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Menu Plan Thursday! (Late Release)

The Coupon Game

For more Menu Plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. Date Night - Frozen Kashi Pizza for Kids Homemade Macaroni & Cheese w/Grilled Chicken Breasts & Steamed Broccoli My Son's 5th Birthday! On a side note, we tried the Lemon Coconut Cookies recipe last week.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

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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Gwyneth Paltrow’s $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps

Coupons Do Work

I buy them on sale, with the exception the kids feet grow when there is no sale (for gym shoes). And when I buy them on sale, I usually buy for the next size up. They were the leftovers. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Step 2: leftovers.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

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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Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up

Family Balance Sheet

Menu Plan As I have written before, groceries are the one category that I feel like I have the most control over when it comes to spending. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas.

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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

Family Balance Sheet

Meal Planning Saves Money. With less trips to the store and a pre-planned list, I am hopefully eliminating any impulse and redundant purchases. I also revolve my menu around what is on sale, so I’m spending less on our meals. Ready to meal plan? 11 Simple Tips for Easier Meal Planning: 1.

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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. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons.