Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. Does your rental have a kitchen?

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

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APRIL 13, 2011

What cost saving kitchen tip do you have? Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen.

Economical 183

Economical Kitchen Baby Freezers 183

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MARCH 22, 2016

So I don’t rely on coupons to save big at the grocery store, and I don’t need to, because there are so many ways to save money on groceries, and coupons are not involved. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. You’ll be thankful later. A tidy kitchen also makes tip #1 so much easier.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

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APRIL 27, 2011

Eating leftovers is one of my tenets of saving money in the kitchen but I am even guilty of wasting food at times. I started wondering how much money I am actually wasting when I throw food away. What cost cutting tip do you have for the kitchen? Thanks for reading. Let us know in the comments.

Economical 173

Economical Kitchen Groceries Grocery 173

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

Thanks for reading. If you are buying a large amount of apples and the seconds are in good condition, it will be worth it. Are you apple picking this season? Check out these 20 apple recipes for some delicious ideas. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

Economical 138

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 138

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APRIL 6, 2011

It cooks overnight and in the morning, your kitchen smells wonderful. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip. Thanks for reading. Let us know in the comments.

Economical 209

Economical Homemade Kitchen Making 209

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MARCH 23, 2011

You save money and resources. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

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JANUARY 10, 2013

A couple of years ago, I coined the term, Kitchen Economics , after I read a dictionary definition of the word "economics" : "the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind." 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget.

Economical 100

Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 20, 2011

What cost cutting tip do you have for the kitchen? Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen.

Economical 147

Economical Kitchen Holiday Groceries 147

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

However, dining out can take a bite out of the outgoing cash flow , so we are always looking for ways to save money and still enjoy a night out at a restaurant. Eleven Tips to Save You Money at Restaurants 1. What tips can you add to help save money at restaurants? Thanks for reading.

Saving Money 157

Saving Money Restaurant Meals Money 157

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

January is Be Kind to Food Servers Month , so it feels like it's time to bring back some tips for saving money while dining on vacation, along with some suggestions on how you can inject a little more kindness when you're somewhere that you are being served food or beverages. Anyway, here are ways I save money on food when I travel.

Dining 177

Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 177

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. How to Save Money on Organic Food.

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Do you have a kitchen full of ingredients and your not sure how to pull them together to make a meal? I didn't have the exact ingredients in the kitchen, but I was able to adapt the recipe and work with what I did have. Have you ever found yourself with a kitchen full of food, but no idea how to pull it all together?

Economical 127

Economical Kitchen Meals Dinner 127

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

In order to keep from going bankrupt from shopping at Whole Foods, I’ve really had to become creative with saving money on groceries! I plan to stick to in-season fruits and vegetables in order to save money (and it will sure make me appreciate the seasonal produce even more). Lynn from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures.

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Thanks for reading. For every cup of buttermilk that you need, combine 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar and enough milk to equal one cup. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Easy.and no more waste! Do you have any food substitutions to share? Let us know in the comments. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

Economical 164

Economical Kitchen Equal Milk 164

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Now I'm going through our kitchen cupboards--all in an attempt to make my life easier. We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. What does your kitchen pantry or food storage area look like? Thanks for reading.

Economical 113

Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

My binder is a very important part of my kitchen. Menu planning takes a little time and effort, but the rewards are a reduced grocery bill, no worries at night about 'what's for dinner', and hopefully a less stressed cook in the kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip. Thanks for reading.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

They Pose Learning Opportunities The more you cook at home, the more opportunities you have to teach your children about nutrition, food preparation, and kitchen safety. They Save Money Eating out, even if you eat healthy, can be really expensive. Thanks for reading! courtesy of Instacart.

Dinner 100

Dinner Parenting Family Making 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 11, 2024

You saved time and you saved money. By purchasing fresh ingredients that you can eat right away or do a little preparation with back at your lodging, you’re saving money over a traditional sit-down meal. Eat at food carts Another way to save on meals is to eat at food carts. Thank you.

Travel 236

Travel Recycle Recycled Recycling 236

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 12, 2011

How To Save Money on School Supplies at Green Back Gal. 14 Tips to Save Money on Back to School Supplies & Shopping List at Money Crashers. Packing a Lunch: Healthy Food to Go at Kitchen Stewardship. Packing a Reduced Waste Lunch at Kitchen Stewardship. Thanks for reading.

