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! Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 30, 2014
The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. Action Step 2 : Continue to plan your meals and grocery list.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 28, 2012
If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. Paying for prepared meals is convenient and tasty, but it’s also more expensive and usually less healthy. Most importantly, reduce food waste.
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 Everyday
OCTOBER 27, 2023
In the winter months, you can offer to weatherproof windows, which also saves them money on their electricity bill. Lean into cheap meals. Avoid meals that require pricier ingredients , and lean into budget-friendly meals. Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Make it yourself.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 5, 2012
Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. When you are cooking a meal or serving up some food, try to put only the amount you will eat on your plate – you can refrigerate any left overs and use them for another meal!
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.
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