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

Family Balance Sheet

I also revolve my menu around what is on sale, so I'm spending less on our meals. Plan your menu around what is on sale at the grocery store that week. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound, I am always looking for great sales on our staples like chicken, turkey, fruits, vegetables, bread. Get the family involved.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. We have significant food restrictions so sourcing our own is helpful health-wise & cost-effective too. I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. Here’s Jennifer. ? Do I know where it went?

Arkansas 182
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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

To move or not to move when you retire? That’s the big question. Picking a place to retire is one of life’s most consequential decisions — and ultimately, a deeply personal choice. You may want to settle down by the beach or in the mountains. Maybe you prefer golf over cross-country skiing, or you just want to be near your kids or grandkids.

Iowa 52
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Christmas Savings Club | August Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. You''ll avoid all sorts of duplicate purchases and reduce food waste too.

August 100
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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

Family Balance Sheet

My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. I carefully planned our menu each week around the sales flyers and loss leaders. And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4. And finally…Junk Food.

March 100
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Finding Discount Codes and Why You Should Use Coupons

Koupon Karen

Increased Purchasing Power For bulk buyers like large families or intentional meal planners stockpiling non-perishables when prices plummet, stashing discount codes stretches budgets exponentially further. What Are Discount Codes? Some discounts require meeting minimum order value thresholds, too.