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MARCH 27, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Homemade Pizza , homemade sugar-free applesauce. Thursday: Easy Chicken Noodle soup (with leftover chicken from Monday and homemade chicken stock ), homemade applesauce, garlic bread. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks. Sunday: Leftovers.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Monday: Pasta e Fagoili soup and cheap, yet tasty homemade garlic bread. Thursday: Homemade Clam Chowder and cheap, yet tasty garlic bread. Friday: Tonight, I’m making homemade pizza with apple slices on the side. Tuesday: Cook Once, Eat Twice night. My family went crazy over this meal.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Homemade 100

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JUNE 12, 2015

I served with steamed broccoli and the very last container of my homemade sugar-free applesauce. Friday: It’s pizza night here, but it’s too hot turn on the oven, so I’m grilling the pizza instead. Tuesday: Grilled Pineapple & Teriyaki Turkey Burgers.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Homemade Freezers 100

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JANUARY 30, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Ham loaf, cheesy broccoli rice baked potatoes , homemade sugar-free applesauce. I browned 2 lbs of turkey and used my homemade taco seasoning. Friday : Homemade Pizza , carrots & hummus and apple slices. Have you heard of ham loaf? It might be a central PA thing, but we LOVE it.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Tacos Freezers 100

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: Pizza night! I bought a store-made take & bake pizza for $5 and it was enough pizza for us each to have 2 slices. I cut them both up and served as a side for 3 nights of dinners and 3 school lunches for each daughter. Tuesday: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. summer corn.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: My husband treated us to wings to celebrate the first Sunday of football season and I made a frozen pizza. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. Go Cowboys!! I’ll serve with soup at a later time. Thursday: .

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Freezers Kids and Family 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 14, 2019

Read on to find out where you can get great specials on pizza pies, pot pies, and pastry pies. Hint: there’s pizza on sale for $3.14 7-Eleven : With the 7Rewards app , get one slice of pizza for 50 cents. With 7NOW, the convenience store chain’s delivery service , get up to two whole pizzas for $3.14

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Boston Market Delivery Service Pizza Boston 61

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

My husband helps coach and there was so much pizza left over that he came home with a whole pizza, so that’s what we had for dinner. I usually add a side of steamed vegetables and cheap, but tasty homemade garlic bread. Friday: It’s pizza night. My double digit midget requested pizza from a local shop.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Daughter Dinner 100

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JANUARY 15, 2016

Sunday: Day 2 of a weekend long swim meet, so I took advantage of a sale at Giant, buy a store made Stromboli and get a store made pizza FREE. I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. I also served apple and orange slices. It’s a tasty soup and very easy to prepare.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

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JUNE 7, 2017

Lunch & Dinner Ideas. Campfire Pizza Nachos. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag…be sure to pack gloves! Campfire Monkey Bread (uses a dutch oven). Indian Spiced Potato & Egg Foil Packets (can easily substitute other spices). Cinnamon Rolls Cooked in Oranges over a Fire. Lumberjack Breakfast in a Foil Pack. BBQ Chicken.

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Recipes Banana Boat Dinner Breakfast 133

Couponing 101

AUGUST 10, 2019

For many, school has already started and the hustle and bustle of running around trying to figure out lunches and dinners have begun. I could live on pizza anything forever. I don’t know a kid that doesn’t love pizza. Homemade Granola Bars via I Heart Naptime. Pepperoni Rolls via Dancing Through the Rain.

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Snacks Homemade Bread Thrifty 58

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APRIL 15, 2016

Thursday: I grilled sausages and served with Pierogies, steamed vegetables, and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Friday: It’s been a long week, so I’m throwing a frozen pizza in the oven and calling it a day. Lunches and snacks included ham & cheese sandwiches, leftovers, apples, carrots, tortilla chips & salsa.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

It is such a time saver to make them ahead of time and I love that you can just put them in the freezer until you are ready to pack lunches. Peanut Butter (try it Homemade ). The sandwich will thaw while your child is at school so that it will be a perfect temperature by the time they eat at lunch. Homemade French Toast Sticks.

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Cat Recipes Homemade Pop Tarts 63

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 6, 2014

Make your mornings fun smoother by making lunches the night, or weekend, ahead. Frugal & Healthy Back to School Recipe Ideas: Here are 10 Back to School Lunches You Can Make in 10 Minutes or Less , which I know you will appreciate on those busy afternoons or mornings. Homemade Breakfast Pockets. Homemade Yogurt Drink.

Homemade 84

Homemade Saving Dollar Store Pop Tarts 84

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 10, 2015

Place in freezer, until ready to place in lunch boxes. Other Back to School recipes you may enjoy: Homemade Breakfast Pockets. Homemade French Toast Sticks. Homemade Yogurt Drink. Homemade Cereal Bars. Homemade Whole Wheat Pop Tarts. Pizza Lunchable Makeover. Pizza Lunchable Makeover.

Homemade 40

Homemade Pop Tarts Lunch Lunches 40

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

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

Couponing 101

JUNE 13, 2011

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. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit.

