Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Need to find some wiggle room in your budget? There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. If you don’t know what you spend each month on groceries, I encourage you to keep a tally for a month to give you an idea. 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending.

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Family Balance Sheet

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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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. Build A Menu will plan a variety of meals taking advantage of store sales , making it quick and easy for you to choose what your family will enjoy that week, and prepare an itemized grocery shopping list organized by category ready for you to print and use. Any Grocery Store.

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Family Balance Sheet

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. Thursday: Perdue chicken thighs and drum sticks were on sale for.88/lb, Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

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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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

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. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: I cooked a large spiral ham that I bought during the Pre-Easter sale. Want to lower your grocery bill? 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Plastic grocery bags can be irritating and useful all at the same time. These days most grocery stores no longer offer paper sacks, and if you have forgotten your reusable bags, you are probably going to go home with anywhere from one to two dozen little plastic sacks. Call to Action Do you reuse your grocery bags?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sweet potatoes were on sale for.79/lb Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Dinner 100

Family Balance Sheet

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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Family Balance Sheet

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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Family Balance Sheet

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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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 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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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

How would you like to cut your grocery bill? Meal planning is by far the #1 way I save money on groceries. “MEAL PLANNING IS THE #1 WAY I SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES.” When I take it with me to the grocery store, I stay on task. I use the right side of the page for my grocery list. It is POSSIBLE.

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Tools Groceries Grocery Bills 100

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). This is a good list if you are new to the couponing world or if you are budgeting (which you should always budget!!!).

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 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. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday : I baked a spiral ham that I bought on sale before Christmas. Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 01.08.16

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2019

“Manager’s Specials”, “reduced for quick sale”, “markdowns”, whatever your store calls them; they are great for saving money on groceries. Keep reading for tips on how to save the most on your grocery bill by looking for manager’s specials! Produce is another budget killer.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 81

Family Balance Sheet

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. How do you manage your menu and grocery list?

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Family Balance Sheet

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. 3 lbs = $2.99/lb

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 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. It’s a little more expensive per pound, but we’re getting bored with chicken and it was on sale this week. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? It is my favorite cut of pork.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Friends And Family Sale 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. It is so easy to walk into the grocery store with an idea of what you will spend, walk out with a bill that is double and get home to discover that you have nothing to eat. Reduce Your Grocery Spending WITHOUT Sacrificing Quality.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Family Balance Sheet

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. Wednesday: Last week, I baked a spiral ham that I bought on sale before Easter.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 12, 2016

This post is Day 12 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries. Pinterest is A Gold Mine for Money Saving Grocery Tips. After the 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending series …;)…the next best place to find easy money saving grocery tips is Pinterest.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Over the years I have had to budget, put money away…so we can live the life without worrying about money. To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can. For the clothes and shoes for my kids, I look for sales. I wait for the good sale. I wait for the good sale. Then I have no choice.

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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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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! How to save on groceries at home.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! How to save on groceries at home.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

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). This is a good list if you are new to the couponing world or if you are budgeting (which you should always budget!!!). and free to print!!!)

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2017 Groceries Grocery Price 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. My job as my household's kitchen manager is to ensure that my family is eating healthy and delicious food without blowing our budget. My grocery list/menu clip board.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 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. P.S. Do you need to lower your grocery bill? These 12 meal planning resources are included in the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle sale that is going on now through Monday, April 27.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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. Does your grocery store offer home delivery or store pick-up? It’s sale price is $9.99

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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. I bought a huge watermelon that was on sale and we had it several nights as a side dish. Tip #2: I used chopped up ham that I had in the freezer from the Easter ham sales. I picked a good one this week.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 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. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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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. Here are 10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget. Many grocery stores offer family meal deals for less than $20. Plan your meals by what is on sale.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Meals 60

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. GIANT Food Stores of PA has been part of my weekly grocery shopping routine for years. I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars.

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Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Check out my simple tips for creating a budget friendly Thanksgiving below: 1. Many of the grocery stores will run promotions to either get a free turkey or a nice percentage off. Make your grocery list before you go to the store to make sure you only buy the items that you need. Break out the good dishes. All rights reserved.

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Thanksgiving Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 102

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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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Valentine’s Day Menus on a Budget. If you’re on a budget this year, don’t think for one minute that you have to skip on a delicious meal. During Valentine’s Day, many grocery stores offer more expensive cuts of meat on sale. The best part is a spaghetti dinner is perfect for almost any budget.

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