The Coupon Game

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore w/Whole Wheat Penne Crockpot Tortilla Soup (video recipe) w/half Boar's Head Chicken Sandwich Grilled Chicken Breasts w/Roasted Potatoes & Steamed Broccoli Homemade Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Homemade Fish Sticks w/Salad We'll be eating out! There's nothing like a soup and sandwich combo!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 26, 2024

Monday I found a small package of ground beef in the freezer along with some homemade burger buns so…we had burgers for dinner, topped with Swiss cheese. What did you have for dinner this week? Fruit on the side. Friday Zoe and I are gonna have a movie night, so we might get some takeout.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Sunday I had eaten a late lunch so I don’t think I even actually ate an official dinner. And Zoe picked up some dinner on the way home from work. What did you have for dinner this week? I kind of regretted that I hadn’t ordered another Dinnerly box for this week! I love blueberry pancakes! Rolls > turkey.

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Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2011

Here is our menu plan this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese (we eat this most mornings). Dinners: Chicken Fajitas. Beef Stew, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner at a Friend’s House. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Last week’s freezer cooking plan went really well! I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal. Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Dinners: Bean Burritos*, Salad. Homemade Pizza.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 27, 2011

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! Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Dinners: Bean Burritos ( from the freezer ) , Salad.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrots, Pickles. Dinners: Saucy Little Meatballs (freezer) , Mashed Potatoes (freezer) , Steamed Veggies. Homemade Pizza, Salad. Dinner Out. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos.

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The Coupon Game

OCTOBER 6, 2011

So, this week's menu plan is a fun one. I'm trying a couple of new recipes for dinner that I'm hoping my family likes. We're trying to incorporate more meatless dinners to save on grocery costs and up our vegetable and grain intake. :) This is a picture of the Red Quinoa dish. I usually don't plan it too much.)

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The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

It's been forever since I've posted a menu plan. Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be. I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. That needs to get nipped in the bud! That needs to get nipped in the bud!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Heading out for Valentine’s Day dinner sounds lovely, but long lines, high prices, and the cost of a babysitter, can keep many of us in for the holiday. We include our daughters with dinner, because pink and hearts–it’s the official holiday of 6-8 year old girls everywhere. Homemade Chocolate Pudding.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Here is my menu plan for the week! If you follow me on Facebook then you know how much I really need this plan!! Dinners: Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Steamed Carrots, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinners: Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Steamed Carrots, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls.

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The Coupon Game

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

PB & Honey Sandwiches, Grapes, Greek Yogurt, & Popcorn Turkey Wraps, Watermelon, Cheese Stick, & Tortilla Chips Homemade Lunchables, Cottage Cheese, Pineapple Chunks, Granola Bar PB & Honey Sandwiches, Banana, Broccoli w/Ranch Dressing, Popcorn DINNER: ( You'll notice I'm keeping it simple this week.

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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). Dinners: Dinner Out for our 8 Year Wedding Anniversary! Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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Couponing 101

JULY 5, 2011

Here is our menu plan for the week! Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Homemade Pizza. Dinners: Hamburgers, Fries, Corn on the Cob, Watermelon. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2011

Dinners: Pizza. Beef & Vegetable Soup, Homemade Crusty French Bread. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner Out. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/21 – 3/27 is a post from Couponing 101.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Dinners: Grilled Italian Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Salad. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Steamed Veggies, Homemade Dinner Rolls. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/28 – 4/3 is a post from Couponing 101.

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Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2011

I have been having a really hard time with menu planning lately! Dinners: Chicken Enchiladas, Salad. Beef Stew, Homemade Crusty French Bread. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 5/2 – 5/8 is a post from Couponing 101. So, I’m back at it this week!

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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! Dinners: Butterflied Chicken with Roasted Vegetables , Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner Out. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/7 – 3/13 is a post from Couponing 101.

