Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Getting Started: Menu Planning Basics. An easy fix to the meal scramble and wonder of what to put on the table, is the option of menu planning. Meal Planning can be done in many different ways and customized to however your family eats. Menu Planning Basics. The question of “What’s for dinner?”

Menu Planning 92

Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

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. They were the leftovers. This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Step 2: leftovers.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 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

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. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

Groceries is a big budget category that you have the most control over. If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Menu Plan As I have written before, groceries are the one category that I feel like I have the most control over when it comes to spending. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don't plan, I am sure to blow the budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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. Make sure you include it in your budget.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153