Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. We pretty much used up our entire restaurant budget this week, but we were able to follow some of. It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. these 15 tips to save money when eating out.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

I understand if you travel with picky children or have sensitivity to new foods or are atypical and the one constant you need is food, but for others to go out of their way to travel to new places and then only eat the same foods they eat at home is crazy. That's not helpful when you're on a budget. Choose a meal to eat "at home".

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 173

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 29, 2015

This series helps me stay on top of our grocery spending and currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Monday: Sadly, all trips must come to an end and we spent several hours on Memorial Day traveling home. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfast was eggs & toast and cereal.

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Budgeting Budget Hotel 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. Unfortunately, the home delivery time slots quickly get filled, so I opted to pick up at the store. Does your grocery store offer home delivery or store pick-up? Have you tried it? What are your thoughts?

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My husband helps coach and there was so much pizza left over that he came home with a whole pizza, so that’s what we had for dinner. Monday: At least once a week, my husband has a late night and isn’t home for dinner. Sunday: My kids were at a team building party for their swim team. Friday: It’s pizza night.

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Budgeting Budget Daughter Dinner 100

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. Since I was stuck at home, I made my Ham Hock & Bean soup that needs to simmer for a few hours. We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating.

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 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. Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers. Thursday, 3/31: Leftover night – the options were Salsa Chicken and pork chops. I roasted it all on one pan.

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Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

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. Dining out is a separate line item in our budget. Lunches Included: leftovers. So refreshing.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 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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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2011

My husband and I joined Weight Watchers on January 4th, 2011 and knew that we would need to start cooking more at home if we were going to stick to the plan. After a little while, we realized we really only needed to plan for four evening meals a week as well as lunches and snacks to avoid waste. Breakfasts and Lunches.

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Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic sandwich & snack baggies. Conserve water.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

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. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

Tip – If you are eating late, don’t be afraid to have a small snack at home. Instead try baking a cake or cookies once a week or so at home. Take Some Home If it is appropriate, you can save some money by taking home the leftovers. They can be a meal or a snack later, which helps you save some money.

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Dining Saving Money Money Eating Out 203

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. Will everyone be home for dinner that week? Is it your child’s turn to take a snack to Scouts?

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. 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. Include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even snacks in your planning. Do you really need another coffee mug or t-shirt?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

Groceries is a big budget category that you have the most control over. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. With those items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Anything that is left over from one meal can be eaten for lunch or as a snack the next day. This is a great luxury when you come home at the end of a long day and can’t be bothered to cook. Meal planning gives you the flexibility to simply open the freezer and reach for some leftovers to dish up. Meal Planning on a Budget.

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Meals Cooking Saving Money Work 239

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 16, 2023

I've used them for snacks, for dirty clothes, for leftovers and for receipts and brochures. That means you may not have room to pack it on your way home. Then, before I go home, I can schlep it to the laundry room (or just drag it to the washing machine). Snacks Do you get hangry? I know I do! We use this one.

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Travel Hotel Sunglasses Phones 226

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Create a festive stay-at-home atmosphere for the family. Using the same type of inexpensive plates, cups and snack bowls helps the kids learn how to set up for an event. Keep snacks frugal to fit in with your budget. Put your own spin on it. Here are 5 staples for Frugal Family Fun Night to get you started.

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Frugal Family Kids and Family Inexpensive 53

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

We’ll be celebrating my husband coming home from overseas…for GOOD. They’ll probably head home by late afternoon, so I made a dinner reservation for my hubby and I at Yachtsman’s Steakhouse…YUM! Along the way, we ride the monorail, the boats, stop for snacks, and just do whatever we feel like. December 10 –. December 15 –.

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December Disney Daughter Home and Garden 80

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.) Throw it at a house project! Yes to both!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! Peppermint Sugar Scrub via Real Food Enthusiast Bath & beauty stores make a killing on this stuff because most of us don’t realize how simple it is to make at home. ‘Nuff said.

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 29, 2013

For parents on the go and on a budget, here are “Lunch Box 101 Tips & Tricks” from TruMoo Milk Boxes to help make lunchtime less stressful and more nutritious for their kids. Avoid boredom by offering new meal and snack options daily or weekly. Variety is key to keeping kids happy at lunchtime.

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Milk Giveaway Food and Drink Lunch 110