Meal Planning Mastery: Saving Time and Money on Back-to-School Groceries
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Are you looking to streamline your grocery shopping while keeping your budget in check? Whether you’re a seasoned meal planner or just starting out, this chat is perfect for anyone seeking tips, tricks, and insights into efficient meal planning. Let’s explore strategies to save time, money, and stress as we gear up for the back-to-school season.
Topic: Meal Planning Mastery: Saving Time and Money on Back-to-School Groceries
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Jaimi Erickson: Founder of The Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide; Debbi King– Owner of the ABC’s of Personal Finance; Joyce Brewer: Emmy award-winning TV Journalist, Podcaster and Founder of MommyTalkShow.com; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert, Bestselling Author, columnist and podcast host at BeverlyHarzog.com; Rachel Morgan Cautero: Full-time Freelance Writer; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Jennifer White: Consumer Education and Advocacy Team, and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions we will discuss:
1. How can effective meal planning help families save time and money during the back-to-school season?
2. What are some strategies for creating a realistic and budget-friendly meal plan before going back-to-school grocery shopping?
3. What tips can you share for optimizing grocery shopping trips to save both time and money?
4. How do you adjust your meal plans to benefit both your health and savings?
5. What are some of the benefits of meal prepping, and how can you make time for it?
6. In what ways can you incorporate store sales and discounts into meal planning to help you cut costs?
7. What technology or apps do you use to streamline your meal planning and prepping?
8. What are some creative strategies for repurposing ingredients across multiple meals to minimize waste?
9. What are some creative ways to reduce waste, save cost and reduce time spent meal planning?
10. How can involving the whole family in setting realistic meal planning goals help families stay organized and motivated to stick to their budget-friendly plans?
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