Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. April Update: I made 3 new purchases in April: I bought a pair of Teva flip flops from the clearance rack at DSW and two t-shirts at BJ’s Warehouse store. How did you do in April?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 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. How Did We Do in April? April Wins : By using the same strategies from March , I was able to stay within our grocery budget of $450. How did you do in April? May’s Assignments.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 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. April’s Assignments. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for April. Action Step 4: Meet back here on Wednesday, April 30, ready to discuss your successes and challenges for the month.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 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. My goal for May was to eat from the pantry to try to reduce our spending more, but I’m finding that $450 is the sweet spot. April Meeting. Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget!

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

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. Also, take into account any special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, pot lucks, etc. April Meeting. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for September. February Meeting.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4. I’ll continue challenging myself in April and we’ll see if I can hit my ultimate goal of $400.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. See you on Thursday, April 30. March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100