Meal Planning Bundle by Ashley Patrick

MEAL PLANNING MADE EASY BY BUDGETS MADE EASY

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HEY FRIEND!

I'M ASHLEY...

Meal planning is such an easy way to save hundreds of dollars every month. But if you don't know how to start and what to do, it can feel overwhelming. It's so much easier to go through the drive-thru or pick up dinner.Â

The tips and tricks in this meal planning bundle is the exact process I follow to save $600 a month of food. I love fast food and let's just be real...I'm lazy lol! It's so easy to justify picking up food when you aren't sure what to cook for dinner and don't know what you even have at home to cook.

This bundle will help you make a meal plan whether it's weekly or month. Plus it makes it easier to know what you have at home so, you can eat at home more so you can save money for the things you really want, like a vacation, a new car, or even pay off debt!

Oh and in case, you don't know me yet, IÂ help families eliminate debt using simple strategies so they can stress less and live the life they want! I am a Master Financial Coach and have been featured on sites like Yahoo! Finance, MSN, CNBC, Fox Business and many more!

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TIPS & TRICKS

TOP TIPS TO SAVE HUNDREDS EACH MONTH

#1 SHOP WITH A CALCULATOR Shop with a calculator to track what you've spent and actually stick to your food budget.

#2 MAKE SHOPPING LIST MakeÂ a shopping list and stick to it while in the store. This will help you stick to your budget while shopping.

#3 USE CASH Using cash has a different mental effect than swiping a card and studies have shown you spend less with cash.

#4 FREEZE LEFTOVERS Keep food waste down and save money later by freezing leftovers.

#5 MAKE A MEAL PLAN Make a meal plan at least a week at a time. This makes it harder to justify grabbing fast food.

If you set a cash budget for groceries, go to the store with a plan and a list and use a calculator, you make it impossible to "accidentally" overspend.

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CUT IT IN HALF KITCHEN

3/4 CUP....6 TBSP 2/3 CUP....1/3 CUP

CONVERSIONS

1/2 CUP.....1/4 CUP 1/3 CUP.....2 TSP 2 TBSP 1/4 CUP.....2 TBSP 1 TBSP.........1 1/2 TSP

1 GALLON

4 QUARTS 8 PINTS 16 CUPS 128 OUNCES 3.8 LITERS

1 CUP

16 TBSP 48 TSP 8 OZ 240 ML

DOUBLE IT 1 1/2 CUPS....3 CUPS 3/4 CUP........1 1/2 CUPS 1/2 CUP.........1 CUP

1 QUART

AMAZON

2 PINTS 4 CUPS 32 OUNCES .95 LITERS

1/2 CUP

2 CUPS 16 OUNCES 16 OUNCES 480 ML

1/4 CUP

8 TBSP 24 TSP 4 OZ 120 ML

4 TBSP 12 TSP 2 OZ 60 ML

1 TBSP

3 TSP 1/2 OZ 15 ML

1/4 CUP.........1/2 CUP 1/3 CUP.........2/3 CUP 2/3 CUP........1 1/3 CUPS

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SEASONAL GUIDE FOR FRUITS AND VEGGIES

