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. March’s Assignments.

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Budget Budgeting February Grocery 124

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

My daughter has been begging me for several months to try Blue Apron subscription meal kit service. I’m the chief grocery shopper for my family, so why would I need a subscription service–it seemed so frivolous to me. Blue Apron is a subscription meal kit service. However, these are not fast food meals!

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Delivery Service Meals Daughter Kids and Family 113

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 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. November’s Assignments.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting September October 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 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. How Did We Do in April?

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Grocery Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

One more picture of Ruby…and then we’ll move on to groceries. Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! 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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for July.

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Budget Budgeting Grocery Groceries 100

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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Budget Budgeting Grocery Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 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. April’s Assignments.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting March Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

Freezer cooking is wildly popular right now and it involves prepping meals to be stored in the freezer. Meals need to be easy to prepare and tasty to eat and that is where freezer cooking can swoop in to save the day. A freezer full of meals makes weekly meal planning a breeze. Check out my Favorite 8 Freezer Meal Ideas.

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Grocery Spending Freezers Cooking Grocery 100

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 13, 2013

You can also easily create cookbooks, meal planners, calorie counters, grocery lists, and so much more! Share recipes and cookbooks – with your family and friends. Save recipe ingredients – for easy, hassle-free grocery shopping. The post Free Recipes, Meal Planners, Grocery Lists & More!

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Meals Grocery Groceries Recipes 58

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Have a plan.

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Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Have a plan.

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Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2011

I am a firm believer that every one's grocery bill can be pared down with just a little bit of organization and time involvement. This simple routine might only take 30 - 60 minutes of your time each week, but it can save you a lot of time and money once you get to the grocery store. How do you manage your menu and grocery list?

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Grocery Groceries Bills Office 157

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I have been diligently challenging myself to spend less at the grocery store this year. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4.

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March Grocery Groceries Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. The value of the meal is $18, but the cash value of the 350 gas points for my vehicle is about $5.95–a great price for a dinner that I don’t have to cook! Simple Summer Meal Planning. Marked down meat!

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July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Frugal Kitchen in January: Meal Plan. Meal Plan. I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly! I write out my meal plan and place an online order at Giant on Thursday night for a Friday morning pick-up. In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays.

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. The best thing you can do to save money on groceries is to cut back your meat consumption and increase the amount of vegetables you eat. expensive and B. not very healthy.

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Saving Money Money Grocery Groceries 189

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII. Meal Planning With grocery prices being what they are today, having a meal plan is probably one of the smartest things you could do next to avoiding an impulse purchase while in the checkout lane. With a meal plan, you will only get what you need.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). Second, coming from poverty, I am so grateful to be able to help my family when they need things. If it was truly a windfall that was not spoken for, I’d use it to visit my family several states away or pay for the to visit us 10.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Frugal Kitchen in February: Curbside Pick-up: I continued my new grocery routine in February. On Thursday nights, I write out my meal plan using my Dinner This Week Pinterest board and my cookbooks and then place an online order at Giant for a Friday morning pick-up. In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays.

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February 2020 Frugal Thrift Stores 208

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week in the Kitchen: In an effort to save time and money, I’m trying to add either meals or ingredients to my freezer each week. garden salad.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Daughter 100

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 12, 2014

I turn my music up, pour a glass of wine, and have fun preparing meals for my family – sometimes. Most days are full of work, obligations, and appointments, so getting any meal on the table feels like a major accomplishment. Low Carb, Slow Cooker Soup from Grocery Shop For Free. I hope you enjoy!

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Meals Recipes Main Dishes 85

Saving Everyday

MAY 29, 2024

Whether it’s how to save money, cook affordable and delicious meals, make extra money, or save money on food, I have been there and practice what I preach. Family game nights or hosting a game night at home with friends is one of our all-time favorite things to do. Focus on uncomplicated meals using affordable ingredients.

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Saving Money Money Friends And Family Sale Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

I cried for days and we celebrated the occasion with a family cruise a few months later. Also that year, I wanted to create an In Case of Emergency (ICE) binder for my family. I did achieve this goal and ended up calling it our Family Vital Information Binder. After our mortgage, grocery spending is our next largest expense.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt College 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

Thanks to Jordy at Jordy Liz Blogs for this guest post on meal planning for her family. I do all of the grocery shopping for our family of two. A little over a year ago, I started meal planning in order to make the most of our grocery budget and cook healthy meals. Next, I pick the meals.

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Meals Dinner Budgeting Budget 85

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. This month at Family Budgeters Unite! , Surprised my family with Apple Crumb Pots for dessert. garden salad.

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. According to a 2012 Gallop Poll, the average American family spends about $150 a week on food alone! There’s still meat on that bone!

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Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2020

Hearty vegan meals can be just as filling as they are delicious. And, even if you’re a seasoned vegan veteran, you may be struggling to convince your friends and family to get onboard. We think these eight recipes may be your secret weapons for a satisfying, plant-based meal. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie via ElaVegan.

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Recipes Plants United States Meals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Plastic is terrible for the environment and our ecosystem.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

It’s many families first response when asked “what do you want to do for dinner tonight?” As a culture, it seems that everything is celebrated with a meal to a restaurant. I’m not arguing that you should never eat out; I love the stress-free, mess-free meals that restaurants provide.

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Eating Out Restaurant Food and Wine Meals 222

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Restaurant food was just cheaper than when I cooked meals myself, because at that time I couldn’t cook any Chinese food, and Western food needed things like olive oil, cheese, butter, pasta…all expensive in China because they have to be imported. I think Sweden has a lot of benefits for families with children.

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Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 202

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2013

Covering everything from organizing your schedule and household records to meal planning, cleaning and budgeting, this bundle is the perfect collection to help you keep your home resolutions. This week's BundleoftheWeek.com collection includes five amazing resources to help you run your home more efficiently!

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Homemade Meals Organic Organization 127

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Groceries are the one area in our household budget that I feel like I have the most control over. 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. Eleven Strategies for Easier Meal Planning: 1.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

My entertainment budget is not very big, because my “fun” happens to be reading, writing, and spending time with family. Pre-Made Meals (All The Time). I most certainly enjoy an already made meal every once in awhile. However, the spending money on meals that are already made for you is not usually worth it. Go Frugal'

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Money Car Cars Laptops 184

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. Once you start using formulas for your meals you will discover just how easy it is to nourish your family for less!

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Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Shop with a List. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. You can also freeze homemade meals, including soups, casseroles and other items.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2019

After all, it’s the most expensive part of most families’ grocery bills, so why wouldn’t we save as much as possible on it? When I first started grocery shopping, I would buy meat in 1 pound packages because that is generally the amount I would need for our meals that week.

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Bulk Saving Money Money Buy 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Retirement has become an uncertain landscape for many families as they’ve watched economic markets shift and debt grow while financial burdens wreak havoc. But even if you’re in your later years and retirement feels only a few years away, there are actions you can take to plan for yourself and your family.

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