Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. A few years ago, I heard my Pastor’s wife list off the meals that they eat on certain days of the week. My first thought was how boring to always know what you’re going to eat on what day. Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What I Spent So I went to pull together my grocery spending for the week and I realized that it’s all quick trips to Safeway. This is better than endless nights of eating out, but definitely not as frugal as an organized trip to Aldi. I spent $63 at Safeway, spread out between an embarrassing number of trips.

Safeway 208

Safeway Toaster Ovens Leftovers Toasters 208

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? Review your spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer.

February 130

February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build an emergency fund. It is NOT a spending account. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. Meal planning really is that effective.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. Review our spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186