Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? I’m always looking for new recipes.

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JANUARY 15, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: I’m going to throw some sausages on the grill and serve with freezer fries, and a steamed vegetable. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. When I made my menu and shopping list last Friday, turkey was NOT on the list. Friday: Leftover. Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 12.18.15

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MARCH 25, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: We were exhausted from a busy Friday and Saturday away, so I baked a frozen pizza and had fruit on the side. Friday: I have some ham hocks in the freezer, so I’m going to make Ham & Bean Soup.

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APRIL 22, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: Grilled sausages, oven fries, and some kind of steamed vegetable. Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.22.16 It cost $19 for the 4 of us.

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MAY 1, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Leftover Burrito Bowls from Friday’s dinner. Friday: This mama is going away for the weekend with my college friends, so daddy’s in charge.

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JUNE 12, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Friday: It’s pizza night here, but it’s too hot turn on the oven, so I’m grilling the pizza instead. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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MARCH 11, 2016

Friday: It’s going to be a gorgeous day, so I’m going to grill sausages and hobo packs and have fries, steamed broccoli, and fruit as sides. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 03.11.16

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: leftover sloppy joes, french fries, steamed vegetables. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included eggs & toast, and cereal & bananas. Want to lower your grocery bill? I used those chopped peppers in Monday nights dinner.

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APRIL 15, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: It’s been a long week, so I’m throwing a frozen pizza in the oven and calling it a day. Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.15.16

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MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. Friday: Tonight, I’m making the simple, one pan dinner: Roasted Pork Chops, Potatoes & Green Beans. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? My hubby had a late dinner meeting.

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: My husband and I are going to dinner with some friends and my kids are going to their grandparents. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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APRIL 10, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Friday: Leftover chicken tacos from Tuesday night and cantaloupe. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? Sunday: Easter dinner at my parents’ house. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , but I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: I’m grilling burgers, and serving with fries, fruit, and corn on the cob.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Currently I try to maintain a $500 monthly grocery budget for my family of 4. Friday: We’re going to a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the Jr ROTC at the high school and then going to the football game. Want to lower your grocery bill? Fun family night.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I packed food for breakfast and lunches, but we did go out to dinner on both nights…did I mention we spent the entire weekend at a pool…restaurant budget blown! Want to lower your grocery bill?

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MARCH 5, 2016

Have you ever blown your budget in four days? I did too and on top of that we officially blew through our restaurant budget. Friday: Leftovers from Thursday night. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? Want to lower your grocery bill? The finals started at 5:30 pm.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday : Our grill stopped working after Thursday night’s dinner and it’s unfixable.

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JUNE 19, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Friday: We’re going to a birthday party and I don’t have to cook–woohoo! Would you like to lower your grocery bill? I tried something new this week. It was AWESOME.

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MARCH 18, 2016

Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: My 10 year old daughter qualified for YMCA PA State swim meet which will be held at Penn State’s pool. Want to lower your grocery bill? A note about side dishes. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: Burrito Bowls with a Costco rotisserie chicken. Want to lower your grocery bill? I’ll store in the freezer until I need it. Wednesday: Turkey Tacos , fruit.

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JANUARY 8, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: Tonight my husband and I are taking our staff and their spouses out for dinner for a post holiday celebration. Want to lower your grocery bill? I also made Au Gratin Potatoes and corn.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2019

For avid shoppers, Black Friday may be one of the highlights of the year. Unfortunately, Black Friday can also suck your budget dry without you even noticing. But you don’t have to fall into the trap and blow your entire holiday budget in one fell swoop. Set a Budget. Don’t Get Too Competitive.

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APRIL 17, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. It was a tasty dinner and VERY budget-friendly. Friday: I’m going out to dinner with high school friends and my kids are going to a birthday party. Would you like to lower your grocery bill?

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APRIL 24, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Friday: I’m buying a rotisserie chicken from Costco and making Burrito Bowls. P.S. Do you need to lower your grocery bill?

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APRIL 3, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Friday : I have had a gift card for Cheesecake Factory for about 5 years and we’re finally going to use it. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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DECEMBER 5, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: Chicken Tenders , french fries, and vegetables. Want to lower your grocery bill? Saturday: Roasted Turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn.

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MAY 29, 2015

It’s been a busy couple of weeks and I wasn’t able to pull this together the last two Fridays, but I’m getting back on track. This series helps me stay on top of our grocery spending and currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Friday: We’re going out for pizza.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Friday: Homemade Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce This soup takes some time from start to finish, but I work from home on Fridays, so I had the time. Try Ebates.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. We pretty much used up our entire restaurant budget this week, but we were able to follow some of. Friday: My girls are having two friends for a sleepover. Want to lower your grocery bill? We ordering pizza.

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MAY 8, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Friday : Tonight is the Spring Fair at my girls’ school so we’ll be eating from the food trucks at the fair. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? I picked a good one this week.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Happy Friday Everyone! Friday is just another day of chaos. Joanna at Our Freaking Budget wonders if we’re all just working for the weekend. How to Save Hundreds of Dollars a Year on Your Water Bill. I wish I could say that with my usual vigour but lately the weeks have been running into the weekends.

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APRIL 14, 2015

Over the years I have had to budget, put money away…so we can live the life without worrying about money. To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can. My total bill was $27.57. Thursday and Friday? Gwyneth Paltrow $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps.

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

Friday: Tonight, I’m making homemade pizza with apple slices on the side. Want to lower your grocery bill? Wednesday: Leftovers from Tuesday night. Thursday: Homemade Clam Chowder and cheap, yet tasty garlic bread. This soup recipe is really easy and only takes about 30 minutes to make. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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JUNE 5, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Friday: My now fourth grader is taking an interest in cooking. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? You place your order online and then schedule the delivery or pick up times.

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JULY 18, 2013

Happy Friday everyone. PET Archives : Children’s Music on a Budget. Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills. Gosh, has this week flown by. This week has been nuts. Time is of the essence these days. Between my class two nights a week, studying, and having to work late I have had no down time.

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