Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 16, 2015

This Week’s Dinner: Saturday: Both of my kids were not feeling well and not very hungry, so thankfully we had enough leftovers from the previous week. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer.

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Leftovers Homemade Freezers Ovens 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 14, 2018

I’m sure it altered the taste slightly from the original, but my family didn’t know and they enjoyed the dish. It’s a more expensive cut of meat, but truly tender and worth an occasional indulgence, especially when I buy it on sale. appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. I love one pot dinners.

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Friends And Family Sale Gardening Garden Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2016

We all brought home leftovers and that’s what we ate for dinner. Leftover lasagna, salad. I also made one side trip at a different store for a gallon of organic milk that was on sale for the great price of $3.99. Today is Day 14 and I’m recapping the week’s menu and my shopping trips.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Raisin Bran 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2015

I thought I would use leftover chicken from Tuesday, but we didn’t have enough, so I bought a rotisserie chicken for the meal. Lunches included leftover tacos, pb & j sandwiches and soup that was in the cupboard. And I treated my kids to a package of Oreos that was on sale this week and for 3 whole days they thought I ROCKED!

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Wednesday: Last week, I baked a spiral ham that I bought on sale before Easter. Thursday: My family has a choice tonight: leftover tacos or ham & bean soup. Did you try a new dish this week that your family enjoyed? I ordered pizza. We had a tasty week!

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. While it’s simple and perfect as it’s shown , I often add leftover veggies and protein to buk it up. Rice – This is an excellent use for leftover rice, but any rice will work. Buy everything on sale.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

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. I buy them on sale, with the exception the kids feet grow when there is no sale (for gym shoes). And when I buy them on sale, I usually buy for the next size up. Heck, I actually survive on $30 bucks a week for the family.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! 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

JANUARY 8, 2014

My challenge is I need to reduce our bill, but not make everyone in my family miserable because there is no room for the occasional extras that make us happy, like a special treat or wild caught salmon or Kalamata olives. I also revolve my menu around what is on sale, so I’m spending less on our meals. Get the family involved.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2016

This is my favorite go-to back up meal, although it’s not always my family’s first choice. Currently, I have several containers of leftover ham and bean soup in the freezer and I always have deli cheese on hand.I Some of my back up meal ideas: Breakfast for dinner. Frozen pizza. Are you following along with the challenge?

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week. Repurpose leftovers. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period!

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week. Repurpose leftovers. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period!

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. When chicken roasters are on sale at.79/lb,

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

This is the lowest price we’ve seen on the 8-quart Instant Pot – it almost never goes on sale! This size is perfect for larger families or making large batches so you can freeze some or eat leftovers throughout the week. This programmable multi-cooker can be used as a slow cooker, a rice cooker and a pressure cooker.

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Leftovers 7-Up MP3 Amazon 45

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

That’s about what a typical family might spend on food in a month. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 14, 2015

This Pyrex Easy Grab 6-Piece Glass Bakeware Set is on sale for just $11.55 If you don’t do much cooking, snag this for a friend or family member! These containers are ideal for storing leftovers, pulses, rice and more. right now over at Target! This set is perfect for holiday cooking and baking!

Bakeware 40

Bakeware Friends And Family Sale Leftovers Storage 40

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 9, 2017

This is the lowest price we’ve seen on the 8-quart Instant Pot – it almost never goes on sale! This size is perfect for larger families or making large batches so you can freeze some or eat leftovers throughout the week. This programmable multi-cooker can be used as a slow cooker, a rice cooker and a pressure cooker.

Price 40

Price Leftovers 7-Up MP3 40

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The holidays just don’t seem complete without a large family dinner, complete with all of your favorite fixings. If you have quite a few family members coming to dine, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Don’t forget the leftovers. Focus on what foods at dinner can also double as great leftovers later.

Dinner 49

Dinner Holiday Leftovers Saving 49

For the Mommas

MAY 30, 2016

Casserole on sale for ONLY $29.40 The generous size of this beautiful dish makes it ideal for large get-togethers of friends and family. Meanwhile, the lovely glazed stoneware construction makes this dish microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe as well as oven safe to 500°F so it’s easy to store and reheat leftovers.

