For the Mommas

JANUARY 11, 2011

Set up a budget. Once you have a reasonable budget in place, work hard to stick to it. I subtract the budgeted amount we will need to make it until the next pay check, and I move the rest of the money left to savings. Stick to your budget, and try to spend even less. Read more about Back to Basics: Saving Your Savings.

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Back To Basics Saving Budgeting Budget 59

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 20, 2022

I’ve tried countless other options, but I always go back to basics, and this one simple tool has helped me save hundreds over the years. When I am diligent about using the notebook for meal planning, my grocery bill stays within my budget. . “MEAL PLANNING IS THE #1 WAY I SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES.”

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Tools Groceries Grocery Saving Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

I’ve tried countless other options, but I always go back to basics, and this one simple tool has helped me save hundreds of dollars over the years. When I leave it at home, I have no plan for my trip and no doubt my budget will be blown. . “MEAL PLANNING IS THE #1 WAY I SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES.” Are you ready?

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 13, 2011

And I would do it without busting my budget. Read more about Guest Post: Infuse Some New – On A Budget. Related posts: Guest Post: Back to Basics – Taking Time for Yourself. So this year, I challenged myself to find an area in my house and modify it monthly. I would infuse some newness into my home.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 1, 2011

It is a great time to rebound and get back on track after the spending season. I will doing a series starting mid next week on getting Back to Basics. The Back to Basics posts will be an opportunity to learn the ins and outs for new couponers - and for old timers, a chance to refresh and refocus.

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New Year's Back To Basics 2011 Budgeting 60

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2011

With food costs seeming to rise all the time, your weekly trip to the supermarket can take a big chunk out of your budget. It’s not completely free – especially in the early days as there will be some initial outlay to meet – but going back to basics is a whole lot cheaper than buying the fruit and vegetables at the supermarket.

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Grow Your Own Growing Finance Food 205

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

We make eating way too complicated in this country sometimes, and by bringing the family dinner back to basics we can easily save a bunch of money each month. Trimming Your Food Budget Trims Your Waistline We are all trying to save money where we can. Too often the easy stuff is forgotten when trying to save money on groceries.

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