Things You'll Need:
- Pen
- Paper
- Grocery Circulars
- Coupons
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Step 1
Take out all the local circulars and circle all meats that are on sale.
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Step 2
Next write down all the days of the week leaving spaces to write in what's for dinner on a note pad. Next, fill in anything going on that week during dinner such as "date night out" or "wedding".
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Step 3
Now, look through all of your recipes and match up your recipes with the meats on sale.
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Step 4
As you fill in the weeks dinners right down all the ingredients you will need. Next, check your pantry to see what ingredients you already have. Then, go to www.couponmom.com and check the coupon database for the ingredients that you still need.
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Step 5
Now you have your menu and shopping list with coupons. Now, you can go to the grocery store, by following this system you will be amazed at how much money you can save.
Comments
texasparky said
on 12/16/2009 I'm all for creating a weekly menu! It'll help save money, help you to eat healthier and save a lot of stress and hassle...Good article!
jsteele said
on 12/3/2009 Good article and many people on a budget should listen and learn something from this. I tell people all the time it makes life easier and saves time and money. 5* and rec.
respectfully said
on 9/8/2009 very well done. 5* rec
carolinebock1 said
on 7/21/2009 Thanks for the feedback
ceholmes said
on 7/21/2009 These are excellent tips that I really need to do. It will make my days go much smoothier if I cut down on planning last minute meals. GREAT article topic, 5*