Family Balance Sheet

MAY 15, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Today is Day 15 and your assignment: Plan this week’s meals and shopping trip. Meal planning is really the cornerstone of smart grocery spending. If you do just one challenge this month, make it meal planning. Meal planning will save you time.

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Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Today is Day 8 and your assignment: Plan this week’s meals and shopping trip. Meal planning is really the cornerstone of smart grocery spending. If you do just one challenge this month, make it meal planning. Meal planning saves you time.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2016

Day 22 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Plan this week’s meals and shopping trip. Meal planning is really the cornerstone of smart grocery spending. If you do just one challenge this month, make it meal planning. Meal planning will save you time. Meal planning will save your sanity.

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Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Today is Day 5 and your assignment: Create back up meals. Some nights, activities or work might run later than planned, or I forgot to take food out of the freezer to thaw, or I just need to simplify dinner hour and I really just want to throw the meal plan out the window.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2014

Are you spending more on groceries every month than your budget allows? Would you like to reduce your grocery spending? Are you an impulsive grocery shopper? The grocery bill can get out of control for me if I’m not careful. This year, I need to reduce our grocery spending and I need to succeed.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 174

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1. Meal Planning Saves Time.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If you’ve read my blog, you’ve probably heard me say that our bills may not be negotiable, but our grocery receipts usually are. While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

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. My success : My January grocery budget was $450.

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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Back in January I introduced the 2014 Grocery Budget Challenge. I really wanted to reduce our grocery spending for my family of 4 from the average of $634 a month in 2013 to a budget of $450 a month in 2014. It was a bold goal to reduce our spending by so much and I knew I would have to be very diligent with my meal planning.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 124

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?

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

I have been one of those people who says they need to start meal planning and never does it. Maybe I am lazy when it comes to meal planning but I do know I need to for the sake of saving more money and stop buying things I do not actually need, you know what I mean? Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. Any Grocery Store.

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Meals Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. If you don’t know what you spend each month on groceries, I encourage you to keep a tally for a month to give you an idea. It is totally possible to eat your favorite foods within a grocery budget.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I didn’t really grocery shop this week because…busy. Thursday I made a Dinnerly meal, which was sort of a deconstructed stuffed shells dish with spinach. Friday I have two more Dinnerly meal sets of ingredients here so perhaps I will make one of those. Busy, busy, busy. $14 Wednesday Leftover broccoli noodle soup.

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Phones Leftovers Dominos Green And Frugal 196

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. How Did We Do in July & August?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

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. Did you plan your meals regularly?

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Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 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. Did you plan your meals regularly?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

My daughter has been begging me for several months to try Blue Apron subscription meal kit service. I’m the chief grocery shopper for my family, so why would I need a subscription service–it seemed so frivolous to me. Blue Apron is a subscription meal kit service. However, these are not fast food meals!

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Delivery Service Meals Daughter Kids and Family 113

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Have a plan.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Have a plan.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

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. How Did We Do in September & October.

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Budgeting Budget September October 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

How would you like to cut your grocery bill? Meal planning is by far the #1 way I save money on groceries. “MEAL PLANNING IS THE #1 WAY I SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES.” ” And there is one tool that I use that makes meal planning very easy. I use the right side of the page for my grocery list.

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Tools Groceries Grocery Bills 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. FYI – ibotta grocery app is still offering a $10 bonus for new members who redeem their first rebate within 2 weeks. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. Want to lower your grocery bill? 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

One more picture of Ruby…and then we’ll move on to groceries. Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! 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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for July.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

If you’re used to being spontaneous with your choice of meals, the idea of planning your meals for the week in advance might seem tedious and unappealing, but there are some definite advantages involved. Over a year ago, my husband and I got into meal planning and I must admit it rocks. 4. You’ll save time.

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Meals Cooking Saving Money Work 239

Couponing 101

MARCH 15, 2020

Stashing some meals in your freezer can be one good way to prepare. Whether you’re afraid you might be unable to prepare food for your family or you’re concerned you won’t be able to run to the grocery store for ingredients, these seven freezer meals might come in handy.

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Freezers Meals Burritos Recipes 94

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 28, 2016

I used the chicken for the wraps, Wednesday night’s meal, and sandwiches for lunch. Also bookmark the 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending category page so you can check in daily. The post This Week’s Grocery Recap 05.28.16 Poor planning on my part since I hate to turn on the oven when it’s over 80 degrees.

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Groceries Grocery Grocery Spending Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 12, 2016

This post is Day 12 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries. Pinterest is A Gold Mine for Money Saving Grocery Tips. After the 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending series …;)…the next best place to find easy money saving grocery tips is Pinterest.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 13, 2013

You can also easily create cookbooks, meal planners, calorie counters, grocery lists, and so much more! Save recipe ingredients – for easy, hassle-free grocery shopping. The post Free Recipes, Meal Planners, Grocery Lists & More! I’m loving Cookmore.com (a Kenmore site) for recipes!

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Meals Groceries Grocery Recipes 58

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

Freezer cooking is wildly popular right now and it involves prepping meals to be stored in the freezer. Meals need to be easy to prepare and tasty to eat and that is where freezer cooking can swoop in to save the day. A freezer full of meals makes weekly meal planning a breeze. Check out my Favorite 8 Freezer Meal Ideas.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Freezers Cooking Groceries 100

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 22, 2023

What We Ate Saturday I had a few Dinnerly meals left from a box last week and this was one: smash burgers with a special sauce, plus oven potato wedges. Monday I made another Dinnerly meal; this one was chicken Parmesan burgers, with oven fries. Which is fine until I need to use the mouse. ? I cut up some produce for a side.

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Ovens Dinner Green And Frugal Freezers 190

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. You might have heard of the extreme shoppers who can buy $200 worth of groceries, but only pay $4.25. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. Use cash back apps.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2015

Meal planning is #1 way that I save money on groceries. Without a doubt, the 30-60 minutes I spend on Sunday planning our upcoming week’s meals saves me time, money and my sanity. And since the grocery budget is the easiest category to reduce, I am diligent every weekend to plan our meals for the upcoming week.

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Meals Used Dinner Recipes 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2011

I am a firm believer that every one's grocery bill can be pared down with just a little bit of organization and time involvement. This simple routine might only take 30 - 60 minutes of your time each week, but it can save you a lot of time and money once you get to the grocery store. How do you manage your menu and grocery list?

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Groceries Grocery Bills Office 157

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. Also bookmark the 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending category page so you can check in daily. Today is Day 4 and your assignment: Pantry Challenge.

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

I’ve been playing around with the idea of cooking up some freezer meals and doing a meal swap with my friends! When you double your meals, it saves in SO many ways! I also made five of two of the meals for a meal swap. The meals I chose were Tuna Fettuccine and Tamale Pie. Then we all swapped.

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Freezers Meals Cooking Swap 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. The best thing you can do to save money on groceries is to cut back your meat consumption and increase the amount of vegetables you eat. expensive and B. not very healthy.

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Saving Money Money Groceries Grocery 189