Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. Check out the group and watch my Facebook LIVES where I describe the steps to writing a budget. Note, you will be asked to answer 3 simple questions when you join. This is to keep out any trolls and help to keep the group a safe and encouraging place.). Say that 5 times!).
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 16, 2015
If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. I encourage you to read my post, 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. Dining Out. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month. Keep it Simple.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 9, 2014
If you can make healthy snacks available, and start them out as the norm, it is much easier to encourage good snacking habits. My son loves peanut butter on celery, and he’s a big fan of plain popcorn and nuts. Put healthy snacks out, limiting choices, and you can encourage healthy habits that stick. Get Healthy'
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. We usually plan for one night to be ‘clean out the fridge’ night and we allow for 3 dinners out. Brainstorm all of the expenditures that you will have and make a list. Thanks for reading.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 2, 2011
You could also use a blank calendar or a simple notepad. 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 usually 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 that category.
Saving Everyday
OCTOBER 3, 2023
A simple travel planner will keep all your plans, reservations, and confirmation numbers in one handy spot! Eating out at every meal drains your wallet , so choose the most important meals and make those your splurges. If you love going out for breakfast, it’s the cheapest meal of the day to dine out.
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. From my strategy, read: Earn Cash Back from these 4 Simple Grocery Apps. People either love them or hate them. Yeah, that is not me. Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores.
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