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Yes, there are several ways in which meal planning can save money for the household savings.  Here are a few ideas.

Whether you purchase groceries on sale or at a warehouse, always buy in bulk.  Buy those items that you can prepare in one day to last for several weeks.

For example, whole chickens are reasonably priced.  You can purchase two and make two pots of chicken stew.  Vegetables on sale can be added to the chicken soup as well.

Any type of home-made soup can be easily frozen for lunches or dinners.

There are a myriad of recipes on Foodtv.com as well as other websites that offer tips and suggestions on how to prepare meals for up to a month in advance.

With the current recession, more and more families are utilizing coupons, Sunday circulars, and store circulars to purchase items on sale.  In addition, stock up on store brand items.  They are just as good as brand-name items and are sometimes manufactured by the very same company that sells premium brands.

If you budget accordingly, you can prepare meals that are affordable and easy to prepare.

Here’s another example on how you can save money.  Instead of ordering a pizza (the price and delivery are quite expensive), buy English muffins on sale, a jar of pasta sauce (or use your own homemade sauce), and a small mozzarella.  Make mini pizzas for your family!  They are even more delicious than regular pizza and cost half the price.

Utilizing the items in your home can assist you in preparing creative meals.  One pot stew is always a favorite, for which you can purchase inexpensive pieces of meat.  Just add vegetables from your garden or farmer’s market.  You can also freeze this, so why not make enough for several servings.

Meal planning done well in advance, in conjunction with whatever is on sale, is an affordable way to save money over the long term.