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Grocery Budget Challenge | January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

Take into account any special occasions, such as the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, and pot lucks. By keeping our kitchens organized, menu planning will be much easier, we’ll reduce our food waste, and we’ll be less likely to buy duplicates. February Assignments.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

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Save Money with Meal Planning

Couponing 101

I always find we have more food than we think and can usually count on finding a few things that I had forgotten about. Knowing what’s on hand will prevent food waste and make menu planning easier. Having these items on hand saves money since I don’t have to buy more expensive prepared foods!