Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Having a routine keeps me scheduled so that I don’t forget to prep something and end up tempted to eat out. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. After all, the goal of eating is to fill the tummy and nourish the body. Here’s what it looks like for us.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

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.

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

JANUARY 8, 2014

If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. But that one week where I don’t menu plan or do a shoddy job on it, is the week that I’ll blow my budget.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. Yeah, that is not me.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

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. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. Leftovers from last night’s dinner and some fruit work just fine. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales. It can save you bundles.

Bills 124

Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Repurpose leftovers. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! If leftovers aren’t your thing, try repurposing them. Dining out is something you can stop immediately.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Repurpose leftovers. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! If leftovers aren’t your thing, try repurposing them. Dining out is something you can stop immediately.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. In our house, we've all begun to fall into a summer schedule and are living life a bit more leisurely these days. Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be.

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Brown bag it to work.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Meal Planning can be done in many different ways and customized to however your family eats. Your meal planning schedule can be adapted to your families needs and you’ll soon see that you will save not only more time, but money on eating out and wasted food ingredients.

Menu Planning 92

Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. How much can you save just by cutting out non-essential spending? Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. Become hyper-focused on funding this account.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 16, 2016

Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. You will prevent tasty leftovers, fresh fruit and vegetables, and dairy from turning into science experiments. Freeze your leftovers. Freeze leftover meals in single portions for a quick lunch.

Food Waste 165

Food Waste Kitchen Leftovers Food 165

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 16, 2023

I've used them for snacks, for dirty clothes, for leftovers and for receipts and brochures. I generally show up at my destination and take a trip to the store on the first day to shop for breakfast foods, because that's the easiest meal to make and the least exciting to me to eat out.

Travel 221

Travel Hotel Sunglasses Phones 221

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.) Yes to both!

Kids and Family 192

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

When you have tracked, analyzed, and cut your budget to bare bones, there is only one other way to find extra money to put towards debt and that is to make more money. Dave Ramsey says, “a budget is telling your money where to go, instead of wondering where it went.” That would keep you on budget!

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

But there is no way you are going to give up cable, the cell phone, eating out or your gym membership. You have no budget. You spend until the money runs out and then you put your purchases on your credit card. Try a simple budget. Write out what you have to spend on your home, utilities and other necessary items.

Money 203

Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

We dramatically reduced our spending by cutting our cable TV and landline , shopping thrifty, eating out less often , and lowering our grocery bill. At that time, I couldn’t cash flow the office budget, home budget, our loans, and retirement savings. We made a lot of changes since 2013.

Debt 100

Debt 2017 Student 2016 100