Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. How Did We Do in March. I keep both in the freezer.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for May.

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Budgeting Budget Grocery Groceries 100

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

lol) We all have our favorites but when it comes down to it, especially when we have people over to entertain OR you want to make fun easy food ideas… spending money is something we really don’t want to do. So here are 25 awesome easy and budget friendly football recipes : Love to cook?

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Budgeting Budget Recipes Tacos 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area.

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Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

Read on to learn our favorite money-saving tricks to host a bridal shower on a budget! You might also consider asking everyone working on the party to contribute a set amount of money towards the budget to make sure no individual is shouldering too much of the load. What did you do to make sure the event stayed within your budget?

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Budget Budgeting Costco Homemade Cookies 66

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

I love prep once, cook twice meals. ” Suck it up, buttercup, we’re not going to waste the food! Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 03.11.16 Sunday: Leftover lasagna from Saturday. Tuesday: Easy Sausage Skillet. It was tasty.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This is one of those times I decided to make all my own food, which is unusual, because I like to get a meal delivered, and you might want to, too, but if you don't, following is the list of foods I made. If you want more tips for things to do outside of your home, here's my post on how to do a romantic staycation on a budget.

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Valentines Day Trader Joes Food and Wine Home and Garden 254

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Are you enjoying these “what we ate on a budget” posts? My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. Our budget is currently $500 for my family of four. Although my kids are young (9 & 6), they truly eat like adults, truly.

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Budget Budgeting Homemade Kids and Family 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Healthy food gets a bad rap for being expensive, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. My kids grew up on “white spaghetti”, which is just cooked noodles, olive oil, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Similar to rice, they can be added to many dishes, and there are endless ways to cook them.

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Budget Budgeting Food Bulk 56

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 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. Thursday: We had fair food for dinner at Jubilee Day, the largest, longest-running, one-day street fair on the East Coast. I tried something new this week. It was AWESOME.

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Budget Budgeting Delivery Service Dinner 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

Many people have made it a priority to eat organic foods. Here is a list of foods that you don’t have to buy organic (some people refer to it as the clean 15 ) as they are not heavily sprayed with pesticides making them healthier options. It is also considered a brain food. . This doesn’t have to be the case. 1) Asparagus .

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Budgeting Budget Finance Desserts 213

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. How To Cook For Yourself by Rachael Roehmholdt. Learn how to cook for yourself in a way that is simple and can easily integrate with your life, right now!

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Cooking Food Waste Meals Recipes 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

From a money-saving and environment-friendly perspective, this may be the most obvious solution to making room in your budget in an eco-conscious manner. Simply by agreeing to receive the bills digitally, a person can create room in their budget and help save some trees with one click! Transportation. Outdoor Entertainment.

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Saving Money Money Family Washer and Dryer 171

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 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. Tip #1: I slow cooked 2 bone-in chicken breasts and 2 packs of chicken thighs and used some of the meat for Monday nights dinner. We are heading into the best time of year for produce. Such a yummy treat.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 20, 2012

I decided to re-post an oldie-but-a-goodie to start my “Budget Recipe” series. Tuna Noodle Casserole is my kind of comfort food and it was also one of the things I looked forward to my Dad making growing up. So here’s my budget, lightened up version: Ingredients: 1 Pound Rotini Noodles. 1 ½ Cups Skim Milk. ½

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Budgeting Budget Recipes Green Giant 106

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Camping gear , food, gas, park fees and everything else always adds up and at the end of the trip, you might wish you didn’t go in the first place! Make a daily meal plan so you’ll know exactly what food to bring and how much. Bring Food that’ll last the whole trip. List down a few options on where to go.

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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 Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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. I do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up. I haven’t gotten into to fire pit cooking yet. We’re fairly new to camping.

