Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I chopped up the meat that was still on the bone and added it, along with leftover ham from Saturday night’s dinner to the soup. Monday: Leftover Ham & Bean Soup, salad.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Dinner 100

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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. Homemade applesauce. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

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APRIL 3, 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. Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Monday: Pasta e Fagoili soup and cheap, yet tasty homemade garlic bread. Tuesday: Cook Once, Eat Twice night. Wednesday: Leftovers from Tuesday night. Thursday: Homemade Clam Chowder and cheap, yet tasty garlic bread. Pesto Ranch Crock-Pot Chicken Thighs , rice, roasted asparagus.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , but 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 like this dish, but the penne has a different consistency when cooked in the IP.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. We pretty much used up our entire restaurant budget this week, but we were able to follow some of. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. these 15 tips to save money when eating out.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

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JANUARY 30, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Ham loaf, cheesy broccoli rice baked potatoes , homemade sugar-free applesauce. I browned 2 lbs of turkey and used my homemade taco seasoning. The chicken was in the freezer and part of my freezer cooking session that I did in the fall. Did you cook a new recipe for your family this week?

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Freezers 100

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

These family favorites are hearty, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. Any leftover soups can be served as leftovers or frozen in freezer containers. ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. . ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken. for 16 oz bag.

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Leftovers Recipes Bread Cooking 130

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JANUARY 23, 2015

We had leftovers for dinner. Monday: Meatball sandwiches, steamed broccoli & peas, homemade applesauce. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! Thursday: Pasta e Fagioli soup , homemade artisan bread , and homemade applesauce. I love breakfast for dinner.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Currently, our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Cheese burgers, fries, steamed broccoli, and homemade applesauce. Monday: Homemade Turkey Noodle soup and garden salad. Bake at 350 until the cheese is melted. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Sunday: Using leftover turkey & gravy, I made Turkey & Waffles , steamed vegetable. I browned both packs at once and added 3 cans of black beans, water, and my homemade taco seasoning. Tuesday: Using leftover turkey, I made Turkey Noodle Soup and served with a salad and homemade sugar-free applesauce.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. Monday: Roasted Fish with Tomatoes & Olives , steamed broccoli, homemade applesauce.

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Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 9, 2013

Everyone in my family loves soup, which is awesome considering it is budget friendly, good for you, easy, and a great way to use up leftovers! I threw together this quickie soup last night using leftover chicken and kale! Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. 4 cloves garlic.

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Leftovers Trader Joes Used Friends And Family Sale 63

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. I don’t cook with a lot of red meat, but I’ve been craving meatloaf. Use my referral code to join.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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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 haven’t gotten into to fire pit cooking yet. Tuesday: I browned 3 pounds of ground turkey and added my homemade taco seasoning , so we had hard shell tacos with watermelon and strawberries as a side.

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

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 an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers. Rice – This is an excellent use for leftover rice, but any rice will work.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2015

This week, I pulled two recipes out of my box that I haven’t cooked in a long time. For the past several months, I’ve been cooking the same thing over and over and over. I brown ground meat, pour a jar of tomato sauce over the meat, add the sauce to cooked pasta and call it a night. Friday: It’s pizza night.

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Budgeting Budget Daughter Dinner 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

If you followed along last year’s Grocery Budget Challenge , you’ll know that my grocery spending ranged from $425 – $500 throughout the year. While I would love to stick with the $500 budget–it makes life a little easier–I really need to tighten the belt this year to help us hit our debt payoff goals.

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Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

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AUGUST 24, 2021

These family favorites are fresh, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. I didn’t list a price for pantry staples, such as seasonings, cooking oils, butter. You can buy a box of pita crisps for less, but the homemade version is much better and worth the extra 65 cents and time. romaine hearts – organic $2.79

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Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. Instead they are a tasty way to keep your grocery budget in line while adding protein and fiber into your diet. Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1.

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Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday: Burrito Bowls with leftover chicken from last week. Wednesday: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas with my homemade fajita seasoning. Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Roast one up now for your family and freeze leftovers for future meals. Trust me, it is worth the effort!

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Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

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NOVEMBER 25, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Monday : Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce. Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. Wednesday: Spaghetti night.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. I didn’t have to cook! Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops.

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Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

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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

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. I didn’t list a price for pantry staples, such as seasonings, cooking oils, butter. Nice work, Aldi! Salad greens.

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Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

Use Homemade All Purpose Cleaners – Really all you need to clean nearly every part of your house is some white vinegar and some baking soda. Then use a damp cloth afterward to clean off any leftover baking soda. Use Homemade Furniture Cleaners – You can even make your own furniture cleaner at home. Going Green on a Budget.

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Cleaning Green Homemade Paper Towels 199

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. You’ll be thankful later.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

Groceries is a big budget category that you have the most control over. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes. You’ll be thankful later.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

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APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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MARCH 9, 2011

When I don't plan, I am sure to blow the budget. Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade sugar-free applesauce.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Freezers 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve always felt that homemade gifts are the most meaningful, anyway. Luxurious Homemade Whipped Body Butter via Real Food Enthusiast All you need to make this is coconut oil!

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! Try freezer cooking. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I learned how to cook and bake at a very young age, and I’ve always enjoyed kitchen work as both creative pursuit and scientific inquiry. Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Nutty whole wheat flour, water, yeast and a bit of sugar meld to become crusty loaves of homemade bread, the mints, verbena and lemon geraniums from my tiny garden are ice-chilled glasses of tea to refresh us on a hot summer’s day. ~~~~~~ Here are a few classic strategies for keeping faithful to your food budget!

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Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40