Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2014

On the 30th of each month, between January and November in 2014 , we will meet here to discuss our challenges and successes for the month with our grocery budget. Our grocery spending crept up to about $500 a month during the summer. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for September. My budget is $450.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

My successes: My February grocery budget was $450 and I am happy to say that I stayed within our budget. I found it easier to keep a tab on my grocery spending and I’m going to continue to use cash. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for March. Take into account any special occasions, such as the St.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

For the past two years, I have held monthly accountability challenges on the blog. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. And the best part is that she’s NOT complaining about it.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Groceries. I talk a lot about grocery spending on this blog. My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending. The 5 Easiest Categories to Reduce.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. My budget has gone up quite a bit from when I first started blogging. The good news is that coupons are very easy to find and you don’t need to spend loads of time clipping them to slash your grocery spending.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. My budget has gone up over the years from when I first started blogging. I keep at least one frozen pizza in the freezer just for this occasion—bought on sale, of course!! I average about $5 in coupons on a typical trip to the grocery store.

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