The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

Then we debrief with everyone, discussing what we did well and what we could do better the next time around. It is a nice safe space to practice things, but of course, it does not compare to what you learn when you take care of actual people. So I’m not surprised that her leaving had a smaller impact than you’d expect.

Grocery Spending 189

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 189

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. Yes, this does require time, but if you have more time than money, this works well. It may not seem like much at each shopping trip, but over the course of the year, our beverages can really add up. The sky’s the limit.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

Of course, there are some tasks that you should leave for the spring. This also helps keep my grocery spending down, as I am using up ingredients that I already have instead of going to buy new ones. There is something about the thought of being organized and starting a season off on the right (clean) foot that is satisfying.

Cleaning 221

Cleaning Appliances Donation Organic 221

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! Look for grocery clearance. Thaw as needed. a pound vs. $3.99/lb

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. This first group of ideas is about cutting back–but still living well–AND putting that money not spent into your emergency savings. 18 – Teach your skills.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. Meal planning really is that effective.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113