Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Office Depot : Office Depot offers a Star Teacher program, giving registered teachers 10% back on ink, toner, paper, and most classroom supplies, plus 15% instant discounts on copy and print services. Uno Chicago Grill : With your International Teacher Identity Card, you can get 10% off your meal at Uno Chicago Grill (not just in Chicago!).

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often. We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. Leftovers – Ugh. We spent more on groceries.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 9, 2013

Everyone in my family loves soup, which is awesome considering it is budget friendly, good for you, easy, and a great way to use up leftovers! I threw together this quickie soup last night using leftover chicken and kale! Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. bag at my store, but I easily get 3-4 meals out of one bag.

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Leftovers Trader Joes Used Friends And Family Sale 63

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2020

I used the Aldi flyer and put together a meal plan of 7 ALDI grilling ideas. In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. You can use the entire package of meat and just double the recipe (link below) or use the extra 1 lb another meal. You will also use in additional meals. Ingredients Needed: 1.4

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Saving Everyday

MAY 29, 2024

Whether it’s how to save money, cook affordable and delicious meals, make extra money, or save money on food, I have been there and practice what I preach. I’m a no-BS person, and I’ll never give advice I don’t truly believe can help someone else. Focus on uncomplicated meals using affordable ingredients.

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Saving Money Money Friends And Family Sale Saving 52

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Now, as a working mom of two kids with busy schedules, I have to make my meal planning time a little bit more strategic. I try to plan for quick, easy and healthy meals throughout the week and here are the three things I focus on: Call In Help // We use Plated every week for 3 dinners for me and my husband. www.thehssfeed.com.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Any leftover soups can be served as leftovers or frozen in freezer containers. ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. It gives the soup more flavor. I used 2 cups of the dried shells and thinned it out with leftover stock from recipe #6. I used the leftover stock to thin out my other soups.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2012

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. This week’s meal features Southwestern Chicken Patties - using the holiday leftovers! Amanda gives you a shopping list as well as step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this delicious meal.

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Meals Leftovers Re-use Budgeting 45

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This meal is cozy and comforting. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. While it’s simple and perfect as it’s shown , I often add leftover veggies and protein to buk it up. Rice – This is an excellent use for leftover rice, but any rice will work.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 14, 2012

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. This week’s meal features Potatoes & Ham Au Gratin - using the holiday leftovers! Amanda gives you a shopping list as well as step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this delicious meal.

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Meals Leftovers Re-use Budgeting 45

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2015

Spaghetti is my go-to meal when I’m being lazy or the pantry is pretty bare. I always have a box of pasta, a jar of sauce, ground turkey, and a bag of frozen broccoli in the freezer to whip up this meal pretty quickly. I think that was his polite way of saying, “give us a break with the tacos.”

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

This week’s Adventures in Instant Pot-ting: As I wrote last week , I bought an Instant Pot over the summer and my family has been less than impressed with some of the meals I’ve made, but I’m not giving up on this mega-appliance. We ate leftovers. Wednesday: leftover night from Tuesday’s dinner.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 23, 2011

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. This week’s meal features Ham and Tater Tot Casserole. Each week I will highlight Amanda’s fabulous recipes that take advantage of the grocery store sales or items you have in your pantry already.

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Meals Leftovers Re-use Budgeting 45

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. This week’s meal features Turkey Pot Pie Pockets. Amanda gives you a shopping list as well as step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this delicious meal.

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Meals Leftovers Thanksgiving Re-use 40

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It’s a healthy, filling meal that’s easy to make and easy on your wallet! Our meals were simple and predictable , but they were always delicious. Most people think of a pasta salad as a side dish, but this qualifies as a complete meal for me. Pasta salads are great for meal prep! Affordable. Easy to change up.

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Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

You can easily cut back on food waste by just buying fewer ingredients, or meal planning to use leftovers. If you make a big turkey and have leftovers, you can use them for days afterward. The amount of food waste that goes on at this time of year is shocking. It doesn’t have to be inevitable, though.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

They’ll give you an idea of how we spent the $425. We also had meals at the homes of some friends and family a couple of times this month. Lunches Included: leftovers. tacos from leftover pork tenderloin – I make tacos quite a bit with leftover pork or chicken. We were all well fed and quite happy.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2013

Covering everything from organizing your schedule and household records to meal planning, cleaning and budgeting, this bundle is the perfect collection to help you keep your home resolutions. This week's BundleoftheWeek.com collection includes five amazing resources to help you run your home more efficiently!

