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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.22.2017

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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. package of ground turkey and made my Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat. Tuesday: Taco Tuesday!! Garden Salad.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. This goes back into our medical expenses budget category. But in the end, $155 is still a gift. My Frugal Shenanigans! Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce.

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Frugal Friday 11.11.2016

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. What We Ate this Week: Monday: Taco boats. I found some taco meat in the freezer and mixed in a can of black beans. We love Ortega Flat bottom taco shells. It’s FREE!

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Frugal Friday 12.02.16

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It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Monday: Tacos, fruit. I browned both packs at once and added 3 cans of black beans, water, and my homemade taco seasoning. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. And it’s FREE!

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How We Frugal-ed this Week: 10/12/18

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so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. This month at Family Budgeters Unite! , Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. Wednesday: Spaghetti Night!

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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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. Dining out is a separate line item in our budget. It is frequently a side dish at dinner.

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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

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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. In other words, I need to follow my own advice. Meal Planning Saves Time.

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