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

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

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. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year round.

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Replace the graham crackers with cookies in homemade piecrust recipes. They can be used when washing items like stuffed animals in the washing machine or you can reuse them to store other fruits and vegetables that you buy in bulk. Use the cubes for homemade stuffing or croutons and the ground pieces for meatloaf and meatballs.

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Saving Money Money Finds Reuse 40

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MARCH 17, 2019

Homemade Strawberry Fruit Roll Ups via Divas Can Cook. It’s easy enough to buy these ingredients in bulk and make trail mix specifically for your taste! Hummus is one of my favorite dips and it’s super high in protein, which is awesome. But some of the pre-packaged ones you find at the store can be pricey.

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Snacks Cheap Frozen Yogurt Chocolate 72

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Replace the graham crackers with cookies in homemade piecrust recipes. They can be used when washing items like stuffed animals in the washing machine or you can reuse them to store other fruits and vegetables that you buy in bulk. Use the cubes for homemade stuffing or croutons and the ground pieces for meatloaf and meatballs.

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Saving Money Money Finds Used 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 4, 2014

It will be a great relief not having to relearn how to budget your money as well. Here are some spending tips to keep in mind: Buy in Bulk. And while you contemplate what types of diapers, you may also want to try making your own Homemade Baby Wipes to help you save. There are some items that you absolutely know you will need.

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Parenting Saving Frugal Parenting Saving Money 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2011

However, unless you are careful, those baked goods can break the budget. Homemade yeast breads topped with poppy seeds make a large, wonderful and welcome gift when wrapped in clear wrap and tied with a bow. Place in a greased bowl, turn, cover with damp cloth and allow to rise until doubled in bulk (about an hour).

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Baking Cookies Bread Holiday 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 27, 2011

Quite honestly, I love it when my wife is all dolled up and turns the heads of the public, but all of these products were killing the budget (mainly because I was clueless about them)! I’m sure the list goes on, but those are just a few of the budget-killing items I can think of off the top of my head. Homemade Body Care Products.

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Budget Budgeting Money Shavers 169

Saving Everyday

MAY 27, 2024

Recommended Equipment Ceramic Bowls Nakiri Knife Ceramic Nonstick Pan Variations Want to bulk up this healthy breakfast bowl recipe? How To Make This More Budget-Friendly This breakfast bowl recipe is already easy on the budget! Add quinoa, rice, or potatoes! Use any sausage you like. Don’t like kale?

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Breakfast Recipes Cooking Re-use 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Then, a guest poster on my blog shared her simple recipe for homemade chicken stock. After having the homemade version, store bought tastes devoid of flavor, like water. If you make some of these items in bulk, you may spend anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or so making them yourself, depending on what you’re making.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

I’m on a mission to eat well and serve my family tasty food on our limited budget. Buy in Bulk and Freeze in Portion Sizes. Anytime I roast a whole chicken or turkey, or buy a rotisserie chicken I make homemade chicken stock. Read Two Ways to make Homemade Chicken Stock for my methods. Find Coupons.

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