In order to keep costs in check:
- I try to balance more expensive with less expensive meals in the same week.
- I try to balance labor intensive meals with some non-labor intensive meals.
I can't balance it all, all the time, but these are some goals for which I strive.
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It isn't easy not matter where you live. I shop at Sam's Club and Cashwise. I know where things are at and can be out in no time.
What helped us is the garden. We are planning a bigger one this year.
We hope to get a 1/2 a beef from a friend.
I don't use coupons b/c I don't buy name brand stuff and still can get it cheaper w/off brand. We don't have Aldia near by or CVS.
I make a lot of food from scratch. I do get our bread rather cheap $.75 a loaf from a bread store.
We all do what we can.
AMEN! Although it doesn't happen all the time, I try to do the same balance! It just makes life easier in the kitchen. :)
I do that balance thing within meals themselves--fancy main dish means simpler side dishes, and vice versa. To me, it's better to concentrate on one excellent meal and add a simple salad than to go crazy over 4 things and mess up 3 of them, LOL!
Of course, anything that can be prepped ahead of time is a plus!
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