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. Tip #1: I found several packages of burgers this week on Manager’s Special. We are heading into the best time of year for produce. I picked a good one this week.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2015

This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snack: Breakfasts included cereal, eggs & toast and green smoothies (for me and hubby). Lunches included leftover tacos, pb & j sandwiches and soup that was in the cupboard. Snacks: Apples, oranges, pretzels, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, carrots & hummus.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Freezers 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Once it sells, you can assist your child in getting the item packaged and in the mail. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun. If your child is a bit older, let them try Blogger ([link] or WordPress ([link]. If you list for multiple days, you can watch the bidding together. Produce a play. This post was written by Marie.

Entertainment 201

Entertainment Budgeting Budget At Home 201

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.

Budgeting 85

Budgeting Budget Las Vegas Bills 85

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

These family favorites are fresh, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. Ingredients Needed: 2 packages of Priano (9 oz) Three Cheese Tortellini – I found these in the refrigerated cheese section. There are dried tortellini packages by the pasta, but we prefer the refrigerated version. Are you an ALDI shopper?

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

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.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 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.

Eating Out 207

Eating Out Bills Food and Drink Dining 207

Saving Everyday

APRIL 26, 2011

1 – Cook 1 box orzo pasta as directed (we like to cook our pasta about 2 minutes less than what the package says…no mushy pasta!!). 2 – While pasta is cooking dice 1 zucchini, 1 yellow squash, 1 carrot, 1 small onion, 1 small package button mushrooms and 2-3 cloves garlic. Drain, rinse well and set aside.

Budgeting 58

Budgeting Budget Recipes Daughter 58

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2016

I work weekly to adhere to our grocery budget, so I am always looking for ways to save money on organic food. It is possible to buy organic foods even on a strict grocery budget and here are my best tips. Many stores are focusing on expanding their store brand organic products and improving the quality and packaging.

Organic 113

Organic Organization Food Saving 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If your budget doesn’t allow for that lifestyle, however, then this alternative is sure to please your wallet and your family. Lunches: Soups & Homemade Breads – The BEST EVER Enchilada Soup (more often in the fall & winter, less in the summer). After all, the goal of eating is to fill the tummy and nourish the body.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. Pack lunch and/or yummy snacks and water bottles, and hit the trails for a day of fresh air and exercise. You don’t need to break the budget this Christmas, instead give your time, resources, and talents. Give a Photo Session.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

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. Plan for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, my husband tries his best to come home several times a week for lunch, so I need to make sure there will be food for him. Plan for all seven days. Create a recipe binder.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. And this year, our budget was lower than ever. I also used a package of cupcake liners that I bought on clearance for $0.59. for a 24 pk). for a 24 pk). Goody Bags.

Birthday 107

Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Limit dining out and pack your lunch. I pack his lunches in containers like this.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Limit dining out and pack your lunch. I pack his lunches in containers like this.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

FREE Kindle eBook: Eating Organic on a Budget. Ounce Packages (Pack of 12) , $25.51 Free Kids Konserve lunch sack with 2 proofs of purchase from various Annie’s Homegrown, Honest Kids, Seventh Generation, or Stonyfield YoKids (see form for details). Online deals. Enjoy Life Plentils, Dill and Sour Cream, 4-Ounce , $3.06

Organic 102

Organic Organization Freebies King Arthur 102

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

I used the prepaid separately for lunch since our room wasn’t quite ready and we had to wait for it without having a room number. The best part is that using the American Express prepaid card let me stay within my preset budget! So we got to the resort around lunchtime and had lunch at 501 East which was delicious.

Hotel 40

Hotel Budgeting Budget Home and Garden 40

Saving With Shellie

MAY 29, 2012

Grab a Season Pass – For a limited time, some parks are offering Season Pass packages right now. Pack a Lunch – I recommend packing an ice chest and having a picnic in the parking lot for lunch and/or dinner. Make it a fun lunch. This is a tricky one because food is so expensive at parks.

Saving Money 61

Saving Money Money Amusement Park Tickets 61

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Since Epcot is their favorite park, we’ll be headed there with lunch at Via Napoli …a must-do on every trip. Off to Magic Kingdom with lunch at Be Our Guest and dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern. Back to Animal Kingdom to see our daughter with lunch reservations at Yak & Yeti (and here ). December 8 –. December 9 –.

December 80

December Disney Daughter Home and Garden 80

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

Many companies institute various levels of employee job perks as part of their benefits packages. He managed to budget for a PC for each of his staff to use at home – dialing in to the work mainframe computer to do after hours work. Hang out with them in the lunch room. My kid learned to program on that lender PC.

Saving Money 187

Saving Money Work Money Used 187

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. Take them to work in your brown bag lunch, or choose one night a week as, “raid the fridge night” You’ll appreciate the night off from cooking. Brew your own coffee. Choose thrift first.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Enjoy this for a snack, lunch, or dinner! Cook the pasta according to the package directions (see tip below). For The Pasta Cook the pasta according to the package directions (see tip below). Most people think of a pasta salad as a side dish, but this qualifies as a complete meal for me. Break up any big chunks with a fork.

Recipes 52

Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

There was plenty of food for our dinner, plus enough for one person’s lunch the next day. When we unboxed the ingredients with our first box, we noticed that the package containing the roasted red peppers for the Chicken Lo Mein had leaked. She made the Creamy Tomato Shrimp & Orzo on the first night. Prepping dinner.

