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. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Homemade Basil and Walnut Pesto: I made my second batch of homemade pesto from my two garden basil plants.

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. I put the rest in the freezer for later use in soups, enchiladas, and/or quesadillas. homemade sugar-free applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. Tuesday: Sausage, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Dinner, using sausage from the freezer. homemade refried beans. garden salad.

Frugal 100

Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. You need to know where the money is going before you can plan on how to plug the holes and use your income better. Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential. But you and I know better.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

We write down what ingredients we need and this plans out our grocery shop. It has become a very efficient process and our wallets and health have thanked us. You can even use the bones to make homemade chicken stock. For us it has been well worth the effort. So, what do you do to save money on dinner?

Saving Money 188

Saving Money Dinner Money Bulk 188

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! I bought the limit and stored it in the freezer until I was ready to use it.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130