Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. How Did We Do in March. I keep both in the freezer.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Here’s a peek at what we ate this week on our budget. I’ve had to bump up the budget over the years as my kids have grown and started to eat as much as adults. I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. summer corn.

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Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. ” Suck it up, buttercup, we’re not going to waste the food! Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 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. Use my referral code to join. I packed food for breakfast and lunches, but we did go out to dinner on both nights…did I mention we spent the entire weekend at a pool…restaurant budget blown!

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

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JANUARY 29, 2020

Read on to learn our favorite money-saving tricks to host a bridal shower on a budget! You might also consider asking everyone working on the party to contribute a set amount of money towards the budget to make sure no individual is shouldering too much of the load. What did you do to make sure the event stayed within your budget?

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Healthy food gets a bad rap for being expensive, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles. Try using broth instead of water. You can also throw in some herbs to go with the type of cuisine you’re making it with. Bulk Foods. Add some rice.

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Budgeting Budget Food Bulk 56

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 found lots of frozen fruit that we will use for smoothies.

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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. Last week, I took advantage of a $20 off coupon for first time users and chose the pick up option instead of delivery, because the delivery times were booked and I wanted to use the coupon. It was AWESOME.

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Budgeting Budget Delivery Service Dinner 100

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MAY 30, 2019

Use free mobile apps like AllTrails to research local trails ahead of time and choose an option that fits your ability level and time commitment. If you’re already paying for a subscription to a streaming service, binge-watching a show together can be a great way to spend date night. Go on a hike. Enjoy a public park.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Saturday : I made a double batch of Ham & Bean Soup using Ham Hocks. Use a rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes and green beans that you coated with olive oil and seasoning salt. 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.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

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. How have you saved money on food while travelling? Grocery Shop.

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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 slow cooked 2 bone-in chicken breasts and 2 packs of chicken thighs and used some of the meat for Monday nights dinner. I used it for Wednesday night’s dinner. Such a yummy treat.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Unless you’re a member of a tennis club, hitting the tennis courts is usually free.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

This post is sponsored by Giant Food Stores and Savory Magazine. As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. So I was really excited this past summer when Giant Food Stores launched Savory Magazine. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Use Grocery Apps.

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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. They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. We’re fairly new to camping.

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

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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MAY 20, 2019

There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. A few simple lifestyle changes are all you need to reduce your food waste, allowing you to save money and be kinder to Mother Earth.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

From a money-saving and environment-friendly perspective, this may be the most obvious solution to making room in your budget in an eco-conscious manner. Simply by agreeing to receive the bills digitally, a person can create room in their budget and help save some trees with one click! Transportation. Energy efficient tax credits.

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Saving Money Money Family Washer and Dryer 171

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It’s not too late to pull a holiday party together for Christmas or New Year’s and you don’t have to blow your budget. I use our own silverware, mostly because I hate eating with plastic ware. We’re having an Ugly Sweater party at our office this year. Gifts of food/baked goods. Go Caroling.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 20, 2012

I decided to re-post an oldie-but-a-goodie to start my “Budget Recipe” series. Tuna Noodle Casserole is my kind of comfort food and it was also one of the things I looked forward to my Dad making growing up. So here’s my budget, lightened up version: Ingredients: 1 Pound Rotini Noodles. Teaspoon Salt.

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Budgeting Budget Recipes Green Giant 106

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

One of the best things you can do for the sake of your own self reliance is to build up your home food storage. Your home food storage can tide you over in the event of a financial setback, or be part of your efforts for emergency preparedness. Unfortunately, many people think of stockpiling when they consider home food storage.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2015

Feeding your family healthy doesn’t have to break your budget. I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles. Try using broth instead of water. You can also throw in some herbs to go with the type of cuisine you’re making it with. You can use them in granola bars, meatballs, cookies and cakes.

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Budgeting Budget Food Bulk 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

Today, we feel fortunate that our business has survived and we’re extremely grateful that we spent prior years focused on our Debt Freedom Plan. With our non-mortgage debt out of the picture, we could focus on keeping our business and budget afloat in 2020 and not worry about making debt payments. 2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update.

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Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

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AUGUST 4, 2019

Getting hangry can be a budget killer. Depending on where you are when the hunger strikes, the food you choose out of desperation may be overpriced and unhealthy. They know if you see these tasty treats when you’re hungry, you’ll have to fight hard to resist the urge to buy them. Use Foods That are Easy to Prepare.

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Meals Snacks Budgeting Budget 55

Couponing 101

MARCH 26, 2019

So starting on April 1, I’m holding myself to a strict spending limit using the envelope budget method. If that sounds like a system you would benefit from, read on for my step by step guide on how to use the envelope budget method to save money. Step 2: Determine Your Budget. Step 3: Fill Your Envelope.

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Saving Money Money Used Budgeting 88

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Tips for Celebrating Valentine’s Day on a Budget. In fact, it’s quite easy to celebrate Valentine’s Day while being on a budget. Now, there are a couple things you should take into account when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day on a budget. Valentine’s Day Candy on a Budget.

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Budgeting Budget Chocolate Homemade 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

If you’re tired of being broke, it can be tempting to blow some money you don’t have on lobster, steak or a bottle of wine. Eliminate What You’re Not Using or Don’t Need. Reduce Your Energy Used. Unfortunately, these decisions aren’t financially sustainable. Cut Housing Costs.

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Budgeting Budget Las Vegas Bills 85

Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

And who can fully enjoy wedded bliss if they’re still paying off a thick stack of wedding bills? They know what they want to wear, where they want the reception to be held, and what food they want to serve. After all, you’re likely to need a larger venue and more food to accommodate everyone. Be Flexible.

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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. Utilize the Freezer.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Pet Sitting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2014

I am getting married in the summer of 2014, and we’re therefore in the throes of wedding planning. Throughout this flurry of activity, we’re also being very mindful of our budget. To us, the more important aspects of our wedding are the food (everyone remembers the food), the venue, and the photos.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Need to find some wiggle room in your budget? Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? It is totally possible to eat your favorite foods within a grocery budget. Day 9: Use Grocery Apps. Day 11: Avoid One Use Disposables. Day 25: How to Save on Produce.

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