Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

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JUNE 25, 2013

Or challenge yourself to reduce your grocery spending by your shortfall. If you have not done so, complete the Christmas Gift & Spending Budget worksheet. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Here are a few ideas to quickly make up the shortfall: Host a yard sale. Or sell some bigger items on Craigslist.

June 100

June Club Christmas Goals 100

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. My husband is a huge NFL fan so we always make a big deal about the Super Bowl. Are you enjoying these “what we ate on a budget” posts? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

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JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. I’m a big fan of Banana Republic, J.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

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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. Are you trying to run a more 'green' household? I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

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JANUARY 28, 2022

This is just one example, I have saved hundreds of dollars from these groups on groceries and gas. Typically, I am not a big fan of shopping at multiple stores, but it might be worth a visit to your local discount outlets or “dent & bent” stores. I average about $5 in coupons on a typical trip to the grocery store.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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MARCH 2, 2011

The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. 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. Menu planning saves me time. Thanks for reading.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Typically, I am not a big fan of shopping at multiple stores, but it might be worth a visit to your local discount outlets or “dent & bent” stores. The good news is that coupons are very easy to find and you don’t need to spend loads of time clipping them to slash your grocery spending. Let us know in the comments.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113