Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2011

I never got around to menu planning last week, and boy did I pay for it! Lunches: Leftovers. We recently purchased 70 pounds of grass-fed beef from my parents and received 40 pounds of all-natural chicken from Zaycon Foods. The rest of our food is typically purchased by shopping sales and using coupons.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Zoe got off of work at 8:30 so she just got a fast food chicken sandwich. Tuesday I sauteed some ham from the freezer, then sauteed some chopped kale, then added in leftover mac and cheese plus some milk and cream. Friday We have some leftover chicken, so maybe I’ll do something with that for dinner. for me this week.

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Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 214

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. We recently purchased 70 pounds of grass-fed beef from my parents and received 40 pounds of all-natural chicken from Zaycon Foods. The rest of our food is typically purchased by shopping sales and using coupons. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! PB&J, Baby Carrots.

Menu Planning 51

Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

It's been forever since I've posted a menu plan. Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be. I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. That needs to get nipped in the bud! That needs to get nipped in the bud!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

Thursday Zoe picked up some fast food for herself after work, and I ate some random stuff from the fridge (leftover pasta and some butternut squash soup , plus a grilled cheese sandwich). But I can tell you that the pasta is ALL gone now, so dinner will not include leftover pasta again. Friday I don’t know!

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Grocery Shopping New Year's Groceries Grocery 130

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

I usually like most foods, but these were a little bland. For more Menu Plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. On a side note, we tried the Lemon Coconut Cookies recipe last week. and they were not a hit with our family.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 49

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Last week, we cleaned and organized our pantry and food cupboards and this week, we’re going to focus on our refrigerator and freezer. By keeping our kitchens organized, menu planning will be much easier, we’ll reduce our food waste, and we’ll be less likely to buy duplicates. Discard outdated food.

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Refrigerators Cleaning Menu Planning Menu Plans 181

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.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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 130

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

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.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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. There’s still meat on that bone!

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

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. The same goes for junk food.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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. This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well!

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

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

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. My aunt told me.

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Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste. It seems the more affluent a society becomes the happier we are to throw away food. are throwing away one fifth of the food we buy each year. Considering many people I know spend on average $150+ a week on food that would mean they are throwing away $1560 worth of food.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Create a Meal Plan. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. We travel with my extended family, so my mom and I will sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

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