Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

This list is a massive round-up of the best tips that I have shared over the years. 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.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation. Create a Meal Plan. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well!

Whole Foods 94

Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

I plan our menu weeks before we leave, so I'm able to take advantage of store sales and I do much of the food shopping ahead of time. If you are traveling with other families, splitting the menu planning will save you money and also give you a night off when it is someone else's turn in the kitchen.

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

This list is a massive round up of my best tips that I have shared over the years. 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.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

According to a 2012 Gallop Poll, the average American family spends about $150 a week on food alone! Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store.

Dinner 75

Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100