Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

Lower Gas Demand: More than 1 in 2 people plan to buy less gas in 2023 compared to 2022. Buying groceries is unavoidable, and we’ve proven to be incorrigible when it comes to debt, but driving less is a feasible way for many people to reduce their expenses, when so many of us are still working remotely,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Take a pack lunch instead of buying lunch out all the time. It is far better for the environment to take a lunch box than buy sandwiches and other items in plastic packaging. Your utility bills will look less daunting and you will be reducing pollution too. . Fix your old gadgets and clothes instead of buying brand new ones.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

Buying such things is usually on the list of what frugal people don’t do, but it turned out to be a smart decision. No thank you! Six lights = $480–also, no, thank you! Yep, I found a $20 bill once on the beach! How my husband saved us $460…for awhile at least. I have the main dish for three dinners.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. So, when “unpleasant surprises” arise, like a car repair or medical bill, you’re confident that you have enough money set aside to cover these. Thanks for reading! on your credit card.

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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.

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APRIL 8, 2022

In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. This is key because, at GIANT, you need to join the loyalty program to take advantage of the weekly Bonus Buy savings and earn the rewards points. Look for the red Bonus Buy Savings signs throughout the store. This equals $6.80

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

This way you can make one shopping trip a week (or every two weeks if you can), and that will help you save money because you’re less likely to make impulse buys (because you’re in the store less often) or to overbuy (because you know what you’re cooking). It has become a very efficient process and our wallets and health have thanked us.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

My spreadsheet columns are income, monthly bills, necessary spending, and frivolous spending. Buying generic will not only save you money, but you may even find new (and more affordable) products that you love! Negotiate your bills. In order to SAVE money, you must first know where your money is going. Nickels and dimes add up.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. Know Your Buy Price. Buy/Use store brands. What's your #1 way to save money on your grocery bill? Thanks for reading. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

I set up a strategy years ago to pay for those yearly expenses , so thankfully, there’s money for these bills and we won’t fall behind. We didn’t have enough cash saved to buy a car without a loan and that wasn’t sitting well with me. I will eventually buy a machine, but for now, my morning coffee is secure.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

You will be so thankful later. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. You never know when you will need this money.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Do you buy marked down meat? I discovered this money saving gem about 10 years ago and I buy almost all of our meat at marked down prices. I always buy a rotisserie chicken for dinner that night. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! I bought Marked Down Meat.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

Coupons are an easy way to reduce your grocery bill. Always check to see if there are any coupons attached to the items that you’re buying, even if you have to look all the way in the back of the shelf. It’s not a lot of money, but I am usually able to reduce my bill by $1-$2. This post contains affiliate links.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Daniel can work anywhere there is an internet connection and the kids can homeschool anywhere, but we didn’t have the money to buy the plane tickets or book AirBnB apartments. We lowered our living expenses and looked at our bills and decided what we could live without. We followed Dave Ramsey’s baby steps. Paying off debt can be done!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

I guess it is possible to buy hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of groceries for pocket change, but nobody needs 62 bottles of mustard.or I believe the grocery bill is one of the easiest categories of the household budget to reduce and you don't have to be an extreme couponer to accomplish the task. Thanks for reading.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

And who can fully enjoy wedded bliss if they’re still paying off a thick stack of wedding bills? Cutting down your guest list can definitely be tricky, but your wallet will thank you. For instance, rather than buying expensive floral arrangements for table centerpieces, you might craft your own unique centerpieces.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. burden for us at first were the medical bills. we still weren’t making enough money to cover all of our monthly bills. bills, I felt like our checks were spent the second we received them. Also buy produce as it is in season.

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JANUARY 30, 2014

Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. 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. My success : My January grocery budget was $450.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

I can not believe that we are already at Day 17 of the Fan Appreciation Giveaways – remember, I am holding 22 days of giveaways this month (many without a sponsor) to let you know how thankful I am for all of you! This next giveaway will hopefully help save you money at the Drugstore and cut down on your grocery bill in general!

