Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We travel with my extended family, so my mom and I will sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan. Before your trip, calculate the number of meals during your trip and decide how many will be eaten in and how often you will dine out. Include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even snacks in your planning.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Create a Meal Plan. Our rental has a kitchen, so my mom and I sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan. We calculate the number of meals we are going to have and decide how many will be at home and how often we will dine out. We include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks in our planning.

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. Freeze garden and in season produce.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100