Living on a tight budget, as we do, I rely heavily on menu planning to make ends meet.
While I dislike the actual menu planning process I find it is such a money saver, and time saver from day to day. Heading into the supermarket with a clear idea on what exactly I need to pick up is a huge blessing. Instead of wandering aimlessly around the supermarket loading up on convenience foods I grab what we need and make it from scratch.
I plan our menu based on the sales in the flyers, make sure I pack our leftovers, and use as many coupons as possible. Quite frequently you can pick up name brand items for less than the generic items when you combine sales and coupons together. Just yesterday I picked up 3 boxes of Eggo Waffles (16 count) for $0.49 after $2 coupon. Hooray! Add into that the scanning code of practice that I scored on with them and you have some very happy breakfast tummies!
The Dairy Farmers of Canada are currently offering Canadian residents of Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces the chance to order a free reusable (hooray for eco-friendly products) menu planner! Check it out today:
http://www.dairygoodness.ca/resourcecenter/Province-selection.aspx?NavID=424&CultureCode=en
Residents not included in the above deal can order a nifty little tool called the Plate Mate which helps you determine the daily recommended intake for all ages. You can also order your free measuring tape.
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