Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

It was a momentous occasion that was many years in the making. I cried for days and we celebrated the occasion with a family cruise a few months later. By planning our expenses each month to predict cash flow, I hope to avoid impulsive purchases and reduce some spending. I spent about $870/month on groceries.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt College 130

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. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for September.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

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. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for March.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. I average about $5 in coupons on a typical trip to the grocery store. Related Reading: 9 Easy Places to Find Grocery Coupons. Cut out the junk food and save some dough.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

I keep at least one frozen pizza in the freezer just for this occasion—bought on sale, of course!! Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores. 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. Let us know in the comments.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113