Help! I want to be a Stay-at-Home Mom…but I don’t know if we can afford it.

Help! I want to be a Stay-at-Home Mom…but I don’t know if we can afford it.

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Be Willing to Substitute

Have a recipe that calls for an ingredient that you don't have? Then, see if you can substitute it for an ingredient that you do have. It'll save you money at the store and space in your pantry.

• Buttermilk Substitute
• Heavy Cream Substitute
• More Ingredient Substitutions

Is Freezer Cooking Really Worth It? :: Money Saving Mom®

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Is Freezer Cooking Really Worth It? :: Money Saving Mom®

Free Meal Planners

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide


Plan your meals in advance, and you'll be less tempted to eat out or to overspend at the grocery store. Here are some printable meal planning worksheets that you can use to get the job done. Choose the one that works best for you:

 Weekly Meal Planner

© Erin Huffstetler

Prefer to grocery shop once a week? Then, the weekly meal planner is for you. It has room to pencil in a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu for each day of the week:
Print in Color | Print in B&W

 Monthly Meal Planner

© Erin Huffstetler

Need to plan out a month's worth of dinners? Then, the monthly meal planner is your go-to worksheet. It includes a large grocery list that you can tear off and take to the store:
Print in Color | Print in B&W

 Monthly Meal Planning Calendar

© Erin Huffstetler

Want to plan out a month's worth of meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner? Jot everything down on the monthly meal planning calendar, and post it on your fridge:
Print in Color | Print in B&W

 Tip:

Print out a copy of your favorite meal planner, and laminate it. Then, use a dry erase marker to fill it out, so you can use it again and again.
Want more printables like these? Check out:

• The Frugal Living Household Notebook Printables

Grocery Stockpile List: Non-perishables

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com Guide

Ready to start stockpiling groceries and other household essentials, but not sure what to include in your stash? Then, refer to this list of non-perishables for help. Just cross out the things that you don't need, and add the things that you do. Let the stockpiling games begin!


Flour
Yeast
Salt
Granulated sugar
Powdered sugar
Brown sugar
Baking powder
Baking soda
Corn meal
Corn starch
Cocoa
Vanilla extract
Cooking oil (canola, olive, etc.)
Spices
Honey
Powdered milk
Sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate chips
Nuts
White vinegar
Apple cider vinegar
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BREAKFAST
Cereal
Oatmeal
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LUNCH AND DINNER
Canned meats (tuna, samon, chicken, etc.)
Broth: (chicken, beef, etc.)
Rice
Dried pasta
Beans
Peanut butter
Jelly or jam
Tomato-based products (sauce, paste, stewed, crushed, etc.)
Canned fruits and vegetables
Soup
Dried fruits and vegetables
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SNACKS
Popcorn
Pretzels/Chips
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CONDIMENTS
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Salad dressing
Barbeque sauce
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DRINKS
Water
Coffee
Tea
Soda
Juice
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TOILETRIES
Soap (bar and liquid)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair products (gel, mousee, hair spray)
Lotion
Deodorant
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Razors
Shaving cream or shaving soap
Aftershave
Feminine products
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MEDICINE
OTC meds (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.)
Prescription meds
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Laundry detergent
Dish liquid
Dishwasher detergent
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PAPER AND PLASTIC GOODS
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Napkins
Trash bags
Freezer bags
Sandwich bags
Foil
Plastic wrap
Wax paper
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HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Batteries
Light bulbs
Candles
Matches
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OTHER
Baby supplies (formula, diapers, wipes, etc.)
Pet supplies (food, litter, etc.)
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