Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

It can be intimidating to think about, but your grocery bill is one of the easiest expenses to reduce. I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later.

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

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. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Family Balance Sheet

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. Thanks for reading.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

I''m happy to report that I was able to reduce our grocery spending in August by about $50 and I''ll put that money in our Christmas savings. Our grocery spending has crept up over that last several months and it was time to rein it back in. Thanks for reading. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

I believe the grocery bill is one of the easiest categories of the household budget to reduce and you don't have to be an extreme couponer to accomplish the task. I use coupons but they are not my only method to reducing our grocery spending. Thanks for reading.

Land o lakes 166

Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166