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The other day my sister-in-law asked me if it was expensive to cook the way I do.<\/p>\n

I was shocked {for a couple of reasons}!!<\/p>\n

By cooking and planning my meals the way I do, I am actually saving money! Not only do I save, but I am also making healthy choices for me and my family.<\/p>\n

That made me think…<\/p>\n

I want to challenge everyone out there to meal planning and budgeting! Look over your finances and find a weekly amount you can allot towards groceries.<\/p>\n

Here’s the hard part….<\/p>\n

Stick to it!<\/p>\n

My budget is $100 a week<\/strong> for all my groceries and\u00a0eating out.<\/span> (Not including dates…those have a separate category on our budget!)<\/em><\/p>\n

Every week I sit down and write out my menu for the week. (I try to plan it according to what I have on hand, so I am spending the least amount at the store)<\/em><\/p>\n

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{Want one of your own?? Keep reading!!}<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

Sunday-<\/strong> Surf and Turf Skewers with Roasted Corn on the Cob, Peppers and Onions<\/p>\n

Monday-<\/strong> Halibut Ceviche<\/p>\n

Tuesday-<\/strong> Greek Chicken Orzo Skillet<\/p>\n

Wednesday-<\/strong> Pasta with\u00a0Homemade\u00a0Turkey Meatballs<\/p>\n

Thursday-<\/strong> Chili Chicken Stir Fry<\/p>\n

Friday-<\/strong>\u00a0 Left overs<\/p>\n

Saturday-<\/strong> Breakfast burritos with Fresh Fruit<\/p>\n

Finally I get a list pad and make my grocery list, and off I go!<\/p>\n

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So far this week I am at $63.81 {Not too bad!}<\/div>\n
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To start off the challenge right you’ll need a Dinner Menu Board! The one shown above is similar to the one I use (mine has green apples on it).<\/div>\n
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I am giving away not one, <\/span><\/strong>but <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
TWO<\/em> Dinner Menu Boards!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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\"Laminated<\/a><\/div>\n
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They have magnets on the back to stick to your fridge so you always know :”What’s for Dinner?”<\/strong><\/em> !!<\/div>\n
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They each come with a magnetic dry erase pen, so you can use your board over and over again!<\/div>\n
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All you have to do is:<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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1. Become a Follower {If you’re not already}<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
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2. Leave a Comment telling me what\u00a0your favorite sweet treat is!<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Want more chances to win??<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
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Tell others by either blogging, facebook or tweeting and link them back to my blog!<\/div>\n
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Giveaway closes next Monday (7\/11) night at Midnight!<\/div>\n
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I’ll announce the winners Tuesday (7\/12)!<\/div>\n
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Good Luck!!<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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