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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Chicken Fried Rice. Baked Ziti.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I spent the evening making a batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. Tuesday: cheeseburgers, fries, steamed vegetables, homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. This week’s breakfasts, lunches, and snacks: Breakfasts included cereal, eggs & toast.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 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. Monday: Sirloin Steak with pan sauce, Hasselback Potatoes , garden salad, homemade applesauce. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Homemade Crafts. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. Host a Homemade Meal.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Homemade Applesauce. Homemade Applesauce. This week’s breakfasts, lunches, and snacks: Breakfasts included hard-boiled eggs, cereal, yogurt, and fruit. Lunches included sandwiches, pasta, chicken nuggets, soups, apples, pretzels, and yogurt sticks. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. Garden Salad.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Cheese burgers, fries, steamed broccoli, and homemade applesauce. I browned meat, using my homemade taco seasoning and layered chips, meat, cheese, chopped onions, and tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Monday: Homemade Turkey Noodle soup and garden salad. My most favorite dinner!

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

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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

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Homemade Carpet Deodorizer by I Am That Lady. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. Realistic Stockpiling Tips by Mission To Save. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom.

Saving Money 40

Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. Monday: Roasted Fish with Tomatoes & Olives , steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Salsa Chicken Casserole, homemade applesauce, salad. Thursday: Roasted pork chops and Brussels sprouts and homemade applesauce.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. This week’s breakfasts, lunches, and snacks: Breakfasts included hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, and fruit. Lunches included sandwiches, chicken nuggets, soups, apples, pretzels, and yogurt sticks. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

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 adapted slightly, because I didn’t have cilantro and chilies and I used my homemade taco seasoning for flavoring. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 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. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Wednesday: This was by far my favorite meal of the week: Roasted Pork Tenderloin , brussel sprouts, and homemade applesauce. We also had homemade applesauce. Friday: Homemade Easy Lasagna. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast we ate eggs & toast and cereal. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 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. Homemade Chocolate Pudding.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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APRIL 15, 2016

Thursday: I grilled sausages and served with Pierogies, steamed vegetables, and homemade sugar-free applesauce. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts this week included eggs & bagels, cereal, and green smoothies. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Easy Homemade Lasagna , steamed vegetables, Cheap, but Tasty Garlic Bread. Friday: This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included eggs & toast, and cereal & bananas. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

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. I buy big bags of frozen tortellini and healthy chicken nuggets for my kids school lunches. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 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. I also made smashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli, and homemade applesauce. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Daughter Leftovers 100

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

homemade sugar-free applesauce. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included cereal, eggs & toast. Lunches included leftovers (goulash, quesadillas, and Alfredo), sandwiches, chicken nuggets, apples, carrots with ranch dressing, pretzels, granola bars, and yogurt sticks. garden salad. garden salad.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

I served with steamed vegetables and homemade sugar-free applesauce. This week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included cereal, eggs & toast. Lunches included leftovers, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, soups, apples, pretzels, and yogurt sticks. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

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JANUARY 15, 2016

I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast we ate eggs & toast, cereal, and peanut butter & banana toast. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

It cost over $1000, so when we went to go out for our Friday night dinner (we hate cooking on Fridays), we decided to stay in to save money. We used olives, big, restaurant style chips, fresh salsa, homemade guacamole, jalapenos, tomatoes, and of course a lot of cheese. So, how have you saved money on dates and still had fun?

Frugal 188

Frugal Wine Saving Money Money 188

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

I’ll make my own homemade burrito bowls in the future. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included hard-boiled eggs (made in the Instant Pot), peanut butter & banana toast, and Cheerios & bananas. Lunches and snacks included chicken noodle soup, sandwiches, apples, pretzels, and yogurt sticks.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Read 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat for how I consistently spend less on meat purchases. these 15 tips to save money when eating out. 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.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

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JANUARY 9, 2015

So I strained the stock and separated any fat and saved the stock for later in the week. I served the chicken with wild rice, homemade sugar-free applesauce , and corn that my mother and I blanched and froze back in August. Breakfasts & Lunches. And lunches included leftovers for myself. Friday, 1/9: Leftovers.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 10, 2015

By making copycat gogurt not only can I save money, but I know exactly what ingredients my kids are eating. Place in freezer, until ready to place in lunch boxes. Try making different fruit flavors – and to save on fruit, make sure you are buying produce that is in season. Homemade French Toast Sticks.

Homemade 40

Homemade Pop Tarts Lunch Lunches 40

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APRIL 8, 2016

We took a double decker bus tour of the city, visited the Independence Seaport Museum, ate lunch at the Reading Terminal Market that’s been in operation since 1892, toured the very interesting, but super creepy Eastern State Penitentiary, checked out the Liberty Bell, and took a Duck Boat tour. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

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JANUARY 8, 2016

I put sliced red pepper and red onion, split chicken breasts, homemade fajita seasoning , juice from a lime in a slow cooker and cooked on low for 6 hours. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast we ate eggs and toast, oatmeal, peanut butter & banana toast. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

We all like a little splurge now and then, but why not save 50% to 90% the next time you get a pedicure, get a massage or watch a movie! Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. Buying a lunch each day can be pricey, even if you are finding a good deal. Homemade Baby Wipes. Making Homemade Baby Food.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

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MARCH 23, 2011

Skip the sandwich bags and use re-usable containers in your lunch tote. Save the paper plates for your really BIG parties. I re-use pasta sauce jars for my homemade chicken stock , or my Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce , or my homemade sugar-free applesauce and store them in my freezer. You save money and resources.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

We all like a little splurge now and then, but why not save 50% to 90% the next time you get a pedicure, get a massage or watch a movie! Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. Buying a lunch each day can be pricey, even if you are finding a good deal. Homemade Baby Wipes. Making Homemade Baby Food.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

We all like a little splurge now and then, but why not save 50% to 90% the next time you get a pedicure, get a massage or watch a movie! Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow. Buying a lunch each day can be pricey, even if you are finding a good deal. Homemade Baby Wipes. Making Homemade Baby Food.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Serve with a garden salad and your favorite homemade bread. The Frugalwoods Rice and Beans Lunch Recipe – The Frugalwoods couple makes this recipe on Sunday and they eat it all week for lunch. On the other hand, you can save money by buying long-grain rice, but it does take longer to cook.

Recipes 100

Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

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APRIL 1, 2021

Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. 5 – Brown bag your lunch. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

You can pay them of course, but since the items will be technically “homemade ”, you’ll definitely get these done for a cheaper price. Another thing you can do is have your wedding in the morning or afternoon where you won’t be obliged to provide lunch or dinner. These home bakers almost always charge less than well-known pastry shops.

Wedding 203

Wedding Budgeting Budget Rent 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Managing Money. How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. Live Real, Now tells us how we can save money on anything from bills to insurance. What did you do?

January 124

January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Homemade meals save money and encourage healthy habits. Categories include Brunch & Lunch, Kid-Friendly, Crockpot, Vegetarian, and more. Every week, Relish provides a list of 15 different recipes, plus a dessert.

Meals 40

Meals Gift Cards Kroger Gifts 40