Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For example, I have an avocado and some tomatoes that need to be used as soon as possible, so I’ll make a quick batch of guacamole and plan our lunch or dinner around what goes with that. Repurpose leftovers.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Having a routine keeps me scheduled so that I don’t forget to prep something and end up tempted to eat out. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. As is usually the case, I now find myself benefiting from her wisdom.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Before your trip, calculate the number of meals during your trip and decide how many will be eaten in and how often you will dine out. Create A Budget. We will be gone for 7 days.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

7 Ways to Save Money When Dining Out We all like to eat out, but if we do it too often, it can get expensive. Make Your Own TV Dinners If you are trying to save money and time on meals, leftovers and your own "tv" dinners are the answer. I would love to hear your ideas. Still, it is. Is Borrowing Money Ethical?

Frugal 188

Frugal Wine Saving Money Money 188

The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

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! So, here's my Menu Plan for the week: (We start on Thursdays because it's always been my grocery shopping day.)

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If pork tenderloins are on sale, my menu will include Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin and I’ll use the leftovers on another night for tacos. Plan for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks. I’ve been lazy in the past and just planned for the work week and ignored the fact that we do need to eat on the weekends.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch. Brown bag it to work.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

But there is no way you are going to give up cable, the cell phone, eating out or your gym membership. Perhaps a walk with a friend instead of lunch. You spend until the money runs out and then you put your purchases on your credit card. Write out what you have to spend on your home, utilities and other necessary items.

Money 203

Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. Stop buying lunch every day. Instead, do a bit of planning and bring a lunch to work. And don’t worry, lunches don’t need to be complicated.

Bills 124

Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

Eat Leftovers Leftovers will become our close friends. We always *intend* to use our leftovers but they usually end up in the back of the fridge, to be discovered only when it’s too late. Repurpose Leftovers My husband is very skilled at repurposing leftovers. This way the food doesn’t “feel” like leftovers!

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

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.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! That covered 2 breakfasts & 3 lunches plus snacks for the 2.5

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

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. Sell stuff, say no to vacations and eating out, and just get through this time. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. We used up what we had.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

” Brian’s family packed their lunches, cooked meals at home, and shopped with a list to avoid overspending and wasting money. When dining out, Olivia always used a coupon and/or went to places where kids dine free. Stacy also advised to pack your lunch. Eating out daily will add up.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

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.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100