Thrifty $400 Budget Menu Plan For Our Family Of 6

Everyone seems to be talking about the rising cost of groceries. But with an average 10% increase in prices over the last year, it really does have a big impact!

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To be honest, I thought I’d need to increase my budget by now, but so far I’ve been able to manage to stay within budget simply by getting more creative. Learn more

For example, instead of buying boneless chicken to cook and dice for recipes that call for cooked chicken, I have been buying a whole chicken. Not only is this cheaper, but I can also then use the carcass to make delicious, nutritious bone broth too.

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Instead of buying the smaller bags of shredded mozzarella that I liked because they reseal, I’ve been grabbing the larger bags that are less expensive but don’t have that handy resealable top. Learn more

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Thrifty $400 Budget Menu Plan For Our Family Of 6

Everyone seems to be talking about the rising cost of groceries. But with an average 10% increase in prices over the last year, it really does have a big impact!

For example, instead of buying boneless chicken to cook and dice for recipes that call for cooked chicken, I have been buying a whole chicken. Not only is this cheaper, but I can also then use the carcass to make delicious, nutritious bone broth too.

EASY JOHN WAYNE CASSEROLE

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