Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2016

We all brought home leftovers and that’s what we ate for dinner. Leftover lasagna, salad. Saturday: I batch cooked taco meat a few weeks ago and stored in the freezer. I also made one side trip at a different store for a gallon of organic milk that was on sale for the great price of $3.99.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Raisin Bran 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

Freezer cooking is wildly popular right now and it involves prepping meals to be stored in the freezer. It also prevents me from making impulsive trips to the grocery store or calling for take out. Also bookmark the 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending category page so you can check in daily.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Freezers Cooking Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way. Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Those are weekly staples at my house!

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. I spend about 30 minutes each Sunday to plan my menu and make a grocery list.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186