Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

However, I find that when I start spring cleaning, I am usually surprised by how much work it is. This also helps keep my grocery spending down, as I am using up ingredients that I already have instead of going to buy new ones. Finish Up Some Indoor Work. Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill.

Cleaning 221

Cleaning Appliances Donation Green And Frugal 221

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

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. The freezer can be an important tool to saving money at the grocery store and it’s not just for saving leftovers.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

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. Plastic isn’t pretty, but it will work until we find something. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. 2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. Meal planning really is that effective. Gym Membership.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Although it will take hard work and sacrifice on our part. 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. Hot Work at Home Jobs for 2015 | Holly Hanna @ The Work at Home Woman.

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

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. The freezer can be an important tool to saving money at the grocery store and it’s not just for saving leftovers.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Not only do I need to get control of our grocery spending again, but I also am challenging myself with a new budget for January. Pick a meal planning day that works best for you. Ready to meal plan?

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

With that much success, these people are a wealth of information, so I poured over their content and realized that there was no magic pill, or snap of the fingers, just HARD WORK. Everyone had unique motivation for working towards debt freedom: Jackie and her husband were sick of the stress that goes along with money issues.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100