Are you ready for December? Things get a little crazy this time of the year, which is why I love having a December monthly dinner menu ready to go! If you’ve never tried to plan a monthly menu, this is a great time to start! Since winter officially arrives during December, this monthly meal plan …
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The temperatures are turning super chilly and you need some meals for November that feel cozy and filling. It’s time to plan a monthly menu with plenty of delicious, beefy dinners. Put all of that together, and it means we’ve got crockpot meals, soups, hearty ground beef dinners, and several Mexican meals to look forward …
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September is a busy month for families with children going back to school. With a packed schedule, it can be difficult to keep up with planning dinners every night. That’s why I’ve put together some September dinner ideas to help make monthly meal planning a little easier. Never tried once a month meal planning before? …
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{Warmer Weather Meals} The temperatures have been very warm in Michigan for the past couple of weeks, and it looks like June will be the same. Since we try to NOT use the air conditioning if possible, we do easier meals — grill more, use the oven less. Tips: – Set up a roaster oven …
{ Includes Links to 15 Recipes } When it was time to create a menu for May, I asked my family what dinners they would like. I’m not so sure that was a great idea, but here it is — a menu full of requests from my family. I’ve filled it in with some …
Wow, it’s time to create another monthly menu plan! Seriously, April almost snuck up on me… then I realized the shelves were looking a little bare and it must be time to make the monthly shopping trip. My older son wants to try living at home and commuting for his new 3-month work term, so …
Right now is a great time to start thinking about making a March menu for the month. Life can start to feel busier with the changing seasons and longer days. Making a dinner meal plan for the month ahead can help you save both time and money. Never tried making a dinner meal plan for …
This Oriental Chicken Salad is a great main dish during the summer – or if you need some extra green during the dreary days of winter! The homemade dressing is very simple, but be sure to give it time to chill in the fridge. The original MSG-heavy (but so tasty!) recipe came from a family …
February 2016 Grocery Goals $400 is the target — with the additional goal that we will NOT eat out AT ALL. January was a big-spending month since we went out three times for special dinners. I did my February grocery shopping this week (here’s how to grocery shop for an entire month), so I have …
One thing I’ve done in the past to get the grocery budget off to a good start for the year is to do a pantry challenge as a way to make affordable dinners. That’s when you attempt to stay out of the stores as much as possible, using items from the freezer and pantry as …
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