Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. Here’s what it looks like for us.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. According to the U.S.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2015

Feeding your family healthy doesn’t have to break your budget. Produce isn’t on most people’s “healthy foods” list, because they feel it’s too expensive, but that’s not always the case. It’s before I learned a thing or two about food photography. Bulk Foods.

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Budgeting Budget Food Bulk 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Cooperation is an important key to successful budgeting. Examine Your Budget and Look For Loopholes Loopholes are those unnecessary expenses that are a waste of funds. Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like. Buying in bulk does not mean buying more than the amount you need. Creating a Budget is Easy.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Couponing 101

AUGUST 4, 2019

Getting hangry can be a budget killer. Depending on where you are when the hunger strikes, the food you choose out of desperation may be overpriced and unhealthy. But convenience foods are rarely the best option for your budget or your nutrition. Here are a few tips for preparing your own convenience foods.

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Meals Snacks Budgeting Budget 55

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. Thankfully, I’m always up for a challenge.

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Buy more for longer while protecting future months against food inflation or shrinking income fluxes driven by economic shifts or job insecurities.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. 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. Freeze garden and in season produce.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget. While eating less is certainly an option, it shouldn’t have to be, not when there is plenty of food to go around.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2017

Whole Foods is a real behemoth that has great, healthy food but is also adept at sucking money out of your wallet. Eating clean on a budget is doable, though. You just need a commitment to find the cheap foods that fit your training regimen and nutrition program. This is exactly what you need to be reading.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2014

I’m always on a budget. With Summer childcare costs and an increased food budget, I’ll take savings anywhere I can get it. Buy in Bulk – You will often receive a discounted rate if you purchase tickets or passes in bulk. Summertime is no exception.

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Activism Kids and Family Newspaper Saving 206

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. If you don’t have a Christmas spending list and BUDGET, download my FREE Christmas Budget Excel Spreadsheet NOW! Wednesday: Spaghetti night. Thursday: Thanksgiving. Gobble, Gobble. My mother hosted her side of the family. Frugal Resources: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Grocery shopping is usually one of a family’s largest expenses after their mortgage, so everyone wants to know how they can cut that bill down to a reasonable amount without sacrificing the quality of food they eat. Buy in Bulk Items like rice, nuts, granola (I make my own), and beans should be bought in bulk at the grocery store.

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Saving Money Money Groceries Grocery 189

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 28, 2015

You may have heard that buying in bulk saves you money, but that is only if you are buying non-perishable items that you use often. Purchasing too much of one food usually guarantees that most of it will go into the trash. 2) Make a budget book. The meat department is where the bulk of your budget goes.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

For the Mommas

JUNE 21, 2015

You may have heard that buying in bulk saves you money, but that is only if you are buying non-perishable items that you use often. Purchasing too much of one food usually guarantees that most of it will go into the trash. Make a budget book. The meat department is where the bulk of your budget goes.

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Saving Money Money Groceries Grocery 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Basic Necessities Food Whether you are well-off or tight on cash, you still need to eat. So, you have to put food on top of your list of necessities. For the meantime, do not buy by the bulk. If the food, shelter and the three top utilities are paid-off then you can now set aside some of your money for telephone bills.

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Bills Telephones Money Taxes 213

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Create A Budget. Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. What Are Your Non-Food Needs? Create a Meal Plan.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Also See: How to Budget Money on a Low Income How Much of Your Salary Should You Save? Here, let me show you: Say, for example, that your family is used to a certain high-end brand of cereal, but your analysis has shown that it’s too expensive and should be part of the things you cut out of your monthly budget to shore up that 20%.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2016

When buying meat, we always ask ourselves, ‘best place to buy meat in bulk’ ,’ where to get the cheapest meat?’, Costco and Whole Foods markets carry more Select and Prime cuts of meat. When I am on a strict budget, I am always looking for sales. ’, and finally ‘how to save money on meat?’

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Frugal Saving Sara Lee Meijer 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

For example, if you are expecting your sales volume to escalate, even if it is really possible, exclude it in preparing your budget. Is not the bulk reflective of your expenses used for unhealthy activities, hobbies, vices or food? Just use the math you have known since you were little as a a basis for defining your budget.

