Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 2, 2011
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.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 28, 2022
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. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes.
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Couponing 101
APRIL 19, 2013
Right now Amazon has a couple of great cookbooks on sale for only $6 each (reg. 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.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
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. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 8, 2014
Meal Planning Saves Money. With less trips to the store and a pre-planned list, I am hopefully eliminating any impulse and redundant purchases. I also revolve my menu around what is on sale, so I’m spending less on our meals. Ready to meal plan? 11 Simple Tips for Easier Meal Planning: 1.
Coupons Do Work
APRIL 14, 2015
I buy them on sale, with the exception the kids feet grow when there is no sale (for gym shoes). And when I buy them on sale, I usually buy for the next size up. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here.
Coupons Do Work
MARCH 17, 2015
Recently target had BIC on sale for $3.00 (reg. Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. 3.29), there was a $3/1 coupon , I had five of them.
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