Saving SAHM Sanity

JUNE 18, 2012

from orgjunkie.com I mentioned in my last Menu Plan Monday post (two weeks ago) that I love menu planning but I struggle with it, which is why I didn't have a Menu Plan Monday post last week. This week I'm going to try and keep things simple, meaning using things I already have instead of having to buy food.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Use the Good China. My husband and I spend Valentines’s Day in the comforts of our home. Now we save money, but still celebrate our marriage and our family at home.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2011

I never got around to menu planning last week, and boy did I pay for it! 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. Cold Cereal. Pumpkin Pancakes.

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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

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

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!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

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. Thus no food went to waste. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall.

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Budget Budgeting Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Thaw as needed.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Paper products, such as toilet paper and diapers are easy for me to use coupons too. 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.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

Batch Cooking and Freezing: Chicken Breasts for Future Use. Easy Summer Menu Planning. How to Save Money on Organic Food. My Menu/Grocery List Clipboard. Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons. Stop Wasting Food. Eleven Simple Tips For Easier Menu Planning. Buttermilk Substitute.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 3, 2014

Save on this magazine bundle today: Get Food Network and Weight Watchers for just $19.99 Just use code: SAVINGCENTS at checkout to get this deal. About Food Network: A food lover’s essential handbook, Food Network Magazine, is packed with inside scoops & tips from everyone’s favorite celebrity chefs.

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Food Network Magazines Food Menu Planning 58

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Zoe got off of work at 8:30 so she just got a fast food chicken sandwich. For being so random, this was pretty tasty, and I felt happy about using up some veggies plus the random bag of couscous. But I did use up some of that ham annnnnnd that’s the last of the kale from my Hungry Harvest box. for me this week.

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Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 212

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 5, 2014

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Food Network Magazines Food Menu Planning 51

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

These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. 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.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 6, 2011

Here are 5 popular posts on this site to help you reduce your grocery bill in 2011: Nine Ways To Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons Six Ways To Save Money On Organic Food Small Changes in Your Home Can Protect Your Earth and Your Balance Sheet Ten Simple Strategies For Easier Menu Planning When Buying Meat, Don't Let The Yellow Stickers (..)

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Bills Grocery Groceries Menu Planning 138

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

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

Monday I’d gotten a loaf of cinnamon bread out of the freezer on New Year’s Eve day, so I used some of that on Monday to make French toast, which we ate with whipped cream and berries. I’m trying to remember what I ate! I think I did one of my frequent egg + veggie skillet meals. Friday I don’t know!

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Grocery Shopping New Year's Grocery Groceries 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The next time you make your menu plan and grocery list, instead of glancing through the sales circulars for ideas, challenge yourself to see what's lurking in your freezer and pantry. I also realized that I have plenty of food to get us through the week without a major trip to the store. crock pot chicken thighs.

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Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. Because of my lack of space, I am more of a ‘shop as I need’ kind of person and I use the sales flyers to plan a week’s menu. Place your foods near the spot where they are used.

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Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Reduce your dependence on fossil fuels by driving less and using public transport or walking; reduce your energy consumption by turning off lights to empty rooms and appliances at the wall; choose energy-efficient appliances and alternative power sources; change to CFL light bulbs. Keep take-out as an occasional treat.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

I use coupons but they are not my only method to reducing our grocery spending. I use them weekly. I love finding coupons for the foods and products that we use. I watched about 30 minutes of it, but when I saw food stock piled in the master bedroom, I decided I had seen enough. Did you watch it?

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Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Use the code: SAVINGCENTS at checkout to get this price and you can buy up to 2 years at this price. It will change the way you view food, prepare meals and fuel your body, mind and soul. It will change the way you view food, prepare meals and fuel your body, mind and soul. This price is only good through 11/9!

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Cleaning Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans 69

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My challenge is I need to reduce our bill, but not make everyone in my family miserable because there is no room for the occasional extras that make us happy, like a special treat or wild caught salmon or Kalamata olives. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Menu planning can be one of the most challenging aspects of planning a baby shower. You need to be able to feed a crowd, but you probably also want the food to be cute, delicious, and not excessively complicated. What better way to celebrate a cute new little person than with cute little foods?

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Recipes Baby Menu Planning Menu Plans 59

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. 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.

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

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

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 1, 2011

per year for up to 2 years when you use the code NICKELS ! It will change the way you view food, prepare meals and fuel your body, mind and soul. Issues contain great-tasting recipes, easy-to-understand menu plans, food charts and tips on cleaning up your diet. Remember, magazines make great gifts!

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Cleaning Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans 45

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 18, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. USE PG COUPON!! So this coupon you can use at Homeland!! Use $1/2 Cascade or Dawn Products PG insert 3-2. $.78/2 Use $1/2 Cascade or Dawn Products PG insert 3-2. $1/2 Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Starting Out. Coupons.com. Contact Me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

It is actually really easy to clean lots of things without using harsh chemicals. Using just bi-carb soda and vinegar there are a range of things you can do from cleaning the bathroom right through to the oven. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste. Use up all your food and reduce waste.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

per year for up to 2 years when you use the code NICKELS ! It will change the way you view food, prepare meals and fuel your body, mind and soul. Issues contain great-tasting recipes, easy-to-understand menu plans, food charts and tips on cleaning up your diet. Remember, magazines make great gifts!

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Cleaning Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans 40

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Use the code: SAVINGCENTS at checkout to get this price and you can buy up to 2 years at this price. It will change the way you view food, prepare meals and fuel your body, mind and soul. Issues contain great-tasting recipes, easy-to-understand menu plans, food charts and tips on cleaning up your diet.

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Cleaning Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans 61

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 2, 2012

per year for up to 2 years when you use the code NICKELS ! It will change the way you view food, prepare meals and fuel your body, mind and soul. Issues contain great-tasting recipes, easy-to-understand menu plans, food charts and tips on cleaning up your diet. Remember, magazines make great gifts!

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Cleaning Magazines Menu Planning Menu Plans 40

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.

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Budget Budgeting February Groceries 124

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

years is to stock up on the items that you use often that do not expire. Free (and super cheap) on something that I do use is better than nothing! Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. I wrote an article about it here.

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Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 15, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. GET READY TO USE YOUR MUCINEX REBATE!! I found a deal to match that I plan to do at Target AFTER the 16th. Use $2/1 SS insert 2/23 x3/31. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2013

Against the Grain is a cookbook full of delicious, fun to eat, whole food recipes that are grain-free -- and mostly dairy-free and GAPS-friendly. Best of the Grain Free Meal Plans by Cara Faus. Grain-free doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it can include all kinds of interesting flavors, spices, and even sauces.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

You might also be entitled to assistance from services for free food or food stamps, assistance with bills or medical treatment. If you can do without a cell phone, or if you use a cleaner/gardener or any other service that you can now do yourself as you have time, cut it. 6.) Find sources of free food and menu plan.

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