Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 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. This week’s breakfasts, lunches, and snacks: Breakfasts included hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, and fruit.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2014

We used to go out to dinner every Friday night, but we’ve put a stop to that treat as we work through some of our financial goals. When I came home for lunch, I punched down the risen dough and put it in the fridge until dinner prep. Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Recipes - Main Dish'

Homemade 222

Homemade Pizza Main Dishes Financial Goals 222

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Apply any Found Money to our Goals.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. Amanda got really upset once, because there wasn’t ten dollars to go out to lunch with a friend. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

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. And not one person complained about the dinners or their breakfasts and lunches.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. Plan for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks. Meal Planning Saves Time.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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. 5 – Brown bag your lunch. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. Subscribe to my emails HERE!

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. I was looking for a get out of debt free card, but quickly realized managing money was really all common sense: having a plan for you money in a form of a budget and spend less then you make. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt 100

Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Credit 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget. When people hear the word budget, they think “restriction” and “no fun”, but honestly that couldn’t be further from the truth. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! The first thing we did was to review our spending and create a budget. Once we did our budget, we found that we could put all of that money that once disappeared towards our debt.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

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. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 10.06.17

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 5 – Brown bag your lunch. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year. Become hyper-focused on funding this account.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. This is a pricey item to replace.

Food and Drink 147

Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 147

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. This is a pricey item to replace.

Food and Drink 133

Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. I would say that packing a lunch is one of the most beneficial. You are more likely to get honest advice.

January 113

January February Debt Personal Finance 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. Home and auto expenses are two big budget categories and by keeping these expenses low, we were able to put more aside to our debts. Groceries. Someone else cooks and cleans up–it’s truly awesome!

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Pack your lunch. 5 every day for lunch could pile up quickly…and quit Starbucks. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? We do budget together EVERY SINGLE MONTH. Because each month needs a different budget based on the circumstances you’re currently in. Become a hermit.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100