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The Coupon Game

DECEMBER 1, 2011

I am trying to get back into the swing of things, and back into menu planning. It helps me to keep myself organized when I know what's for dinner each night. I can take the meat out of the freezer the night before to thaw, and I'm ready to go when dinner time rolls around. So, here's my menu plan come back!

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Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. Dinners: Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies. Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. Dinner at my Parent’s House. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

So, in celebration of his birthday, I'm making my first homemade cake for him (with whole wheat flour - yikes!), Grilled Cheese Sandwiches w/ Homemade Tomato Soup & Homemade Decadent Chocolate Cake What's Baking?! For more Menu Plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans.

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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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The Coupon Game

AUGUST 19, 2011

For more menu plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. It always makes life interesting (or super boring) for me to challenge the creative side in me! YUMMY SNACKS: Frozen Banana Bites.

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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! It is so stressful not knowing what is for dinner each night! Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. Dinners: 16 Bean Soup , Honey Cornbread. Chicken Quinoa Stew , Homemade Crusty French Bread. I am definitely back at it this week!

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins, Fresh Fruit. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. Dinners: Hamburgers, Corn on the Cob, Fries. Dinners: Hamburgers, Corn on the Cob, Fries. White Chicken Chili , Portuguese White Bread with Homemade Butter (yum!!!). Dinner with Friends. Peanut Butter Toast, Fresh Fruit.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

My mom asked me to bring my homemade applesauce that I made a few weeks ago and a cheese & cracker tray. If you are hosting or just taking a dish, I put together a comprehensive post last year to help you make the day stress-free, Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Dinners: White Chicken Chili and Portuguese White Bread. Butterflied Chicken with Roasted Vegetables , Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner with Friends. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 2/28 – 3/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Loaded Baked Potatoes, Salad.

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The Coupon Game

JULY 21, 2011

Cascadian Farm Cereal w/Organic Milk & Fresh Fruit Vanilla Spice Oatmeal w/Fresh Cut Fruit Scrambled Eggs w/Turkey Bacon & Homemade Ezekiel Bread LUNCH: ( I'll rotate these lunches throughout the week for the kids and me. Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. if you'd like.

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The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

Cereal w/Skim Milk & Fresh Fruit DINNER: Homemade Prairie Buffalo Burgers w/Sweet Potato Fries & Salad Homemade Macaroni & Cheese (not exactly low-fat!) w/ Homemade Fish Sticks ( Make more than enough & Freeze for lunches or future dinner! Also, I quadruple the recipe so that I can freeze lots.

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The Coupon Game

AUGUST 11, 2011

Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins w/Turkey Bacon LUNCH: ( We will rotate through these lunches for the week.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

I know with school starting that many parents are looking for an easier way to get dinner on the table on busy school nights. Then just pour the ingredients into your crock-pot in the morning – dinner is ready with only 1-2 minutes of hands-on time! Now I can have dinner prepared in just 2 minutes on those crazy busy days!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

They wake up hungry, they come home from school hungry, they claim starvation right before we eat dinner, and then they are hungry again right before bedtime. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. So, as you can imagine, things were even crazier due to my lack of planning. Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

They wake up hungry, they come home from school hungry, they claim starvation right before we eat dinner, and then they are hungry again right before bedtime. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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The Coupon Game

JUNE 3, 2011

I'll be making some homemade trail mix out of the 20% off dried fruits and nuts on sale this week (plus some items in my pantry). 4 Taco Bell Dinner Kit (2): BOGO $2.69 = Paid $2.69/2 3 Some of our Menu Plans for the week. 3 Some of our Menu Plans for the week. Here are my Publix deals for the week.

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Saving SAHM Sanity

JANUARY 3, 2012

I am one of those people that feel menu planning in very difficult. I never seem to get my act together to plan a week worth of meals. Every now and then I have a organized week where I do manage to plan, and stick to, a menu plan. On those weeks I find menu planning does save time and money.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 6 – Eat dinner at home. Dinner time is stressful. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. What is your craft?

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