QUIT WASTING MONEY ON PRODUCE THAT ISN'T FRESH! TIMING MAY VARY ON LOCATION

WINTER

SPRING

SUMMER

FALL

CAULIFLOWER

MANGOS

STRAWBERRIES

SQUASH

CABBAGE

ORANGES

WATERMELON

APPLES

BROCCOLI

PEAS

APRICOTS

BROCCOLI

LEMONS

CORN

BLUEBERRIES

CAULIFLOWER

TANGERINES

GREEN BEANS

BLACKBERRIES

GRAPES

MUSHROOMS

LIMES

CATALOUPE

PEAR

TURNIPS

HONEYDEW

CHERRIES

MUSHROOMS

RUTABAGAS

COLLARD GREENS

CORN

PINEAPPLE

POMEGRANATES

ONIONS

CUCUMBER

JALAPENO

SWEET POTATOES

CHIVES

EGGPLANT

PUMPKIN

BRUSSELS

CHERRIES

GREEN BEANS

SWEET POTATO

SPROUTS

ASPARAGUS

HONEY DEW

SWISS CHARD

GRAPEFRUIT

ARTICHOKES

PEACHES

TRUNIPS

CAULIFLOWER

APRICOTS

PEARS

LETTUCE

PAPAYAS

LETTUCE

PEPPERS

CABBAGE

TURNIPS

PINEAPPLES

SUMMER SQUASH

MANGOS

LEEKS

BROCCOLI

TOMATOES

GREEN BEANS

KALE

BRUSSEL SPROUTS

ZUCCONI

TOMATOES

COLLARD GREENS

STRAWBERRIES

PLUMS

ORANGES

PEAR

ASPARAGUS

BEETS

SQUASH

ZUCCHINI

KIWI

SPINACH

SPRING PEAS

ZUCCHINI

EGG PLANT

OKRA

FREEZABLE MEALS, FRUITS AND VEGGIES

QUICK LIST OF ITEMS THAT FREEZE WELL. SOME ITEMS DO BETTER IF BLANCHED EBFORE FREEZING BUY IN SEASON AND PACKAGE FOR FREEZING

VEGGIES

FRUIT

MEALS

OTHER

ONIONS

BERRIES

MOST FULL MEALS

MILK

PEPPERS

BANANAS

CHILI

BREAD

CORN

APPLES

SOUPS

CHEESE

PEAS

ORANGES

LASAGNA

EGGS

CARROTS

PINEAPPLE

CHICKEN PENNE

CREAM

GREEN BEANS

KIWI

ENCHILADAS

FLOUR

BROCCOLI

MANGO

CHICKEN & RICE

SUGAR

CAULIFLOWER

PEACHES

CASSEROLES

BAKING SUPPLIES

SQUASH

NECTARINES

PUMPKIN

CHERRIES

TOMATOES

ALL MEATS MOST ITEMS FREEZE

BISCUITS

WELL IN GALLON SIZE

PANCAKES

GREENS

PERFECT FOR

BAGS AND LAY FLAT

WAFFLES

SPINACH

SMOOTHIES!

FOR EASIER

PIZZA DOUGH

STORAGE AND

PIE DOUGH

THAWING!

BATTER

MOST NEED TO BE BLANCHED FIRST

PASTA HERBS

EXTRA TIPS & TRICKS: Always check food safety guidelines

SAUCES

Wash and prepare produce before freezing

BROTH

Line the top of casseroles with plastic wrap to keep it from getting freezer

BEANS

burned You can also use mason jars for freezing but cool it in the fridge before placing in the freezer or the glass can break.

PROPER STORAGE OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES

STORE PRODUCE PROPERLY IN ORDER TO HELP THEM LAST LONGER. BUY IN SEASON AND PACKAGE FOR FREEZING

COUNTER, FRIDGE

COUNTER APPLES

COOL, DRY PLACE

FRIDGE APPLES

AVOCADOES

BANANAS

ACORN SQUASH

FIGS

PEARS

TOMATOES

POTATOES

CANTALOUPE

PEACHES

BASIL

ONIONS

HONEYDEW

PLUMS

CUCUMBER

PUMPKIN

BERRIES

NECTARINES

GINGER GARLIC

SWEET POTATOES

BROCCOLI

KIWI

MANGOES

BUTTERNUT

CARROTS

PLUMS

ORANGES

SQUASH

CAULIFLOWER

APRICOTS

PEPPERS

WINTER SQUASH

LETTUCE

WATERMELON

SPAGHETTI

PEAS

RIPEN THESE ON THE

PINEAPPLE

SQUASH

RADISHES

COUNTER AND THEN

LEMONS

CORN

PUT THEM IN THE

LIMES

GREEN ONIONS

FRIDGE ONCE THEY

EGGPLANT

KALE LEEKS

ARE RIPPENED

SQUASH GREEN BEANS

EXTRA TIPS & TRICKS:

ZUCCHINI

Keep potatoes and onions away from each other

CELERY

Wash produce with vinegar and water Store mushrooms and okra in paper bags

CHERRIES

Store herbs by clipping their ends and placing in a cup of water, then cover

MUSHROOMS

with a plastic bag

BRUSSELL

Keep fruits and vegetables in different storage drawers in the fridge

SPROUTS

DON'T FORGET SHOP IN SEASON

SHOPPING

CHECK FOR SALES

LIST

CHECK THE CLEARANCE RACKS BUY ONE YOU NEED & ONE TO SAVE CHECK STORE COUPONS USE A CALCULATOR WHILE SHOPPING!

