Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Keep your bank account from reaching zero with these money-saving tips: On Foot. If you have a school meal plan, you’re paying for every meal, whether you eat it or not. And if you go out to eat for a meal, you’re essentially paying for two meals at once.

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College Student Public Transit DSL 102

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

I also have a separate bank account for my children’s activities. watch my video below: When I was growing up, my grandmother would make two-three meals a week and the rest of the week? I do the same thing AND my kids eat healthy! So Sunday and Tuesday is meal No. Monday-Wed= meal no. They were the leftovers.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

talked about what went out that day, what was coming up, or if something. grocery money we took out cash every pay day. errand every two weeks to stop by the bank, but the benefits far. 1 – Meal plan! When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because. because we aren’t eating out.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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! Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE museum membership once a month. Are you spending too much on coffee each month? How much are you spending on groceries?

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

Doing a no-spend challenge for a month is a great way to recover from higher spending months like December when our bank accounts take a hit due to Christmas. Realistically, we could eat from our pantry/freezer for well OVER a month. I even have quite a few meals left from my Costco Slow-Cooker Freezer Meals marathon session.

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

While you are planning meals. Talk about why you plan meals. While you are eating supper. Talk about costs of cooking vs eating out, see if they can guess how much the meal cost you to make and how much it would cost if you bought it at a restaurant. Let them buy their own meal (counting the change).

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

For the Mommas

AUGUST 14, 2012

Do you like to dine out? I love to eat out, but I hate how expensive it can be. It was gorgeous inside , it was a converted bank. We had an awesome meal. I typically use coupons and try to find specials. It is harder to find coupons for nicer restaurants. I have to mention the decor. The menu was great.

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Restaurant.com Dining Budgeting Budget 56

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE museum membership once a month. Are you spending too much on coffee each month? How much are you spending on groceries?

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE museum membership once a month. Are you spending too much on coffee each month? How much are you spending on groceries?

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2011

Look at cutting back on little luxuries such as eating out at lunch each day or in the evenings. Instead pack a lunch and cook some simple meals at home for dinner. Also cut out any unnecessary expenditure, such as subscriptions and memberships that may no longer be of much use to you. See where you can make cutbacks.

Debt 113

Debt Finance Pay Off Debt Credit 113

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The first thing I do every morning is make coffee, sit down at my desk, open my budget spreadsheet, log into the bank, and enter anything that came out overnight plus what we spent the previous day. Some of them own their own small businesses and are always happy to trade products or services for a home-cooked meal!

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

That did teach us a lesson about home ownership: that it was something we were taught was a mark of being an adult, but really, when you “own” a home, unless you’ve paid off the mortgage, the bank is your landlord and you’re just renting. We rent now and are much happier. What is something you wish more people knew?

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 181

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out .

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

It was getting to the point that as soon as I got paid, covered my monthly bills and made the required debt repayments my bank account was back to zero again. That meant no vacations, no new clothes, no eating out, nothing. To go for a meal out, or grab take-out on the way home. Here’s how it works.

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. After checking and rechecking and I discover the real cost of eating out! Young Family Finance : Appropriate Tip – Find out what an appropriate tip is when you are eating out.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220