Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. The value of the meal is $18, but the cash value of the 350 gas points for my vehicle is about $5.95–a great price for a dinner that I don’t have to cook! Here are five ways that I saved money this month.

July 130

July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

This week at the grocery store, I found a whole chicken marked down to a nice price. I cooked it in my Instant Pot (look for the directions on Monday 10/23/17), and used the meat for Tuesday night’s dinner. homemade sugar-free applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill? garden salad.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

This means on Sunday or Monday, you take some time to sketch out what you will be cooking each night of the week. We pick 30 minute or less recipes that we can cook during the week and we schedule them in the calendar. We write down what ingredients we need and this plans out our grocery shop.

Saving Money 188

Saving Money Dinner Money Bulk 188

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I’ve included pictures below of most of my grocery shopping trips for the month. There’s about $67 worth of groceries that I forgot to photograph. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer. Roast Chicken , potatoes, steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 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. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. I keep both in the freezer.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

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! Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Thaw as needed. 8 Freezer Meals.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113