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 Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Healthy food gets a bad rap for being expensive, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. Try my three bean salad for a healthy lunch or snack that costs around $5 to make. Produce isn’t on most people’s healthy food list because they feel it’s too expensive, but that’s not always the case.

Budget 56

Budget Budgeting Food Bulk 56

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

” Suck it up, buttercup, we’re not going to waste the food! This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, & Snacks: Breakfast this week included egg & bagel sandwiches and cereal. Want to lower your grocery bill? Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If you’ve read my blog, you’ve probably heard me say that our bills may not be negotiable, but our grocery receipts usually are. When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Couponing 101

MARCH 12, 2020

Patrick’s Day food can be as fun as it is delicious! Whether you want to prepare Irish food, festive-looking food, or a combination of the two, these eight recipes can put a wee bit o’ the holiday on your table. We think these adorable tea sandwiches fit the bill! Irish Soda Bread via Buns In My Oven.

Recipes 88

Recipes Cooking Lunch Lunches 88

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My challenge is I need to reduce our bill, but not make everyone in my family miserable because there is no room for the occasional extras that make us happy, like a special treat or wild caught salmon or Kalamata olives. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 29, 2012

You can read more in the Fry’s Food Stores Coupon Policy. Learn how to to use coupons in a REALISTIC way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. 1 Sargento Natural Cheese Snacks, exp. 7/1/12 (SS 05/20/12) (if included) -$1/2 Sargento Natural Cheese Snack, exp. Friskies Cat Food $.40 67 after coupon.

Pop Tarts 85

Pop Tarts General Mills Raisin Bran Pepperidge Farm 85

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2015

Thursday: We had fair food for dinner at Jubilee Day, the largest, longest-running, one-day street fair on the East Coast. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches and Snacks. For lunches and snacks, we ate egg salad sandwiches, ham & cheese sandwiches, oranges, apples, pretzels, and cheese sticks. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Delivery Service Dinner 100

Couponing 101

JULY 12, 2019

White Chocolate Blueberry Lasagna via OMG Chocolate Desserts If you’re looking for a summer dessert that’s both flavorful and beautiful, this recipe fits the bill. Not only does this make them easy to snack on, it also makes them more portable if you ever need an on-the-go breakfast treat. Lemon is tart.

Recipes 72

Recipes Making Desserts Pancakes 72

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

Coupons are an easy way to reduce your grocery bill. Recently, I’ve found coupons on a variety of products, from shampoo and snacks, to meats and dairy. I go into my account and upload coupons to my store card that will automatically come off my bill at the register on my next shopping trip. off 2 bags.

Groceries 150

Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2014

The grocery bill can get out of control for me if I’m not careful. We also don’t want to make our family miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me.

Budget 174

Budget Budgeting Grocery Groceries 174

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 22, 2012

You can read more in the Fry’s Food Stores Coupon Policy. Learn how to to use coupons in a REALISTIC way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. Nabisco Snack Crackers or Ritz $1.77 - $1 off Chips Ahoy! Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $2.00 - $0.50/2 You may also find the Coupon Database and Coupon Lingo helpful.

Land o lakes 85

Land o lakes Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper Food 85

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

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. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. April’s Assignments.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting March Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

I packed food for breakfast and lunches, but we did go out to dinner on both nights…did I mention we spent the entire weekend at a pool…restaurant budget blown! This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast we ate eggs, ham & cheese bagel sandwiches, and cereal. Want to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. The ‘buy’ price is the price per unit that you are willing to spend on food.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Friskies Wet cat food 5.5 B1G1 Purina Friskies Cat Concoctions Wet Cat Food, 07/10 SS (exp 10/31) [5.5-oz.; Purina puppy or dog chow or friskies cat food 15.5 lb - $8.99 $1/1 Purina Puppy Chow Brand Dog Food printable [3.8-lb.+] 2 Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers (Checkout 51 Deposit) [2.2-oz.+; oz - $0.50

Fantastic 40

Fantastic Pepsi Fancy Feast Friday Deals 40

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Holidays are the perfect excuse to make your family’s food extra fun. This recipe fits the bill! Breadsticks and marinara sauce can be delicious as a side dish or a snack. What are your favorite foods to serve your family on Valentine’s Day? Heart-Shaped Granola Bites via 360 Family Nutrition. And guess what?

Recipes 71

Recipes Kids Kids and Family Main Dishes 71

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. This will be a challenge where we’ll need discipline, support, and planning.

