Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2016

We all brought home leftovers and that’s what we ate for dinner. Leftover lasagna, salad. I also made one side trip at a different store for a gallon of organic milk that was on sale for the great price of $3.99. Giant also had a really low price on the seedless watermelon. Total spent this week $97.81.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Raisin Bran 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

When I find chicken thighs and drumsticks at a ridiculous price, I buy several packs and make batches of our favorite Asian Orange Chicken. For my family of 4, each freezer bag equaled one dinner and leftovers, 18 burgers equals 4 meals, 10 enchiladas equals 2 meals, and 10 burritos equals 2 meals. Still not convinced?

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Freezers Cooking Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This week at the grocery store, I found a whole chicken marked down to a nice price. Wednesday: leftover night. garden salad. garden salad.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way. Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Utilize the Freezer.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Compare price per unit. Utilize the Freezer.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

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. Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Grocery 185

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130