Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

You can only cut so much from a budget, so to fill in our shortfall, we’ll need to also earn extra income by growing our small business and growing my blog income. This will also be the year that we clean out our clutter. We will cut back, but it is unrealistic for me to say we won’t eat out at all this year.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 30, 2012

This week I am still figuring everything else and realized that I really like the convenience of the lunch bars. I don’t need to duck into a gas station to try to use the microwave, instead you just eat the bar and you’re good! This week we ate out on Friday night to do a review for the blog.

Food and Drink 55

Food and Drink Meals Desserts Lunch 55

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

5 – Brown bag your lunch. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. 25 – Start a blog. Dinner time is stressful.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 13, 2013

This was a good week for both of us – we didn’t eat out at all and I even passed up pizza during a lunch meeting at work in favor of my Cheesy Homestyle Potatoes lunch! These are the lunches – margharita pizza, steak melt, chicken quesadilla, beef cheese and bean burritos and more!

Food and Wine 71

Food and Wine Food and Drink Lunch Lunches 71

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

My budget has gone up quite a bit from when I first started blogging. As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

I don’t make a lot of income on this blog, and it has definitely decreased recently as I’ve reduced my hours spent blogging. In fact, there would be entire weekends that we ate at a restaurant for every single meal–breakfasts, lunch, and dinner…AND ice cream cones for dessert!

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

My budget has gone up over the years from when I first started blogging. As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

But there is no way you are going to give up cable, the cell phone, eating out or your gym membership. Perhaps a walk with a friend instead of lunch. You spend until the money runs out and then you put your purchases on your credit card. And, how did you get out of it? You won’t make any sacrifices.

Money 203

Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! That covered 2 breakfasts & 3 lunches plus snacks for the 2.5 days I was there – I only needed to eat out for 2 dinners during the whole trip. Oh, I think it’s been nearly 15 years now!

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

She also started a blog. ” Brian’s family packed their lunches, cooked meals at home, and shopped with a list to avoid overspending and wasting money. When dining out, Olivia always used a coupon and/or went to places where kids dine free. Stacy also advised to pack your lunch. Eating out daily will add up.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

You can only cut so much from a budget, so to increase our cash flow, we’ll need to earn extra income by growing our small business and growing my blog. I’d like 2018 to be the year that we clean out our clutter. We will need to cut back on dining out, but it is unrealistic for me to say we won’t eat at restaurants this year.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113