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. Did you plan your meals regularly?

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2013

One of the keys to healthier eating — and saving money while you do it — is preparing meals at home. However, it can be difficult to find the time to make meals and enjoy them. According to many studies, there are relationship and other benefits for sharing meals at home with a family. Plan Your Meals.

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 202

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers At Home Home Making 202

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

How could you possibly prepare a meal for your family when just changing into sweatpants feels draining? Planning your meals for the week ahead of time can help ensure you have all the necessary ingredients ready when you need them. Make Extra Meals Ahead of Time. When you make a meal, you may have a little bit leftover.

Dinner 74

Dinner Leftovers Meals Re-use 74

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 12, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: Leftovers – we cleaned out the refrigerator. 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?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

If you’ve been following along, you should have a neat and tidy pantry and your refrigerator and freezer should be spick-and-span. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. Taking an inventory was part of the Day 2 & Day 3 assignments.

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Day 1: Plan this week’s meals. Day 3: Organize Your Refrigerator/Freezer. Day 5: Create Back Up Meals. Day 8: Plan the Upcoming Week’s Meals. Day 15: Plan the Upcoming Week’s Meals. Day 22: Plan the Upcoming Week’s Meals. stuck to our budget of $500 a month for my family of 4.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2014

What was surprising is that a recent study showed the time people spend at work is actually the most relaxing part of the day; the real stress begins when they come home in the evening to family and home responsibilities. Pack the kids’ lunches in the evening so all you have to do is grab them out of the refrigerator in the morning.

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 189

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Home Making Kids and Family 189

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. Action Step 2 : Continue to plan your meals and grocery list.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

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. I stored in the refrigerator and we just heated them up in the morning. My family loves sausage and I don’t buy it too often, so it was a treat.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2020

They cook easily and can be used immediately in recipes or freeze for future meals. The cooked chicken can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week and/or can be frozen. This stock can be used immediately as stock or store in the refrigerator for up to a week, or store in a freezer container in the freezer. Details below.

Cooking 100

Cooking Ovens Freezers Recipes 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 20, 2011

I have not and I'm taking two dishes for a Christmas Eve dinner and hosting Christmas brunch with my family. off two Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough. off 2 Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads. off 2 Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! I need to get moving! off ONE ICBINB! .

General Mills 138

General Mills Seattle Pillsbury Coffee 138

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

When it comes to dinner time, there is usually a panic that seems to set it for the the whole family. comes up and you are left to try and scramble some food together to form a meal, or end up having to order out a meal that may not be the healthiest option for your family. Start With The Family.

Menu Planning 92

Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

Coupons Do Work

MAY 10, 2016

Appliances: refrigerators, washers, & dryers, stoves/ranges. Free Food and deals on Memorial Day: Applebees — Military members can get $5 meals with a military ID all day on Monday, and during the month of May, use your ID to enjoy 15 percent off your entire food purchase (can’t be combined with the $5 meal).

Memorial Day 100

Memorial Day 2016 Military JC Penneys 100

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Do you ever have those days when you just wish that a healthy meal would magically appear in your refrigerator/freezer so you could whip it up for your family? About Dream Dinners: Dream Dinners makes meal planning, shopping, prep-work and clean up simple by moving it to specially equipped stores. Don’t those sound great?

Dinner 89

Dinner Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts 89

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

off 3 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough. off 2 Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads. off 2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough. off 2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! off 2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls. off on 2 POUCHES Betty Crocker Cookie Mix. Thanks for reading.

Thanksgiving 149

Thanksgiving Bargain Muir Glen Food 149

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. Place in a resealable plastic bag, seal, and refrigerate overnight. You then refrigerate your meat and let it fully cool. Then shred the chicken and freeze it.

Used 81

Used Homemade Leftovers Frugal 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

The problem with this was that often we ended up spending $50 or more for a meal while on vacation, but we rarely found the meal satisfying. Now we have 3 kids, and eating out for every meal while on vacation is not possible. Plus, we eat healthier than if we were eating out for every meal.).

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 176

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Travel Food Vacation 176

Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

With a Few Simple Ingredients, these Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are Perfect for Quick and Easy Meals Throughout the Week! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. Mornings are hectic, with or without kids, so having a warm and nutritious meal is a godsend.

Freezers 85

Freezers Breakfast Making Toaster Ovens 85

Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Bob Evans Refrigerated Side Dish - $2.99 $0.35/1 1 Bob Evans Refrigerated Side Dish, exp. after doubled coupon Our Family Pizza (21-24 oz.) - $2.99 Our Family Sour Cream (8 oz.) - $0.99 Our Family Original All Purpose Flour (5 lb.) - $1.44 Our Family Original All Purpose Flour (5 lb.) - $1.44

Healthy Choice 113

Healthy Choice Idaho Banquet Refrigerators 113

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I simply put the word out to friends and family on social media, and he has stayed busy ever since. Lean into cheap meals. For most people, groceries are a huge expense, especially if you have a family. Avoid meals that require pricier ingredients , and lean into budget-friendly meals. I encourage you to do this.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

But that 30 minutes makes my grocery trip go much smoother and with a pre-planned menu, dinner hour is spent preparing the meal, not wondering, “what are we having for dinner?”. Because I menu plan, I pull frozen meat from the freezer the night before my planned meal. Eleven Strategies for Easier Meal Planning: 1.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite! To reign your grocery spending in, you must plan all of your meals. Spend Frugal February planning your meals from food that you already have in your kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer. Share in the comments.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Do you have a kitchen full of ingredients and your not sure how to pull them together to make a meal? There was plenty of food in the refrigerator, freezer and pantry, but the items on my grocery list were things that I needed to pull my planned meals together. And that recipe has turned out to be one of our most favorite meals.