Menu Planning 65

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Homemade 65

Couponing 101

MAY 23, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Out for Lunch. Beef Stew, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made about 50 of these for the freezer last week). PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Grilled Chicken Salad. Dinners: Chicken Fajitas.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Sunday: After church we went to lunch with my extended family to celebrate my mom’s birthday. We didn’t have any coupons, but the lunch prices are much cheaper than dinners and we had some leftovers to eat at dinner time, along with our leftovers from Saturday night. We ordering pizza.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Couponing 101

JULY 5, 2011

Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Homemade Pizza. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Eggs in a Nest (my current favorite food!). PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt, Fruit.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Freezers 56

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APRIL 17, 2015

I ordered pizza. I served with Pioneer Women’s skillet cornbread and my homemade sugar-free applesauce. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfast was eggs & toast, cereal, green smoothies. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfast was eggs & toast, cereal, green smoothies.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2011

Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Cheese. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Pizza. Beef & Vegetable Soup, Homemade Crusty French Bread. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls.

Menu Planning 51

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade 51

Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2011

Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (we eat this most mornings). Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit. Grilled Chicken Salad.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Wedding 55

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2011

Lunches: PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Mother’s Day Lunch – TBD. Beef Stew, Homemade Crusty French Bread. Beef Stew, Homemade Crusty French Bread. Whole Wheat Waffles, Fresh Fruit. Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit.

Menu Planning 63

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 63

The Coupon Game

JUNE 23, 2011

I had planned some yummy dinners, but as the week progressed, and the crazy life that we live happened, we didn't end up eating much homemade prepared meals. Last week, our menu plan seemed to go out the window. Looking back, I can't even remember what we ate. but I know we ate! AND, we only ate once in the week out on Father's Day.

Menu Planning 85

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 85

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 4, 2015

Make your mornings fun smoother by making lunches the night, or weekend, ahead. Frugal & Healthy Back to School Recipe Ideas: Here are 10 Back to School Lunches You Can Make in 10 Minutes or Less , which I know you will appreciate on those busy afternoons or mornings. Homemade Breakfast Pockets. Homemade Yogurt Drink.

Homemade 40

Homemade Saving Dollar Store Pop Tarts 40

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. Of course, my favorite recipe is only 4 ingredients. if you'd like. if you'd like.

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

Couponing 101

JUNE 27, 2011

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. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pancakes (I made another big batch of these last week. We love them!).

Menu Planning 66

Menu Planning Menu Plans 4th Of July Leftovers 66

The Coupon Game

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

LUNCH: ( Since there is no school on Labor Day, I'm listing only 4 lunches to pack this week. ) LUNCH: ( Since there is no school on Labor Day, I'm listing only 4 lunches to pack this week. ) Meatball Hoagies w/Side Salad Homemade Pizza & Roasted Figs w/Baby Greens. (Photo courtesy of FoodNetwork.).

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Labor Day Homemade 49

The Coupon Game

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Photo courtesy of BGH.com BREAKFAST: Cereal w/Milk & Banana slices Blueberry Pancakes (made ahead of time and frozen) English Muffin (or Bagel) Egg & Cheese Sandwiches LUNCH: Nothing too exciting. These two options listed will be every other day for the kid's lunches. and more work!) and more work!)

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Del Monte A&W 49

Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. Grilled Chicken Salad. Chicken Noodle Soup. Dinners: Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies.

Menu Planning 51

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade 51

The Coupon Game

JULY 14, 2011

Blueberry Pancakes Hard Boiled Egg, Plain Greek Yogurt w/Honey, and Homemade Toast Cascadian Farm Cereal w/Organic Milk & Fresh Fruit Whole Wheat Apple Muffins - I'll be using 100% Whole Wheat Flour. I can see myself making a large batch and freezing it for convenient lunches. This will be a new favorite staple soup for my family.

Menu Planning 85

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 85

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

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Lunches: PB&J, Fresh Fruit. Dinners: Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Steamed Carrots, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Hamburger Pizza. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Blueberry Pancakes. Yogurt, Granola, Fresh Fruit. Baked Potatoes. Leftover Chicken Noodle Soup. Turkey Subs, Fresh Fruit. Cheese Quesadillas.

Menu Planning 59

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade 59

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 11, 2011

As our family gears up for school starting in another week, lunch menus have been on my mind. We've always homeschooled, and lunches were never really planned out. I ran across this article on packing healthy and fun lunches and I think it will be a good starting point for me. This will be an adjustment for me!

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Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Healthy Lunches 49

The Coupon Game

OCTOBER 6, 2011

BREAKFAST: Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Cereal w/Milk Mueslix Parfaits Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins LUNCH: (I'll be rotating between these lunches and probably add a little variation. Date Night - Kid's get Pizza Marinated Flank Steak, Gnocchi w/Brown Butter Sauce and Escarole - Gettin' fancy here! Photo courtesy of All You.)

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Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Kids and Family 55