Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

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. I then use the leftovers for my meal planning. Here’s my favorite 20 Leftover Turkey Recipes.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers Menu Planning 124

The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

You'll notice in my Meal Plan this week that I use several blueberry recipes. That is simply because I have an abundance of blueberries right now and we are loving all the recipes we can use them in! Also, I quadruple the recipe so that I can freeze lots. Add 1 cup of blueberries at end. Make Ahead & Freeze! )

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Recipes 49

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

What We Ate Saturday Leftover chipotle chicken on a salad. Wednesday I made this pulled pork recipe , which we ate on buns, with sauteed asparagus on the side. I spent: $20 at Five Guys $30 on a Hungry Harvest box $41 at Safeway So, that makes $91 for me this week. Sooo, we got burgers from Five Guys for dinner. And also watermelon.

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Wellness Toaster Ovens Fry's Bread 215

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Are beans and rice regular ingredients in your menu planning? This is a large recipe, so I used the leftovers the next day in wraps with leftover cooked chicken , avocado, and salsa. Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin 2.2 Recipes - Side Dish' Bring to a boil.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Cooking 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. By planning out your family’s meals for the upcoming week, you can determine precisely what ingredients you need. Make substitutions in recipes. There’s still meat on that bone!

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If pork tenderloins are on sale, my menu will include Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin and I’ll use the leftovers on another night for tacos. When your kitchen is organized, you avoid buying duplicates and it is easier to cross reference what is on sale, the ingredients needed for recipes, and what you have on hand.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 20, 2023

I made a double recipe of the dressing from this strawberry-pear salad , put it into a jar in my fridge, and then shook it up each morning and poured a little over some over greens. Tuesday I used leftover chicken to make half of this chicken and biscuits recipe. Halving it worked great for just the two of us!

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Green Green And Frugal Leftovers Dinner 210

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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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What We Ate Saturday Leftover chicken noodle soup , and I again added cream to mine. Also, I took the suggestion from one of you and added my leftover tortellini to the soup. Tuesday Zoe and I ate together, but we had different things; she had a grilled cheese and tomato soup, and I had leftover chili plus a cheese quesadilla.

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Leftovers Dinner Fry's Safeway 204

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

You can find lots of recipes online for your own cleaning products such as vinegar for floors and windows and for more reasons to make your own check out this post. So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

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! Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100