Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 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. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. How Did We Do in April?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 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. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget September October 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! 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.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

My daughter has been begging me for several months to try Blue Apron subscription meal kit service. I’m the chief grocery shopper for my family, so why would I need a subscription service–it seemed so frivolous to me. Blue Apron is a subscription meal kit service. However, these are not fast food meals!

Delivery Service 113

Delivery Service Meals Daughter Kids and Family 113

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Over the years I have had to budget, put money away…so we can live the life without worrying about money. To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can. watch my video below: When I was growing up, my grandmother would make two-three meals a week and the rest of the week? Monday-Wed= meal no.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

However, I will re-focus on my meal planning/grocery shopping routine to try to get this number down. Sidebar: Restaurants are also a budget buster for us, and I will be extra diligent in this category as well. There are a few things that we will not give up so I will need to add them to our budget.

Financial Goals 130

Financial Goals Goals Debt College 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. Grocery Shop. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), Thanks, couch surfing!

Saving Money 187

Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. The value of the meal is $18, but the cash value of the 350 gas points for my vehicle is about $5.95–a great price for a dinner that I don’t have to cook! Simple Summer Meal Planning.

July 130

July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

Thanks to Jordy at Jordy Liz Blogs for this guest post on meal planning for her family. We are loving the time with just the two of us, but still trying to stay budget-conscious. I do all of the grocery shopping for our family of two. I also make sure to be flexible to move meals around during the week if need be.

Meals 85

Meals Dinner Budgeting Budget 85

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan. Meal Plan. I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly! I write out my meal plan and place an online order at Giant on Thursday night for a Friday morning pick-up. In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays.

January 130

January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

My entertainment budget is not very big, because my “fun” happens to be reading, writing, and spending time with family. Pre-Made Meals (All The Time). I most certainly enjoy an already made meal every once in awhile. However, the spending money on meals that are already made for you is not usually worth it.

Money 184

Money Cars Car Laptops 184

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. I’ve included pictures below of most of my grocery shopping trips for the month.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. 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

JANUARY 28, 2013

Covering everything from organizing your schedule and household records to meal planning, cleaning and budgeting, this bundle is the perfect collection to help you keep your home resolutions. This week's BundleoftheWeek.com collection includes five amazing resources to help you run your home more efficiently!

Homemade 127

Homemade Meals Organic Organization 127

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. This month at Family Budgeters Unite! , I find the routine keeps me in check.

Frugal 100

Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Create A Budget. Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Create a Meal Plan. We travel with my extended family, so my mom and I will sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan. What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Groceries are the one area in our household budget that I feel like I have the most control over. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Eleven Strategies for Easier Meal Planning: 1.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. How To Cook For Yourself: A Complete Beginner''s Guide is your guide to meal planning, grocery store strategizing, and learning the ins and outs of cooking basics and techniques.

Cooking 100

Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2011

Every Sunday afternoon, I grab the newspaper, my recipe binder and my clipboard and plan out our week of meals. I don't have a fancy print out for my menu and grocery list, I use the tons of notebook paper that I have in my office from the Back-to-School sales. How do you manage your menu and grocery list?

Groceries 157

Groceries Grocery Bills Office 157

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

How to cook for one person on a budget? In this post, we’ll teach you everything you need to prepare delicious and affordable meals for one! I’m guilty of cooking too much food, so when my husband is overseas, I completely change how I plan and prepare my meals. Protein is the most expensive part of a meal.

Cooking 52

Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

Knowing how to cook can help set up your child to prepare healthy, satisfying meals in years to come. Grocery Shopping (Only Online). Shopping for groceries can be overwhelming even for adults. You could discuss budgeting, prioritizing, and menu planning.

Kids 90

Kids Home and Garden Sewing Gardening 90

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Skip Packaged, Frozen Meals Our society is steeped in the convenience of frozen and prepared foods, but usually those foods are A. expensive and B. not very healthy.

Saving Money 189

Saving Money Money Groceries Grocery 189

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This meal is cozy and comforting. Pro tip: Food prepping allows you to prepare meals like this in minutes. How To Make This More Budget-Friendly Use what you’ve got. Before you go out and buy ingredients for a recipe, shop your kitchen. This goes for ALL of your grocery shopping.

Simple 52

Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Meal planning is not for me.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Meal planning is not for me.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2016

Groceries is the easiest budget category to get out of control, but it is also the easiest budget category to reduce. It does take some planning though, but not tons of time, and this month we are going to incorporate strategies to simplify meal planning and your grocery shopping trips.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. Meal Planning With grocery prices being what they are today, having a meal plan is probably one of the smartest things you could do next to avoiding an impulse purchase while in the checkout lane.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 7, 2013

You all know my husband is a chef and I am sure you probably think he cooks me gourmet meals! Whether you’re trying to impress you’re boyfriend with a home cooked meal or you’re a single young professional cooking on a budget, Cooking Planit brings a fool-proof approach to cooking great meals.

Cooking 98

Cooking Giveaway Pace Meals 98

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Depending on how organized you are with your money, you may already have an accurate depiction of your budget. For instance, if you regularly order takeout or splurge on delivery services, you will want to create a grocery shopping plan for more home-cooked meals. Look at your current savings as well.

Insurance 100

Insurance Re-use Delivery Service Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You shop to release stress, to be someone else, to escape. Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping. When you do need something, shop with a friend that won’t let you go overboard. How about a trip to the park instead of weekend shopping? You have no budget. Try a simple budget.

Money 203

Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Spending Audits Not Budgets – This might be a little controversial, but I tried budgeting and kept on failing. Could I knock $20 off my grocery shopping somehow? To go for a meal out, or grab take-out on the way home. Are those jeans worth it? Could I lower my cell phone plan?

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

For the Mommas

JULY 25, 2016

You want to feed your family healthy, tasty food, but so often it seems the advice on how to do that involves shopping at the farmer’s market for organic local produce and cooking every single ingredient of every meal from scratch. Maybe try just prepping a week of meals to start and then work up to a whole month.

Kitchen 40

Kitchen Bulk Cooking Freezers 40