Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. It’s a constant challenge to keep them fed! How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Couponing 101

MAY 26, 2012

I make up a monthly lunch and dinner menu according to what’s on sale. Daily Frugal Tip: Plan Your Menu Around What’s On Sale is a post from Couponing 101. One doubles the coupons and the other gives discount points for gas. I clip my coupons to my list and that store’s circular.

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Frugal On Sale Saving Money Sale 68

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

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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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Couponing 101

APRIL 19, 2013

Right now Amazon has a couple of great cookbooks on sale for only $6 each (reg. I own the dinner cookbook, and it’s great inspiration when I need some frugal and simple meal ideas for my menu plan. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or any order over $25. The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook - $6.

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Dinner Mom Mother's Menu Planning 97

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

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. 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.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

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. Baking products and hams will be on sale for Christmas and Easter.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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. When I don't plan, I am sure to blow the budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

Recently target had BIC on sale for $3.00 (reg. Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. 3.29), there was a $3/1 coupon , I had five of them. I am good for a next few months and you know what?

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Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

Saving SAHM Sanity

JANUARY 3, 2012

I am one of those people that feel menu planning in very difficult. I never seem to get my act together to plan a week worth of meals. Every now and then I have a organized week where I do manage to plan, and stick to, a menu plan. On those weeks I find menu planning does save time and money.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. This also helps to prevent bugs.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

The Coupon Game

JUNE 3, 2011

I'll be making some homemade trail mix out of the 20% off dried fruits and nuts on sale this week (plus some items in my pantry). 3 Some of our Menu Plans for the week. I'll likely go back to the store this week to grab some more produce using the $2/$6 Harvey's Printable coupon. Paul's Fish Sticks (2): BOGO $4.49 = Paid $4.49/2

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Publix Taco Bell Menu Planning Menu Plans 49

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

If you are traveling with other families, splitting the menu planning will save you money and also give you a night off when it is someone else's turn in the kitchen. Detergent is much cheaper when bought at home on sale. My mom usually brings a meatloaf and soup/salad for her two nights. Yeah, for nights off! Drinking water.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

If you are traveling with other families, splitting the menu planning will help alleviate some of the meal planning on your part and save you money, but be sure to discuss each family’s food challenges. Detergent is much cheaper when bought at home on sale. What Are Your Non-Food Needs? Will there be laundry facilities?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Pagoda Egg Rolls on sale for $2.69!! Not sure how long this item will be on sale!! Arama found this deal today at Homeland. We have a nice coupon to make this a great deal. coupon is gone now) I printed mine a few days ago. Heres the Deal: $2.69 Pagoda Egg rolls 4ct. Use $1/1 Pagoda Eggroll (nla). After double $.69!!!! Newer Post.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 18, 2014

The gummies are on sale at CVS practically for half price, at $7 and there is an awesome coupon to match!!! Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Tuesday, March 18, 2014. SUNDOWN ADULT GUMMIES AT CVS!! This us a very sweet deal. Heres the Deal: $7.00 Sundown Adult Gummies 50-120 ct. Receive $4 ECB. Newer Post.

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October December September November 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 10, 2014

Right now the Bertolli Sauce is on sale at Homeland till 3/11! Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Monday, March 10, 2014. BERTOLLI SUACE ONLY $.80 80 AT HOMELAND!! Heres a deal to add to your list: $2.00 Bertolli Sauce. 60/1 RP 3-9 Insert. $.80 80 after double!!! Newer Post. Older Post.

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Bertolli October December September 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 18, 2014

I was searching for this coupon last week (sale) and none to be found. So happy to see one this week because Homelands Liquid Creamers are still on sale!! **COFFEEMATE ALERT**. Coffeemate Creamer Liquid French Vanilla or Hazelnut 16 oz (we are out of Hazelnut!). Use $1/1 Cofffeemate Creamer or Powder. $.45 45 after double!! Newer Post.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 10, 2014

This is a really good deal for the size and not much on sale this week for dish soap! This sale runs till 3/15. GREAT PRICE ON AJAX AT DOLLAR GENERAL!! One of our readers, Heather S. found a great deal at Dollar General this week for Ajax dish soap! Heres the deal: $1.75 Ajax Dish Soap Assorted smells 30oz. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 4, 2014

Louana Canola oil is on sale starting 3/5 at Homeland. Contact Me. Tuesday, March 4, 2014. STOCK UP PRICE ON LOUANA CANOLA OIL!!! CANOLA OIL ALERT**. Heres a deal that cant get any better than this! I found a coupon to match!! My stock up price is $05 an oz. In this deal $.04 04 an oz!!! Heres the deal: $6.99 Louana Canola Oil 128oz.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 24, 2014

The Nasacort is on sale right now at CVS. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Monday, March 24, 2014. NASACORT AT CVS!!! UPDATE: Redbox is printing out a $2 off $8 on allergy medicine!! Be sure to stack this and now it is only $1.99!!!!!!!! Heres the Deal: $11.99 Newer Post.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 1, 2014

on sale at CVS this week!). $3/2 on sale at Target $2.49 There are tons of coupons in them even for Homeland!!!! Heres the coupons I like: Proctor and Gamble. 1 Fixodent 2.0 +. (on 3/2 Covergirl Products. $1/1 1/1 Covergirl Products. Covergirl coupons have been rare lately!!). Red Plum. $2/1 till 3/22-I havent checked on this yet).

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 24, 2014

On sale starting 3/26 at Homeland. . $1/1 De Waffekbakkers Pancakes. After double it will be only $.49!! Marnie Ann. Reactions: Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Newer Post. Older Post. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Click this AD! Amazon Deals.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 6, 2014

or Blueberry is on sale! Looks like Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon. Marnie Ann. Reactions: Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Newer Post. Older Post. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Click this AD! Amazon Deals. Follow by Email. Your small donation helps us find deals for you!

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Kelloggs October December September 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The picture shows that it is the Naturals that are on sale so the coupon should match! This week at Family Dollar they have the Suave Professionals Shampoo or conditioner for $2.50. You may want to print out the coupon and pick some up. My limit for Shampoo is $1 each. Heres the Deal: $2.50 Suave Professionals Shampoo or conditiioner 12.6

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Suave October December September 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

JANUARY 29, 2014

Avocados are on sale right now so you can add a few fresh ones to the dip. Just in time for the Superbowl!! Marnie Ann. Reactions: Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Newer Post. Older Post. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Click this AD! Amazon Deals.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 6, 2014

Almay is on sale at Walgreens this week BOGO 50% off. Thursday, March 6, 2014. FREE ALMAY AT WALGREENS!! We have a new $5.00 off any two Almay Cosmetic Products coupon! This week BOTH CVS and Walgreens have great deals. Check out the following deals! Buy 2 Almay Lip Products OR Cosmetics Removers $5.99 BOGO 50% off. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For several years now I've been motivated to action when reading her classic, tried-and-true frugal tricks and tips as she menu plans, money manages and enjoys the luxuries of a simple life with her family. Terri's down-to-earth writing and ability to get the necessary tasks done seem to push my own 'get moving' button!

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Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40