Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Is an unexpected expense threatening your bank account? There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. If you don’t know what you spend each month on groceries, I encourage you to keep a tally for a month to give you an idea. Day 9: Use Grocery Apps.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way. Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Back in January I introduced the 2014 Grocery Budget Challenge. I really wanted to reduce our grocery spending for my family of 4 from the average of $634 a month in 2013 to a budget of $450 a month in 2014. It was a bold goal to reduce our spending by so much and I knew I would have to be very diligent with my meal planning.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 124

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for March.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2013

250 Bank of America cash rewards. $80 75 from reducing our spending and declaring October a “needs” only month. $25 Day 14: Reduce Your Grocery Spending without Sacrificing Quality. Day 16: Shop Thrift or Consignment Stores. Right there is $555. In the month of October we found almost $600.

Finds 258

Finds October Bank of America Friends And Family Sale 258