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APRIL 6, 2011

My humble coupon case: If you are new to couponing or even the subject of saving money on groceries, watching TV shows, like Extreme Couponing on TLC, can be overwhelming or intimidating. I guess it is possible to buy hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of groceries for pocket change, but nobody needs 62 bottles of mustard.or

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Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166

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OCTOBER 23, 2011

If your grocery spending has spiraled out of control, yet you often feel like you have “nothing” to eat", then head over to Money Crashers for 10 Family Meal Planning Tips and Ideas on a Budget. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Also, offer your tips for grab and go breakfast ideas. "If Thanks for reading.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Breakfast Real Estate 127

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AUGUST 28, 2013

I''m happy to report that I was able to reduce our grocery spending in August by about $50 and I''ll put that money in our Christmas savings. Our grocery spending has crept up over that last several months and it was time to rein it back in. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Thanks for reading.

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August Club Christmas Goals 100

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

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JULY 16, 2015

If you are trying to reduce your expenses, groceries should be the first thing you attack. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. I’m a big fan of Banana Republic, J. Dining Out.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

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JUNE 25, 2013

Or challenge yourself to reduce your grocery spending by your shortfall. If you have not done so, complete the Christmas Gift & Spending Budget worksheet. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Here are a few ideas to quickly make up the shortfall: Host a yard sale. Or sell some bigger items on Craigslist.

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June Club Christmas Goals 100

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. My husband is a huge NFL fan so we always make a big deal about the Super Bowl. Are you enjoying these “what we ate on a budget” posts? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

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MARCH 2, 2011

Groceries are the one area in our household budget that I feel like I have the most control over. The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. Sure, there is time spent upfront; about 30 minutes for me each Sunday when I plan my menu and make a grocery list.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138