Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2019

My husband and I decided that every one in my family must pick a word. It was a goal in 2018, but high medical bills and other financial challenges hindered our progress. She has a very clear line in the sand about her family’s waste and doesn’t even own a trash can. My word for 2019 is REDUCE.

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2019 Recycle Recycled Recycling 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! Coupons are an easy way to reduce your grocery bill.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 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. 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.

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Budgeting Budget September October 100

Saving Everyday

MAY 29, 2024

Family game nights or hosting a game night at home with friends is one of our all-time favorite things to do. I pay half the bill, about $22 monthly, saving me $88. How long has it been since you shopped around for lower insurance rates? My family loves leftovers, so they never go to waste. Cook from scratch.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Friends And Family Sale Saving 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

As a result, preparing dinner for the family can get expensive. If you are interested in saving money while still providing quality food for your family, you should take a look at these seven money saving tips. We write down what ingredients we need and this plans out our grocery shop.

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Saving Money Dinner Money Bulk 188

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 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. 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. That number seems to be our sweet spot.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential. This is when I’ve made all the mandatory payments, such as my mortgage and utility bills. There’s just no way around it.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

I’m the chief grocery shopper for my family, so why would I need a subscription service–it seemed so frivolous to me. You pick the recipes and they pack all of the ingredients into a box and ship it to your door, effectively eliminating grocery shopping. Thanks for your support.

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Delivery Service Meals Daughter Kids and Family 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 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. 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. July’s Assignments.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

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. March’s Assignments.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4. I’ve included pictures below of most of my grocery shopping trips for the month. We also had meals at the homes of some friends and family a couple of times this month. Join the monthly Grocery Budget Challenge.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2019

After all, it’s the most expensive part of most families’ grocery bills, so why wouldn’t we save as much as possible on it? When I first started grocery shopping, I would buy meat in 1 pound packages because that is generally the amount I would need for our meals that week.

Bulk 85

Bulk Saving Money Money Buy 85

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 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. 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.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Cut coupons, go grocery shopping when your items are on sale, and you will save money. Rather, you are looking to cut the cost of your grocery bill. Medical emergencies, car emergencies, or family situations may arise where you need to dip into your emergency fund. Share your ideas below!

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Bank Banking Money Saving 265

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Actually I live on $30 a week and I have a family of four – a dog and my kids do activities. Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Most of us eat too much and exercise too little, so by cutting a small amount of food out of our daily consumption we could save a little on our grocery bill.

Saving Money 189

Saving Money Money Groceries Grocery 189

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. 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.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Whether it is shuttling to kids to school and soccer practice, grocery shopping, paying bills, and taking care of family members, we have a lot of responsibilities and juggle a lot of tasks. Save $2 on U by Kotex Products at CVS #ConfidenceUDeserve. Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister; as women we wear many hats.

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CVS Kids and Family Sister Daughter 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

I plan my menu on Sunday afternoons when I have the new week’s grocery flyer in front of me. I try to keep my large weekly grocery shopping to one store unless there are some loss-leaders elsewhere. Plan your menu around what is on sale at the grocery store that week. Get the family involved.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. Sit down with your family and brainstorm what everyone''s expectations will be while on vacation. Our summer destination of choice is the beach.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

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! According to the U.S.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can before it goes in the fridge. The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week. A quick Google search will help you turn those leftovers into a whole new dish your family will love!

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can. The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week. The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Social media makes advertising easy, and your friends and family can share too! I loved all the people I met and made extra money, which we needed back then as a young military family with two kids. Check Goodwill stores and flea markets, or ask friends and family if they have any old pieces they want to get rid of.

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Money Making Christmas Friends And Family Sale 52

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. It was getting to the point that as soon as I got paid, covered my monthly bills and made the required debt repayments my bank account was back to zero again. Could I knock $20 off my grocery shopping somehow? Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. Grocery shopping wisely – We shop at affordable stores, shop the ads/sales, and menu plan. He still physically pays all the bills and keeps track of any information with those companies. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100