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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 Discard outdated food.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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Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

Family Balance Sheet

The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Menu planning saves me time.

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Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Store the carcass in the refrigerator and make the next day. How to Make Turkey Stock the Stove Top OR Make Turkey Stock in Your Crockpot. Either way, don’t waste that turkey carcass. You DON’T have to do this on Thanksgiving day. Appetizers. Baked Spinach Dip Mini Bread Bowls at Pickey Palate.

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$15 for Relish! Menu Planning (w/Options!)

The Coupon Game

Menu Planning service. If you've tried e-Mealz (a budget conscious menu planning service), but are looking for something a little differnt, then try Relish! Though they do not give prices for the items you need to purchase, you'll have more selection in your menu options. This is normally priced at $36.00!

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Menu Plan Thursday (Make Ahead Freezer Recipes)

The Coupon Game

Breakfast Burritos - Substituting Organic Chicken Sausage for Chorizo ( Make Ahead & Refrigerate! Make Ahead & Freeze! Cereal w/Skim Milk & Fresh Fruit DINNER: Homemade Prairie Buffalo Burgers w/Sweet Potato Fries & Salad Homemade Macaroni & Cheese (not exactly low-fat!)

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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. and I just made some cheese quesadillas for myself. And then I worked on homework while intermittently answering the door and handing out candy. A simple green salad on the side.