Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Groceries are the one area in our household budget that I feel like I have the most control over. The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. Menu planning saves me time. Menu planning saves my sanity. Menu planning saves me money.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. My success : My January grocery budget was $450.

Budget 127

Budget Budgeting January Grocery 127

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 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 February?

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Does your rental have a kitchen? Are there reliable grocery stores at your destination? 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. Create a Meal Plan. Also, by planning ahead I can take advantage of sales.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153