Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. Having a routine keeps me scheduled so that I don’t forget to prep something and end up tempted to eat out. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. Going to the movies, having drinks with friends, or going to paid sporting events can be expensive. Planning how often to go out, and how much money will be spent is important. Eating Out. Entertainment.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
We both like to eat out. So we re-jiggered our finances so that we only spend on things that we really enjoy, and that are really important to us. He’s big into action figures for movies he likes (particularly Lord of the Rings). I like travel. We decided that we both needed to be able to fulfill these wants.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 29, 2012
Total: Free (or, $5-$20 with wine/beer/drinks) Just Go For Dessert Sometimes, it just doesn`t feel like the start of a weekend unless you get out of the house. To save money, eat your main meal at home and then just go for dessert. So, how have you saved money on dates and still had fun? I would love to hear your ideas.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 27, 2011
This way, if you’re planning to order the bare minimum to keep costs down, you won’t be covering someone who has had a lot more to eat and drink than you. If you prefer eating out, see if you can get your hands on any discount vouchers before you make arrangements and then base your plans around it.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 26, 2016
Thankfully, we have worked through those trials and the experience actually made a positive impact on our finances. We will cut back, but it is unrealistic for me to say we won’t eat out at all this year. We do budget for dining out and this year, we will need to be more diligent about staying within that budget.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 13, 2016
Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? Drew hashes out how that will happen and the milestones to get there. We talk about finances almost every day though because its who we are. We do a monthly budget.
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