Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (we eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 5/9 – 5/15 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit.

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JULY 5, 2011

Here is our menu plan for the week! Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 7/4 – 7/10 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Steak, Corn on the Cob, Salad.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/28 – 4/3 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit. Blueberry Waffles.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 14, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/14 – 3/20 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Blueberry Banana Smoothies. Cold Cereal, Fruit. Pumpkin Pancakes, Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit. Kashi Pizza, Fruit.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 7, 2011

I did not stick to my menu plan very well last week , so there are a few repeats this week! Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/7 – 3/13 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Salmon, Veggie Stir-Fry.

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JUNE 13, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 6/13 – 6/19 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Homemade Pizza, Salad. Dinner Out.

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MARCH 22, 2011

For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/21 – 3/27 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Fruit. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Sausage Links, Toast, Fresh Fruit. Blueberry Banana Smoothies. Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Cheese. Chick-fil-A. Dinners: Pizza.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 4/4 – 4/10 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (this has been our regular breakfast lately). Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit.

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JUNE 7, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 6/6 – 6/12 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad.

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Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 5/30 – 6/5 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Bean Burritos*.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2011

I never got around to menu planning last week, and boy did I pay for it! Lunches: Leftovers. The rest of our food is typically purchased by shopping sales and using coupons. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Cold Cereal.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 2/28 – 3/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Fruit Salad. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit Salad. Blueberry Waffles, Fresh Fruit.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. The rest of our food is typically purchased by shopping sales and using coupons. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 1/31 – 2/6 is a post from Couponing 101. PB&J, Baby Carrots.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

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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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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

I am not an extreme couponer. I'm not even an avid couponer. I like coupons, but I am not the home manager who buys $200 worth of groceries for $4.35. I usually average about $5 in coupons on each weekly shopping trip. I don't buy any of those products without a coupon, but they are easier to come by.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

I stocked up on several sizes for the next 2-3 years… for my daughter, last Sept, Crazy 8 had a coupon and a sale on summer clothes. They were the leftovers. 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.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story.

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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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

Hair cuts are $15 bucks where I am and then you factor in the tip, it is too much money for a kids hair cut.Sometimes I get coupons to save a few dollars but once again, factor in the tip… I rather save that money. 3.29), there was a $3/1 coupon , I had five of them. Food: I do a monthly menu plan. What do I do?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

79/pound, my menu that week will revolve around a roasted chicken , and Chicken Noodle Soup or Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas or Pulled Chicken BBQ Sandwiches. 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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The Coupon Game

JUNE 16, 2011

And since I'm still in the learning process of the organic/natural products on the market today, I'll be even more so on the lookout for coupons and start requesting them from companies as well. Total Savings in Coupons = $8.95 Click on picture above for larger image. TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $111.25 TOTAL SAVINGS = $39.34 lb = Paid $.55/1

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

If you’ve been reading Couponing 101 for a while, you know I’ve been on a journey to eating healthier. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. I’m going to be more intentional about using the produce we buy and not letting leftovers go to waste!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights. Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. We''ll plan the menu weeks before we leave, so I can do most of my grocery shopping at home instead of our vacation spot where prices are more expensive.

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