Budget 127

Budget Budgeting January Grocery 127

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

Sunday: We were still snowed in, and thankfully, we had plenty of food. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast we ate eggs & toast and cereal. Lunches and snacks included chicken nuggets for the kids, leftovers for me, apples, oranges, pretzels, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and tortilla chips.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

Tip #1: I took advantage of the mangoes on sale for 50 cents at Giant Food Stores to make the salsa. Friday : Tonight is the Spring Fair at my girls’ school so we’ll be eating from the food trucks at the fair. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? Wednesday : Grilled Lime Chicken with Mango Pepper Salsa.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Starting Friday, Giant has a Frozen food Month Gas offer of buy 5. Friday’s Frozen snacks coupon available to print. Friday’s Frozen Snacks printable coupons. Here are some more food coupons to save on your grocery bills: $0.75 Here are some more food coupons to save on your grocery bills: $0.75

Frozen 40

Frozen Ocean Spray Country Crock Gas 40

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 4, 2015

There are many grocery store options out there and it varies by city and state, but it will be in your best interest to find the one that has the least expensive foods. Doing this alone could cut your grocery bill down my 20% or more. Of course it’s going to be more expensive if you keep buying both kinds of food!

Groceries 40

Groceries Grocery Bills Saving 40

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 28, 2012

Description of Product: “As warmer weather approaches, shedding layers of clothing can mean cutting back on favorite snacks and making healthier choices for weight management. “Getting ready for spring and summer shouldn’t be a chore,” said Mary Bush, brand director for Kellogg Wholesome Snacks.

Giveaway 106

Giveaway Journal Goals Snacks 106

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: I tried two new recipes this week that I found on the Food Network’s website. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: We’re on a bagel kick, so for breakfast we ate eggs & bagel sandwiches or cereal. Want to lower your grocery bill? My husband and daughters are on their own.

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

The couple managed to live an entire month off of just one dollar a day for food expenses. Food costs would be a sum of the total of how much money it would cost to feed your family on a monthly basis. This includes meals, beverages, snacks, desserts, and all essential items needed for food preparation. Entertainment.

Money 159

Money Property Taxes DSL Frugal Lives 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2011

Top of the list though, has just got to be throwing food away. We could afford to double our food budget, and toss all kinds of food in the trash. goes the refrain “What’s the point of buying milk for cereal if it sits in the fridge making curds???!!” “Why don’t we just TEAR those dollar bills up, and save us the trouble!”…

Pets 149

Pets Leftovers Personal Finance Milk 149

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

One way to track you spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. You might find some interesting habits.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

My parents don't spend any $1 bills that pass through their hands through out the year. We include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks in our planning. I plan our menu weeks before we leave, so I'm able to take advantage of store sales and I do much of the food shopping ahead of time. What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

Another great way to save money on your phone bill ! <—-> Bring your own food and water : People have told me when you go to Disney World, bring your own water and snacks! Think how much money you will save when you bring your own food and water ? <—-> Walt Disney would approve this !

Disney World 100

Disney World Saving Money Disney Money 100

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Make breakfast, lunch and snack time awesome with new Hello Kitty, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Minion yogurt from Yoplait ! Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each yogurt cup, making some green and some blue. Mix until desired colors are reached. Add 1-2 tablespoons club soda to each cup and stir carefully to combine.

Yoplait 63

Yoplait Co-Op Kids General Mills 63

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2014

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

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Grocery Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. Include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even snacks in your planning. I just pack everything in coolers and the food holds up during our drive.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2014

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

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting September October 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2019

.” While these chestnuts are roasted in the oven instead, this recipe earned its spot on the list by giving clear instructions on how to prepare the traditional holiday snack. There’s something about traditional English foods that seems distinctly Christmasy. Roasted Potatoes via Rock Recipes. We blame Charles Dickens.

Christmas 69

Christmas Recipes Food and Wine Wine 69

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. And finally…Junk Food. I occasionally buy junk food. I don’t want to blow our grocery money on food that has no nutritional value, but my family enjoys it too. Desserts & Snacks Included: apples.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

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

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Grocery Groceries 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 3, 2012

You can read more in the Fry’s Food Stores Coupon Policy. Learn how to to use coupons in a REALISTIC way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. Nabisco Snack Crackers 5.5 2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers or Fruit Roll-Ups Snacks via Cellfire - $0.60/2 Raspberries, 6 oz $.97.

7-Up 85

7-Up Grocery Groceries Betty Crocker 85