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Budget Budgeting Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. Embrace the Food Network. Don’t know how to cook? Buy Store Brands.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2016

10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget. We’ve all been there: unexpected expenses put a big dent in your budget and finances are a little tight. You need to start thinking about what you really need and food is definitely on that list. Here are 10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Meals 60

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 6, 2013

Sometimes eating healthy can be intimidating due to the fact that foods that are better for you often cost a lot more. This is especially true for people who want to eat only organic or non-processed foods. These food items can be very pricey in the grocery store especially when compared to other less healthy foods.

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Budget Budgeting Bulk Eating Out 85

Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. A few simple lifestyle changes are all you need to reduce your food waste, allowing you to save money and be kinder to Mother Earth.

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Food Waste Food Leftovers Meals 79

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

They are a family of four and have a grocery budget of $60 per week, they cook 2-3 dinners from scratch each week and eat out once or twice a week. Their grocery budget is already pretty low, but I do have a few ideas. I would also suggest cutting back on fast food. The Jones family wants to learn how to save more.

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Budget Budgeting Saving Eating Out 81

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 23, 2012

A lot of people have food allergies and it can get really expensive. So, for the first time I have a great list of Allergen-Free Foods Coupons to share with you. Thanks Food Allergies on a Budget ! Latest coupons for food allergen-free products: $1.75/2 1/1 San-J Gluten Free Soy Sauce or Asian Cooking Sauce. $1/1

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Food Thai Kitchen Sunsweet Naked Juice 113

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. Set a Budget Spending adds up quickly on any vacation, and overspending can add unwanted stress when all you should be doing is relaxing! Let’s break it down. Have a plan Planning ahead is crucial.

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2015

Feeding your family healthy doesn’t have to break your budget. My kids grew up on “white spaghetti”, which is just cooked noodles, olive oil, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Similar to rice, they can be added to many dishes, and there are endless ways to cook them. Bulk Foods. Having eggs?

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Budget Budgeting Food Bulk 40

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 12, 2013

There’s a nice selection of styles and prices so you can find something to fit your child’s taste AND your budget! 111.99) Step2 Lifestyle Fresh Accents Kitchen and Play Food Set – $84 (reg. 199.99) KidKraft Deluxe Let’s Cook Kitchen – $129.42 (reg. 206.99) KidKraft Cook Together Kitchen – $160.71 (reg.

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Kitchen Budgeting Budget Gifts 69

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Saving money is critical for families on a budget, and it is a challenge for most not to go over. With all data showing the benefits of eating whole produce foods, finding ways to recycle them and not lose out on expiration dates is possible. For the family cook, it saves time with the slow cooker and timer function.

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Appliances Budgeting Budget Family 40

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 5, 2023

Planning meals ahead of time will help you stick to a budget and make healthier choices when it comes to food. Taking time to meal prep on the weekend will also save you from allocating extra time to cooking throughout the week. Plan Your Meals Meal prepping can be a great way to save time and money.

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Parenting Money Finesse Organic 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Need to find some wiggle room in your budget? It is totally possible to eat your favorite foods within a grocery budget. Keeping a tight grocery budget is giving us some wiggle room each month to put towards other financial obligations. Day 10: Plan a Freezer Cooking Session. Day 1: Plan this week’s meals.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Budgeting 100

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. Thaw as needed. 99 cents.

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. Cooking Lessons. Are you an amazing home cook? Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning. Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

How to cook for one person on a budget? Learning how to cook for one person can take time and effort. I’m guilty of cooking too much food, so when my husband is overseas, I completely change how I plan and prepare my meals. The Benefits Of Knowing How To Cook For One Person It can be fun.

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Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. It’s simple, cheap comfort food. Ghee – I prefer to cook the eggs in ghee butter for added flavor. Cook the egg however you like. This meal is cozy and comforting.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

It’s frugal-comfort food-deliciousness at it’s best…and it’s super easy! Bring to a boil, turn down to low, and cook for 4-5 hours or until the beans are tender. You may need to add water if it gets too thick while it’s cooking. I’m not a professional cook! Pin This To Pinterest.

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Recipes Budgeting Budget Cooking 66