Meal Plan to Save Money!
Hello Friends!~
Are you on a budget and want to save money on eating out? Do you want to learn a little more about food prep and meal planning? Check out this blog and the Meal Planning to Save Money YouTube Video as I share some of my tips on meal planning, food prepping and my favorite lunch/travel bag.
Did you know that packing a lunch can save you up to $1500/year? Yes, per year. Those cafes, cafeterias and drive-thru restaurants add up quickly. Not only does meal prepping save you on the pocketbook, but also on the waistline. Putting this healthy habit into practice has contributed to helping me lose nearly 25 lbs over the last several years.
Click on the YouTube Video to watch and learn!
Here are a few of My Go-To Tips and Ideas:
Meal Planning Goals: Eating out less than 2-3 times per week.
Utilize the Weekly Meal Planner
Grocery Shopping Tips
Make a grocery list before going
Create a monthly food budget of groceries and eating out.
Clip coupons online and from the paper.
Don't shop full or hungry.
Avoid the weekend crowds: Go midweek, early morning or evenings.
Allow time to put away groceries.
Meal Preparation, Cooking, Storage, and Clean Up!~
What day of the week is best? Review your calendar and pick the day that you have allowed time.
Carve out at least an hour or more for shopping and 1-1.5 hours for the prep, cook, storage and clean-up.
Suggested Storage and Lunch/Travel Bag:
Do you have storage for your meals? If not, I encourage you to invest in storage containers for meals to go, fridge and freezer. Plus, a great lunch bag so you can take meals/snacks to work, school or even on the road.
Check out these Food Bloggers & Cookbooks for meal Inspirations
Dr. Axe Real Food Diet Click Here for Website
Kate Scarlata- Click Here for Website- Great for those with Digestion issues/IBS
Patsy Catso- Click Here for Website- Great for those with digestion issues/IBS
Betty Crocker: Healthy Heart
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For money tips, check out these recent Blogs:
Thift shop like a Pro: https://lisahice.com/blog/thriftshoplikeapro Your Finances Part 1: https://lisahice.com/blog/yourfinancept1panicorpeace Your Finances Part 2: https://lisahice.com/blog/yourfinancespart2panicorpeace
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Lots of Love and Blessings!~
XOXO Lisa Hice
