Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

It’s been a family favorite for nearly 20 years! That sounds good (lies)” As you can probably guess, it was delicious and has been a family favorite for nearly 20 years. This is the kind of recipe you want on lazy days when you’re craving comfort food and don’t feel like cooking. Use any pasta you want.

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Homemade Recipes Kids and Family Cooking 52

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

Here are 10 of my favorite homemade baby food recipes (best for 6-12 month olds): 1. If you’re looking to add a little kick to their lives, this is an awesome recipe that introduces bold spices that will liven up their palates. I love this recipe because it gives you options for the different spices you can use.

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 56

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 5, 2013

This week Amanda at A Few Shortcuts gives us another homemade version of a normally store-bought item: Easy Homemade Ketchup ! So if your family is a big ketchup consumer and you like to know and control what goes into their red condiment, give it a try! If you do, please let us know what you think.

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Homemade Recipes Giving Consumer 68

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 30, 2013

Amanda at A Few Shortcuts is taking us back to our roots with a lesson this week. Amanda will teach you How to Make THE BEST Homemade French Fries. If you don’t have the ingredients or they’re not on sale near you, you could easily print and save the recipes for later use! Comments Um, yum!

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Homemade French's Fry's Recipes 79

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. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Homemade Basil and Walnut Pesto: I made my second batch of homemade pesto from my two garden basil plants.

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July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

There’s outside pressure during Christmas to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. A Homemade Meal. The gift my grandparents really want is to spend time with my family and we enjoy spending time with them. Family Heirlooms. Homemade Crafts. Baked Goods.

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Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I still plan out our meals weekly, but I need a menu that is low maintenance, but still appealing to my family.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Currently, our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Cheese burgers, fries, steamed broccoli, and homemade applesauce. I don’t have a recipe for nachos on the blog, but they’re so easy to make. Monday: Homemade Turkey Noodle soup and garden salad.

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Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. Our family lives on a ten-acre homestead property in the Mid-Atlantic region which we bought in early 2022. homemade bagels! Good for you guys.

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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 197

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! This chicken is so delicious, everyone in our family loves it. It really is not spicy despite the spices used, but if you’re concerned, you can omit any spices you don’t want. Homemade Chicken Stock.

Homemade 101

Homemade Recipes Leftovers Frugal 101

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

I pulled together a list of ALDI salad ideas using ingredients I found at the store. These family favorites are fresh, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. You will use red onions in other recipes. Use 1/2 – 1 full onion depending on your love of onions. Use as much of the pesto sauce as you’d like.

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Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Last Saturday, I made a trip to an apple orchard to get enough apples to make my Sugar-Free Homemade Applesauce to last us through the rest of winter. I serve the applesauce as a side for many meals and use it in baking. I served with homemade applesauce.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Currently our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. Monday: Roasted Fish with Tomatoes & Olives , steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Salsa Chicken Casserole, homemade applesauce, salad.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. We ate leftovers.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

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JANUARY 31, 2020

They’re so easy. We each eat a half of potato for dinner and then I have 2-4 baked potatoes left over to use in other ways during the week, such as mashed or in quesadillas. Shred the chicken and use immediately or freeze. ALSO, I also strained the liquid that was left in the slow cooker to use in recipes.

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

They are extremely convenient, inexpensive and my family thinks they’re delicious. To be honest, my family could eat an entire rotisserie chicken in one sitting, but I usually shred it right away so it lasts longer. And you can make delicious homemade chicken stock from the bones. My favorite method is slow cooker.

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Meals Homemade Costco Equal 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Dinner #2 is our actual family dinner. If you have a recipe that your family is devouring, please send it my way!

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Homemade Applesauce. Homemade Applesauce. What did you make this week that your family enjoyed?

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Use my referral code to join. I adapted slightly, because I didn’t have cilantro and chilies and I used my homemade taco seasoning for flavoring. It was a hit and tastes like a homemade version of boxed rice mixes. Wednesday: Spaghetti night.

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. We bought the family a summer pass to Hersheypark for a Christmas gift, something we’ve never done before. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we were anticipating our summer fun. Budget Your Summer Fun!

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Use my referral code to join. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. Thursday: Turkey & Black Bean Tacos, homemade applesauce.

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday : Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce. My mother hosted her side of the family. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. Ebates is FREE and super easy to use.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

I pulled together a list of ALDI soup ideas using ingredients I found at the store. These family favorites are hearty, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. You will also use in recipes #2, 5, 6, 7. You will also use in other recipes. chicken broth or stock: I used the organic ALDI brand 48 oz value box $2.15.

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Leftovers Recipes Bread Cooking 130

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Saturday : I made a double batch of Ham & Bean Soup using Ham Hocks. Sunday: Leftover ham & bean soup, homemade applesauce. Tuesday: Roasted pork chops, potatoes, and green beans and homemade applesauce. Use a rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes and green beans that you coated with olive oil and seasoning salt.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2019

With just one chicken, I can typically make 2-3 meals and several cups of homemade chicken broth! This chicken is so delicious, everyone in our family loves it. It really is not spicy despite the spices used, but if you’re concerned, you can omit any spices you don’t want. Homemade Chicken Stock.

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Used Homemade Leftovers Frugal 81

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

It’s a large recipe and covered us for 2 dinners and a couple of lunches for myself. Tuesday: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. I use garlic powder, onion powder, and Paprika.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

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APRIL 3, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. I browned 2 pounds of ground turkey, added my homemade taco seasoning , 2/3 cup water, and a can of drained and rinsed black beans. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 23, 2019

However, kids may be more finicky than adult eaters in your family, so it’s important to use recipes the whole family will enjoy. These affordable, freezable, kid-friendly dishes might be just what you’re looking for in a convenient weeknight meal. Homemade Frozen Pizzas via Intentional By Grace.

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Freezers Money Saving Meals Money 58

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Wednesday: This was by far my favorite meal of the week: Roasted Pork Tenderloin , brussel sprouts, and homemade applesauce.

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week in the Kitchen: I bought an Instant Pot over the summer and I’ve been trying to figure out how it fits into my kitchen routine and my family’s palate. Wednesday: I used the Instant Pot to make meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Recipe will come soon!

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday & Sunday: Knowing that we’d be in a pool for the weekend, I packed pasta salad, homemade chicken tenders, my mom’s chicken salad sandwiches, apples, bananas, and various snacks. Wednesday: Spaghetti, garden salad, homemade applesauce. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

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. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season. I have been using a Silpat Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat for years.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Wednesday: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas with my homemade fajita seasoning. Friday: Homemade Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce This soup takes some time from start to finish, but I work from home on Fridays, so I had the time. Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. It’s awesome!

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Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

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JANUARY 15, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. We were toast when we left the pool, so my husband treated us to dinner at a local sub shop. I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. We live in the city, so we’re not allowed to hang our laundry outside. Instead of having oodles of clothes, our family is minimizing our wardrobes. Don’t wash clothes until they’re truly dirty.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 23, 2015

We’re not farmers, but the Farm Show is a yearly attraction that we do NOT miss. Monday: Meatball sandwiches, steamed broccoli & peas, homemade applesauce. Thursday: Pasta e Fagioli soup , homemade artisan bread , and homemade applesauce. We have some gift cards to use that we received at Christmas.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100