Comments on: Simple ways we save on food + meal planning.

By: Dunkin Donuts Menu

Dunkin Donuts Menu — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:06:07 +0000

I like the focus on keeping meals simple and using what you already have at home before buying more. It’s a practical way to reduce food waste while keeping the weekly budget under control.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:14:13 +0000

Thanks for sharing this kind information.

By: Esther Hardaway

Esther Hardaway — Sat, 16 May 2020 05:37:29 +0000

What shelves did u use for your pantry?

By: Anna Liesemeyer

Anna Liesemeyer — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:27:38 +0000

In reply to Alicia. Such a good post Alicia! I am so glad you shared!

By: Alicia

Alicia — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 23:32:25 +0000

Anna! You inspired me to write my own list of tips. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

https://www.sweepingupjoy.com/frugal-food-life-how-to-save-money-on-big-family-eats/

By: Anna Liesemeyer

Anna Liesemeyer — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:11:33 +0000

In reply to Pamela Lichtenwalner. Great tips! Thank you so much for sharing:)

By: Pamela Lichtenwalner

Pamela Lichtenwalner — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:52:19 +0000

Great ideas!

I love the app Plan to Eat. It’s a recipe, meal planning, and shopping app all in one (I think maybe you can upload your list to a grocery ordering site…but not sure- I just print the list and head to the store). It does take a little bit of time up front to gather and input all of your recipes, but after that it is SO nice!

One more thing I like to do- make a BIG piece of meat (Boston Butt, brisket- both can be done in the crockpot or roasting pan) and then use the meat for 2-3 meals. When all our big kids are home, two is usually as far as I can stretch anything, but now that the three oldest are off in college, things are lasting longer! Definitely love leftovers here, but repurposed of course because otherwise we have a little rebellion haha.