My favorite new plan besides a budget is my meal plan. I have found that if I make a meal plan for 2 to 4 weeks, then I can plan my grocery list and spend less money. I am prepared and never find myself with empty cupboards at inconvenient times which used to force me to go out to eat and spend money that I did not have. I also am noticing that by not eating out, I eat less unhealthy food and smaller portions.
The other great thing about this meal plan and not eating out is that I am forced to be creative in my cooking. I am enjoying the challenge and I just feel like a better mom and wife.
So, the moral of the story is to make a plan and stick to it and good things will happen!!!
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I am SERIOUSLY thinking of looking into this whole Dave Ramsey thing. I am just SO scared of what it will mean I will have to change and lose! Hmmm....
I've been on this budgeting Dave Ramsey kick for a while now and have found some really good blogs that I higly recommend especially for the meal planning. There's moneysavingmom.com and lifeasmom.com. Check them out when you get a chance.
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