Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Thanksgiving Day is probably my most favorite holiday. Thanksgiving dinner for my extended family is a shared experience. Thanksgiving dinner for my extended family is a shared experience. My mom hosts Thanksgiving. You DON’T have to do this on Thanksgiving day. Sweet Potato Bites at Cooking with My Kid.

Menu Planning 147

Menu Planning Menu Plans Thanksgiving Recipes 147

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. This link has freezer instructions.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here. Step 6 : I stock up on the ‘high holiday” i.e. back to school, christmas, Thanksgiving,etc. That is what I know I need to spend for the week.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

This includes the chores we all think about like cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry. In addition, I get other responsibilities that aren’t even on his radar like menu planning, making a grocery list, and doing a budget as well as reconciling our accounts every month. But there are other chores we don’t think of.

Women 160

Women Kids and Family Menu Planning Menu Plans 160