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

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. We packed our lunch, and ate dinner with the troop at the hotel. Monday: Sadly, all trips must come to an end and we spent several hours on Memorial Day traveling home. We ate lunch and dinner on the road.

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Budgeting Budget Hotel Freezers 100

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. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast this week, we ate eggs, sausage & toast, cereal, and hot oatmeal. P.S. Do you need to lower your grocery bill?

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 27, 2015

Eggs are not just for breakfast, and a frittata makes a hearty brunch, lunch or dinner idea. How I made the frittata budget-friendly: I bought a ham before Easter when the price dropped to $1.49 50 a piece, so I brought several home, cleaned and chopped them up and stored in a freezer bag.

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Budgeting Budget Meals Freezers 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 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Wedding planning on a budget may seem like a difficult task to tackle without appearing tacky, but it can be done. Below are some wedding planning on a budget tips that may just give you financially stress-free “I do’s”. These home bakers almost always charge less than well-known pastry shops. Don’t forget to ask for discounts!

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Wedding Budgeting Budget Rent 203

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

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

It's a great way to get breakfast and lunch all in one, but without spending the money of both. It's just a good way for me to get a little bit of home wherever I am, or even just to be able to access certain websites and pay bills and keep up with news. Brunch - I'm never one to turn down brunch. Outside of the U.S.

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Travel Las Vegas Museum Flowers and Plants 177

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.

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Budgeting Budget Daughter Dinner 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Any vendor who makes and/or sells Scandinavian goods in Oregon and Washington come to help folks with their holiday shopping lists and decorate their home. I used my birthday as an opportunity to check out Sippin' On Sixth, which is a tiki pop-up through the end of the year that has tiki drinks, brunch, lunch, dinner, and specialty events.

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Activism Portland Zoo Museum 202

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 3, 2024

I have previously been to Vancouver island and we had a long layover in Vancouver before, where we went to lunch, explored the conservatory, went to a salt room, and then went back to the airport. A local(ish) artist opened up her home on the 1st and gave tours of her collection of devil and Krampus pieces.

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New Year's Las Vegas Travel Vacation 221

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We spent a little less than 2 hours walking through and then browsing their gift shop and then we went to get lunch and drove the 3 hours home. I also went home with the most perfect Santa tiki mug. There are a lot of photo ops and it's pretty quick, since it's geared toward little people (yet there were a ton of adults there).

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December Birthday Portland Food and Drink 246

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 16, 2012

I have had my eye on this flower basket charm that costs $95 – not a budget breaker but still not a part of my monthly budget! I decided to use Bluebird to buy this for myself by setting aside some money every week that I would have used to buy coffee or lunch out during the week. This saved me about $20 per week at least!

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Budgeting Budget Bank Banking 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Coffee Instead of spending $4 on coffee from the shop on the first floor, you should consider bringing coffee from home. Lunch When you are at work, it’s almost always easy for you to go down the street and pick up some fast food on your lunch break. If you live close by, you can even go home and make your lunch.

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Saving Money Money Work Food 203

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2014

When I came home for lunch, I punched down the risen dough and put it in the fridge until dinner prep. Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Recipes - Main Dish' It has just 5 ingredients (yeast, flour, sugar, salt, olive oil) and it’s easy to mix together and knead.

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Homemade Pizza Main Dishes Financial Goals 222

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

If you followed along last year’s Grocery Budget Challenge , you’ll know that my grocery spending ranged from $425 – $500 throughout the year. While I would love to stick with the $500 budget–it makes life a little easier–I really need to tighten the belt this year to help us hit our debt payoff goals.

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Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2014

Set a Budget. Setting a budget can help you narrow your search significantly, particularly when you’re in unfamiliar places (on business, vacation, etc). Opt for Lunch Specials. Midweek lunch specials are a great way to enjoy dining out without the night and weekend pricing. Save the Drinks for Dessert.

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Eating Out Bills Food and Drink Dining 207

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

San Antonio, Texas is our home when we aren’t traveling the world. Daniel took on an extra job doing support work for an online company that he could do from home. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

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. And not one person complained about the dinners or their breakfasts and lunches. So refreshing.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 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. I bought a big bag of frozen chicken nuggets at BJ’s for the kids lunches.

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. As per your budget, how much do you need to use every week? I can, however, help you with the plan.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

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

JANUARY 28, 2016

Instead they are a tasty way to keep your grocery budget in line while adding protein and fiber into your diet. Mexican Rice Bowl from the Budget Mama – This super quick dinner calls for brown rice, corn, and black beans. Salsa Chicken Casserole from Budget Bytes – This easy one dish dinner looks delicious.

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Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Have the party at home: Avoiding fancy venues also allows you to avoid those crazy expensive and special features of a themed party. And with a party at home, you can get way more creative and customize it to their preferences! Get fun and creative right at home with your child. All rights reserved.

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Birthday Budgeting Budget New York City 40

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? Plan for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

The most significant chunk of your monthly budget is likely spent on mortgage payments, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) suggests homeowners can lower monthly mortgage payments by refinancing their mortgages. If you always grab lunch from a restaurant, it may be time to start packing your own. Cut Housing Costs.

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Budgeting Budget Las Vegas Bills 85

Couponing 101

APRIL 1, 2019

Set a Budget. The first thing you need to do is set your budget. Without a budget, you will spend too much, regardless of whether you use coupons or not. Then you need to divide that budget into two categories: needs and stockpile. An example of this budget split would be: $75 Weekly Budget. $60

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Making Shopping Budgeting Budget 92

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays. Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. Are you an amazing home cook? Give a Photo Session. Cooking Lessons.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

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. We had a fun, but exhausting day and grabbed dinner on the ride home. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 19, 2020

Sadly, it can also carry a hefty enough price tag to knock your budget out cold. Go Out for Coffee, Breakfast, or Lunch. You might take your significant other out for a coffee, breakfast, or lunch. Once the meal is ready, you can savor it in the comfort of your own home and take pride in the fact that you prepared it as a team.

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Netflix Meals Dinner Cooking 95

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

At one time, we ate out every Friday night and again on Saturday and Sunday for lunch. But we still want to enjoy a meal out and do so about once a week, usually for lunch. It is possible to eat out without blowing your budget, it just takes a bit of planning and a few thrifty tips. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out.

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Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

If you still want to catch up without spending much, suggest a breakfast or lunch arrangement instead. Stay at home. If going out is just too expensive for your budget, why not entertain some friends at home instead? Even if your budget is on the tight side, don’t feel that you have to neglect your friends.

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Bills Budgeting Budget Entertainment 208

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

To save money at home and keep some of your hard-earned dollars in the bank, we have some realistic ways to save money for you! Set a Budget Spending adds up quickly on any vacation, and overspending can add unwanted stress when all you should be doing is relaxing! Avoid holidays and peak travel times when prices can be inflated.

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Fashion Without Guilt

JUNE 22, 2009

According to FeedThePig here are some great tips on Dining on A Budget. Eat dessert at home or share it with a friend to cut the cost. If you want to go out with a friend for a meal, try lunch instead of dinner - it's almost always cheaper. You'll have dinner for another night or lunch the next day.

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Dining Budgeting Budget Frugal 40

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. According to the U.S.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Join us in exploring ways to implement eco-friendly work from home tips, or to become more cost-effective working outside the home. Many people make attempts to save money on workday lunches and coffee stops, but fail miserably due to pressure from their workmates, and on-the-job stress. The Work-From-Home Solution.

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Office Fuel Work From Home Saving Money 198