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Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Hobby 235

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 3, 2017

When buying meat, we always ask ourselves, ‘best place to buy meat in bulk’ ,’ where to get the cheapest meat?’, Costco and Whole Foods markets carry more Select and Prime cuts of meat. When I am on a strict budget, I am always looking for sales. ’, and finally ‘how to save money on meat?’

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Create A Budget For Your Trip. Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. I plan our menu weeks before we leave, so I'm able to take advantage of store sales and I do much of the food shopping ahead of time. What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

budgeting and frugal living. 5 Days to Budget Breakthrough by Kimberlee. Real Food, Reflections, and Simple Living for the Christian Year by Daniel and Haley Stewart. Real Food on a Real Budget by Stephanie Langford. The Healthy Lunch Box: Sandwich-Free Secrets to Packing a Real Food Lunch by Katie Kimball.

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Sale Kids and Family Simple Mom 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2011

Did you know that you can eat a healthy, organic diet on a tight budget? Today I am going to share with 4 rules we live by when it comes to eating healthy as well as 18 different foods you can eat organically that will be healthy and won’t drain your wallet. Next, 18 frugal foods that are healthy, organic, and best of all cheap.

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Organic Organization Cheap Green And Frugal 262

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Buy in bulk. Buy in bulk as many items as you can. You will find the healthiest and freshest food items there. Plus by buying local, you are cutting down on the carbon emissions produced by food transportation. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales. Do they use recycled products?

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

How to cook for one person on a budget? I’m guilty of cooking too much food, so when my husband is overseas, I completely change how I plan and prepare my meals. It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Taking advantage of sales is one of the easiest ways to save money on food.

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Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Some travel agents even offer discounts if packages are purchased in bulk. Food and shopping. Just choose the ones that are priced reasonably and still within budget. You can also consider going with a group. The advantage of being with a group is that the expenses like gas and hotel rooms can be shared.

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Thrifty Travel Airline Hotel 185

Frugal Luxuries

JULY 6, 2011

My Gift and Craft Pantries are often bulging by the time winter arrives, which allows me to spend the bulk of my time during the holidays savoring the joy of organizing gift boxes and baskets, baking and putting the finishing touches on the gifts that I make. My most recent project is a delicious, simple, budget~friendly granola/trail mix.

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Homemade Gifts Bulk Painting 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2011

However, unless you are careful, those baked goods can break the budget. Using red and/or green food coloring in the dough before you cut them into tree (or other holiday) shapes makes them festive. red and green food coloring. Blend red food coloring into one half. Cover and let rise until almost doubled in bulk.

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Baking Cookies Bread Holiday 184

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Add the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, vinegar, and seasonings to a small food processor or blender. I use my Ninja food chopper/blender several times a week. The entire recipe has a whopping 162 grams!

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Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Couponing 101

MARCH 17, 2019

You can try making them in a mini-muffin pan too for a more finger food snack. It’s easy enough to buy these ingredients in bulk and make trail mix specifically for your taste! For those who want to avoid extra sugar, these muffins are easy, delicious and fast to make! Cereal Trail Mix via What The Fork.

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Snacks Cheap Frozen Yogurt Chocolate 72

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Added bonus: buy it in bulk and use it as an after-shower body splash. if you go to the right place (I’d recommend Etsy , Whole Foods or your local organic grocer ), but generally, you can get a good 8-oz bottle for around $10 to $20.00. A friend of mine recommended rosewater to me, and I haven’t used anything since. oz for $16.00.

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Beauty Makeup Bulk Whole Foods 63

For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

They can be used when washing items like stuffed animals in the washing machine or you can reuse them to store other fruits and vegetables that you buy in bulk. 7) Bread crumbs and pieces of all types should be cubed or ground in the food processor as soon as possible before the expiration date. 6) You can reuse pickle juice.

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Saving Money Money Finds Reuse 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 4, 2014

It will be a great relief not having to relearn how to budget your money as well. Here are some spending tips to keep in mind: Buy in Bulk. Make your own baby food , build toys for your child, and seek out free samples. There are some items that you absolutely know you will need. Spend a little more now to save in the long run.

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Parenting Saving Frugal Parenting Saving Money 81