Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2020

I used the Aldi flyer and put together a meal plan of 7 ALDI grilling ideas. In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. You can use the entire package of meat and just double the recipe (link below) or use the extra 1 lb another meal. You will also use in additional meals. Ingredients Needed: 1.4

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. This meal is cozy and comforting. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. It’s simple, cheap comfort food.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Now, as a working mom of two kids with busy schedules, I have to make my meal planning time a little bit more strategic. I try to plan for quick, easy and healthy meals throughout the week and here are the three things I focus on: Call In Help // We use Plated every week for 3 dinners for me and my husband. www.thehssfeed.com.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time-intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. national brand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable. The amount of food waste that goes on at this time of year is shocking.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Chances are, you already have more than enough for several meals. Throwing food away is throwing money away !

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Chances are, you already have more than enough for several meals. Throwing food away is throwing money away !

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

It’s a healthy, filling meal that’s easy to make and easy on your wallet! Our meals were simple and predictable , but they were always delicious. Most people think of a pasta salad as a side dish, but this qualifies as a complete meal for me. Pasta salads are great for meal prep! Affordable. Easy to change up.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. They’ll give you an idea of how we spent the $425. We also had meals at the homes of some friends and family a couple of times this month. And finally…Junk Food. I occasionally buy junk food.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

Tip: When shopping, go to the center and get your nonperishable items first, such as canned and dry goods, and then gather your refrigerated, frozen foods and hot deli items last – right before checkout. This will ensure that hot foods stay hot and that frozen items stay cold, even in your vehicle trunk on the way home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Even if you are practicing a frugal lifestyle, it is good to give yourself a break occasionally. Instead, choose a good and reliable hostel to give you a comfortable stay on your trip. Food is essential. If you want to have a frugal lifestyle, you will need to lessen the number of times you eat out or order takeout food.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2013

Covering everything from organizing your schedule and household records to meal planning, cleaning and budgeting, this bundle is the perfect collection to help you keep your home resolutions. This week's BundleoftheWeek.com collection includes five amazing resources to help you run your home more efficiently!

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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.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. Thankfully, I’m always up for a challenge.

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Family Balance Sheet

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. She will try new foods and when she tells me she doesn’t like something, I believe her, because it doesn’t happen often. Are you enjoying these “what we ate on a budget” posts?

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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. Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 29, 2012

Set the Mood: Table settings are a great way to give your gathering a personality. It will add some drama to your meal, while doubling as a conversation piece. Just a Taste: Keep your appetizers and finger foods to a one bite minimum. Give Aways: Don’t know what to do with all those leftovers? Thanks, Bounty!

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

comes up and you are left to try and scramble some food together to form a meal, or end up having to order out a meal that may not be the healthiest option for your family. An easy fix to the meal scramble and wonder of what to put on the table, is the option of menu planning. Menu Planning Basics. Start With The Family.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 14, 2012

Leftovers can be a pain. I am frequently throwing away food because I don’t use it. After doing a few recipes using VELVEETA® and RO*TEL®, I found I had a leftovers, but not enough to create a full dish. I was trying to think of a way to use up the leftovers, without reverting to the old stand by - RO*TEL® dip.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 13, 2012

While living out West they gained a love and appreciation for Authentic Southwest Mexican food. ” Review of Product: We eat a lot of Mexican food in our house and even when it’s not Mexican cuisine we eat tortillas. I use them to make wraps or roll ups all the time!

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Proving that you don’t have to be a top chef to produce exceptional food, Crosse & Blackwell® offers these 10 tips for hosting the perfect holiday party: 1. In which areas of your home will you entertain, prepare food and hang coats? Give at least 2 weeks’ notice for a more casual lunch or tea party.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Take a look below at how to save on your holiday dinner while still enjoying all of the foods you love! Give each person an inexpensive ingredient or side item they can be in charge of so some of the financial burden comes off of you. Don’t forget the leftovers. Leftovers can be used for days in stews and sandwiches.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Try freezer cooking.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2012

Hurry and download this FREE ebook: The Ultimate Meatloaf Cookbook: 121 Recipes From Comfort Food Favorites to International Cuisine by John Chatham (reg. Best selling cookbook author John Chatham pays homage to the traditional, timesaving recipe — ketchup, onions, oatmeal and all — while giving modern takes to the old–fashioned favorite.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The mortar and pestle preparation yields a creamier sauce that is a vibrant bright green color, but it takes time and patience, so most people use a small food processor. It gives the sauce texture. While I wash and dry the basil, the bowl and blades of the food processor, the pine nuts, and the lemon juice go into the freezer.

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APRIL 17, 2019

The mortar and pestle preparation yields a creamier sauce that is a vibrant bright green color, but it takes time and patience, so most people use a small food processor. It gives the sauce texture. While I wash and dry the basil, the bowl and blades of the food processor, the pine nuts, and the lemon juice go into the freezer.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Gluten-free pasta and tons of veggies make my simple sesame spaghetti a guilt-free meal that you can have done in about 20 minutes! Pasta is my favorite food , and I’m not willing to compromise! The other problem is that the texture completely changes once it’s refrigerated, so leftovers are usually not edible.

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OCTOBER 9, 2017

Gluten-free pasta and tons of veggies make my simple sesame noodles a guilt-free meal that you can have done in about 20 minutes! Pasta is my favorite food , and I’m not willing to compromise! However, eating gluten-free helps me keep my weight in check, and I’m always looking for ways to make my favorite foods a little healthier.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Ask around, see if someone you know may have an extra of something they’re not using and don’t need so they’d be happy to give it to you. Save money by preparing your own meals. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Reduce convenience foods. Eat out less. Plan ahead.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We never lacked for anything, but I didn’t like the feeling and wanted to give myself more security to endure the inevitable ups and downs of life. My son has a job at a local pizza place and he gets a free meal after every shift. Fancy restaurant food. Give me a slice of Costco pizza and I’m happy.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. I try to get (and give!) Also, the WIS/WIA has encouraged me to be more flexible about things like “what goes together” in a meal. Out of necessity originally. Dinner is dinner!

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 8, 2016

Macaroni and cheese is easily one of our favorite meals, so I’m always trying to come up with new and unique ways to make it. This recipe was inspired by a meal we had a few weeks ago at a local Mexican restaurant. You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. It was so delicious!!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

This would also go under “what single action has saved the most money over your life” During my “study” of The Tightwad Gazette I saw a short article about giving home haircuts. I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

I’m on a mission to eat well and serve my family tasty food on our limited budget. The ‘buy’ price is the price per unit that you are willing to spend on food. Yes, you are paying for the bone, but those bones give you a lot of flavor and juiciness. Freeze Your Leftovers. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. Plan your meals for the week around those items. Before you make your grocery list and meal plan for the week, look at what’s on sale where you regularly shop. Shop sales.

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