Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Today is Day 5 and your assignment: Create back up meals. Some nights, activities or work might run later than planned, or I forgot to take food out of the freezer to thaw, or I just need to simplify dinner hour and I really just want to throw the meal plan out the window.

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Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. More family time! Kids in the kitchen.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

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

JANUARY 10, 2014

Are you spending more on groceries every month than your budget allows? Would you like to reduce your grocery spending? Are you an impulsive grocery shopper? The grocery bill can get out of control for me if I’m not careful. This year, I need to reduce our grocery spending and I need to succeed.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 174

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Back in January I introduced the 2014 Grocery Budget Challenge. I really wanted to reduce our grocery spending for my family of 4 from the average of $634 a month in 2013 to a budget of $450 a month in 2014. It was a bold goal to reduce our spending by so much and I knew I would have to be very diligent with my meal planning.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 124

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2016

Do you feel like your grocery spending is out of control? Do you constantly struggle at dinner time trying to figure out what to feed your family? I am hosting a 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending challenge. I am hosting a 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending challenge.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. My success : My January grocery budget was $450.

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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Stockpiling Moms

JANUARY 4, 2024

Stockpiling Moms Pasta Dishes One of the best ways to stretch your food when groceries are low is to use pasta as the main part of a meal. Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake is my family’s favorite. Taco Cheesy Pasta recipe is an easy 30-minute meal for the whole family! Hop on over to Instagram and follow the fun!

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Mom Recipes Leftovers Milk 222

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

Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. My husband travels a lot for work, so grocery shopping for one person is something I have learned a thing or two about. Grocery Shopping for One Inventory what you have. Shop sales.

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Grocery Shopping Groceries Grocery Shopping 52

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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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. If you don’t know what you spend each month on groceries, I encourage you to keep a tally for a month to give you an idea. It is totally possible to eat your favorite foods within a grocery budget.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. FYI – ibotta grocery app is still offering a $10 bonus for new members who redeem their first rebate within 2 weeks. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

I have been one of those people who says they need to start meal planning and never does it. Maybe I am lazy when it comes to meal planning but I do know I need to for the sake of saving more money and stop buying things I do not actually need, you know what I mean? Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. Any Grocery Store.

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Meals Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 12, 2016

This post is Day 12 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries. Pinterest is A Gold Mine for Money Saving Grocery Tips. After the 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending series …;)…the next best place to find easy money saving grocery tips is Pinterest.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 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. Did you plan your meals regularly?

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 28, 2016

With 2 competitive swimmers and a swim coach in the family, I wash a lot of towels each week. I used the chicken for the wraps, Wednesday night’s meal, and sandwiches for lunch. Also bookmark the 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending category page so you can check in daily. The post This Week’s Grocery Recap 05.28.16

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Groceries Grocery Grocery Spending Lunch 100

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.

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Budgeting Budget September October 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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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 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. How Did We Do in July & August?

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 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. Did you plan your meals regularly?

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Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 15, 2020

Stashing some meals in your freezer can be one good way to prepare. Whether you’re afraid you might be unable to prepare food for your family or you’re concerned you won’t be able to run to the grocery store for ingredients, these seven freezer meals might come in handy.

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Freezers Meals Burritos Recipes 94

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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Groceries Grocery 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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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

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 Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. I’ll plan a fun family night in and make our favorite Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings. Today is Day 4 and your assignment: Pantry Challenge.

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Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

You may be limiting your trips to the grocery to protect yourself, your family, and your community, so you might not have much access to fresh ingredients. Even if you’re still making regular grocery runs or getting food delivered to your house, you may not be able to get all your favorite products.

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Recipes Groceries Grocery Lowes 93

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 Groceries Grocery Recipes 58

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

How would you like to cut your grocery bill? Meal planning is by far the #1 way I save money on groceries. “MEAL PLANNING IS THE #1 WAY I SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES.” ” And there is one tool that I use that makes meal planning very easy. I use the right side of the page for my grocery list.

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Tools Groceries Grocery Bills 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

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. You might have heard of the extreme shoppers who can buy $200 worth of groceries, but only pay $4.25. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. Use cash back apps.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2012

Food on the Table is an easy meal planning service that is based on sales at local grocery stores. simplify your shopping experience with a well organized grocery list. Normally the fee for more than 3 meals a week is $5. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! Code is good throughout the month of April!).

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Meals Food April Saving Money 173

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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Groceries Grocery 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 Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

How I Saved This Week on Groceries: 1. I discovered a new-to-me Grocery App. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. Did you try a new dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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Groceries Grocery Saving Money Money 100

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 Groceries Grocery 189