Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Is an unexpected expense threatening your bank account? Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. It is totally possible to eat your favorite foods within a grocery budget.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. 5 – Plan ahead.

February 130

February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. Many households take spring cleaning as an opportunity to repaint, hang photographs and picture frames, and re-organize art. I write down how much of it I have, and then find recipes so that I can use up the ingredients that were just sitting there. Wipe Down the Walls.

Cleaning 221

Cleaning Appliances Donation Organic 221

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? 5 – Plan ahead.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

My successes: My February grocery budget was $450 and I am happy to say that I stayed within our budget. I did something different this month and used cash instead of my debit card. I found it easier to keep a tab on my grocery spending and I’m going to continue to use cash. Did you plan your meals regularly?

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

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! These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” We have been using this system ever since. For example, if your paychecks net to $3000 a month, then you plan the spending for $3000, and not a single dollar over or under. Do you feel like you have more month than money? lined paper.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133