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

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I also revolve my menu around what is on sale, so I'm spending less on our meals. I plan my menu on Sunday afternoons when I have the new week’s grocery flyer in front of me. I try to keep my large weekly grocery shopping to one store unless there are some loss-leaders elsewhere. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound,

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

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Those gorgeous pair of skinny jeans that are on sale? Yes, but before you run out to buy them because they are on sale, ask yourself this “How many other pairs of jeans are in my closet?” Shop Sales. Cut coupons, go grocery shopping when your items are on sale, and you will save money. We read.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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I carefully planned our menu each week around the sales flyers and loss leaders. I’ve included pictures below of most of my grocery shopping trips for the month. I shop mainly at two stores: Giant of PA and Weis Markets. Join the monthly Grocery Budget Challenge. We were all well fed and quite happy.

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