Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (we eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrots, Pickles. Homemade Pizza, Salad. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Last week’s freezer cooking plan went really well! 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. Homemade Pizza. Breakfasts.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Lunches: Leftovers. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Steamed Veggies, Homemade Dinner Rolls. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/28 – 4/3 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfast Burritos, Fruit Salad.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 7, 2011

I did not stick to my menu plan very well last week , so there are a few repeats this week! Lunches: Leftovers. Dinners: Butterflied Chicken with Roasted Vegetables , Homemade Dinner Rolls. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/7 – 3/13 is a post from Couponing 101.

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The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

It's been forever since I've posted a menu plan. Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be. I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. That needs to get nipped in the bud! That needs to get nipped in the bud!

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2011

Beef & Vegetable Soup, Homemade Crusty French Bread. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/21 – 3/27 is a post from Couponing 101. Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Cheese. Chick-fil-A. Dinners: Pizza.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 4/4 – 4/10 is a post from Couponing 101. Grilled Chicken Salad.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!

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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!), Grilled Cheese Sandwiches w/ Homemade Tomato Soup & Homemade Decadent Chocolate Cake What's Baking?! For more Menu Plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2011

I never got around to menu planning last week, and boy did I pay for it! Lunches: Leftovers. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. Chicken Quinoa Stew , Homemade Crusty French Bread. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 1/24 – 1/30 is a post from Couponing 101.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I am just now planning our menu for the week, but better late than never, right?! Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins, Fresh Fruit. Lunches: Leftovers. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. White Chicken Chili , Portuguese White Bread with Homemade Butter (yum!!!). Mango Blueberry Kefir Smoothies, Toast.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Butterflied Chicken with Roasted Vegetables , Homemade Dinner Rolls. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 2/28 – 3/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit Salad. Blueberry Waffles, Fresh Fruit. PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sunday This was the day I had the squash soup/homemade crouton combo, in an effort to clean out my freezer. Tuesday We had too many leftovers in the fridge (happens in a jiffy with just two people!), Zoe had the rest of her sushi burrito, and I had the rest of the butternut squash soup, along with some more homemade croutons.

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The Coupon Game

JULY 21, 2011

Cascadian Farm Cereal w/Organic Milk & Fresh Fruit Vanilla Spice Oatmeal w/Fresh Cut Fruit Scrambled Eggs w/Turkey Bacon & Homemade Ezekiel Bread LUNCH: ( I'll rotate these lunches throughout the week for the kids and me. Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. if you'd like.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 26, 2024

Monday I found a small package of ground beef in the freezer along with some homemade burger buns so…we had burgers for dinner, topped with Swiss cheese. Chiquita commandeered the empty pizza box Wednesday Zoe was out with a friend, so I ate the leftover burger from Monday night. Fruit on the side.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

At class last week, the professor asked what the best part of a Thanksgiving meal is, and my friend next to me was surprised that I said, “Rolls” But I stand by that; if the rolls are fresh and homemade, there is nothing on a Thanksgiving table that I’d rather eat. ? Rolls > turkey.

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The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

You'll notice in my Meal Plan this week that I use several blueberry recipes. Cereal w/Skim Milk & Fresh Fruit DINNER: Homemade Prairie Buffalo Burgers w/Sweet Potato Fries & Salad Homemade Macaroni & Cheese (not exactly low-fat!) Also, I quadruple the recipe so that I can freeze lots. Make Ahead & Freeze! )

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

My mom asked me to bring my homemade applesauce that I made a few weeks ago and a cheese & cracker tray. If you are hosting or just taking a dish, I put together a comprehensive post last year to help you make the day stress-free, Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas. Please share in the comments.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. So, as you can imagine, things were even crazier due to my lack of planning. Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Menu Plan As I have written before, groceries are the one category that I feel like I have the most control over when it comes to spending. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

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. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. 8 Freezer Meals.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

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. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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