Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Menu planning saves me time.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

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. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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. Create a Meal Plan. We travel with my extended family, so my mom and I will sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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. Create a Meal Plan. Our rental has a kitchen, so my mom and I sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan. Create A Budget For Your Trip. Yeah, for nights off!

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. 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. 8 Freezer Meals.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100