Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. According to a 2012 Gallop Poll, the average American family spends about $150 a week on food alone! Start Menu Planning.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. That’s about what a typical family might spend on food in a month. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes.

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JANUARY 17, 2012

Buy in Bulk – Buying in bulk can be tricky, but if you have a solid plan in place for how to use the food, it can save you quite a bit of money! By buying in bulk, we were able to get a lower price per pound than we would have paid for conventional potatoes! This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. Sit down with your family and brainstorm what everyone''s expectations will be while on vacation. Create a Meal Plan. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights.

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