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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

They make the BEST soup. Sunday: Leftover ham & bean soup, homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Roasted pork chops, potatoes, and green beans and homemade applesauce. It also makes a great freezer meal. Thursday: Taco leftovers. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks.

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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. Wednesday: This was by far my favorite meal of the week: Roasted Pork Tenderloin , brussel sprouts, and homemade applesauce. We also had homemade applesauce. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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APRIL 15, 2016

We used the ham to make sandwiches a few days this week and I chopped up enough for two more dinners, along with Sunday’s nights soup. Sunday : I took the ham bone from Saturday and some of the leftover ham and made a big batch o ham & bean soup. I stuck the leftover soup in the freezer. I let it simmer all afternoon.

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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. Thursday: Turkey & Black Bean Tacos, homemade applesauce.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

When I got home, I washed the apples in some vinegar water and made my first batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce of the season. for dessert, and the rest were packed in my kids’ lunches. We ate leftovers. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

It’s fun to cheer on my kids and they both had really good swims, but it makes for an exhausting weekend. I packed food for breakfast and lunches, but we did go out to dinner on both nights…did I mention we spent the entire weekend at a pool…restaurant budget blown! I ate the leftovers for lunch with tortilla chips.

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

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APRIL 3, 2015

Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. I browned 2 pounds of ground turkey, added my homemade taco seasoning , 2/3 cup water, and a can of drained and rinsed black beans. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

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MARCH 5, 2016

Our kitchen was pretty bare so the kids bought their lunch at school. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday & Sunday: Knowing that we’d be in a pool for the weekend, I packed pasta salad, homemade chicken tenders, my mom’s chicken salad sandwiches, apples, bananas, and various snacks. Monday & Tuesday: Take out!

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Last Saturday, I made a trip to an apple orchard to get enough apples to make my Sugar-Free Homemade Applesauce to last us through the rest of winter. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: I made homemade meatballs for the first time using a random recipe I found on Pinterest. I served with homemade applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

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APRIL 3, 2014

And not one person complained about the dinners or their breakfasts and lunches. A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. Lunches Included: leftovers. So refreshing.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. To make life a little easier this week, I made double batches of dinners, as you’ll see below and that worked well. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. Dinner #2 is our actual family dinner.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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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. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast we ate eggs & toast, cereal, and peanut butter & banana toast.

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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. homemade sugar-free applesauce. homemade sugar-free applesauce. Wednesday: leftover night. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included cereal, eggs & toast. garden salad.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

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MARCH 18, 2016

For convenience, I frequently serve steamed vegetables and my homemade sugar-free applesauce as side dishes and you will see it often in our menu. If I am roasting dinner, then I might make Brussels spouts or green beans, two vegetables that we prefer roasted. Thursday: Leftover night. A note about side dishes.

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Budgeting Budget Daughter Leftovers 100

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money. Glean what you can from my suggestions, but feel free to make this work for your family. She assured me that it isn’t boring at all.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

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AUGUST 24, 2021

They’re so easy to make and very addicting to snack on with hummus. You can buy a box of pita crisps for less, but the homemade version is much better and worth the extra 65 cents and time. Dressing Ideas: ALDI has bottled Greek dressing or make your own: Homemade Greek Salad Dressing. or non-organic $2.59.

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Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

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JANUARY 9, 2015

While I would love to stick with the $500 budget–it makes life a little easier–I really need to tighten the belt this year to help us hit our debt payoff goals. I served the chicken with wild rice, homemade sugar-free applesauce , and corn that my mother and I blanched and froze back in August. Friday, 1/9: Leftovers.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

I also do not usually make two separate meals, but the kids didn’t want the salmon and I was fine with that since I only buy wild-caught salmon. Tuesday: Roasted pork chops and potatoes, steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce. I used leftover chicken from Sunday. It was too cold to grill so I made foil packets instead.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

You may have noticed that my homemade sugar-free applesauce is a constant side dish on my menu. I don’t force my kids to eat something they don’t like, BUT I do expect them to respect me with nice words about my cooking and they will not have anything else unless they at least make an attempt to try the food.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Most people struggle with leftovers, and this is a perfect way to turn them into a completely different meal ! This post will discuss what went into this chicken protein bowl and ideas for making your own high-protein bowls at home!

