Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Wednesday : Slow Cooker Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Tacos. Thursday: Taco leftovers. 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. What did your family eat on your budget this week? It also makes a great freezer meal.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

To the overworked housewife in the 1950s, convenience foods were a fun novelty that gave her more time to do other things besides cook. To the working women of the 1980s, convenience foods offered them a way to juggle their responsibilities of career women and wives and mothers. Taco Seasoning. Chicken or Beef Broth.

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At Home Making Home Food 199

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

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Healthy food gets a bad rap for being expensive, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. Eating tacos for dinner? Produce isn’t on most people’s healthy food list because they feel it’s too expensive, but that’s not always the case. Bulk Foods. Rice goes with everything. Having eggs?

Budgeting 56

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 also found a small container of leftover Chicken & Black Bean Taco Meat.

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

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.

Budgeting 60

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Meals 60

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. As you can see from a recent night, we had PLENTY of food for dinner.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2015

Feeding your family healthy doesn’t have to break your budget. Eating tacos for dinner? Produce isn’t on most people’s “healthy foods” list, because they feel it’s too expensive, but that’s not always the case. It’s before I learned a thing or two about food photography.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Food Bulk 40

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. Maybe even pick up a few extra to donate to the local food banks. Get started with my excel Christmas Gift & Spending Budget. I bake the boats in the oven.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Financial Goals 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. Stuffed Quinoa Peppers via Pinch of Yum.

Freezers 58

Freezers Money Saving Meals Money 58

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

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. Tacos, Burritos, & Quesadillas. Snacks & Dessert.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

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 . Ham & Bean Soup and Skillet Cornbread. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

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

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.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100

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. And of course, don’t forget to check the Food Tab at Family Balance Sheet for meal ideas too.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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 Taco Seasoning. Stop wasting food. It takes planning! Compare price per unit.

Grocery Spending 113

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

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. In the past, I''ve made tacos, lasagna, or enchiladas.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

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. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money.

Frugal 100

Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Couponing 101

AUGUST 18, 2019

Reducing food waste can save you even more money. Here are some great dishes to make meatless: Pasta – Use marinara instead of meat sauce Tacos – Use beans instead of meat Soups and stews – Use vegetables and beans instead of meat Casseroles – Replace meat with beans or vegetables, or just skip the meat.

Meals 55

Meals Food Waste Saving Money 55

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Baby Food & Care. Frozen Foods. Old El Paso Taco Dinner Kit, 8.8 - 11.4 Old El Paso Taco Dinner Kit, 8.8 - 11.4 Taco Bell Taco Dinner Kit, 14.6 Taco Bell Taco Dinner Kit, 14.6 9Lives Dry Cat Food, 12 lb - $8.50. 9Lives Dry Cat Food, 12 lb. Alpo Prime Cuts Dry Dog Food, 41 lb.

Arm and Hammer 100

Arm and Hammer Dog Food Snuggle Raisin Bran 100

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 19, 2016

Weekend Deals Roundup: Restaurant coupons, restaurant specials, and fast food coupons are available for this weekend : 319- 3-20. off Smoky Oaxacan Shrimp Two Taco Plate through 3/27. Bring your own cup from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 and fill with a Slurpee for $1.50 through 3/19. Bakers Square. through 3/25. off any $35.00 Smashburger.

Restaurant 100

Restaurant Cinnabon Burger King Wienerschnitzel 100

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

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. In our house, we've all begun to fall into a summer schedule and are living life a bit more leisurely these days. Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be. That needs to get nipped in the bud!

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

… This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! Diet Foods: Healthy Choice, South Beach, Lean Cuisine, Special K, Kashi, Smart Start, 100-Calorie Packs, oatmeal and diet aids (shakes, weight scales, diet cookbooks, exercise equipment and weights). The best guide !

