I am finally learning...it's not a system..it is depending on the Lord..for HIS direction for OUR family!
FINALLY learning this.... as much as I LOVE LOVE LOVE systems...and checklists!! That is why I added 2 of Laine's Letters with some quotes....
Encouragement Articles to help us on our journey:
Laine's Letter - Home Ec
Quote from the above Laine's Letter:
"I pray before I shop, while I shop, and then after I shop as to what I will cook. I love shopping with the
LORD! ~Smile~"
Laine's Letter- Recent Questions May 2005
Quote from the above Laine's Letter:
"All I can tell you is that it takes prayer and practice. I keep praying, and I keep practicing what He teaches me. "
"The crucial thing is to put the LORD first in your finances. If the LORD is not first in your finances,
you will definitely have a purse with holes in it as described in Malachi. But if you put Him first, your
barns and vats will overflow, as described in Proverbs, chapter 3. "
Fearless Food Shopping- Laine's Letters
Saving money on Food/Groceries:
Ways to Save Money on Food
$70 Low Cost Menu for 4 to 6
$45 Emergency Menu for 4 to 6
11 Day Menu (feeding 8) less than $15 per day- The Family Homestead
Money Saving Ideas- The Family Homestead
Hillbilly Housewife- Lots of great ideas and LOTS of recipes
Aldi Menu Planner
How I Feed My Husband and Myself on $150 a Month-By Carolyn Root
Menu for Hardtimes- menus4moms
Tackling the Grocery Budget ByCrystal Miller
VERY INTERESTING ENTRIES DEALING WITH SAVING $$ on Groceries
One Family's Meal Guidelines (using Weston Price principles)
This same family's Basic Menu Plan (again..using WP principles)
How this family implements the above plans....
Eating Healthy Out of the Pantry
Eating out of the pantry Day 2
Eating out of the Pantry Day 3
Eating Out of the Pantry Day 4
Eating out of the Pantry Day 5
What does it cost to eathealthy? (from a mom of 10)
A few last minute tips...
-Check your cupboard and freezer first for meal ideas
-Try to avoid many meals that have whole pieces of meat (roast, steak, roasted chicken, etc.) They go longer mixed in something, and ground beef is your best friend, if you like it.
-Make a two week menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
-List EVERY ingredient you'll need for these two weeks, then estimate the cost
-ONLY use cash for grocery budget If you run out of money, too bad. 
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Some new links I need to add to the above entry;
Easy Steps for Grocery Savings-
Here is one of her links...with TONS of great ideas:
I really liked this one:
Wisebread- How I Grocery Shop
One more neat link...
How do You Cook Healthy without spending a lot?
Also- Eating Healthy on a Budget
Eating Healthy on a Budget
This site always has LOTS of idea...the DEALS make my head swim...but the regular entries are great...
Money Saving Mom
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