Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Having to deny yourself the instant gratification that comes with spending the money at hand calls for incredible mental fortitude; this is especially true in the era of “Insta-life,” where everyone wants it now, and Instagram models make their lives look so glamorous. Instead, put that leftover cash into your savings accounts.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

I make my grocery list based on that. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can before it goes in the fridge. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can before it goes in the fridge. Make it a priority. Repurpose leftovers. Here’s why. Batch cook.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

I make my grocery list based on that. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can. Make it a priority. The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week. Repurpose leftovers. Here’s why. Batch cook.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! NOTE: Only go for the best price per unit, if the size makes sense.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

How Freezer Cooking Save you Money and Time: There is some time involved upfront with grocery shopping and prepping the meals for the freezer, but it saves considerable time when you are planning your weekly menu and the night that you are serving the freezer meal. A freezer full of meals makes weekly meal planning a breeze.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. Share in the comments!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. Make substitutions in recipes. Many dried herbs and spices are full of flavor, making them the perfect alternative in recipes. They’re savory, quick to cook, and incredibly easy to make.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family? They were the leftovers. Step 2: leftovers. any leftovers left and/or stockpile days.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2013

In addition, Mandi offers kitchen tips, information about choosing various ingredients, and more to empower your busy family to make your favorite pantry staples from scratch! Plan It, Don't Panic by Stephanie Langford. 28 Days to Hope for Your Home by Dana White. Hybrid Homemaker by Melissa Gorzelanczyk.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. My husband travels a lot for work, so grocery shopping for one person is something I have learned a thing or two about. Grocery Shopping for One Inventory what you have.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

I do all of the grocery shopping for our family of two. A little over a year ago, I started meal planning in order to make the most of our grocery budget and cook healthy meals. We always account for one night for a date night out and one or two nights to take care of leftovers. Finally, I make a list.

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The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

So, here's my Menu Plan for the week: (We start on Thursdays because it's always been my grocery shopping day.) I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. That needs to get nipped in the bud!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Less than five more weeks of the mad morning dash to make it to the bus stop on time and then we''ll start counting down the days until our summer vacation. Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. Make a list of expenditures. Create A Budget.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Step Four : Once you have chosen your recipes, make a detailed shopping list based on the ingredients needed for each meal. Recommended Products How To Cook For One Person On A Budget Now that you have a plan, it’s time to shop.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I became an immediate saver and always looked for ways to make due. Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too! There are many! Dinner is dinner!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

On Friday morning, I pull into the drive-through during my allotted time and my groceries are placed in the back of my car. In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays. This is how we like our iced tea, so if you decide to make your own version, you may want more or less tea bags/sugar.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

If you make $50,000 a year after taxes and spend $60,000 a year, your finances are going backward. You won’t make any sacrifices. You shop to release stress, to be someone else, to escape. Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping. Or making your own coffee. Look at how much you spend each month.

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