Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

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. 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.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers Menu Planning 124

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. According to a 2012 Gallop Poll, the average American family spends about $150 a week on food alone! Start Menu Planning.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

By keeping our kitchens organized, menu planning will be much easier, we’ll reduce our food waste, and we’ll be less likely to buy duplicates. Sort the food by category, such as dairy, condiments, drinks, leftovers, etc, and group categories together. 5 Simple Steps to Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator and Freezer.

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Refrigerators Cleaning Menu Planning Menu Plans 181

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Are beans and rice regular ingredients in your menu planning? This is a large recipe, so I used the leftovers the next day in wraps with leftover cooked chicken , avocado, and salsa. Have you ever considered cooking dried beans from home instead of buying canned beans?

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Cooking 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Actually I live on $30 a week and I have a family of four – a dog and my kids do activities. Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family?

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Get the family involved. Ask your family for suggestions.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 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. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. That’s about what a typical family might spend on food in a month. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. You’ll be thankful later.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. Sit down with your family and brainstorm what everyone''s expectations will be while on vacation. Create a Meal Plan. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

The Coupon Game

JUNE 16, 2011

In my attempt to continue to work toward eating healthier and providing healthier options for my family, I have tried to choose all natural and organic foods this week. I would much prefer to feed my family ( and myself ) a healthier "whole foods" diet rather than preservatives and other things I can't pronounce. lb = Paid $.55/1

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Publix Organic Organization A&W 55

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Yep, you don’t need to spend a dime to entertain your family.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

I’m going to be more intentional about using the produce we buy and not letting leftovers go to waste! This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well! Hopefully, by following these tips, I’ll be able to feed my family healthy foods this year and not spend a fortune doing it! New Year, New You Series.

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94