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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. The question of “What’s for dinner?”

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Menu Plan 1/10 – 1/16

Couponing 101

It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!

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WIS, WWA | Well, now I know

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been out of school for the last two semesters, so I’d gotten kind of used to my carefree life. ? (Ok, Anyway, this week has made it clear to me that I need to change up how I do things; I need to switch up how I use weekend time, how I plan meals, and when I do household stuff. Ok, well, not entirely carefree.

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WIS, WWA | on a two-exam week

The Frugal Girl

We’re 25% of the way through this 16-week semester already! Thursday I used some of the leftover rotisserie chicken to make a little pan of chicken enchiladas for us, plus some pico de gallo, and we had orange slices on the side. Nursing school is a little crazy. But ya know what? unbaked, obviously!

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WIS, WWA | Black Friday

The Frugal Girl

We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. Obviously, you could give the gift card as a gift, but you could also use it as you buy Christmas gifts. If you are braving the retail crowds, godspeed to you. ? But here in Frugal Girl world, it’s business as usual.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

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8 Valuable Life Skills to Teach Your Kids During Quarantine

Couponing 101

For instance, measuring ingredients uses math, while the cooking process illustrates scientific principles. Teaching kids more cleaning skills, like how to dust or how to use the vacuum, can prepare them to clean more thoroughly… and it could make your life a little easier in the long run. Fixing Things.

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