Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2011

Here is our menu plan this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese (we eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Out for Lunch. Dinners: Chicken Fajitas. Beef Stew, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner at a Friend’s House.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 19, 2011

I’m a little late getting this posted, but here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fruit Smoothies (this has been our regular breakfast lately). Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Baked Potatoes, Salad.

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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). Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit.

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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!! Lunches: PB&J, Fresh Fruit. Leftover Chicken Noodle Soup. Dinners: Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Steamed Carrots, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Blueberry Pancakes. Baked Potatoes.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Grilled Italian Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Salad. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Steamed Veggies, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Breakfast Burritos, Fruit Salad.

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Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2011

I have been having a really hard time with menu planning lately! Lunches: PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Mother’s Day Lunch – TBD. Dinners: Chicken Enchiladas, Salad. 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! Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Hamburgers, Fries, Corn on the Cob, Watermelon. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 7/4 – 7/10 is a post from Couponing 101.

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

What We Ate Saturday Leftover chipotle chicken on a salad. my buy-nothing-group toaster oven on my buy-nothing group table Tuesday This was my first super long day at school and I did a great job of packing my lunch. Sooo, we got burgers from Five Guys for dinner. What did you have for dinner 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! Lunches: Leftovers. “Snacky Lunch&# – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Butterflied Chicken with Roasted Vegetables , Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner Out.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2011

Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Cheese. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Pizza. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner Out. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Chick-fil-A.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 14, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Soy-Glazed Cod Fillets , Broccoli, Rice. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/14 – 3/20 is a post from Couponing 101. Blueberry Banana Smoothies. Cold Cereal, Fruit.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Saucy Little Meatballs (freezer) , Mashed Potatoes (freezer) , Steamed Veggies. Dinner Out. 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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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. Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Bean Burritos*, Salad. Breakfasts. Chick-fil-A.

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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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Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies. Dinner at my Parent’s House. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: White Chicken Chili , Dinner Rolls. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 5/30 – 6/5 is a post from Couponing 101. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Tamale Pie*, Salad.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Dinners: White Chicken Chili and Portuguese White Bread. Butterflied Chicken with Roasted Vegetables , Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner with Friends. Dinner with Friends. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Blueberry Waffles, Fresh Fruit.

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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! Lunches: Leftovers. Dinners: 16 Bean Soup , Honey Cornbread. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! I am definitely back at it this week!

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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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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Dinners: Hamburgers, Corn on the Cob, Fries. Dinner with Friends. 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. Peanut Butter Toast, Fresh Fruit.

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The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

For more Menu Plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. Date Night - Frozen Kashi Pizza for Kids Homemade Macaroni & Cheese w/Grilled Chicken Breasts & Steamed Broccoli My Son's 5th Birthday! On a side note, we tried the Lemon Coconut Cookies recipe last week.

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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

You'll notice in my Meal Plan this week that I use several blueberry recipes. 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!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

That 30 minutes makes my grocery trip go much smoother, reduces any extra trips to the store during the week, and with a pre-planned menu, dinner hour is spent preparing the meal, not wondering, “what are we having for dinner?”. Meal Planning Saves Your Sanity. Meal Planning Saves Money.

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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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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 Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What I Spent Since I spent some time last Friday doing a thorough job of planning, I did actually make an organized trip to Aldi this week. aforementioned planning Annnnnnd we did not get takeout this week, probably because of the planning. ? What We Ate Saturday Leftover chicken noodle soup , and I again added cream to mine.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even snacks in your planning. For lunch, we usually pack a cooler with food each day that we are at the beach and eat out somewhere for lunch on the one day when we need a sun-break. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights.

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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. 5 – Brown bag your lunch. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers!

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