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Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

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APRIL 8, 2016

Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. We love this dinner and it is SUPER easy to make. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. Wednesday, 4/6: Leftover night – the options were spaghetti or chicken & black beans tacos.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. Sunday: After church we went to lunch with my extended family to celebrate my mom’s birthday. You can use store bought fajita packs or make homemade fajita seasoning. Serve with tortillas, cheese, avocado, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

Make Ahead & Freeze! Breakfast Burritos - Substituting Organic Chicken Sausage for Chorizo ( Make Ahead & Refrigerate! Cereal w/Skim Milk & Fresh Fruit DINNER: Homemade Prairie Buffalo Burgers w/Sweet Potato Fries & Salad Homemade Macaroni & Cheese (not exactly low-fat!) Make Ahead & Freeze!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Recipes 49

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APRIL 17, 2015

I stuck the bone in the freezer to make soup with and last night was that night. I served with Pioneer Women’s skillet cornbread and my homemade sugar-free applesauce. Thursday: My family has a choice tonight: leftover tacos or ham & bean soup. ” His love for tacos is not quite as deep as mine.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

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MAY 16, 2011

These muffins make a hearty lunch or snack. My daughter even ate the leftovers for breakfast. Makes 12 muffins. The muffins go well with a salad, fresh fruit or homemade applesauce. Fill the muffin cups and sprinkle with Parmesan and/or paprika on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Leftovers Cooking Daughter Homemade 138

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

If you like pasta al dente, I wouldn’t make this in the instant pot, but instead make the sauce and cook the pasta on the stove top. I’ll make my own homemade burrito bowls in the future. Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. Did you try a new dish this week that your family enjoyed?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. Leftover meat: taco meat, slow cooker chicken & black beans , rotisserie chicken , roasted chicken, pulled pork, or any other meat. I have used the leftovers to make burrito bowls (see above). 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1. Burrito Bowls.

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Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

I usually add a side of steamed vegetables and cheap, but tasty homemade garlic bread. Turkey Sausage, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Arugula Pasta is really easy to make, but it is not your ordinary pasta dish. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfast this week was eggs & toast and Blueberry & Pecan Baked Oatmeal.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Daughter Dinner 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 27, 2011

I forgot to make a menu plan last week and it was a disaster! Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Menu planning really does save you a lot of time. We love them!).

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Menu Planning Menu Plans 4th Of July Leftovers 66

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2013

My son loves to take Lunchables for his school lunch – and his favorite is the pizza. So, of course, I LOVED the idea of making them myself – I can control the ingredients, include some healthier options, and it is actually is cheaper, so that is a win-win in my book! How to Make a Homemade Pizza Lunchable.

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Lunchables Pizza Freezers Lunch 95

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal. Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Homemade Pizza. Breakfasts.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Any ideas for what to make with 40 pounds of chicken? Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrots, Pickles. Homemade Pizza, Salad.

Menu Planning 65

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Cauliflower Cheese Soup , Portuguese White Bread (didn’t make this last week ). Cauliflower Cheese Soup , Portuguese White Bread (didn’t make this last week ).

Menu Planning 51

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade 51

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JUNE 5, 2015

We have a pop up and a small propane grill that we use to make most of our meals. After eating pasta salad all weekend, I will not be making or eating it for awhile…or until our next camping trip. I normally make my own burgers, but it does save time to buy them pre-made. We’re fairly new to camping.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Having to deny yourself the instant gratification that comes with spending the money at hand calls for incredible mental fortitude; this is especially true in the era of “Insta-life,” where everyone wants it now, and Instagram models make their lives look so glamorous. Instead, put that leftover cash into your savings accounts.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

Day 1: Breakfast: Cereal w/Milk & Fruit Lunch: Mac & Cheese w/Peas & Homemade Applesauce Dinner: Homemade Pizza (Publix Pizza Dough w/sauce, mozzarella, & Boar's Head pepperoni) Day 2: Breakfast: Sweet Rolls w/Eggs & Fruit Lunch: PB & J w/Carrot sticks Dinner: Taco Night w/Homemade Tortillas Day 3: Breakfast: French Toast w/Banana (..)

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

So, in celebration of his birthday, I'm making my first homemade cake for him (with whole wheat flour - yikes!), Date Night - Frozen Kashi Pizza for Kids Homemade Macaroni & Cheese w/Grilled Chicken Breasts & Steamed Broccoli My Son's 5th Birthday! This is a special week in our family.

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 49