Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

If you’re used to being spontaneous with your choice of meals, the idea of planning your meals for the week in advance might seem tedious and unappealing, but there are some definite advantages involved. Over a year ago, my husband and I got into meal planning and I must admit it rocks. 4. You’ll save time.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with leftover fried rice, I’ve got some fun ideas for you to turn it into a whole new and delicious meal your whole family will love!! Each box comes with two 8-ounce bags that were more than enough to feed my family. Leftover fried rice is ready to go!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Sunday: Leftover lasagna from Saturday. I love prep once, cook twice meals. Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. Thursday: Much to my family’s dismay, it’s leftover night. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. It was tasty.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week in the Kitchen: I bought an Instant Pot over the summer and I’ve been trying to figure out how it fits into my kitchen routine and my family’s palate. It was a busy night, so we ate leftover baked ziti. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2016

Today is Day 5 and your assignment: Create back up meals. Some nights, activities or work might run later than planned, or I forgot to take food out of the freezer to thaw, or I just need to simplify dinner hour and I really just want to throw the meal plan out the window. Some of my back up meal ideas: Breakfast for dinner.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

Choose one meal to eat in - If you have a vacation rental with a kitchen, make use of it. Choose a meal to eat "at home". At the very least, and most of what we do, is to bring back leftovers and eat those instead of going out for another meal. We've found a lot of cool restaurants this way. Tip: Clean up big messes.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

How could you possibly prepare a meal for your family when just changing into sweatpants feels draining? Planning your meals for the week ahead of time can help ensure you have all the necessary ingredients ready when you need them. Make Extra Meals Ahead of Time. Eat Leftovers. Dinnertime. Find Quick Recipes.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Admittedly, I am a little OCD about it and have been know to eat leftovers for days just so I don’t have to throw them away. It actually doesn’t bother me to eat the same thing for 2-3 days, but I know several people who will not eat leftovers at all. Or, you could always bring what’s left to work.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 27, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: Leftovers. Tuesday: Chicken (leftover from Monday night), sweet potatoes, and black bean quesadillas , orange slices. Thursday: Easy Chicken Noodle soup (with leftover chicken from Monday and homemade chicken stock ), homemade applesauce, garlic bread.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2020

I used the Aldi flyer and put together a meal plan of 7 ALDI grilling ideas. A few details about this list of ALDI Grilling Ideas: ** I planned these dinners around my family of 4, which includes 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 tween. In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. leftover pineapple from Idea #1.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday : I took the ham bone from Saturday and some of the leftover ham and made a big batch o ham & bean soup. I stuck the leftover soup in the freezer. My family enjoyed it and it was pretty simple to make. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2015

We were bored and my family was revolting. My family went crazy over this meal. Wednesday: Leftovers from Tuesday night. Lunches included leftover soup, leftover chicken, black bean & corn tacos from last week, and pb & j sandwiches. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 9, 2013

Everyone in my family loves soup, which is awesome considering it is budget friendly, good for you, easy, and a great way to use up leftovers! I threw together this quickie soup last night using leftover chicken and kale! Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. bag at my store, but I easily get 3-4 meals out of one bag.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This week, I made one of my favorite Cook Once, Eat Twice meals: Roasted Pork Tenderloin. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Leftover Burrito Bowls from Friday’s dinner. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Leftover Burrito Bowls from Friday’s dinner.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: We went to our favorite local sub shop with some extended family. Tuesday: We had leftover chicken with pesto sauce from Monday night so I put on top of thin spaghetti. Thursday: Turkey Noodle Soup using the leftover turkey from a few weeks ago.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Turkey Chili Potpie Leftover Idea. Turkey, Kale & Orzo Soup Leftover Idea. Baked Turkey, Macaroni & Cheese Leftover Idea. Roasted Turkey with Fresh Herbs and Lemon. To Stuff or Not To Stuff. How To Make Turkey Gravy. How To Make Turkey Stock. Super Side Dishes. Caramelized Butternut Squash at Cutting Back Kitchen.

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Thanksgiving Meals Leftovers Kitchen 210

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week in the Kitchen: In an effort to save time and money, I’m trying to add either meals or ingredients to my freezer each week. My husband and I had leftovers, one daughter had breakfast-for-dinner, and the other daughter had a can of soup. garden salad.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I simply put the word out to friends and family on social media, and he has stayed busy ever since. Lean into cheap meals. For most people, groceries are a huge expense, especially if you have a family. Avoid meals that require pricier ingredients , and lean into budget-friendly meals. I encourage you to do this.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Currently I try to maintain a $500 monthly grocery budget for my family of 4. Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night. I made some rice and steamed some vegetables to add to the meal. Fun family night. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: leftover lasagna and other various leftovers hanging out in the fridge. Thursday: We ate the leftovers from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Lunches and snacks included some leftovers, egg sandwiches, soup, apples, oranges, pretzels, and popcorn.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

My mother hosts Thanksgiving every year for my extended family. I think she is expecting about 30 family members this year. Every year, I buy a turkey at the rock bottom price and roast it for my little family of 4. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning. Here’s my favorite 20 Leftover Turkey Recipes.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. It was a cozy meal for a crazy day. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Thursday : Pork tenderloin wraps with leftovers from Wednesday night.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 23, 2013

It’s so hard to come up with new and delicious things to make for dinner but Meal Builders from Chicken Soup for the Soul aim to help with that! Chicken Soup for the Soul’s new line of comfort food currently includes a variety of broths, gravies, sauces, soups and Meal Builders. Sesame-Ginger Pork Chops. Ingredients.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I roasted it immediately and used the meat of it for this week’s meals. Sunday: We went out for a large lunch after church and just had leftovers for dinner. Friday: Leftover. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 5, 2015

I roasted my free turkey that I received from Giant and as you’ll see below I used the meat and stock through out the week for my meal planning. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. This is my absolute FAVORITE way to use leftover turkey and gravy. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. Friday, 4/1: My family scattered on Friday night. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Currently, our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I still had chopped cooked turkey and homemade stock leftovers in the freezer from Thanksgiving. Thursday: Leftover night from Monday and Wednesday nights dinners. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer. Monday: Leftover Ham & Bean Soup, salad.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

These family favorites are hearty, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. A few details about this list of ALDI Soup Ideas: ** I planned these soups around my family of 4, which includes 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 tween–both of my girls eat as much as adults. I used the leftover stock to thin out my other soups.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. Sunday: Freezer leftovers. I’ve become more diligent about putting uneaten leftovers in the freezer. So my family had a choice of ham & bean soup, white chicken chili, or chicken & black bean tacos. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This week, due to meal planning burn out and maybe a bit of laziness, I did very little shopping and instead planned many of our meals from what I could find in the freezer. They come in handy–my family gets fed and I get a little break from cooking.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 10, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers , leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce. So we made ham sandwiches with leftovers from Monday and fruit. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

According to research, the average family throws away as much as $100 worth of food every month. Meal planning. If you can get yourself into the habit of planning your meals in advance, you’ll waste a lot less food. If you can get yourself into the habit of planning your meals in advance, you’ll waste a lot less food.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

My mother hosted her side of the family. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. We’re going to take the time and enjoy a family night. appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Currently our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. Lunches and snacks included ravioli for the kids, leftovers for me, apples, oranges, pretzels, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and tortilla chips. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. Today I’d like to share what works for our family. My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. She assured me that it isn’t boring at all.

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