Family Balance Sheet

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 do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up. I ate tacos for lunch and my kids had them for after school snacks.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

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. As you can see from a recent night, we had PLENTY of food for dinner. Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce. My Frugal Shenanigans! Received $5.52

August 130

August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

Along with your orderly kitchen, you should also have an inventory of the food that you have on hand. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. I also found a small container of leftover Chicken & Black Bean Taco Meat. I tossed the bread.

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

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. Tuesday: Cheesy chicken, rice and broccoli casserole , homemade applesauce. I also made homemade chicken stock with the bones. I bake the boats in the oven.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Financial Goals Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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. This Week’s Dinners: I tried two new recipes this week that I found on the Food Network’s website. Thursday: Turkey & Black Bean Tacos, homemade applesauce. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Taco Rice Casserole Freezer Meal via A Taste of Madness. We’ve included this option for all the families who love taco night. While it contains the same flavor profiles as many tacos, it may be more convenient to heat this up than to assemble tacos from scratch. Homemade Frozen Pizzas via Intentional By Grace.

Freezers 58

Freezers Money Saving Meals Money 58

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 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. Sunday: We were still snowed in, and thankfully, we had plenty of food. Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken & Black Bean Tacos . We also had homemade applesauce. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

If there is one line item in everyone’s budget that can get out of control it is groceries. Groceries can get out of control fast, but all it takes for you to get your grocery spending in line with your budget is PLANNING. Homemade buttermilk substitute. Homemade Taco Seasoning. Stop wasting food.

Grocery Spending 113

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2024

Weekly food prep is one of my biggest tips for making quick and easy meals, and the best way to meal prep chicken thighs is in the oven—under the broiler. I prefer food prep or a combination of the two because it allows for more flexibility and is less complicated. They’re more budget-friendly than chicken breast.

Meals 52

Meals Ovens Cooking Recipes 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

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! , Thursday: Chicken & Black Bean Tacos – This is a great freezer recipe and I had it on hand in the freezer. homemade refried beans. garden salad.

Frugal 100

Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

I’m on a mission to eat well and serve my family tasty food on our limited budget. The ‘buy’ price is the price per unit that you are willing to spend on food. Add Beans to Taco Meat. I make tacos quite a bit and one way to stretch the meat further is to add a can of black beans. Find Coupons.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100

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. That needs to get nipped in the bud! So, here's my Menu Plan for the week: (We start on Thursdays because it's always been my grocery shopping day.)

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This post has been reprinted from the Frugal Luxuries Food blog circa 2009. Eat by design: Establish a food budget and then design a weekly, bi weekly or monthly menu. Bring along only the cash amount you have allotted for food provisions, as well as a pen and paper or calculator To keep a running tab.

Growing 40

Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 3, 2017

Fresh Foods Market Bagels - $0.75 - B1G1 Final Price: $0.37. Fresh Foods Market Bagels. Fresh Foods Market Honey Cured Ham, per lb - $4.99. Fresh Foods Market Honey Cured Ham, per lb. Fresh Foods Market Original, Jalapeno, Pepper Jack, or Pimento Cheese, per lb - $3.99. Fresh Foods Market Provolone Cheese, per lb.

El Paso 100

El Paso Food and Drink Organic Organization 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Fresh Foods Market Cake Slices - $2.59 - B1G1 Final Price: $1.29. Fresh Foods Market Cake Slices. 1 Purina Chow Dog or Puppy Food - 9-25-16 RP; Includes 3.8 1 Purina Chow Dog or Puppy Food - 9-25-16 RP; Includes 3.8 Baby Food & Care. Fresh Foods Market Muenster Cheese, per lb - $5.99. Frozen Foods.

Pepperidge Farm 100

Pepperidge Farm Fancy Feast Organic Organization 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 21, 2015

Plus, check out these posts for more free family fun: How to Make Homemade Bubble Solution: 3 Easy Ingredients for Bubble Fun! Story time featuring Dragons Love Tacos plus related activities at many B&N locations. Food demos, samples and helpful seminars to help the family experience the great outdoors. Shopping with Kids.

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Memorial Day 2015 Family Cheap 40