Economical 127

Economical Kitchen Meals Dinner 127

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Thanksgiving dinner for my extended family is a shared experience. She also roasts the turkey and makes the gravy and the stuffing, but my aunts, uncles, and cousins all bring a dish and/or dessert to round out the meal. Store the carcass in the refrigerator and make the next day. My mom hosts Thanksgiving. Appetizers.

Menu Planning 147

Menu Planning Menu Plans Thanksgiving Recipes 147

For the Mommas

APRIL 15, 2016

1 Giovanni Rana Family Pasta – 22 oz & $2.00/1 1 Giovanni Rana Refrigerated Sauce. off Any 1 Giovanni Rana Refrigerated Sauce coupon. off Any 1 Giovanni Rana Family Pasta coupon. off Any 1 Giovanni Rana Refrigerated Sauce coupon. off one EVOL frozen Multi-Serve Meal. . Use (1) $2.00 after coupon.

Lowes 40

Lowes Refrigerators Burritos Breakfast 40

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 1, 2020

when you buy any THREE Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Baked Goods OR … Save $0.50 on ONE (1) Giovanni Rana Meal Kit. on ONE (1) Giovanni Rana Family Size Pasta. Save $1.50 on any TWO (2) Tetley Tea® Products, any variety (Available at Publix). Save $0.75 on ONE (1) Dunkin’® K-Cup® pod Coffee or Hot Cocoa Product.

Vons 52

Vons Lucky Charms General Mills Folgers 52

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 1, 2020

when you buy any THREE Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Baked Goods OR … Save $0.50 on ONE (1) Giovanni Rana Meal Kit. on ONE (1) Giovanni Rana Family Size Pasta. Save $1.50 on any TWO (2) Tetley Tea® Products, any variety (Available at Publix). Save $0.75 on ONE (1) Dunkin’® K-Cup® pod Coffee or Hot Cocoa Product.

Albertson's 52

Albertson's Lucky Charms General Mills Folgers 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Whether you’re an avid Aldi shopper or new to the store, I’ve pulled together 7 Aldi Dinner Ideas for $70 to make your next meal plan easier. I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. Nice work, Aldi! for entire 3 lb bag.

Dinner 100

Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Family Owned Market Coupon Matchups 12/19. Here are the Family Owned Markets Matchups for the week of 12/19/11. 2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough printable $1.10/2 2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough printable Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls - $2.00 $0.50/2 2 Dunkin Donuts Coffee, exp.

Family 45

Family Toll House Coffee Mate Cracker Barrel 45

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Description of Product: “Simply Potatoes is a line of refrigerated, prepared potatoes proudly made by Crystal Farms Company. I love how easy it is to prepare these and you’re giving your family a yummy and nutritious meal in just minutes. Definitely consider Simply Potatoes mashed varieties for your holiday meals!

Giveaway 103

Giveaway Refrigerators Homemade Re-use 103

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2012

Plan your meals and buy accordingly. If you do buy excess fruit or vegetables, place paper towels at the bottom of your refrigerator’s crisp drawer. Surprise the family with a home-baked banana loaf. Extra cooked rice or pasta can be sealed in a plastic bag and refrigerated or frozen. Honey and eggs are good food.

Saving Money 221

Saving Money Money Food Saving 221

Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

With a Few Simple Ingredients, these Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are Perfect for Quick and Easy Meals Throughout the Week! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. Mornings are hectic, with or without kids, so having a warm and nutritious meal is a godsend.

Freezers 52

Freezers Breakfast Making Toaster Ovens 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

These family favorites are hearty, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. A few details about this list of ALDI Soup Ideas: ** I planned these soups around my family of 4, which includes 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 tween–both of my girls eat as much as adults. package, and refrigerated tortellini $1.99/package

Leftovers 130

Leftovers Recipes Bread Cooking 130

For the Mommas

APRIL 11, 2016

Made from scratch usually means that a lot of time and preparation went into a meal, but that’s not always the case. We are all busy, juggling our schedules, kids schedules and day to day care of our family. We need meal options that are tasty and quick. 1 Can of homestyle refrigerated biscuits.

Pizza 40

Pizza Giveaway Recipes Cooking 40

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I truly believe that family vacations are a necessity. Airbnb is a fantastic option, especially if you want to cook some of your own meals, as most of them come stocked with the basics for cooking. A complimentary breakfast is the easiest way to spend zero dollars on one meal daily. It’s too risky.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

In this book you will learn how to prepare and cook the perfect Thanksgiving turkey meal with all the trimmings, plus get a good laugh in the process, courtesy of Amazon best-selling author Billy Taylor. 30 Delicious Refrigerator Cake Recipes by Lori Burke (reg. Pizza Pie in the Sky: A Complete Guide to Pizza by Cooking Penguin (reg.

Thanksgiving 99

Thanksgiving Recipes Pizza Coffee 99

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 30, 2012

As a mom, you know first-hand the pressures of taking care of your family while trying to maintain a well-balanced lifestyle. Frozen and refrigerated Tyson® Grilled & Ready® chicken and beef products are the perfect solution to guilt-free eating in the New Year. They are very versatile and a new staple in our home!

Giveaway 108

Giveaway Tyson Girls Food Network 108