GROCERY CHECKLIST MEAT QTY

QTY

DAIRY

FROZEN

PRODUCE S

QTY

__________________

SNACKS

OTHER

QTY

__________________

EXTRA ITEMS HERE:

DON'T FORGET TO STICK TO THE PLAN! USE CASH TO HELP YOU STICK TO THE PLAN! CHECK THE BOX FOR C IF

CHECK THE BOX FOR S IF

PUT THE NUMBER YOU

YOU HAVE A COUPON

IT'S ON SALE

NEED FOR QTY

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REMEMBER... COMPARE PRICING BASED ON THE SAME

PRICING

AMOUNT OF PRODUCT

LIST

IF THE STORES DON'T HAVE THE SAME SIZES, BREAK IT DOWN INTO PER OUNCE, POUND, QUANTITY, ECT TO DETERMINE THE BEST PRICE

PRICE COMPARISON LIST ITEM

SIZE

WALMART

ALDI

TARGET

AMAZON

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CHEAPEST STORE:

DON'T FORGET TO COMPARE STORE BRANDS! NOT ALL STORES ARE THE SAME! COMPARE THE SAME

CHECK AROUND FOR THE

DON'TÂ FORGET ABOUT

AMOUNT OF PRODUCT

BEST PRICE!

STORE BRANDS

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REMEMBER... COMPARE PRICING BASED ON THE SAME

PRICING

AMOUNT OF PRODUCT

LIST

IF THE STORES DON'T HAVE THE SAME SIZES, BREAK IT DOWN INTO PER OUNCE, POUND, QUANTITY, ECT TO DETERMINE THE BEST PRICE

PRICE COMPARISON LIST ITEM

SIZE

_________

___________

____________

__________

CHEAPEST STORE:

DON'T FORGET TO COMPARE STORE BRANDS! NOT ALL STORES ARE THE SAME! COMPARE THE SAME

CHECK AROUND FOR THE

DON'TÂ FORGET ABOUT

AMOUNT OF PRODUCT

BEST PRICE!

STORE BRANDS

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TOP PRIORITIES:

MONTH _______________________________

GOALS

SUN

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

MON

TUES

WED

THURS

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FRI

SAT

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

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SAT

SUN

WEEKLY MEAL PLAN MONDAY B

SATURDAY SNACKS

TUESDAY B

SUNDAY SNACKS

WEDNESDAY B

SNACKS

SHOPPING LIST

SNACKS

L D

THURSDAY B

SNACKS

L D NOTES

FRIDAY B

SNACKS

L D

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IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP THINGS ON HAND IN

FREEZER

CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OR ILLNESS. SLOWLY BUILD

INVENTORY

UP YOUR STOCKPILE BY

KEEP TRACK OF WHAT YOU HAVE SO YOU CAN STOP OVERBUYING!

DATE OF INVENTORY:

MAKING DOUBLE BATCHES OF FOOD THAT FREEZES WELL.

______________________

As you use items in your freezer be sure to cross them out or change the quantity amount so you can easily see what you have before making your meal plan or heading to the store.

ALREADY MADE MEALS:

MEAT

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NOTES

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________

FREEZER INVENTORY DATE OF INVENTORY:

PRODUCE

QTY

___________ EXP

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ BOX MEALS

QTY

EXP

BREAD

QTY

EXP

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ OTHER

QTY

EXP

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IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP THINGS ON HAND IN

PANTRY

CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OR ILLNESS. SLOWLY BUILD

INVENTORY

UP YOUR STOCKPILE BY

KEEP TRACK OF WHAT YOU HAVE SO YOU CAN STOP OVERBUYING!

DATE OF INVENTORY:

BUYING WHAT YOU NEED PLUS ONE EXTRA.

______________________

Be sure to write down the expiration date and rotate things that expire first to the front of the pantry. Try to make meals around items that will be expiring soon.

BREAKFAST ITEMS

OTHER

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NOTES

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________

PANTRY INVENTORY DATE OF INVENTORY:

BREAD

QTY

___________ EXP

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ SNACKS

QTY

EXP

STAPLES

QTY

EXP

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ PASTA

QTY

EXP

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NOTES

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________

PANTRY INVENTORY DATE OF INVENTORY:

PRODUCE

QTY

___________ EXP

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ BOX MEALS

QTY

EXP

SPICES

QTY

EXP

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ EXTRA

QTY

EXP

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NOTES

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________

FRIDGE INVENTORY DATE OF INVENTORY:

PRODUCE

QTY

___________ EXP

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ CONDIMENTS

QTY

EXP

DAIRY

QTY

EXP

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ OTHER

QTY

EXP

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CHICKEN FAJITAS SEASONING

MARINATE MEAT IN THE SEASONING FOR SEVERAL HOURS OR BEFORE FREEZING. SEASONING

3 tbsp Paprika 2 tbsp Garlic Powder 2 tbsp Onion Poswer

Make a big batch of the seasoning and store in a mason jar. Season all layers of food for the best flavor.

