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WIS, WWA | I had no plan

The Frugal Girl

What I Spent I went into this week with absolutely no menu plan…I was just winging it all week long and still, we didn’t eat out at all. What did you have for dinner this week? The post WIS, WWA | I had no plan appeared first on The Frugal Girl. I also made a green salad.

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Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics

Saving Cents With Sense

Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics. When it comes to dinner time, there is usually a panic that seems to set it for the the whole family. The question of “What’s for dinner?” An easy fix to the meal scramble and wonder of what to put on the table, is the option of menu planning. Menu Planning Basics.

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Menu Plan Thursday

The Coupon Game

As you all know, I typically do my grocery shopping on Thursdays, therefore, that is also the day that I plan my weekly menu. For my menu planning, I start by scouring my freezer, fridge, and pantry to see what I have on-hand already. Last week, our menu plan seemed to go out the window. but I know we ate!

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Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

Family Balance Sheet

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.

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Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Thanksgiving dinner for my extended family is a shared experience. So whether you are hosting a large gathering or just your immediate family, follow these Thanksgiving tips for a seamless holiday, so you can focus on your family…and that proverbial after dinner nap! Crescent Dinner Rolls at Frosted Bake Shop.

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Menu Plan Thursday!

The Coupon Game

So, here's my menu plan for this week. Kids get something simple for dinner & go to bed early! I'm going back to some of our family's favorites and adding a few new recipes as well. In case you were wondering, the quinoa recipe from last week was delish! BREAKFAST: (Any other days will probably be cereal or oatmeal.)

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Menu Plan Thursday!

The Coupon Game

Peanut Butter & Jam Sandwiches w/ Broccoli & Ranch Dressing Applegate Organic Hotdogs w/Tortilla Chips & Pickle DINNER: Please note that I have very picky eaters in my family. Chicken Stir Fry over Brown Rice w/Mango on the side BLT on Whole Wheat Bread (Optional: Add Avocado) - I'm not sure what I'll pair up with this yet.