Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. 5 – Brown bag your lunch. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. Cancel unused subscriptions.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! That covered 2 breakfasts & 3 lunches plus snacks for the 2.5

Kids and Family 186

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year-round. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 130

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This gives me a lot more flexibility throughout the week. Limit dining out and pack your lunch. One of the easiest ways to save on groceries is to bring your lunch. Here’s why. Say yes to water.

Grocery 52

Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This gives me a lot more flexibility throughout the week. Limit dining out and pack your lunch. One of the easiest ways to save on groceries is to bring your lunch. Here’s why. Say yes to water.

Grocery 52

Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

5 – Brown bag your lunch. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas. What is your craft?

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year round. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113