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Why You Need a Menu Plan Even If You Think You Don’t

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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A menu plan is your roadmap to getting your family fed during the week ahead. You need one, even if you think you don't. I've been fighting this for quite some time. ...

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Menu Plan Monday – September 26

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by RAKI WRIGHT

My week starts on Sunday, but I link these posts with Org Junkie's Menu Plan Monday... Sunday - Chili Beans and Golden Sweet Cornbread Monday - Chili Beans and Golden Sweet Cornbread Tuesday - Chili Beans and Golden Sweet Cornbread Wednesday -  Steak, Loaded Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli Thursday - Build Your Own Sandwiches, Chips, ...

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How NOT to Blow Your Grocery Shopping Budget

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Do you spend more than you want to at the grocery store each week? Is your budget completely blown? Last week, I shared the top 15 ways to blow your grocery budget in my journey to a grocery budget of $60 a week for our family of 4.  Thankfully, I have learned many tips to make this happen. ...

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Menu Plan Monday: Week of August 1

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Menu planning is one of the best ways to save time and money on grocery shopping and meal preparation each week. Not convinced? Read my post on Why You Need a Meal Plan Even if You Think You Don't. My week starts on Sunday, but I link these posts with Org Junkie's Menu Plan Monday... ...

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How to Blow Your Shopping Budget

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Most of us have a grocery budget to work with.  There are smart ways to stretch and then there are dumb ways to blow it.   On my journey to reduce my grocery budget to $60 a week for our family of 4, I've made many mistakes.  This is how I used to shop.  Here are the top 15 ways to blow your grocery budget: ...

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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