Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. 2 – Track your cashflow. Say that 5 times!)

February 130

February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer. Go sledding.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: My daughter asked for New England Clam Chowder. My husband is a huge NFL fan so we always make a big deal about the Super Bowl.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. How to Save Money on Groceries. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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MARCH 2, 2011

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. Sure, there is time spent upfront; about 30 minutes for me each Sunday when I plan my menu and make a grocery list. Menu planning saves me time.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Are you trying to run a more 'green' household? I also don't have to worry about breaking them on the patio.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. How to Save Money on Groceries. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113