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.

Menu Planning 138

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. While you're at it, make a list of what you have on hand and try to eat through the list.

Freezers 153

Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Now I'm going through our kitchen cupboards--all in an attempt to make my life easier. We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. A clean and organized pantry will make menu planning easier for me. Let us know in the comments.

Economical 113

Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

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

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JANUARY 9, 2012

I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. Easy Summer Menu Planning. Eleven Simple Tips For Easier Menu Planning. Batch Cooking and Freezing: Chicken Breasts for Future Use. Buttermilk Substitute.

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

If you are hosting or just taking a dish, I put together a comprehensive post last year to help you make the day stress-free, Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning. Kitchen Economics Saving Money - During the Holidays' Please share in the comments.

Thanksgiving 124

Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers Menu Planning 124

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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. When your kitchen is organized, you avoid buying duplicates and it is easier to cross reference what is on sale, the ingredients needed for recipes, and what you have on hand.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186