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. How did we do in February?

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

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. For my system, read 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 18, 2014

We recently added to our family, that’s right, we are a family of 7 – 2 parents, 3 kids and 2 dogs. He is loving, cuddly, and a welcome addition to our family. And now that we have a new family member, I’m paying even more attention to finding the best quality food for our 4 legged friend. All opinions are 100% mine.

Family 81

Family Kids and Family Dog Dog Food 81

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. We meet every 3-5 months and always have a great time catching up. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 13, 2019

As a professional, you might want a planner to keep track of your meetings, tasks, and goals. There’s even a pen holder so you’re not left scrambling to find a pen to write something down during meetings. How can you keep track of everyone in your family’s schedule and stay positive? Meal-Planning.

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Goals 2020 Student Budgeting 64

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Meet a Reader is back! 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 208

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? We can decorate it however we want and then we post it on Facebook and have our friends and family vote on their favorite. Growing up we tended to be a paycheck-to-paycheck family. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. years with no car (and two small kids!). Biking in my favorite park Here’s Liz!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. Aside from those exceptions, we did all the work ourselves and with the help of family. We didn’t start a family until we were married for almost 15 years.) Go figure.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It is usually $2 for a 14 oz bag and I can get 2 meals from the bag. Sunday: My oldest daughter had a YMCA district swim meet. Friday: My 10 year old daughter qualified for YMCA PA State swim meet which will be held at Penn State’s pool.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Daughter Leftovers 100

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Family-friendly games at Thanksgiving aren’t always top of mind, but they can really transform the holiday! Besides the hour that everyone is eating together, it’s easy to turn around at the end of the day and realize you haven’t actually spent much time together as a family. Family Football.

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Thanksgiving Games Family Hunts 65

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Today we are meeting a reader from my neck of the woods over here in the Mid-Atlantic. ? 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. ” question. Here she is: 1.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 185

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2014

In fact, when I looked back on our spending in 2013, I was surprised at how much we spent on groceries–about $7600 for the year or $634 a month for my family of four. The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we aren’t over-spending.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 174

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We spent the day at the day at a swim meet. Sunday: Day 2 of a weekend long swim meet, so I took advantage of a sale at Giant, buy a store made Stromboli and get a store made pizza FREE. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2016

Our current monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We were in Penn State for my daughter’s swim meet. We had dinner with the team after the meet. We had dinner with the team after the meet. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Dinner 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. For my system, read 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

Last summer my husband started volunteering at the Y in exchange for a free family membership and now we have all of the benefits of the gym, but not the monthly fee. And his hours at the Y fit into his and our family’s schedule well. For my system, read my 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. Cable TV & Land Line.

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Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. We also like to have enough means to travel and visit family and friends, so being frugal in some areas helps us be generous in others. The post Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

Rent 182

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This transition can be daunting for both seniors and their families, who must navigate many different options and considerations to find the best solution. Such professionals can offer guidance on the standards of care facilities must meet and advise on the steps to take if you suspect your loved one’s rights are being violated.

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Communications Activism Monitors Health 52

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 20, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: My daughter had a very long swim meet, so we grabbed burritos at a favorite local restaurant. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. 10 Paper Products to Avoid.

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Burritos Homemade Costco Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Monday: Hubby had a late meeting, so it was Spaghetti Night! What did you make this week that your family enjoyed? 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. I’m always looking for new recipes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 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. For my system, read 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget September October 100

Birmingham Bargain Mom

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

If you're near Huntsville tomorrow night stop by for dinner and info from Fresh Air Family founder Verna Gates -- Kids are welcome!

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Kids and Family Family Kids Meals 45

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday & Sunday: My kids had swim meets on both days. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 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. Dinner hour is often more like 15 minutes of scarfing down food before we have to leave for some kind of practice or meeting. A freezer full of meals makes weekly meal planning a breeze. Let us know in the comments.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Freezers Cooking Groceries 100

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. It’s fair game if you aren’t going into debt over it and if you are still able to put money aside for emergencies, retirement, and to meet your goals. Pre-Made Meals (All The Time). High End Cars. Go Frugal'

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Money Cars Car Laptops 184

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. So my family had a choice of ham & bean soup, white chicken chili, or chicken & black bean tacos. My hubby had a late dinner meeting. My family loves sausage and I don’t buy it too often, so it was a treat. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

Last weekend, my girls had a two day swim meet. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. The finals started at 5:30 pm.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In a previous Meet a Reader post, we met MB in MN. I live in the Midwest with my family. Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. Here’s MB: 1.

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2015

Sunday : My oldest daughter had a swim meet all afternoon, so my husband treated us to dinner at our favorite deli. It’s so nice to have meals ready to go in the freezer. I thought I would use leftover chicken from Tuesday, but we didn’t have enough, so I bought a rotisserie chicken for the meal. Monday: Tacos.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Freezers 100

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We also considered what is baby-friendly, seasonal items, and family favorites. MUST DO: Take a family picture in front of Cinderella Castle Meet Mickey and/or Stitch Where to eat at Magic Kingdom with a baby Columbia Harbour House (Quick Service): Venture upstairs where it’s less crowded and cooler. until 2:30 p.m.

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Disney World Disney Baby Outdoors 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. As much as I HATE this challenge, eating at restaurants is starting to get really expensive for my family of four and we always use some type of coupon. So now we’re ordering 3 adult meals and 1 kids meal.

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Dinner At Home Finds Home 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2014

They’re the ones who you meet for coffee and wind up chatting the day away with. The ones who are constantly withdrawing from the relationship bank with relentless needs, complaints, and negativity leaving you totally drained after every meeting. The ones who make your heart smile after a quick encounter on the street. Set Limits.

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Bank Banking United States Work 187

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By understanding that autism presents differently in each child, and by learning about the latest stats on autism , parents can tailor their approach to meet their child’s specific needs and capitalize on their strengths. Parents must recognize and appreciate this diversity within the spectrum.

Parenting 52

Parenting Communications Activism Family 52

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Kids’ Meals. Quick service restaurant locations generally have Mickey Check kids’ meals, which are designed to meet nutritional guidelines. These meals are usually quite a bit cheaper than adult meals and include multiple items, like an entree, fruit, and a drink. Turkey Legs.

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Disneyland Cheap Disney Cheap Eats 59

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Saving money is critical for families on a budget, and it is a challenge for most not to go over. Luckily, there are some ways to help meet the criteria on both counts. Keeping your family healthy has always been important. Making soups and stews is a wonderful option, as well as reheating meals, dips and more.

Appliances 40

Appliances Budgeting Budget Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Join with friends – getting away for a weekend can be expensive with accommodation and meals always costing more at the fun places to visit. Organize a menu for the weekend beforehand and allocate meals or dishes to be brought by those attending. I have used Doodle in the past to keep things organized.

Budgeting 189

Budgeting Budget Entertainment Outdoors 189