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Chances are, you already have more than enough for several meals. Meal planning is not for me. This gives me a lot more flexibility throughout the week. In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping. Making larger batches of freezer-friendly meals saves time and money. Have a plan. Here’s why.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Chances are, you already have more than enough for several meals. Meal planning is not for me. This gives me a lot more flexibility throughout the week. In fact, I recommend food prepping over meal prepping. Making larger batches of freezer-friendly meals saves time and money. Have a plan. Here’s why.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time-intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. This is one of my favorite slow cooker meals and it was included in my freezer cooking session last fall. Are you enjoying these “what we ate on a budget” posts? Homemade applesauce.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Even if you are practicing a frugal lifestyle, it is good to give yourself a break occasionally. Instead, choose a good and reliable hostel to give you a comfortable stay on your trip. When you have leftovers, you can also benefit from it by re-heating it for the next meal. Food is essential.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Each day we will give you some tips, tricks, and valuable information that will help you plan for the big Thanksgiving meal. A little advanced planning will help minimize the stress of cooking a big meal. Are you serving the entire meal or having a potluck? Welcome to our series 7 Days to a Stress-Free Thanksgiving.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. If we have a free evening, I’ll plan a more time intensive meal, but if it’s a crazy evening with 2 kids at two locations, I’ll plan an Instant Pot or slow cooker dinner.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

comes up and you are left to try and scramble some food together to form a meal, or end up having to order out a meal that may not be the healthiest option for your family. An easy fix to the meal scramble and wonder of what to put on the table, is the option of menu planning. Menu Planning Basics. Start With The Family.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 29, 2012

Set the Mood: Table settings are a great way to give your gathering a personality. It will add some drama to your meal, while doubling as a conversation piece. Give Aways: Don’t know what to do with all those leftovers? This way you can tend to your guests, and keep the kids entertained too. Everybody loves doggy bags!

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For the Mommas

MARCH 14, 2012

Leftovers can be a pain. After doing a few recipes using VELVEETA® and RO*TEL®, I found I had a leftovers, but not enough to create a full dish. I was trying to think of a way to use up the leftovers, without reverting to the old stand by - RO*TEL® dip. They tend to grow in my fridge until I run out of room.

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Leftovers Velveeta Sweepstakes Fantastic 63

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. When chicken roasters are on sale at.79/lb,

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! Try freezer cooking.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Give each person an inexpensive ingredient or side item they can be in charge of so some of the financial burden comes off of you. Make a few simple pies and buy a gallon of ice cream and you have the perfect sweet treat to finish your meal. Don’t forget the leftovers. Leftovers can be used for days in stews and sandwiches.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 13, 2012

Plus I eat a lot of quesadillas – there isn’t really any kind of leftover you can’t grill inside of a quesadilla for the perfect meal or snack! Giveaway: The folks at MexAmerica have graciously decided to give one (1) lucky Nicole’s Nickels reader an assortment of MexAmerica tortillas!

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Give at least 2 weeks’ notice for a more casual lunch or tea party. Keep Crosse & Blackwell Relishes, Capers and Onions on hand to transform holiday meals and appetizers. Have plenty of reusable storage containers and aluminum foil on hand so you can send guests home with a variety of delicious leftovers.

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Giveaway Holiday Thanksgiving Food and Drink 111

Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2012

“Best selling cookbook author John Chatham pays homage to the traditional, timesaving recipe — ketchup, onions, oatmeal and all — while giving modern takes to the old–fashioned favorite. Featuring 121 delicious recipes this book opens an entire culinary world beyond the common loaf and its brother the leftover sandwich.

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Leftovers Brother Recipes Computers 49

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2013

Even though I do give in every once in a while, I do not like buying these preservative laden meals often. Plus, this is another Freezer-Ready meal that I can make ahead, making busy mornings easier. Using leftover scrapbook paper I made a band for the drink to add a touch of whimsy. Pizza Lunchable Makeover.

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Lunchables Pizza Freezers Lunch 95

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2011

While I was working the plan, I learned how to eat smaller portions and ate mainly fruit and vegetables as snacks so I could use the majority of my points on my main meals and my evening dessert. There was also a bunch of leftover birthday cake in the house that I helped polish off. In short, I killed my plan with empty calories.

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