Friends And Family Sale 40

Friends And Family Sale Freezers Ovens Microwaveable 40

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

This is a special week in our family. and they were not a hit with our family. My youngest child is turning 5 years old! So, in celebration of his birthday, I'm making my first homemade cake for him (with whole wheat flour - yikes!), and hoping dearly that it turns out as delicious as it looks. Photo courtesy of WholeGrainGourmet.)

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 49

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. My oldest daughter loves sausage burgers, so when they’re on sale, which is quite frequently, I buy them. So when wild caught Alaskan Salmon is on sale, I’ll buy it as a treat. It’s sale price is $9.99 a pound, so I only buy it occasionally.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Homemade chicken stock is super easy to make and you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to roast a chicken, how to make your own chicken stock, and some additional recipes for the roasted chicken leftovers in my latest post at Money Crashers, How to Roast a Whole Chicken - 4 Recipes to Save Time and Money.

Freezers 127

Freezers Homemade Economical Kitchen 127

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 12, 2015

After you’ve roasted a chicken, make a delicious stock with the leftover bones. all of the leftover bones, skins, herbs from a whole roasting chicken. There are tons of stock recipes online, but I use simple vegetables that usually can be found on sale and in my refrigerator. How to Make Chicken Stock on the Stove Top.

Homemade 100

Homemade Making Freezers Leftovers 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. We travel with my extended family, so my mom and I will sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

Thanks to Jordy at Jordy Liz Blogs for this guest post on meal planning for her family. I do all of the grocery shopping for our family of two. We always account for one night for a date night out and one or two nights to take care of leftovers. If you are a growing family, how do you plan for more than two?

Meals 85

Meals Dinner Budgeting Budget 85

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

As a family, we drink a lot of water. The math: I stock up when I see a box of 72 Tetley decaffeinated tea bags on sale for $2.50 and a box of 20 Celestial Seasonings tea bags on sale for $2.50. When on sale, it costs me about 50 cents to make a pitcher of iced tea vs. at least $2.50 for store-bought iced tea.

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February 2020 Frugal Thrift Stores 208

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Hit Panera Bread, and they’ll give you their leftover baked goods for free. Home Depot : With exempt paperwork, you can skip sales tax when shopping at Home Depot. Lowes : Just like Home Depot, Lowes offers a break on sales tax for teachers, plus they’ll cut wood and pipe for you. Just ask to find out what they can offer.

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Discount Giving Storing Education 124

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

I’m on a mission to eat well and serve my family tasty food on our limited budget. Take advantage of the value packs, especially when they are on sale, and break the pack into smaller portions and store in your freezer. Ham will be on sale for Easter and I’ve found great bargains on sausages around St.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100

Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery stores cater to families, so most products come in packages large enough to feed 2 to 4 people, making things even more difficult. Shopping weekly sales is the easiest way to save money on groceries ! Before you make your grocery list and meal plan for the week, look at what’s on sale where you regularly shop.

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Grocery Shopping Groceries Grocery Shopping 52

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. Fewer trips to the grocery store — Plus you no longer have to plan your meals around what’s on sale. As well, it can become an enjoyable , productive and money saving experience shared by family and friends.

Growing 40

Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Through Tuesday, Sears is having a Friends & Family event with many items 20% off. Purchase fruits, vegetables and meats in bulk at the Farmer’s Market or on sale at the grocery store at a discount price, and seal the extra in a Seal-a-Meal bag as a meal or a single serving for future use.

Thanksgiving 40

Thanksgiving Sears Dinner Friends And Family Sale 40

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Featuring manual controls in a sleek, easy-to-use design, these new vacuum sealers help preserve meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables and leftovers with ease to keep food fresh up to 5x longer than traditional storage methods, and save consumers up to $2,700 per year by buying in bulk, on sale and preventing waste. Product Price: $1.99

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Holiday Giveaway Food Earl Grey 80