Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. Yes, this does require time, but if you have more time than money, this works well. Don’t let a small grocery budget make you think you can’t feed your family well! Today I’d like to share what works for our family.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2014

On the 30th of each month, between January and November in 2014 , we will meet here to discuss our challenges and successes for the month with our grocery budget. Well for starters, I completely forgot to write a September update–ha! Every month, there will also be action steps due by the next meeting.

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Budget Budgeting September October 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

It is my personal mission as the household manager for my family to live well, but I want us to do so on less money. When reviewing your spending from the previous challenge, realize there are two types of spending categories: Fixed and Variable. Groceries. I talk a lot about grocery spending on this blog.

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Budget Budgeting Finance Organic 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. Meal planning really is that effective.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100