Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Leftovers from the top 3 meals. Don’t let the thought of clearance food scare you, I’ve been buying meat this way for many years and have never had a problem.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. You could buy up to 2 turkeys when you spend $25 or more, (turkeys not included). Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

I want my family to enjoy life, but we also have some pretty serious financial goals that we are trying to achieve. My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. I encourage you to read my post, 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. You will not only save yourself money, but also time.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. We also had meals at the homes of some friends and family a couple of times this month. I occasionally buy junk food. I felt like March was somewhat of a success. And finally…Junk Food.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Don’t buy stuff you don’t need even if it seems like a great deal. Meal plan, meal plan, meal plan. Decide here and now what your goals are and write them down. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? It was laughably bad. To pay off our home early.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

Here is a list of foods that you don’t have to buy organic (some people refer to it as the clean 15 ) as they are not heavily sprayed with pesticides making them healthier options. As a rule of thumb, it’s not necessary to buy organic if the fruit or vegetable has a hard outer skin, such as watermelon or pineapple. 1) Asparagus .

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Weekly Meals on a Budget. Weekly Meals on a Budget. And 2015 is no different.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. However, there are ways to put a good meal on the table without relying on restaurants for saving your sanity. Related Reading: Make meal planning a priority. Keep your pantry stocked with your go-to meals. Try freezer cooking.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

1 – Meal plan! When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because. and plan meals based off of that. Then for the other meals needed I see. what is on sale and plan meals based on those ingredients. Then for the other meals needed I see. Also buy produce as it is in season. We usually.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. 1 – Create a Monthly Hearty Meal.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan. Keep your pantry stocked with your go-to meals. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. Try freezer cooking.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. 1 – Create a Monthly Hearty Meal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

We want a splurge now and again, a night out, a new dress, a nice meal and etc. Why shouldn’t we take that overseas vacation, buy that luxury condo at the lake, get new clothes every change of season, have that spiffy new car? After 7+ years, folks get tired of constant frugality. Why stay the course? Why should you keep saving?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

We tried to avoid these things by packing our lunch, cooking meals at home, and shopping with a list to avoid overspending and wasting money. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? If we want something today we save for it and then buy it. What are your financial goals now?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. We started the year with a great January and made some progress with our goal, so to continue the momentum, I wanted to double down on our financial goal and be very mindful with our finances. The key is to plan-plan-plan.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

If you can make it from scratch rather than buying it – do it. Meal plan and cook from scratch – I’ll do a weekly meal plan and then only go to the grocery store once. The list helps keep me focused and prevents me from buying other items. What are your financial goals now?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. My biggest financial regret is the amount of money we spent on restaurant meals from the time we were married and both working full time to when we had kids.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Meal Planning With grocery prices being what they are today, having a meal plan is probably one of the smartest things you could do next to avoiding an impulse purchase while in the checkout lane. Meal planning is one of the most efficient ways to keep track of all the supplies in your kitchen, as far as groceries are concerned.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. We buy reliable vehicle brands that are built to drive for many many years. ” By planning our meals and grocery list, I am able to maintain our grocery budget and still eat very well. We drive older cars.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Firstly, I was offered a better-paid job but needed a vehicle to get there, so I took out a loan to buy one. If it wasn’t absolutely critical, I didn’t buy it. That is to say I focused my efforts more on *not* spending money, than on finding ways to buy the same things for less, if that makes sense?

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