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.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! How to Save Money on Groceries.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2012

Couponing 101 – I shared My Menu-Planning Goals , How to Save Money on a Whole Foods Diet , and My Goals for Being Intentional in 2012. Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures – Lynn shared her goal for Starting the Day Right with a Healthy Breakfast , Food Allergies and the Grocery Budget , and Food Books to Read in 2012.

New Year's 64

New Year's Budgeting Budget Groceries 64

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!

Whole Foods 94

Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

This means that you are helping yourself when you live a more eco-friendly life, as well as the wider community and the planet. People lived happy and healthy lives before the advent of the huge range of cleaning products that currently adorn our supermarket shelves; their clothes, bodies and homes were perfectly clean as well.

At Home 197

At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

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

JUNE 24, 2013

Each week includes a food challenge to help you make realistic dietary changes as well as a custom exercise plan from RealFitMoms.com. You''ll also find weekly sample menu plans, printable guides for each week''s challenges, running tips for beginners and healthy, homemade snack ideas.

Fitness 100

Fitness Health Motivation Menu Planning 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. 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.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

I plan our menu weeks before we leave, so I'm able to take advantage of store sales and I do much of the food shopping ahead of time. We both freeze our dinners at home and they hold up well in the coolers on our trip. Be sure to discuss each family’s food challenges. What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

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.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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.

Money Saving 100

Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. You might also be entitled to assistance from services for free food or food stamps, assistance with bills or medical treatment. 6.) Find sources of free food and menu plan. 2.) Apply for jobs.

Unemployment 200

Unemployment Debt Job Loss Money 200

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.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Couponing 101

JUNE 8, 2011

I mentioned in my menu plan last week that I was planning to do some freezer cooking as well as a meal swap with friends. I am so pleased with how well it went! Her recipes use whole foods and are kid-friendly. (PS. This way we got dinner for that night plus an extra for the freezer.

Freezers 92

Freezers Meals Cooking Swap 92

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. Click on picture above for larger image. lb = Paid $.55/1

Publix 55

Publix Organic Organization A&W 55

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 7, 2014

It covers all the OKC Buy-4-Less and Crest stores, as well as some major Tulsa area chains. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Friday, March 7, 2014. BEEF RECALL ALERT. Here is the list. its HUGE - OK begins on page 152). Steve Harker.

October 53

October December September November 53

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For several years now I've been motivated to action when reading her classic, tried-and-true frugal tricks and tips as she menu plans, money manages and enjoys the luxuries of a simple life with her family. as well as a multitude of talented others! I use them a lot in the food and craft pantries for storing supplies.

Art 40

Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40