Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If you’ve read my blog, you’ve probably heard me say that our bills may not be negotiable, but our grocery receipts usually are. When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I can only be pressed about so many things at one time, and right now, my grocery spending is not it. What We Ate Saturday Domino’s had sent me a “free emergency pizza” (I think lots of people got these, because my friend Katy blogged about getting this offer as well!), so I redeemed it that night.

Press 205

Press Leftovers Dinner Fry's 205

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Not only do I need to get control of our grocery spending again, but I also am challenging myself with a new budget for January. Plan for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks. Avoid Boredom.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Can you answer this question, how much do you spend on groceries each month? If you do not know the answer, then there is a good chance you are over spending. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. My budget has gone up quite a bit from when I first started blogging. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. I average about $5 in coupons on a typical trip to the grocery store.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. My budget has gone up over the years from when I first started blogging. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. I average about $5 in coupons on a typical trip to the grocery store.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2013

We got rid of clutter by selling some stuff and returning unused purchases, we were able to reduce our spending by $100 during the month by being more deliberate with our money and I met some new blogging friends who were also participating in the challenge. Day 14: Reduce Your Grocery Spending without Sacrificing Quality.

Finds 258

Finds October Bank of America Friends And Family Sale 258