Delivery Service 113

Delivery Service Meals Daughter Kids and Family 113

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 27, 2012

Budget Recipe | Tuna Noodle Casserole 39¢ A Serving. Licensed Tin Lunch Boxes As Low As $2.95 UPS My Choice | Track Your Packages For FREE. FREE Quick & Easy Tax Preparation With H&R Block. FREE Bottle Of Evamor Natural Artesian Water. Customized Valentines Day Photo Mug For $7.99 Free Lettuce Wraps At P.F.

Fridays 45

Fridays Taxes Home Depot Coffee Mate 45

Finally Frugal

JANUARY 19, 2011

People are often amazed (my own family included) that I can subsist on a grocery budget of $100 or less each month. While this seems rather anemic to some (my dad can't seem to stay under $600 - and it's just he and my mom), I do eat well and I can generally manage to avoid most pre-packaged foods (I'm thinking of frozen dinners, here).

Frugal Grocery Shopping 49

Frugal Grocery Shopping Frugal Groceries Grocery Shopping Groceries 49

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The key to finding healthy products when you are on a budget, is to be a savvy shopper! A big tip for saving at whole foods is to check out The Whole Deal , which is a value guide with coupons, deals, budget-friendly recipes (love that!), Buying bulk also helps you save on the cost of packaging. Ways to Save at Whole Foods.

Whole Foods 96

Whole Foods Gift Cards Giveaway Food 96

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 19, 2014

Are you a resident of Harrisburg or Central PA and looking for some budget-friendly staycation ideas for the summer? Picnic lunches and food are not permitted inside the park. You can also create your own virtual ice cream flavor, ice cream package, and a commercial.

Pennsylvania 147

Pennsylvania Museum Ice Cream Friends And Family Sale 147

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

I’ve teamed up with over 50 bloggers from across the United States to put together this list of budget-friendly staycation and travel ideas from different parts of the country. Picnic lunches and food are not permitted inside the park. You can also create your own virtual ice cream flavor, ice cream package, and a commercial.

Pennsylvania 100

Pennsylvania Museum Ohio Ice Cream 100

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Currently free for Kindle: Eating Organic on a Budget. Ounce Packages (Pack of 12) , $25.51 Free Kids Konserve lunch sack with two proofs of purchase from various Annie’s Homegrown, Honest Kids, Seventh Generation, Stonyfield YoKids (see form for details). 1 Erewhon graham crackers. 1 Kiss My Face Peace soap.

King Arthur 45

King Arthur Health and Beauty Kiss My Face Organic 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

The constant average price for a breakfast or lunch at any of the facilities we visited was around $8 a person (for burgers and fries). If you are on a really tight budget consider these: Camp Campsites range in price from $20 – $45 depending on which campground and how big the site is. Turkey sandwich meat was $5 a pack.

Saving Money 188

Saving Money Money Saving Kids and Family 188

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 15, 2017

Packaged Meats. Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat, 7 - 9 oz - $3.00. - $0.75/1 1 Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat In Zip Pak. - $0.75/1 1 Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat in Zip-Pak Packaging - 1-1-2017 SS (exp. 1 Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat in Zip-Pak Packaging - 1-1-17 SS (exp. Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat, 7 - 9 oz.

Arm and Hammer 100

Arm and Hammer Simple Travel Kroger 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We even bought an online package years ago, but have since decided that we will have a lawyer draw up our will, medical directive, and power of attorney documents to make sure everything is in place legally. However, there are a few things that we will not give up so I will need to include them in our budget. Earn Additional Income.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 13, 2016

HT yourhome Premium Lunch or Dinner Napkins, 40 - 100 ct - $1.67. HT yourhome Premium Lunch or Dinner Napkins, 40 - 100 ct. Packaged Meats. Package Cajun Specialty Whole Turducken Turkey - $69.99. Package Cajun Specialty Whole Turducken Turkey. Packaged Meats. HT yourhome Plastic Color Cups, 50 ct - $3.50.

Pepperidge Farm 100

Pepperidge Farm Fancy Feast Organic Organization 100

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 16, 2011

You should make your decisions based upon your needs and budget). after coupon Hillshire Farm Deli Carvers Lunch Meat (9 oz.) - 2/$8 $1/1 Hillshire Farm Deli Carvers, exp. 2 Land O'Lakes Butter Packages, exp. 2 Land O'Lakes Butter Packages, exp. +ok, deal, pick up a few if you need them. As low as $1.89

Giant Eagle 113

Giant Eagle Betty Crocker Duncan Hines Ocean Spray 113

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Packaged Meats. Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat, 7 - 9 oz - $3.00 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat, 7 - 9 oz. Packaged Meats. Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat, 22 oz - $6.99 1 Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat In Zip Pak. Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat, 22 oz. Squash, Butternut, Organic, per lb - $1.49. 1.99. . - $1.00/1

Georgia 100

Georgia Kroger General Mills Travel 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Thins Package - 1-29-17 SS; Includes 7 oz or Larger Only (exp. Thins Package - 1-29-17 SS; Includes 7 oz or Larger Only (exp. Sold in a 3 lb package. Sold in a 3 lb package. Packaged Meats. Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunch Meat, 9 oz - $3.00. Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunch Meat, 9 oz. Simple Truth.

Simple 100

Simple Frito lay General Mills Kroger 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Packaged Meats. Kroger brand Lunch Meat, 7- 9 oz - $2.50. Kroger brand Lunch Meat, 7- 9 oz. Packaged Meats. Simple Truth Coconutmilk, 1/2 gal. Simple Truth Organic Soymilk, 1/2 gal - $2.50. Simple Truth Organic Soymilk, 1/2 gal. Theo Chocolate Bars, 3 oz - $2.00. Theo Chocolate Bars, 3 oz. With In Ad Coupon; Limit 4.

Pillsbury 100

Pillsbury Refrigerators General Mills Kroger 100