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.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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!

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Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me.

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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

I believe the grocery bill is one of the easiest categories of the household budget to reduce and you don't have to be an extreme couponer to accomplish the task. I guess it is possible to buy hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of groceries for pocket change, but nobody needs 62 bottles of mustard.or 70 containers of detergent.or

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Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166

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.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Menu planning can be one of the most challenging aspects of planning a baby shower. These recipes fit the bill, and they don’t take hours of labor! But if you’re hosting the baby shower, there’s so much more to think about than the cute baby outfits you want to buy.

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Recipes Baby Menu Planning Menu Plans 59

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 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. This will be a challenge where we’ll need discipline, support, and planning.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

We ran the numbers of the purchase and they looked great on paper, but paper doesn’t account for a new server, a roof leak, unexpected medical bills, and other calamities. From what we learned in the course, we wrote our Debt Freedom Plan. I menu planned consistently to keep our grocery bills under control.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

For one week only, you have the opportunity to stock up on hundreds of printables for your finances, blog, home, pantry, chores, menu planning, and much more. Bill Payment Tracker. The Simplified Life Kit was created to streamline just the most important tasks and optimize planning for a busy season or all the time.

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Organic Organization Menu Planning Menu Plans 100

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. It is a win-win situation.They eat healthy and my grocery bill gets cheaper. I am good for a next few months and you know what? Free (and super cheap) on something that I do use is better than nothing!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers. In my area a smaller bin equates to a smaller land tax bill. Just a few simple changes to your daily routing can produce a significant drop in your bills.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. 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.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

You might also be entitled to assistance from services for free food or food stamps, assistance with bills or medical treatment. 6.) Find sources of free food and menu plan. There are a variety of payments depending on your situation such as unemployment or parenting. 2.) Apply for jobs.

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Unemployment Debt Job Loss Money 200

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

My parents don't spend any $1 bills that pass through their hands through out the year. Create a Meal Plan. If you are traveling with other families, splitting the menu planning will save you money and also give you a night off when it is someone else's turn in the kitchen. They save them up for their vacation.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

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. Using only cash while on vacation will force you to question each purchase, especially when it comes to spending money on unnecessary souvenirs--you won''t want to waste your cash.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Has it been a while since you set up all your auto payments for certain monthly bills? This year, we found a company that offered us a drastically reduced bill on our various insurance coverages if we did them all thru them. Is your cable bill high? It never hurts to do a budget check up. Can you save on insurance costs?

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Budgeting Budget October December 45

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. Reduced our Netflix bill to watch online only. It should be ready to drink in a few weeks.

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Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Grocery shopping wisely – We shop at affordable stores, shop the ads/sales, and menu plan. He still physically pays all the bills and keeps track of any information with those companies. We plan our budget at the beginning of the month and write down any expenses we foresee. I rarely use coupons.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100