer Cooking Week , I have quite a few meals in my freezer right now. I will be planning to eat one or two per week and will be continuing to swap one meal per week with friends. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 6/13 – 6/19 is a post from Couponing 101.

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Resolve to Lower Your Grocery Spending

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Batch Cooking and Freezing: Chicken Breasts for Future Use. Easy Summer Menu Planning. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. Eleven Simple Tips For Easier Menu Planning. Thanks for reading. Buttermilk Substitute. Homemade Breadcrumbs. How to Save Money on Organic Food.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. You’ll be thankful later. It’s a constant challenge to keep them fed!

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Amazon: The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbooks Only $6 Each (Reg. $14.99)!

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I own the dinner cookbook, and it’s great inspiration when I need some frugal and simple meal ideas for my menu plan. Mother’s Day is coming up and these would make a great gift for any mom on a budget who likes to cook. Thanks, Give Me Neither ! Maybe pair it with a cute apron from the Flirty Aprons sale !

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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. Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. By planning out your family’s meals for the upcoming week, you can determine precisely what ingredients you need.

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7 Steps to an Organized Pantry | Kitchen Economics

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All of the cooking oils and vinegars are above my stove. That was 2 months before I got married and I was not much of a cook back then, so I'm not quite sure what I was doing with a bottle of Cayenne. A clean and organized pantry will make menu planning easier for me. Thanks for reading.