Couponing 101

MARCH 7, 2011

I did not stick to my menu plan very well last week , so there are a few repeats this week! Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/7 – 3/13 is a post from Couponing 101. Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Salmon, Veggie Stir-Fry.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch 51

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Last week’s freezer cooking plan went really well! Lunches: Leftovers. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 6/6 – 6/12 is a post from Couponing 101. I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers 63

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 8, 2024

Thursday An eat-up-leftovers night! Friday Hmmm… well, since I spent so little on groceries this week, I kinda think we will get some takeout tonight. ? Wednesday My mom dropped off some of this baked potato soup for us, so that was dinner, plus some fruit. Zoe had some mac and cheese, I had some soup, and we both had some fruit.

Dinner 130

Dinner Sunshine Leftovers Breakfast 130

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. So, as you can imagine, things were even crazier due to my lack of planning.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! How to Save Money on Groceries.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

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. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here. Step 2: leftovers.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

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.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

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.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. The days I do cook, Sunday for example, I hope to have enough for leftovers for another day. I might as well save more money there too. I am good for a next few months and you know what?

Money Saving 100

Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. 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. USA, UK, Australia etc.)

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. I’m going to be more intentional about using the produce we buy and not letting leftovers go to waste! This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well!

Whole Foods 94

Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

The Coupon Game

JUNE 16, 2011

And since I'm still in the learning process of the organic/natural products on the market today, I'll be even more so on the lookout for coupons and start requesting them from companies as well. Click on picture above for larger image. TOTAL IN GROCERIES = $111.25 Total Savings in Coupons = $8.95 Total Savings in Advertised Sales = $30.39

Publix 55

Publix Organic Organization A&W 55

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights. Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. We''ll plan the menu weeks before we leave, so I can do most of my grocery shopping at home instead of our vacation spot where prices are more expensive.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. 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. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY!

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100