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Clean Your Refrigerator | Weekly Decluttering Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

Last week, we cleaned and organized our pantry and food cupboards and this week, we’re going to focus on our refrigerator and freezer. If you’re participating in the Grocery Budget Challenge , February’s action step is to clean out and organize our kitchen pantry and refrigerator. Discard outdated food.

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Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics

Saving Cents With Sense

Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics. An easy fix to the meal scramble and wonder of what to put on the table, is the option of menu planning. Meal Planning can be done in many different ways and customized to however your family eats. Menu Planning Basics. Do you have more Menu Planning Tips?

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WIS, WWA | It’s chilly and I am pleased

The Frugal Girl

Wednesday A classic easy-button night: refrigerated cheese tortellini topped with jarred sauce and shredded Parmesan. Friday I have an evening lab, but there are leftovers here so that’s probably what Zoe will eat after work. and I just made some cheese quesadillas for myself. A simple green salad on the side.

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Menu Plan Thursday (Make Ahead Freezer Recipes)

The Coupon Game

You'll notice in my Meal Plan this week that I use several blueberry recipes. Breakfast Burritos - Substituting Organic Chicken Sausage for Chorizo ( Make Ahead & Refrigerate! That is simply because I have an abundance of blueberries right now and we are loving all the recipes we can use them in! Make Ahead & Freeze!

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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

Family Balance Sheet

79/pound, my menu that week will revolve around a roasted chicken , and Chicken Noodle Soup or Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas or Pulled Chicken BBQ Sandwiches. 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.

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How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons

Family Balance Sheet

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. Keep your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer tidy.