Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Groceries are the one area in our household budget that I feel like I have the most control over. The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. Menu planning saves me time. Menu planning saves my sanity. Menu planning saves me money.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

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JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. My success : My January grocery budget was $450.

Budget 127

Budget Budgeting January Grocery 127

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JANUARY 6, 2011

Your grocery budget might be a good place to start. There are tons of ways to reduce your spending in your kitchen. Here at Family Balance Sheet, we are always trying to find ways to trim the grocery bill without sacrificing quality and nutrition. Did you resolve to find ways to reduce your spending for 2011?

Bills 138

Bills Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 138

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FEBRUARY 28, 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. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Did you plan your meals regularly?

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014

We’re focusing on our kitchen again this week with the Weekly Decluttering Challenge. If you’re participating in the Grocery Budget Challenge , February’s action step is to clean out and organize our kitchen pantry and refrigerator. 5 Simple Steps to Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator and Freezer.

Refrigerators 181

Refrigerators Cleaning Menu Planning Menu Plans 181

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JANUARY 8, 2014

If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1. Do you plan your meals?

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

It’s the only printable bundle devoted entirely to the love of planning. You’ll also find some extra fun printables for Valentines Day, the pantry, and your budgeting. Perfectly Organized Editable Kitchen Grocery Lists (3 pages). Bill Payment Tracker. Shopping List + Menu Plan for a week.

Organic 100

Organic Organization Menu Planning Menu Plans 100