Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I am working to stock up my freezer with extra meals or meal components to make my week night dinner rush easier.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 5, 2015
Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. The fee for pick up is only $2.95, and I drive by this store several times a day on my way to work or the YMCA so it was still very convenient. I ate tacos for lunch and my kids had them for after school snacks.
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Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. Today I’d like to share what works for our family. If your budget doesn’t allow for that lifestyle, however, then this alternative is sure to please your wallet and your family. Chicken Fried Rice.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Friday: Homemade Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce This soup takes some time from start to finish, but I work from home on Fridays, so I had the time. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Tuesday: Easy Lasagna , steamed broccoli.
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.
Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 24, 2021
These family favorites are fresh, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. Feta works well too. ALDI Salad Idea: #5: Chicken & Quinoa Burrito Bowls. I consider burrito bowls in the salad category because we like to pile our bowls high with veggies. Related Reading: Homemade Burrito Bowls. Non-organic $1.99.
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. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.
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