Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Thanks to my Freezer Cooking Week , I have quite a few meals in my freezer right now. I will be planning to eat one or two per week and will be continuing to swap one meal per week with friends. We also purchased a 40 lb case of chicken from Zaycon Foods so we’ll be processing all of that for the freezer this week.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Last week’s freezer cooking plan went really well! I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal. I’ll share a little more about my freezer meals later on this week. Lunches: Leftovers. Chicken Hawaiian*, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2011

Here is our menu plan this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese (we eat this most mornings). Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer last week). Lunches: Leftovers. Beef Stew, Homemade Dinner Rolls. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

You'll notice in my Meal Plan this week that I use several blueberry recipes. Cereal w/Skim Milk & Fresh Fruit DINNER: Homemade Prairie Buffalo Burgers w/Sweet Potato Fries & Salad Homemade Macaroni & Cheese (not exactly low-fat!) Also, I quadruple the recipe so that I can freeze lots. Make Ahead & Freeze! )

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Recipes 49

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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. So, as you can imagine, things were even crazier due to my lack of planning. Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often.

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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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Utilize the Freezer. You’ll be thankful later.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Menu Plan As I have written before, groceries are the one category that I feel like I have the most control over when it comes to spending. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan.

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