Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

We’re focusing on our kitchen again this week with the Weekly Decluttering Challenge. If you’re participating in the Grocery Budget Challenge , February’s action step is to clean out and organize our kitchen pantry and refrigerator. 5 Simple Steps to Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator and Freezer.

Refrigerators 181

Refrigerators Cleaning Menu Planning Menu Plans 181

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. Leftovers – Ugh.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Do you plan your meals? Let us know in the comments.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. We plan on participating in our neighborhood''s yard sale next month to raise our vacation funds. Your planning starts with your destination. Does your rental have a kitchen? Create a Meal Plan. What will you need in the kitchen?

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153