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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control. To reign your grocery spending in, you must plan all of your meals. Spend Frugal February planning your meals from food that you already have in your kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer.

February 130

February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

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JANUARY 20, 2023

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break. I did read a few books that year on both subjects, but it was not an earth-shattering goal. By planning our expenses each month to predict cash flow, I hope to avoid impulsive purchases and reduce some spending. I spent about $870/month on groceries.

Financial Goals 130

Financial Goals Goals Debt College 130

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control. To reign your grocery spending in, you must plan all of your meals. Spend Frugal February planning your meals from food that you already have in your kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 The ‘buy’ price is the price per unit that you are willing to spend on food. Instead of a bulky price book, I use the Notes app on my phone to list my buy price for the higher-priced staples, such as paper products, detergent, and meat.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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JANUARY 5, 2015

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. Our youngest daughter’s dresser practically disintegrated into pieces over the holiday break. This challenge already has me thinking differently.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Can you answer this question, how much do you spend on groceries each month? 18 – Use Cash Back Grocery apps. Be prepared.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 The ‘buy’ price is the price per unit that you are willing to spend on food. Instead of a bulky price book, I use the Notes app of my phone to list my buy price for the higher priced staples, such as paper products, detergent, and meat.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113