Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 20, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Sunday: My daughter had a very long swim meet, so we grabbed burritos at a favorite local restaurant. Friday: Chicken Burrito Bowls – with a rotisserie chicken from Costco. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? Thursday: Parmesan chicken tenders.

Burritos 100

Burritos Homemade Costco Leftovers 100

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MARCH 18, 2016

Sunday: My oldest daughter had a YMCA district swim meet. Tuesday: I used the leftover chicken from Monday night and made Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas. Thursday: Leftover night. Friday: My 10 year old daughter qualified for YMCA PA State swim meet which will be held at Penn State’s pool.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Daughter Leftovers 100

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MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Sunday: Freezer leftovers. I’ve become more diligent about putting uneaten leftovers in the freezer. Wednesday: My oldest daughter requested a Tomato soup & Grilled Cheese night, so I went to Pinterest for a recipe. My hubby had a late dinner meeting.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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MARCH 5, 2016

My oldest daughter had to be in the pool for warm up at 7 am on Saturday morning. My other daughter swims in a different age group and they raced in the afternoon. One of my daughters was actually sobbing Tuesday night, “when are things going back to normal!” Friday: Leftovers from Thursday night.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. One of our daughters has had reactions to tilapia, so I stopped buying it. Friday: We’re going out to dinner with some friends to a local favorite diner. Want to lower your grocery bill? Wednesday: Spaghetti.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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AUGUST 28, 2015

So per my daughter’s request, I made Burrito Bowls and there was just enough left for me to have one for lunch on Wednesday. I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer. Friday: Burgers, watermelon, corn on the cob. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? My supply is very low.

Burritos 100

Burritos Freezers Leftovers Breakfast 100

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APRIL 17, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went out to dinner to celebrate my youngest daughter’s birthday. Sunday: We had 10 elementary aged kids over for my daughter’s birthday party. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? I ordered pizza.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Close family friends took my daughters to Hersheypark for the afternoon. My husband doesn’t care for tomato based spaghetti sauce and my daughters and I LOVE it. Friday: It’s pizza night. Want to lower your grocery bill? My husband and I met them for dinner at a local pub.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Daughter Dinner 100

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. Friday: I am going out to dinner with a group of high school friends.

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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APRIL 6, 2016

Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers. In an effort to conserve water, especially during dry spells, and save on your water bill, follow these easy tips. Eat those leftovers! I have a good friend who hates leftovers and throws any away after a meal. Conserve water.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

But we had a lot to celebrate this week, both my husband and my mother celebrated their birthdays and my daughters hosted some friends for a sleepover. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. Friday: My girls are having two friends for a sleepover. Want to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

My daughters told me they “like the other burrito bowls better” This version was a little dry, so I have to agree with them. Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. Friday: I’m grilling burgers, and serving with fries, fruit, and corn on the cob. Want to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

My daughter does competitive cheerleading and that itself is $3K a year (not including travel). I stocked up on several sizes for the next 2-3 years… for my daughter, last Sept, Crazy 8 had a coupon and a sale on summer clothes. My total bill was $27.57. They were the leftovers. Step 2: leftovers.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

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JUNE 5, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. My oldest daughter loves sausage burgers, so when they’re on sale, which is quite frequently, I buy them. They both had great years and my daughters kissed third and first grades good-bye. Friday: My now fourth grader is taking an interest in cooking.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100