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APRIL 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 I Spent $425 on Groceries in March.

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JUNE 30, 2014

One more picture of Ruby…and then we’ll move on to groceries. Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! 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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for July.

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JANUARY 22, 2022

Ibotta is a free cashback rewards and payments app that gives you cash for everyday qualifying purchases when you shop and pay through the app. There’s a wide variety of offers that range from groceries, clothing, electronics, or wine and beer. Examples of “Free After Offers” from Dec 2021. What is Ibotta?

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? 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. My budget has gone up over the years from when I first started blogging.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This week at the grocery store, I found a whole chicken marked down to a nice price.

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I served with steamed vegetables and homemade sugar-free applesauce.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

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. I spent the evening making a batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

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. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill? homemade applesauce.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If you’ve read my blog, you’ve probably heard me say that our bills may not be negotiable, but our grocery receipts usually are. My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. Glean what you can from my suggestions, but feel free to make this work for your family.

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APRIL 22, 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. Fortunately, my kids and husband (who coaches) were free, so I only had to pay for myself. Want to lower your grocery bill? 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 9, 2018

Free Budget Cookbook Kindle Edition Amazon has Budget Cookbook: 103 Delicious & Easy Recipes That Will CUT Your Grocery Bill in Half Kindle Edition for Free. Olivia Rogers, presents the most popular and best selling “family budget dinner cookbook” on Amazon, which […].

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

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. Want to lower your grocery bill? 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 16, 2016

Or if you don’t want to stockpile but want to know when to get things free and cheap OR when your favorite item goes on sale (the best time of the year to get the best price of it). Then print this awesome free guide ” Stock Up Price List & Stockpile Inventory Sheet ” (and free to print!!!)

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APRIL 15, 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. Thursday: I grilled sausages and served with Pierogies, steamed vegetables, and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Want to lower your grocery bill? 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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JANUARY 15, 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: Day 2 of a weekend long swim meet, so I took advantage of a sale at Giant, buy a store made Stromboli and get a store made pizza FREE. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

How I Saved this Week: I picked up my free turkey that I earned at Giant. On top of getting the turkey for free, I also received $1 cash reward at Snap by Groupon app –my referral link. Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. The soup was delicious.

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MARCH 18, 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. For convenience, I frequently serve steamed vegetables and my homemade sugar-free applesauce as side dishes and you will see it often in our menu. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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APRIL 3, 2014

I have been diligently challenging myself to spend less at the grocery store this year. 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.

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JANUARY 22, 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. Last Saturday, I made a trip to an apple orchard to get enough apples to make my Sugar-Free Homemade Applesauce to last us through the rest of winter. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. If you are trying to reduce your expenses, groceries should be the first thing you attack. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Dining Out.

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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 now spend $600-700/month on groceries and I struggle to remember those days when I spent $400-500. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 12.14.18

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Currently I try to maintain a $500 monthly grocery budget for my family of 4. I bought the meatballs a few weeks ago when Giant of PA had a “Buy a Brand, Get the Giant Brand FREE” promotion. Want to lower your grocery bill? Tuesday: Cook Once, Eat Twice!!

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DECEMBER 5, 2015

I earned $5 cash back from my favorite grocery apps, Checkout 51 , ibotta , Snap by Groupon , and SavingStar. They all rewards that were for Thanksgiving ingredients that were on my grocery list, so I wasn’t buying things that I didn’t need just to get the deal. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 23, 2017

Or if you don’t want to stockpile but want to know when to get things free and cheap OR when your favorite item goes on sale (the best time of the year to get the best price of it). Then print this awesome free guide ” Stock Up Price List & Stockpile Inventory Sheet ”. and free to print!!!)

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Simply CVS

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

I am always thankful when I can get a great price on groceries and my deal shopping trip for the CVS weekly ad of February 22 turned out to be just that. I did not have to pay anything out of my weekly budget by using coupons combined with extra bucks from earlier shopping trips. cvs deal shopping my CVS shopping my shopping bag'

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MARCH 27, 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. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Homemade Pizza , homemade sugar-free applesauce. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? Sunday: Leftovers. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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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. I ordered our groceries online through Peapod and had them delivered to my door. This week, I received an email promotion for free delivery if I bought $30 worth of specified products. It was AWESOME.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 2, 2016

Times can be tough and we need a way to budget our cash whenever possible. A good way to budget your bill on this one is to buy rice in bulk from Amazon at only $18 for a 15-pound bag. Feel free to add in some other greens too like a handful of spinach or asparagus. I tend to save a lot on my groceries using Amazon Prime Pantry.

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JUNE 12, 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 served with steamed broccoli and the very last container of my homemade sugar-free applesauce. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? I tend to get a little lazy in the summer time.

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APRIL 17, 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. In this case the pantry was bare since I didn’t have a chance to get to the grocery store over the weekend. I served with Pioneer Women’s skillet cornbread and my homemade sugar-free applesauce.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. It might even be cheaper than buying from your conventional grocery store.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories. Groceries. I talk a lot about grocery spending on this blog. Dining Out.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

I am a firm believer that every one's grocery bill can be pared down with just a little bit of organization and time involvement. This simple routine might only take 30 - 60 minutes of your time each week, but it can save you a lot of time and money once you get to the grocery store. I think I got most of it for free or mere pennies.

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MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. You might have heard of the extreme shoppers who can buy $200 worth of groceries, but only pay $4.25. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. Use cash back apps.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Have grocery prices been taking a bigger bite out of your wallet? Grocery University can help. The Grocery University audio series includes the bonus Rock-Bottom Price List, that has been updated as of November 2011 to reflect the rising grocery prices that we're seeing across the country. Thanks for reading.

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APRIL 10, 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. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers , leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce. Would you like to lower your grocery bill?

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