Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

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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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The next time you make your menu plan and grocery list, instead of glancing through the sales circulars for ideas, challenge yourself to see what's lurking in your freezer and pantry. Some meal ideas that I have planned: A frittata with left-over baked ham and red pepper. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

Freezers 153

Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Menu Plan As I have written before, groceries are the one category that I feel like I have the most control over when it comes to spending. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don't plan, I am sure to blow the budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164