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Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending.

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WIS, WWA | $149 and I’m not pressed

The Frugal Girl

I can only be pressed about so many things at one time, and right now, my grocery spending is not it. My lunch leftovers were at least 25% better than the original dish. Which is a little high, but I don’t care. My main goal is to mostly cook at home, and other than that, I’m not stressing for now.

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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

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Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Not only do I need to get control of our grocery spending again, but I also am challenging myself with a new budget for January. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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How to Save Money on Groceries. 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. Let us know in the comments.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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How to Save Money on Groceries. 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. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Can you answer this question, how much do you spend on groceries each month? If you do not know the answer, then there is a good chance you are over spending. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.