The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
My lunch leftovers were at least 25% better than the original dish. I bring that up because, in the same way, some of the lists of options for kids whose parents are in the middle of a divorce are a little tricky. Two words we do not tend to use for leftover fried chicken!) I think Sonia and I got it all figured out, though.
The Coupon Game
AUGUST 5, 2011
Date Night - Frozen Kashi Pizza for Kids Homemade Macaroni & Cheese w/Grilled Chicken Breasts & Steamed Broccoli My Son's 5th Birthday! For more Menu Plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. On a side note, we tried the Lemon Coconut Cookies recipe last week.
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The Coupon Game
JULY 21, 2011
BREAKFAST: ( My kids prefer cereal to just about any breakfast, and thankfully they love granola, which is a staple in our house these days. Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. if you'd like.
The Coupon Game
JULY 7, 2011
w/Scrambled Eggs Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on Homemade Whole Wheat Bread w/ Tomato Soup Leftovers SNACKS: Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins Organic Apples Sliced w/ 2 Tbsp Natural Peanut Butter Trail Mix Fresh Fruit DESSERT: Blueberry Sour Cream Cake - I'll substitute soft white wheat flour for the all-purpose flour. Make Ahead & Freeze! )
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 28, 2022
As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. Utilize the Freezer.
Coupons Do Work
APRIL 14, 2015
Actually I live on $30 a week and I have a family of four – a dog and my kids do activities. For the clothes and shoes for my kids, I look for sales. actually rule of thumb : shop for kids clothes during ‘off season’ that is when you find the best sales. I haven’t bought my kids new clothes in 2 years.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.
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