2 tbsp Salt

STEP ONE: MIX Mix all of the ingredients in a container, I prefer a glass mason jar. I usually mix 3-4 batches in one jar. Just layer and then shake.

STEP TWO: COOKING This seasoning is great with chicken. Cut chicken into small 1" strips and then marinate in the seasoning. Then cook with peppers and onion strips on the stovetop or oven until the chicken has reached 165 degrees. This is also good with ground beef in tacos or beef fajitas as well!

STEP THREE: ENJOY Serve on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings!

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PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SLOPPY JOES

30 MIN MEAL SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1 LB GROUND BEEF

PROVOLONE CHEESE

1 BELL PEPPER

HAMBURGER BUNS

1 ONION

SALT & PEPPER

1 CUP BEEF BROTH

ONION POWDER

2 TBSP KETCHUP

GARLIC POWDER

1 TBSP CORNSTARCH

MINCED GARLIC

Season to taste with onion powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper, and even seasoned salt.

STEP ONE: BROWN BEEF Brown ground beef and drain the grease. Then saute the minced garlic, onions and peppers for 5 mins until they are soft. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.

STEP TWO: SAUCE To make the sauce, mix beef broth, ketchup, salt and pepper, and cornstarch. Mix it in with the beef mixture and bring to a simmer. Once most of the liquid is gone, about 75%, top with provolone cheese and cover until it's melted.

STEP THREE: ENJOY Serve on a warm bun with fries or other side.

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CHILI MAC N CHEESE

30 MIN MEAL SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1 LB GROUND BEEF

1/2 TSP PAPRIKA

1 ONION DICED

2 CUPS BEEF BROTH

8 OZ TOMATO SAUCE

2 TBSPS FLOUR OR CORNSTARCH

16 OZ ELBOW NOODLES

1 TBSP MINCED GARLIC

1 TBSP CHILI POWDER

1 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE

STEP ONE: BROWN BEEF Brown ground beef and drain the grease. Then saute the minced garlic, onions until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, paprika and salt and pepper.

STEP TWO: SAUCE To make the sauce, mix beef broth, flour, and tomato sauce. Add into the beef mixture and add the pasta. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Cook until pasta is tender, approx. 15 mins.

STEP THREE: ENJOY Once pasta is cooked, top with cheese and replace lid until melted. Add extra cheese to your plate for extra cheesiness!

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KIELBASAS SAUSAGE, PEPPERS & ONIONS WITH RICE

30 MIN MEAL SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1 KIELBASA SAUSAGE LINK Season to taste with onion powder,

2 PEPPERS

garlic powder, salt & pepper, and

2 YELLOW ONIONS OR 16 OZ FROZEN STIR FRY MIX FAMILY SIZE BOXED RICE SEASONING

even a little seasoned salt.

The peppers and onions cook down a lot so put more than you think you want.

STEP ONE: BROWN SAUSAGE Cut the sausage link into 1/4" slices and brown in a med high heat pan with butter. Add in sliced peppers and onions and brown. If you use frozen veggies, you will need to cook out all the liquid. Season to taste.Â

STEP TWO: RICE Cook according to package directions.

STEP THREE: ENJOY Serve the sausage mix on top of rice.

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CHEESY RANCH CHICKEN BAKE

30 MIN MEAL SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 2-3 CHICKEN BREASTS 1 RANCH SEASONING PACKET

You can substitute the ranch packet for ranch dressing.

1 8 OZ CREAM CHEESE SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE

It's also delicious without the bacon if

BACON

you don't have any on hand.

STEP ONE: PREPARATION Trim the chicken and cut in half if they are too large. Place inside a plastic storage bag and flatten. Soften the cream cheese and mix in ranch dressing. Cook the bacon and crumble.

STEP TWO: ASSEMBLE Put chicken in a baking dish and top with cream cheese mixture. Then top with cheese and bacon.

STEP THREE: COOK Cook at 350 degrees until chicken reaches 165 degrees, approx 30-35 mins.

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TIPS & TRICKS

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