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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

They wake up hungry, they come home from school hungry, they claim starvation right before we eat dinner, and then they are hungry again right before bedtime. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Utilize the Freezer.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

They wake up hungry, they come home from school hungry, they claim starvation right before we eat dinner, and then they are hungry again right before bedtime. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Utilize the Freezer.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you get the big things like solar panels and water tanks, they do cost initially, but if you are staying in your home for a long period they are worth it. So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers.

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How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons

Family Balance Sheet

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. Freeze garden and in season produce. Utilize the Freezer.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

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. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? 4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home.