Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. You’ll be thankful later. It’s a constant challenge to keep them fed!

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. You’ll be thankful later. It’s a constant challenge to keep them fed!

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

If you are traveling with other families, splitting the menu planning will save you money and also give you a night off when it is someone else's turn in the kitchen. Thank goodness our rental had recycling containers) What will you need in the kitchen? Plan for your travel. Thanks for reading.

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

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. If you are traveling with other families, splitting the menu planning will help alleviate some of the meal planning on your part and save you money, but be sure to discuss each family’s food challenges.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100