Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! 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. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

I have averaged 2-3 trips per year within North America, each one bringing different money saving (and splurging) opportunities and challenges. Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. Grocery Shop. How have you saved money on food while travelling?

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Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

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!

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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. actually rule of thumb : shop for kids clothes during ‘off season’ that is when you find the best sales. Monday-Wed= meal no.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? 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. My budget has gone up over the years from when I first started blogging.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

In 2021, I wanted to increase our savings but didn’t attach any number to it, so we floundered that year away. We have a number that we want to save for each daughter. —>>Our 2023 Financial Goal: Save a set amount for college.<<— We want to assist our daughters with their college expenses.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt College 130

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.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

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. Here are five ways that I saved money this month. 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!

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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.

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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.

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation. Also, have your kids save their own money for their souvenirs. Create A Budget. Create a Meal Plan.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

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.

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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

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.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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.

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Money Cars Car Laptops 184

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. Even if all you grow are ingredients for a nightly salad, you could save big over the course of a month by not having to buy those simple veggies. expensive and B.

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Saving Money Money Groceries Grocery 189

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. Get all 5 ebooks for only $7.40 (a savings of over 80%) for one week only. Organizing Life as MOM by Jessica Fisher.

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Homemade Meals Organic Organization 127

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. Menu planning saves me time.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2011

This simple routine might only take 30 - 60 minutes of your time each week, but it can save you a lot of time and money once you get to the grocery store. Every Sunday afternoon, I grab the newspaper, my recipe binder and my clipboard and plan out our week of meals. How do you manage your menu and grocery list?

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Groceries Grocery Bills Office 157

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. With a little planning, you can save time and money in your kitchen, and this week only get all 5 ebooks for just $7.40, or 85% off their list price!

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Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

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.

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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.

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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.

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Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

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.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

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. Another way to save time is to do all your cooking in large blocks of time.

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Kitchen Bulk Cooking Freezers 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. My biggest wins for saving money came from psychological tricks I’d employ. Spending Audits Not Budgets – This might be a little controversial, but I tried budgeting and kept on failing.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100