Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 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. Thursday: We had fair food for dinner at Jubilee Day, the largest, longest-running, one-day street fair on the East Coast. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches and Snacks. It was AWESOME.

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Budgeting Budget Delivery Service Dinner 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

It's a great way to get breakfast and lunch all in one, but without spending the money of both. Food trucks - I travel for food and I want to eat all the things when I go somewhere new. Trying brand new foods - When I travel, I will always look for regional foods that I've never had. Outside of the U.S.

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Travel Las Vegas Museum Flowers and Plants 177

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

My family gets a little testy on leftover night, but I don’t want to throw out any food, so they’ll have to deal with it. Friday: My daughters are working a Girl Scout cookie booth at the mall, so for a special treat, we’re eating at the mall’s food court. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Are you enjoying these “what we ate on a budget” posts? My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. Our budget is currently $500 for my family of four. Although my kids are young (9 & 6), they truly eat like adults, truly.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

When you are at work, it is very easy to spend too much money on food. Many times offices are located close to coffee shops, fast food joints, and more. Most of this easily accessible food is not good for you, and it is expensive to boot. Many offices have refrigerators in break rooms where you can store food.

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Saving Money Money Work Food 203

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 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. Tip #1: I took advantage of the mangoes on sale for 50 cents at Giant Food Stores to make the salsa. We are heading into the best time of year for produce. I picked a good one this week. Such a yummy treat.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Healthy food gets a bad rap for being expensive, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. Try my three bean salad for a healthy lunch or snack that costs around $5 to make. Produce isn’t on most people’s healthy food list because they feel it’s too expensive, but that’s not always the case.

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Budgeting Budget Food Bulk 56

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. Generally lunch and breakfast can be cheap and easy. Go Frugal'

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Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2016

When it comes to organic food , everyone’s line in the sand is different. I have friends who are adamant about eating only organic food and I have friends where eating organic is not a priority. Unfortunately, these high prices are a result of strict guidelines for foods to be labeled organic. How to Save on Organic Food.

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Organic Organization Food Saving 113

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.

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 3, 2024

It was a lovely break and at some point we will go back, because the city may be small, but it's wonderful and full of amazing food and architecture. Maybe it'll be an activity, maybe it'll be a hobby, it'll definitely be food. I halfway add that we went to Vancouver, BC. Try something new - I don't know what this will be.

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New Year's Las Vegas Travel Vacation 221

For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2016

10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget. We’ve all been there: unexpected expenses put a big dent in your budget and finances are a little tight. You need to start thinking about what you really need and food is definitely on that list. Here are 10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Meals 60

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I used a recipe similar to this one on Playdoughrecipe.com [link] Make sure they use the play dough on a surface that won’t absorb the food coloring! Budget and Kid Friendly Fun. My kids used to love helping me make play dough. Take an old magazine picture or calender picture and glue it to a piece of cardboard.

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Entertainment Budgeting Budget At Home 201

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.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 20, 2023

You enter through Privet Drive, which has a structure much like they have at a fast food play area. We spent a little less than 2 hours walking through and then browsing their gift shop and then we went to get lunch and drove the 3 hours home. And what's a party without food and treats? It was a great day.

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December Birthday Portland Food and Drink 246

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Plus you'll find a bunch of food vendors outside to fuel your shopping venture. You can enjoy the museum exhibits, eat food, browse vendors, and even see the special exhibits without all the usual crowds (I totally go for that). Here are some we've done: ScanFair - They bring the magic of a European Christmas market to us here.

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Activism Portland Zoo Museum 202

Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2015

Feeding your family healthy doesn’t have to break your budget. Try my three bean salad for a healthy lunch or snack that costs around $5 to make. Produce isn’t on most people’s “healthy foods” list, because they feel it’s too expensive, but that’s not always the case. Bulk Foods.

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Budgeting Budget Food Bulk 40

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.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2011

We each received a set number of food points to use each week. We tried making meal plans for two week periods before going shopping, but that led to some food waste since we are sometimes hit with specific cravings and ignore the plan willy-nilly. Breakfasts and Lunches. Lunches also are very easy.

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Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2014

Set a Budget. Setting a budget can help you narrow your search significantly, particularly when you’re in unfamiliar places (on business, vacation, etc). Opt for Lunch Specials. Midweek lunch specials are a great way to enjoy dining out without the night and weekend pricing. Go for Happy Hour. Go Frugal'

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Eating Out Bills Food and Drink Dining 207

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. Plan for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks. My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast we ate eggs & toast and cereal. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. American households waste about $600 of food a year. That is close to what an average family spends on food in one month.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

That’s why I try hard to focus on healthy foods, including organic or all natural products. The key to finding healthy products when you are on a budget, is to be a savvy shopper! These really are basic principles that apply to anything you are buying, not just health food, but they are good reminders for all of us.

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Whole Foods Gift Cards Giveaway Food 96

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. I buy big bags of frozen tortellini and healthy chicken nuggets for my kids school lunches.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

The most significant chunk of your monthly budget is likely spent on mortgage payments, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) suggests homeowners can lower monthly mortgage payments by refinancing their mortgages. If you always grab lunch from a restaurant, it may be time to start packing your own. Cut Housing Costs.

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Budgeting Budget Las Vegas Bills 85

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. I honestly don’t see a problem with that, if you can afford it.

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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. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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 did you resolve the tension and arguments?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Avoid serving a big meal: Having the party between meal times (let’s say, having a nice mid-afternoon party) means you don’t need to go crazy providing a large lunch or dinner! Finger foods and cake will do just fine in this situation. The post Planning a Kid’s Birthday Party on a Budget appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense.

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Birthday Budgeting Budget New York City 40

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. Set a Budget Spending adds up quickly on any vacation, and overspending can add unwanted stress when all you should be doing is relaxing! Let’s break it down. Have a plan Planning ahead is crucial.

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

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. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. What Are Your Non-Food Needs? Create a Meal Plan.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

At one time, we ate out every Friday night and again on Saturday and Sunday for lunch. But we still want to enjoy a meal out and do so about once a week, usually for lunch. It is possible to eat out without blowing your budget, it just takes a bit of planning and a few thrifty tips. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out.

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Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

Since our budget doesn’t increase just because we are traveling, here are a few things that we can do to keep to our monthly budget while traveling so much: Water. Packing your own cereal, fruit, lunch meat, cheese, peanut butter, and bread can save you TONS of money when traveling!

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Travel Frugal Hotel Food and Drink 85

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. We include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks in our planning. Be sure to discuss each family’s food challenges. What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Lunch Bags Plastic grocery bags also make great lunch bags for your kids or for you. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales Depending on where you live you may already be flooded with flyers and advertisements for Boxing Day shopping. If they get dirty, all you have to do is throw them away.

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Reuse Groceries Grocery Recycle 272

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

By working out your household’s meals in advance, you’ll save money in food costs. Not only will you get through your food shopping trips much more quickly thanks to your strict list, you’ll also be making fewer trips in the first place. 3. You’ll waste less food. I have found this also works good for work lunches too.

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Meals Cooking Saving Money Work 239