Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Last week, we cleaned and organized our pantry and food cupboards and this week, we’re going to focus on our refrigerator and freezer. By keeping our kitchens organized, menu planning will be much easier, we’ll reduce our food waste, and we’ll be less likely to buy duplicates. Discard outdated food.

Refrigerators 181

Refrigerators Cleaning Menu Planning Menu Plans 181

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! 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

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Utilize the Freezer. According to the U.S.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. This will be a challenge where we’ll need discipline, support, and planning.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

You’d be amazed at the things people will buy. My niece goes to Goodwill and buys what I can only describe as bags of junk, and she makes a full-time income selling it on eBay. In the winter months, you can offer to weatherproof windows, which also saves them money on their electricity bill. Don’t spend it!!

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! Inventory – I plan to take inventory of our freezer and pantry.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Go through everything you already have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Making larger batches of freezer-friendly meals saves time and money. Batch cook.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52