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

I buy them on sale, with the exception the kids feet grow when there is no sale (for gym shoes). And when I buy them on sale, I usually buy for the next size up. My total bill was $27.57. I buy 8 – 16 half gallons (depending how much room is in my fridge) (coupons are great for this! Then I have no choice.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

Pork tenderloin is a pricier cut of pork, but our favorite, so I buy it occasionally when it is on sale. Want to lower your grocery bill? I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. It was a cozy meal for a crazy day. Ham & Bean Soup and Skillet Cornbread. The sale price was $2.77

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 19, 2012

Manilla is an online service that allows you to manage your bills, financial accounts, travel rewards programs, and subscriptions in one secure place — for free. FYI: Manilla uses TRUSTe site validation which is what banks, Apple, Facebook, Best Buy, eBay, and many more major businesses use! Thanks, Wheel ‘n Deal Mama.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

I have a meal planning system in place and Giant Food Stores is usually where I buy the bulk of my groceries. If you’re new to Giant Food Stores or a current customer, pick up Savory magazine and follow these 10 tips to save money on your grocery bill. Look for the red Bonus Buy Savings through out the store.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Starting Friday, Giant has a Frozen food Month Gas offer of buy 5. Giant deal 2/26 thru 3/3/16: Buy (10) T.G.I. Buy (5) T.G.I. Thanks Bonnie B. Here are some more food coupons to save on your grocery bills: $0.75 Giant: 5 FREE T.G.I. Friday’s Frozen Appetizers + $4.50 Moneymaker (Starting 2/26). Pay $20.50.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 4, 2016

Buy (2) Sprout Organic Baby Food Pouch $0.79 Thanks Krista P. Here are some more awesome coupons that will save on your grocery bills: $0.75 when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Betty Crocker® Supreme Brownie OR Dessert Bar Mix. when you buy ONE PACKAGE any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough. 2 FREE + $0.21

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Learn how to to use coupons in a REALISTIC way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. Use 35¢ off when you buy any ONE Comet® 2X Bleach Powder Cleanser Total: $.89. Buy One get One Free Lala Smoothie (Zipcode 90210) Total: $0.47. Thanks, I Heart the Mart). Want to attend a Grocery Savings and Coupon Class

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

I buy big bags of frozen tortellini and healthy chicken nuggets for my kids school lunches. Want to lower your grocery bill? Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! I NEED YOUR HELP! Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? Please share in the comments. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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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. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Enter your billing and shipping info and enter coupon code BRIGHT25 to score $25 off your holiday card order, plus free shipping! Enter your billing and shipping info and enter coupon code BRIGHT25 to score $25 off your holiday card order, plus free shipping! Thanks Hip 2 Save !). Personalize your cards. Head to checkout.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card Our pick for: Flat-rate cash back The Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card gets high marks for cards in its class, thanks to its $0 annual fee and its no-fuss rewards rate: 1.5% Here’s how to use your card to your advantage: Buy only what you can afford.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2011

I have always been able to walk through a store with my kids and they wouldn't beg or plead or ask me to buy anything for them. I will buy it for you, but you're going to have to pay me back when we get home. She counted out 5 $1 dollar bills and was ecstatic when she realized she had a dollar left. Thanks for reading.

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Saving In Akron

APRIL 21, 2012

The application walks you through the process of listing your personal electrical usage, and together with your local KWh cost found on your electricity bill, Verde will calculate your total energy consumption, and make suggestions on how you can make changes to save money, and save energy! thanks 4our2cents !).

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For the Mommas

MARCH 18, 2015

Today, “buying a pair of shoes at Macy’s will give you points you could use toward your AT&T bill; buying a tank of gas will help earn cash toward your next insurance payment.” Earn Plenti points when signing up for qualifying wireless services at AT&T, or for eligible charges on AT&T wireless bills.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 16, 2012

Learn how to to use coupons in a REALISTIC way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. Use Buy A Pepsi NEXT 20oz. Thanks, I Heart the Mart). Below are the top deals from Walmart on Deals under $1 using coupons! Want to attend a Grocery Savings and Coupon Class ? Top Deals Under $1. Pepsi Next 20 oz: $1.00

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Learn how to to use coupons in a REALISTIC way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. Earthbound Farm Organic Salad Buy 1 Get 1 Free. Oikos Greek Yogurt cups Buy 1 Get 1 Free. Hansen’s Apple Juice Buy 1 Get 1 Free. Wyman Frozen Fruit Buy 1 Get 1 Free. Cascadian Farm Vegetables Buy 1 Get 1 Free.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

You will be so thankful later. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. There are online sites that will buy books.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Learn how to to use coupons in a REALISTIC way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. Earthbound Farm Organic Salad Buy 1 Get 1 Free. Good Karma Flax Milk Buy 1 Get 1 Free. Annie Chun’s Seaweed Snacks Buy 1 Get 1 Free. Save $2 now with code CENTS. Hass Avocados $0.50 Yellow Peaches or Nectarines $0.69

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