Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. It is so easy to walk into the grocery store with an idea of what you will spend, walk out with a bill that is double and get home to discover that you have nothing to eat. 20 Ways to Use Ripe Bananas.

Grocery Spending 113

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

We live in the city, so we’re not allowed to hang our laundry outside. We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. Don’t wash clothes until they’re truly dirty. Use mason jar containers. Conserve utilities.

Saving Money 191

Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Homemade Applesauce. Homemade Applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2015

I browned 2 pounds of ground turkey, added my homemade taco seasoning , 2/3 cup water, and a can of drained and rinsed black beans. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls. Thursday: I grilled sausages (again) and serving with steamed broccoli and homemade sugar-free applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Use my referral code to join. I adapted slightly, because I didn’t have cilantro and chilies and I used my homemade taco seasoning for flavoring. It was a hit and tastes like a homemade version of boxed rice mixes. Tuesday: Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken, Hasselback potatoes , steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Use my referral code to join. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. Thursday: Turkey & Black Bean Tacos, homemade applesauce. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas.

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade applesauce. homemade applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill? How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday & Sunday: Knowing that we’d be in a pool for the weekend, I packed pasta salad, homemade chicken tenders, my mom’s chicken salad sandwiches, apples, bananas, and various snacks. Wednesday: Spaghetti, garden salad, homemade applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Wednesday: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas with my homemade fajita seasoning. Friday: Homemade Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce This soup takes some time from start to finish, but I work from home on Fridays, so I had the time. Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. It’s awesome!

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. We’re all looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. Want to lower your grocery bill? How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. I also served apple and orange slices. It’s a tasty soup and very easy to prepare.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Wednesday: This was by far my favorite meal of the week: Roasted Pork Tenderloin , brussel sprouts, and homemade applesauce. We also had homemade applesauce. Blizzard2016.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 4, 2012

“Pastor Ross Parsley shows how God uses ordinary people to fulfill His plan and purpose. But he also shows that if we’re faithful with what God puts in front of us we can accomplish the extraordinary.”. Homemade Christmas by Tawra J. He gives a warm, humorous, and uniquely honest look into the nativity story.

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 84

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Christmas Homemade Desserts 84

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Wednesday: I used the Instant Pot to make meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Thursday: We had leftover mashed potatoes (the meatloaf was gobbled up), so I used the Instant Pot again to make shredded chicken with gravy. I served with steamed vegetables and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. Try freezer cooking.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. I set up a strategy years ago to pay for those yearly expenses , so thankfully, there’s money for these bills and we won’t fall behind. Cash is King.

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Spaghetti made with pre-cooked sausage and my homemade roasted vegetable sauce. Tacos using pre-cooked chicken or ground turkey that I keep in the freezer and homemade taco seasoning. February Meeting.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. We’re fairly new to camping. We have a pop up and a small propane grill that we use to make most of our meals. My oldest daughter loves sausage burgers, so when they’re on sale, which is quite frequently, I buy them. Would you like to lower your grocery bill?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This recipe fits the bill! Plus, they’re free from gluten and refined sugars. The recipe can also be made vegan by using your favorite non-dairy milk. Love Bread Sticks and Homemade Marinara Sauce via Cook & Craft Me Crazy. Heart-Shaped Granola Bites via 360 Family Nutrition.

Recipes 71

Recipes Kids Kids and Family Main Dishes 71

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

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! You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Try freezer cooking.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Also homemade candy will mean a lot more than a box picked up at the drug store. Making homemade Valentine’s Day candy can be really easy. I suggest using a nice font or even choosing to type it up using WordArt. In fact, being on a budget can be used to your advantage on this romantic holiday.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Chocolate Homemade 40

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! Things are usually pretty hectic for me between November and December, but this year was exceptionally crazy.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 16, 2023

So then I thought, “Hmm, maybe I could just use it in smoothies.” But in the grand scheme of things, I have made yogurt probably hundreds of times by now, and given that homemade yogurt is about a quarter of the cost of store-bought, I’ve saved myself many, many, MANY hundreds of dollars.

Frugal 200

Frugal Activism Milk At&T 200

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

I’m a homemade chip connoisseur and am dying to try the pork nachos at Capt. We’ll use any leftover quick service credits at the food court on sandwich boxes to go. I’ll just take all of my checks to the bank before we leave and get large bills to pay off our balance when we check in. December 15 –. Whew…that’s it for now.

December 80

December Disney Daughter Home and Garden 80

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The speaker gives you sound where you want it, when you want it, with a compact, easy-to-carry and simple-to-use portable speaker that’s UV and water-resistant. From brunch to lunch, dinner to h’orderves – whatever the occasion this holiday may be, these Mini Crab Cakes fit the bill! Product Price: $9.99.

Entertainment 97

Entertainment Holiday 2012 Gifts 97

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

It is the careful use of goods and resources. Each of us possesses the ability to exercise it. Note: Please feel free to enlarge and print out this form for your personal use if you'd like. ~~~ While Christmas was on my mind I decided to "work ahead of need". I use them a lot in the food and craft pantries for storing supplies.

Art 40

Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40