Consumerism 217

Consumerism College Saving Money Money 217

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Thanks for reading. My mother gave those to me a while ago and I have no idea what I should do with them, but I think they are good for soup. I need to do some research. Do you know what to do with ham hocks?? Have you shopped your freezer and pantry lately? What did you find? become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

Freezers 153

Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Thanks for reading. Baked Turkey, Macaroni & Cheese. Are you taking advantage of the turkey bargains this week? What is the best deal on turkey that you have seen? Let us know in comments. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed.

Economical 149

Economical Thanksgiving Kitchen Freezers 149

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. I love many of the posts, but my favorite regular topics are Five Frugal Things and Thankful Thursdays. I quickly became a daily reader.

Kids and Family 186

Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 186

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 27, 2016

Happy Saving Money ! Mondays: South City Kitchen (Vinings, Not Midtown) – Southern Food. The Mill Kitchen and Bar (Roswell) – Southern. South City Kitchen (Vinings, Not Midtown) – Southern Food. The Mill Kitchen and Bar (Roswell) – Southern. Rico’s World Kitchen (Buford) – Comfort Food. .

Atlanta 100

Atlanta 2016 Kids Kitchen 100

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FEBRUARY 28, 2014

February’s homework was to clean out and organize the refrigerator, freezer, and kitchen pantry. Maintaining order in the kitchen definitely makes meal planning easier and I feel more in control when everything is organized. Action Step 3: In February, we cleaned and organized our refrigerator, freezer, and kitchen pantry.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

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MARCH 21, 2014

It seemed like a viable way to save money on a higher priced grocery item. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen' Every other week there seems to be an awesome deal on laundry detergent. with a limit of 2.

Grocery Savings 100

Grocery Savings Groceries Grocery Economical 100

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Thanks for reading. When it's time to make stock, I'll dump the contents of one bag into my crock pot, along with the chicken carcass, salt, pepper, parsley from my garden , and garlic. It really is that easy. Do you make your own chicken stock? Do you shop at Aldi? Let us know in the comments. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

Freezers 127

Freezers Homemade Economical Kitchen 127

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

Thank you! -E The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Thank you!! I am not trying as hard to save money on groceries as I used to Back in the day, I definitely worked harder on my grocery spending than I do now.

Grocery Spending 190

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 190

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 15, 2013

Thanks for reading. Saving Money - In the Kitchen' How are you handling it? Let us know in the comments. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

Bravo 113

Bravo New York City Best Sellers New Jersey 113

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

This Week in my Kitchen: School may have started back in late August, but this week our schedule gets into full swing as my girls swim team practice was back in session…after a glorious 2 months off. Thanks mom & dad! These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Give your Gift of Organization. Are you a gardener?

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

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APRIL 6, 2011

My humble coupon case: If you are new to couponing or even the subject of saving money on groceries, watching TV shows, like Extreme Couponing on TLC, can be overwhelming or intimidating. There are many ways to save money on groceries and coupons are part of it, but it doesn't have to be obsessive and it doesn't have to be extreme.

Land o lakes 166

Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166

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AUGUST 28, 2013

It pays to take an inventory of what is already in your kitchen before you make a grocery list. I''m still left with a $50 shortfall for the year, but I have 3 more months to save it before I make the majority of our holiday purchases. Thanks for reading. You''ll avoid all sorts of duplicate purchases and reduce food waste too.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Caramelized Butternut Squash at Cutting Back Kitchen. Sweet and Savory Smashed Sweet Potatoes at Kitchen Concoction. Wild Rice Stuffing at Finding Joy in My Kitchen. Pumpkin Pie Cake at Secrets of a Southern Kitchen. Thanks for reading. Turkey Chili Potpie Leftover Idea. Turkey, Kale & Orzo Soup Leftover Idea.

Thanksgiving 210

Thanksgiving Meals Leftovers Kitchen 210

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JULY 7, 2022

How my husband saved us $460…for awhile at least. In 2017 we updated our kitchen with new paint, flooring, and appliances. Because we were spending so much money on appliances, we bought an extended warranty. No thank you! Six lights = $480–also, no, thank you! Will I make back the money?

June 130

June Frugal Donation Warranties 130

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JANUARY 9, 2015

And for that, I say thank you! Saving Money - In the Kitchen' While I would love to stick with the $500 budget–it makes life a little easier–I really need to tighten the belt this year to help us hit our debt payoff goals. As readers, you are keeping me on task. Let us know in the comments.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52