The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

What I Spent I know sometimes at the start of a new year, people make grocery-bill-reduction goals, but honestly, I’m not even gonna stress over that. Maybe after the semester is over, I can do a bang-up job with the grocery bill over the summer. I’m trying to remember what I ate!

Grocery Shopping 130

Grocery Shopping New Year's Grocery Groceries 130

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. For the new year, I have set a few goals and one of them is to consistently menu plan this year!

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family? My total bill was $27.57. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. 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. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For several years now I've been motivated to action when reading her classic, tried-and-true frugal tricks and tips as she menu plans, money manages and enjoys the luxuries of a simple life with her family. I'm trying my hand at a second fermentation which (hopefully) will make it taste more like the store bought variety that I love.

Art 40

Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40