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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

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My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. Plan for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks. Plan for All Seven Days.

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. What are your financial goals now? Do not allow fear to convince you to not pursue your financial goals. We tried our best to stretch the food budget.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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5 – Brown bag your lunch. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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5 – Brown bag your lunch. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas.