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Meal and Menu Planning For the Family Part 1

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Tim from Everyday Living asked me a question which inspired me to write a series of posts on M eal and M enu planning for the  family. Here is the first of several post on meal and[...]

Save Money by Planning a Family Staycation This Summer

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Many families scrimp and save or even go into debt so that they can take a yearly one or two week family vacation. This year plan a STAYcation instead. There is no need to go into debt in order to have a great time during the summer. With a little[...]

Cinco de Mayo ? Family Celebrations

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Cinco de Mayo is next week? and unfortunately it is during the week again this year? so revving up the party may not be an option with work or school schedules? but that doesn?t mean we can?t celebrate. Get the Family in the Mood!Your table will[...]

How To Save Money Feeding Your Family

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By Arlene author of Flour On My Face There are a number of ways to cut back on your families meal budget. Do you eat out a lot? Call for take out instead of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my[...]

How to Feed a Family of 4 for Around $100 (The Menu Week 3)

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This is a general menu and the days are interchangeable based on your schedule.  I like to cook when the evening is less hectic and when I am pressed for time due to scheduling, I tend to serve leftovers.  In the 2 previous menus, I have[...]

How to Feed a Family of 4 For Around $100 a Week (The Menu PART 1)

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You will see that I have alternated the menus to keep from eating the same thing 2 days in a row. The order in which you cook these meals has been carefully thought out. You have some flexibility but if you begin to make changes , rearrange the[...]

How to Feed a Family of 4 for Around $100 a week. (The Menu Part 2)

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This week will build on things you have left over from Week 1 and they won't be refreshed until my calculations show you don't have any left. Your money will be spent on other ingredients, building your pantry and increasing your meal options. Monday[...]

How to Feed a Family of 4 For Around $100 a Week (The Grocery List PART 1)

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You will notice right off the bat you aren't buying soda, cookies and snacks. As the pantry builds you will have be more flexibility with your budget but I am assuming it's bare. If you have some items in your pantry already, then your budget will[...]