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MARCH 18, 2016

Sunday: My oldest daughter had a YMCA district swim meet. Tuesday: I used the leftover chicken from Monday night and made Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas. Thursday: Leftover night. Friday: My 10 year old daughter qualified for YMCA PA State swim meet which will be held at Penn State’s pool.

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Budget Budgeting Daughter Leftovers 100

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went out for dinner to celebrate my oldest daughter’s tenth birthday. Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night. Friday: We’re going to a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the Jr ROTC at the high school and then going to the football game.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

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JANUARY 30, 2015

Sunday : My oldest daughter had a swim meet all afternoon, so my husband treated us to dinner at our favorite deli. Wednesday : Burrito Bowls –my daughters request. I thought I would use leftover chicken from Tuesday, but we didn’t have enough, so I bought a rotisserie chicken for the meal. Monday: Tacos.

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Budget Budgeting Tacos Freezers 100

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MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Sunday: Freezer leftovers. I’ve become more diligent about putting uneaten leftovers in the freezer. Wednesday: My oldest daughter requested a Tomato soup & Grilled Cheese night, so I went to Pinterest for a recipe. My hubby had a late dinner meeting.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

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MARCH 5, 2016

My oldest daughter had to be in the pool for warm up at 7 am on Saturday morning. My other daughter swims in a different age group and they raced in the afternoon. One of my daughters was actually sobbing Tuesday night, “when are things going back to normal!” Friday: Leftovers from Thursday night.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Sunday: Leftover ham & bean soup, homemade applesauce. Thursday: Taco leftovers. My family gets a little testy on leftover night, but I don’t want to throw out any food, so they’ll have to deal with it. Saturday : I made a double batch of Ham & Bean Soup using Ham Hocks. They make the BEST soup.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Homemade 100

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MARCH 20, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Sunday: My daughter had a very long swim meet, so we grabbed burritos at a favorite local restaurant. Friday: Chicken Burrito Bowls – with a rotisserie chicken from Costco. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4.

Burritos 100

Burritos Homemade Costco Leftovers 100

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JANUARY 23, 2015

We had leftovers for dinner. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! Wednesday: My oldest daughter asked for breakfast for dinner, so we had eggs, sausage, toast and grapes. Friday: A much needed date night with my husband. Monday: Meatball sandwiches, steamed broccoli & peas, homemade applesauce.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Homemade 100

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APRIL 17, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went out to dinner to celebrate my youngest daughter’s birthday. Sunday: We had 10 elementary aged kids over for my daughter’s birthday party. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. I ordered pizza.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Here are 6 best things to buy in January : Forget Black Friday and Christmas sales. Reason why I am saying this is because if you notice, Black Friday sucked in 2016. Retailers told me that when Black Friday started years ago , : Sales were good. I took my daughter to Justice on Black Friday.

January 100

January 2017 Pottery Barn Bath and Body Works 100

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JANUARY 16, 2015

This Week’s Dinner: Saturday: Both of my kids were not feeling well and not very hungry, so thankfully we had enough leftovers from the previous week. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. What We Ate This Week'

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Homemade Freezers Ovens 100

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. One of our daughters has had reactions to tilapia, so I stopped buying it. Friday: We’re going out to dinner with some friends to a local favorite diner. Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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AUGUST 28, 2015

So per my daughter’s request, I made Burrito Bowls and there was just enough left for me to have one for lunch on Wednesday. I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer. Friday: Burgers, watermelon, corn on the cob. I really need to do more freezer cooking now that school is back in session.

Burritos 100

Burritos Freezers Leftovers Breakfast 100

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. Friday: I am going out to dinner with a group of high school friends.

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

My oldest daughter has started to sit down with me weekly and plan our menu. My other daughter, however, just looks at something and decides she doesn’t like it and will not eat it. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: My daughter asked for New England Clam Chowder. Friday: I have not decided yet.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Homemade Kids and Family 100

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Close family friends took my daughters to Hersheypark for the afternoon. My husband doesn’t care for tomato based spaghetti sauce and my daughters and I LOVE it. Friday: It’s pizza night. My husband and I met them for dinner at a local pub.

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Budget Budgeting Daughter Dinner 100

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

But we had a lot to celebrate this week, both my husband and my mother celebrated their birthdays and my daughters hosted some friends for a sleepover. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. Friday: My girls are having two friends for a sleepover. these 15 tips to save money when eating out.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Lunch 100

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APRIL 6, 2016

Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers. Eat those leftovers! I have a good friend who hates leftovers and throws any away after a meal. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills. That’s crazy! Brew your own coffee.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

My daughters told me they “like the other burrito bowls better” This version was a little dry, so I have to agree with them. Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. Friday: I’m grilling burgers, and serving with fries, fruit, and corn on the cob. I’ll make my own homemade burrito bowls in the future.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

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JUNE 5, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. My oldest daughter loves sausage burgers, so when they’re on sale, which is quite frequently, I buy them. They both had great years and my daughters kissed third and first grades good-bye. Friday: My now fourth grader is taking an interest in cooking.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

I cut them both up and served as a side for 3 nights of dinners and 3 school lunches for each daughter. Monday: Leftover night! Friday: Chicken & Black Bean Tacos, Fiesta Rice, and Refried Beans. The cantaloupe and pineapple were both delicious and were on a super sale of.99 Thursday: Clean Out the Fridge Night!

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

My daughter does competitive cheerleading and that itself is $3K a year (not including travel). 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. Step 2: leftovers. Thursday and Friday?

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Food Kids and Family 100