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APRIL 8, 2016

Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. Friday, 4/1: My family scattered on Friday night. Wednesday, 4/6: Leftover night – the options were spaghetti or chicken & black beans tacos.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Sunday: leftover lasagna and other various leftovers hanging out in the fridge. Thursday: We ate the leftovers from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Friday: This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included eggs & toast, and cereal & bananas. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

Tuesday: We had leftover chicken with pesto sauce from Monday night so I put on top of thin spaghetti. Thursday: Turkey Noodle Soup using the leftover turkey from a few weeks ago. Friday: Burrito Bowls with a Costco rotisserie chicken. Saturday: Leftovers. We’re swimming in leftovers. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. When I made my menu and shopping list last Friday, turkey was NOT on the list. Sunday: We went out for a large lunch after church and just had leftovers for dinner. Friday: Leftover. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

My husband and I had leftovers, one daughter had breakfast-for-dinner, and the other daughter had a can of soup. Wednesday: leftover night. Friday: Grilled pork chops, sweet potatoes, garden salad. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night. Friday: We’re going to a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the Jr ROTC at the high school and then going to the football game. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Fun family night.

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JANUARY 8, 2016

I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. It was a yummy dinner and I had leftovers for the week and the freezer. Monday: Leftover Ham & Bean Soup, salad. Thursday: Leftovers from Wednesday night. This was a big hit.

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JANUARY 9, 2015

Because I don’t like to post over the weekend, this series will most likely run on Friday mornings and I’ll share with you the meals that we ate for that week. Tuesday, 1/6 : Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with leftover chicken from Monday night. Friday, 1/9: Leftovers. Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

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DECEMBER 5, 2015

We had Thanksgiving dinner at my parents house with my extended family, so we didn’t have any turkey leftovers, so every year, I make our own turkey dinner just for the beloved leftovers. This is my absolute FAVORITE way to use leftover turkey and gravy. Friday: Chicken Tenders , french fries, and vegetables.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Read 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat for how I consistently spend less on meat purchases. these 15 tips to save money when eating out. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. Friday: My girls are having two friends for a sleepover. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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JANUARY 15, 2016

I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices. Wednesday: Leftover soup from Monday night, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

I still had chopped cooked turkey and homemade stock leftovers in the freezer from Thanksgiving. Thursday: Leftover night from Monday and Wednesday nights dinners. Thursday: Leftover night from Monday and Wednesday nights dinners. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. Friday: We’re going out to dinner with some friends to a local favorite diner. Lunches and snacks included ravioli for the kids, leftovers for me, apples, oranges, pretzels, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and tortilla chips.

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Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

It cost over $1000, so when we went to go out for our Friday night dinner (we hate cooking on Fridays), we decided to stay in to save money. Total: $5-$10 (snacks in our case, gas) Wine and Comedy When you come home on Friday night from a long week, it’s so nice to just laugh a little.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Thursday : Pork tenderloin wraps with leftovers from Wednesday night. Friday: Homemade Easy Lasagna. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. The sale price was $2.77

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. Friday: leftover sloppy joes, french fries, steamed vegetables. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. Friday: I am going out to dinner with a group of high school friends.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

We ate leftovers. Wednesday: leftover night from Tuesday’s dinner. Friday : Our grill stopped working after Thursday night’s dinner and it’s unfixable. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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MARCH 18, 2016

Tuesday: I used the leftover chicken from Monday night and made Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas. Thursday: Leftover night. Friday: My 10 year old daughter qualified for YMCA PA State swim meet which will be held at Penn State’s pool. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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MARCH 5, 2016

Friday: Leftovers from Thursday night. Lunches and snacks included sandwiches, leftover spaghetti, apples, oranges, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and Girl Scout cookies. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Want to lower your grocery bill? 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

I ate the leftovers for lunch with tortilla chips. Friday: I found a bag of potstickers from BJ’s in the back of my freezer, so I’m going to use them in a soup. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Wednesday: Spaghetti night. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. Friday: I’m grilling burgers, and serving with fries, fruit, and corn on the cob. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Thursday: Leftovers. Friday: My husband and I are going to dinner with some friends and my kids are going to their grandparents. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Wednesday: Pasta with clams and fresh tomatoes. I served with steamed broccoli and homemade applesauce.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Menu planning is a great way to save money. Here’s what we’re having this week: Friday: Barbecue Chicken Calzones. Tuesday: Leftovers. Thursday: Leftovers. You can plan in advance and avoid last minute trips to the store and take out. Saturday: Dinner Out. Sunday: Super Bowl Party.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Dinner 51

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Friday: I’m grilling burgers (again) that I found marked down really cheap, garden salad, applesauce. Lunches included leftovers, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, soups, apples, pretzels, and yogurt sticks. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. Some people go in on harvest boxes together to save money, and for those who can afford the investment up front, it ensures that you’ll be able to eat your veggies all year long.

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Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40

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AUGUST 10, 2016

You’ll save money in the long run by not using disposable bags. My kids love tacos, so I heat leftover taco meat in the microwave, sprinkle on a little cheese, and store in the thermos. I’ll randomly choose a winner at 6:30 am EST on Friday, September 2, 2016. Focus on Variety and Think Outside the Sandwich.

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