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Menu Plan 1/10 – 1/16

Couponing 101

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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WIS, WWA | Black Friday

The Frugal Girl

We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. Monday I had a free frozen pizza from Safeway sitting in my chest freezer, so that’s what we ate! Obviously, you could give the gift card as a gift, but you could also use it as you buy Christmas gifts.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

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. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Utilize the Freezer.

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8 Irresistible Recipes for Baby Showers

Couponing 101

But if you’re hosting the baby shower, there’s so much more to think about than the cute baby outfits you want to buy. Menu planning can be one of the most challenging aspects of planning a baby shower. Plus, they’re vegan, so plant-based guests can enjoy them, too!

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How to Make a Coupon Shopping List

Couponing 101

Without a budget, you will spend too much, regardless of whether you use coupons or not. Search online for “coupon matchup your store ” and be sure the matchup you’re looking at is for the current week. These should be items that you will actually use. Make a Menu Plan. Set a Budget.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

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.

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Organization: The Key To Frugal Success!

Couponing 101

Do you ever come up one ingredient short on a meal that you’re making and have to make that extra trip to the grocery store that wastes time and gas? I used to be an extremely organized person…and I don’t use the term EXTREME lightly. Create a budget and actually use it. Always have a plan.