Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. They were the leftovers. Thus no food went to waste. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. 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

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc.

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Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

But I find food products to be a different story. Boxed, processed food coupons are very easy to find, but I try to limit those foods in our diet, so I really have a hard time finding coupons for food that we do eat. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Stockpile in the freezer.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

According to a 2012 Gallop Poll, the average American family spends about $150 a week on food alone! Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. Casseroles are another great way to use leftovers from another meal. Make substitutions in recipes.

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1. If pork tenderloins are on sale, my menu will include Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin and I’ll use the leftovers on another night for tacos.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. on the weekends, she makes food for the week, cooks it and puts it in the fridge and/or freezer, writes it out on a piece of paper what to heat up and instructions with that.

Money Saving 100

Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

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. However, I am interested in what is in my food and have found that most of it is super strange stuff. Here's the Breakdown: Bakery Pizza Dough (2): $1.99 = Paid $3.98/2

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Publix Organic Organization A&W 55