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Weekly Meal Plans

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We tried making meal plans for two week periods before going shopping, but that led to some food waste since we are sometimes hit with specific cravings and ignore the plan willy-nilly. After a little while, we realized we really only needed to plan for four evening meals a week as well as lunches and snacks to avoid waste.

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30 Thanksgiving Meal Ideas to Feast On

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Turkey Chili Potpie Leftover Idea. Turkey, Kale & Orzo Soup Leftover Idea. Baked Turkey, Macaroni & Cheese Leftover Idea. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. 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.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

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Most people are in desperate need of a good old-fashioned handyman to do everything from hanging a ceiling fan to cleaning out gutters. Lean into cheap meals. Avoid meals that require pricier ingredients , and lean into budget-friendly meals. Pack your lunch, and focus on inexpensive meals like sandwiches and leftovers.

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Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin

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One package has two tenderloins, so I roasted them both at the same time and we had enough leftovers for two more meals. Cook once, eat twice: Make tacos with the leftover pork for the next day's lunch or dinner. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. It is delicious when roasted. 2 lbs pork tenderloin.

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Grilled Taco Chicken Kabobs

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It''s summer and there''s no time for fussy meals--we''re heading to the pool after dinner. Also, if you have leftovers, they make a delicious filling for wraps. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Grilled Taco Chicken Kabobs are very easy to prepare and they go great with a garden salad and grilled corn. Ingredients.

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Day 4 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Budget: Pantry Challenge

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Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. This week’s meal plan should already be complete–that was Day 1’s assignment–so we will use these meal ideas on Day 8 when we plan next week’s menu and grocery list.

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Printable Coupons - Get Ready for the Thanksgiving Food Bargains

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Pie crust, broth, dinner rolls, noodles (for leftover Turkey Noodle soup), yeast, and a whole bunch more. off 2 Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. This is a big month for food bargains and Coupons.com has some great coupons on items that just might be on your Thanksgiving shopping list.