Flowers and Plants 100

Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Angel Food Cake, 17 oz - $3.98. Angel Food Cake, 17 oz. Frozen Foods. 1 Cottonelle Double Roll Bath Tissue - Checkout 51 Rebate; Includes 18 pk or Larger Only; Limit 1; Not Valid at Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, Target, WinCo Foods, Sam's Club, Costco, or BJ's. Laura Lynn Taco Shells, 12 ct - $1.28. 9Lives Cat Food, 4 pk.

Rachel Ray 100

Rachel Ray Paper Towels Dog Food El Paso 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 30, 2017

Buy 3 Lipton Onion Soup Mix, Get FREE Food Club Sour Cream, 8 oz (With In-Ad Coupon; Save $0.02 Baby Food & Care. Food Club Bottled Water, 24 pk - $2.49. Food Club Bottled Water, 24 pk. Food Club Club Soda, 33.8 Food Club Club Soda, 33.8 Food Club Tonic Water, 33.8 Food Club Tonic Water, 33.8

Rewards 100

Rewards El Paso Club Pizza 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 4, 2017

Baby Food & Care. Beechnut Stage 1, 2 or 3 Bab Food, 4.25 - $0.89 Beechnut Stage 1, 2 or 3 Bab Food, 4.25. Gerber 1st or 2nd Foods Organic Pouch, 3.17 - 3.5 - $1.25 Gerber 1st or 2nd Foods Organic Pouch, 3.17 - 3.5. Gerber 2nd Foods, 8 oz - $1.20 Gerber 2nd Foods, 8 oz - $1.20 Final Price: $0.50.

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Chex Mix Betty Crocker 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Baby Food & Care. Plum Organic Baby Food Pouch - $1.00. - $1.00/2 Plum Organic Baby Food Pouch. Gerber 1st Foods - $1.39. - $1.00/4 4 Gerber 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Foods. Gerber 1st Foods. McCormick Taco Mix, 1 oz - $0.99. - $0.50/2 McCormick Taco Mix, 1 oz. Frozen Foods. Luvs Diapers.

Food and Drink 100

Food and Drink Cape Cod Suave Travel 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Holida… Baby Food & Care. Food Club Chili Sauce, 12 oz - $1.28 Food Club Chili Sauce, 12 oz. Food Club Cocktail Sauce, 12 oz - $1.28 Food Club Cocktail Sauce, 12 oz. Food Club Cocktail Sauce, 12 oz. Food Club Granulated Sugar, 4 lb - $1.48. Food Club Granulated Sugar, 4 lb.

Rewards 100

Rewards Club Food and Drink Food and Wine 100

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 1, 2017

Iced Angel Food Cake, ea - $4.98 Iced Angel Food Cake, ea. Frozen Foods. Old El Paso Taco and Dinner Kits, 8 - 15 oz - $2.50 Old El Paso Taco and Dinner Kits, 8 - 15 oz. Beneful Chopped Blends or prepared Meals Dog Food, 3.3 - 10 oz - $1.50 Beneful Chopped Blends or prepared Meals Dog Food, 3.3 - 10 oz.

Betty Crocker 100

Betty Crocker Pillsbury Cat Dog Food 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Baby Food & Care. Plum Organic Baby Food Pouch - $1.00. - $1.00/2 Plum Organic Baby Food Pouch. Gerber 1st Foods - $1.39. - $1.00/4 4 Gerber 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Foods. Gerber 1st Foods. McCormick Taco Mix, 1 oz - $0.99. - $0.50/2 McCormick Taco Mix, 1 oz. Frozen Foods. Luvs Diapers.

Double Coupons 100

Double Coupons Suave Aunt Jemima Food and Drink 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Baby Food & Care. Gerber 3rd Foods, 10oz - $1.66 4 Gerber 1st Foods, 2nd Foods, or 3rd Foods. Gerber 3rd Foods, 10oz. Sprout Organic Baby Food, 3.5 - 4.5 Sprout Organic Baby Food, 3.5 - 4.5 2 Gerber Regular or Graduates food Products - 1-15-17 SS; Excludes Formula (exp. Frozen Foods.

Paper Towels 100

Paper Towels General Mills Quaker Aunt Jemima 100

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