Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Groceries are the one area in our household budget that I feel like I have the most control over. The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. Menu planning saves me time. Menu planning saves my sanity. Menu planning saves me money.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

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.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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. According to the U.S.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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. For lunch, we usually pack a cooler with food each day that we are at the beach and eat out somewhere for lunch on the one day when we need a sun-break.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

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. Brainstorm all of the expenditures that you will have and make a list. Everyone’s vacation destination and expectations will be different. Yeah, for nights off!

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. Groceries is a big budget category that you have the most control over. If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100