Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 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. Did you plan your meals regularly?

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1. Meal Planning Saves Time.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 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. My budget is $450.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I am working to stock up my freezer with extra meals or meal components to make my week night dinner rush easier.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? We’re all looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 22, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I serve the applesauce as a side for many meals and use it in baking. Sunday: The meatballs I made on Saturday night was enough to for two meals. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Preparing and freezing meals ahead of time can be an easy way to save money and time. These affordable, freezable, kid-friendly dishes might be just what you’re looking for in a convenient weeknight meal. Taco Rice Casserole Freezer Meal via A Taste of Madness. Baked Spaghetti via Carolina Charm.

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Freezers Money Saving Meals Money 58

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Pork tenderloin in one of my favorite cuts of meat and my favorite Cook Once, Eat Twice meals. Thursday: I bought a huge 5lb bag of turkey meatballs at BJs last week to have on hand for quick meals.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Dinner 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

I love prep once, cook twice meals. Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. My grandmother taught me this money saving tip years ago and I now only buy the seconds. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

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

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , but I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I roasted it immediately and used the meat of it for this week’s meals. I roasted it immediately and used the meat of it for this week’s meals. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I packed food for breakfast and lunches, but we did go out to dinner on both nights…did I mention we spent the entire weekend at a pool…restaurant budget blown! 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

Have you ever blown your budget in four days? I did too and on top of that we officially blew through our restaurant budget. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are living with a tight budget. You might need to be a bit more creative than just booking into a 5-star resort or buying expensive tickets to the latest show but it is possible to find budget activities.

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Budgeting Budget Entertainment Outdoors 189

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2016

Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It is usually $2 for a 14 oz bag and I can get 2 meals from the bag. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Budgeting Budget Daughter Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

How I Saved this Week: I picked up my free turkey that I earned at Giant. Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Meal planning really is that effective. You will not only save yourself money, but also time.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Currently I try to maintain a $500 monthly grocery budget for my family of 4. I made some rice and steamed some vegetables to add to the meal. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: I saved the ham bone from Saturday night and made Ham & Bean Soup. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

So here are 25 awesome easy and budget friendly football recipes : Love to cook? Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites from Passion for Savings. Game Day Meals: 1. Mini Taco Bowls from Passion for Savings. Looking for easy and frugal recipes? Check out what what we have in our ‘easy recipe’ section here !

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

How I Saved this Week: I stumbled on this markdown at Giant on a whole turkey. This Week’s Dinners: Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Costco 100

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 2, 2016

Times can be tough and we need a way to budget our cash whenever possible. A good way to budget your bill on this one is to buy rice in bulk from Amazon at only $18 for a 15-pound bag. Eggs are always cheap, and you can use canned vegetables if you’d like to save even more. How Can I Save Even More? Fried Rice With Ham.

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Budgeting Budget Recipes Bulk 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 5, 2015

How I Saved this Week: 1. I roasted my free turkey that I received from Giant and as you’ll see below I used the meat and stock through out the week for my meal planning. This Week’s Dinners: Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Thanksgiving 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. I also share any money-saving tips and tricks that I learned from the week. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

If you’re used to being spontaneous with your choice of meals, the idea of planning your meals for the week in advance might seem tedious and unappealing, but there are some definite advantages involved. Over a year ago, my husband and I got into meal planning and I must admit it rocks. 4. You’ll save time.

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Meals Cooking Saving Money Work 239

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! Some people see traveling as a luxury, but I see it differently.

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2012

With this wintry time of year comes a season of parties that could leave you stressed out and strapped for cash if you’re not careful, especially with all of the other demands on your time and your budget at the end of the year. However, a tight budget could leave you with little wiggle room when it comes to your usual arrangements.

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Budgeting Budget Holiday Food and Drink 256

Couponing 101

AUGUST 18, 2019

Omitting meat from one or more meals each week can save you money. However, it’s also probably the most expensive part of your meal. While going vegetarian or vegan is always an option, you don’t have to give up meat entirely to benefit from the occasional meatless meal. in savings. Cost Analysis.

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