Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I truly believe that family vacations are a necessity. Airbnb is a fantastic option, especially if you want to cook some of your own meals, as most of them come stocked with the basics for cooking. I know that some people have luck booking last-minute plane tickets, but I wouldn’t advise that for a family vacation.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! It feels too restrictive and takes away from the joy of cooking. Some days, I just want to cook what I want to cook, you feel me? Batch cook. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! It feels too restrictive and takes away from the joy of cooking. Some days, I just want to cook what I want to cook, you feel me? Batch cook. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money. Most importantly, reduce food waste.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I simply put the word out to friends and family on social media, and he has stayed busy ever since. For most people, groceries are a huge expense, especially if you have a family. Everyone in my family loves leftovers, so this one is easy for us! Pretty much any leftover cooked meat can be turned into a soup.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! I have two!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 187

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. We also like to have enough means to travel and visit family and friends, so being frugal in some areas helps us be generous in others. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. I make bone broth now!

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

We hosted Easter as well, and my cousin and her family dropped in to celebrate with us, too. I love entertaining guests, and cooking is no exception. This allows us to cash in on the savings without watching our money go in the garbage by food waste. I am normally not a fan of bulk shopping at places like Costco.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192