Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

I’ve been lazy in the past and just planned for the work week and ignored the fact that we do need to eat on the weekends. We might eat out one night, but if I don’t plan the other six days, then it becomes more than one night out and we end up over budget in our ‘dining out’ category too.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. We travel with my extended family, so my mom and I will sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan. Include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even snacks in your planning.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Our rental has a kitchen, so my mom and I sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan. We include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks in our planning. Yeah, for nights off!

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Grocery shopping wisely – We shop at affordable stores, shop the ads/sales, and menu plan. Dine out on a budget – We used a coupon for 98% of our dining out experiences. I LOVE dining out, so this is what allowed us to enjoy that, but not spend a lot of money. Using coupons for eating out.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100