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. Snacks & Dessert.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Now that you’re sold on why you need to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, you’re probably wondering how you can up your intake without it feeling like a chore. Drink fruit juice at breakfast. Get creative when eating out. Here are some tips on doing just that. Add fruit to your breakfast. Get healthy with snacks.

Eating Out 170

Eating Out Food and Drink Meals Wellness 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

The family in the documentary was what many Americans might consider “extreme”, as they only shopped at a farmers market which sold locally sourced food (cutting back on the emissions from transportation of food as well as the chemicals required to preserve the food in transport). Get Take Out/Eat Out Less.

Documentary 173

Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

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. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

It’s definitely worth it to keep refilling the ice in the ice chest to keep the food cold. Instead of buying bowls, we buy a bag of paper cups that we use for drinking as well as for cereal in the mornings when we travel. For those times that you will want to eat out, see what’s available at Restaurant.com ahead of time.

Travel 85

Travel Frugal Hotel Food and Drink 85

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You had to have known that this challenge was coming…I’ve taken away the drive-thru breakfast , then I told to you pack a brown bag lunch and now we’re eating dinner at home. For the record, I LOVE TO EAT OUT! There is rarely any variety and she loves to eat a variety of foods. Split a meal.

Dinner 113

Dinner At Home Finds Home 113

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 11, 2016

I love the fact Ibotta gives you money for eating out at various restaurants now. it is like you are paid to eat out! when you purchase Dr. Praeger’s™ Purely Sensible Foods™. when you purchase Dr. Praeger’s™ Purely Sensible Foods™. There are a TON new Ibotta offers this week.

Kentucky Fried Chicken 100

Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC Kentucky August 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

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. Many friends may be willing to split the cost of a bottle of wine, or make homemade margaritas instead of going out. Eating Out.

College 100

College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Since you would have probably otherwise discarded these ingredients, using them to make an easy broth in your Instant Pot is like getting free food. You can drink the broth plain or add more ingredients to make it a soup. Avoid Eating Out. Use Simple, Inexpensive Ingredients.

Money 67

Money Appliances Re-use Cooking 67

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 2, 2013

Top Restaurant Coupons: Bakers Square Coupons $5 Off 2 Entrees and 2 Drinks (exp: 8/16/2013). Bonefish Grill Coupons Free Bang Bang Shrimp WYB Any Food Purchase (exp: 8/18/2013). Logans Roadhouse Coupons $5 Off $20 Food Purchase (exp: 9/5/2013). Printable Coupons Restaurant Deals eating out Restaurant coupons'

Del Taco 58

Del Taco Tacos Restaurant Burger King 58

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

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. I plan our menu weeks before we leave, so I'm able to take advantage of store sales and I do much of the food shopping ahead of time. Be sure to discuss each family’s food challenges.

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch. Instead of buying books, check them out of the library. Drink water. Reduce convenience foods.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Use these coupons to eat out on the cheap this week! Bob Evans – Buy 1 Breakfast Entree Get 1 Free When You Buy 2 Drinks (exp: 2/13/2016). for 30 Play Points, 1 Medium 1-Topping Pizza & 2 Drinks + More (exp: 2/15/2016). Marie Callenders – Buy 1 Get 1 Breakfast When You Buy 2 Drinks (exp: 3/3/2016).

Restaurant 40

Restaurant Chuck E Cheese 2016 Food and Drink 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer. Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control. Use up all of those odd ingredients.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 24, 2014

If you are heading out this weekend, don’t forget to take a coupon to save on food. Jamba Juice Coupons $2 Small Fit ‘n Fruitful or Small Whole Food Nutrition Smoothies (exp: 1/28/2014). Jersey Mikes Coupons Free Chips & Drink WYB Any Regular or Giant Sub (exp: 1/24/2014). Thanks Surviving the Stores !).

Marie Callendars 53

Marie Callendars Restaurant White Castle 2014 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2012

That said, I don’t eat out more than 10 – 12 times a year. I don’t eat red meat or even pork more than once a week or so. I do eat fruits and vegetables and am trying to up my servings of those. I drink at least 5 (8 ounce) glasses a day. drinking green tea (hey, I do this one too!).

Food and Drink 188

Food and Drink Quiz United States Food and Wine 188

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 14, 2015

Heading out this weekend? Don’t forget to take a coupon to help you save on eating out on your shopping adventures! Top Restaurant Coupons: Bob Evans – Buy 1 Breakfast Entree Get 1 50% Off When You Buy 2 Drinks (exp: 8/29/2015). Cocos – $2 Off $10 Food Purchase (exp: 8/16/2015). Jacks – $3.50

Restaurant 40

Restaurant Chuck E Cheese 2015 Del Taco 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

It works best when the foods are as close to nature as possible. The best place to prepare your food is your own kitchen, so you have more control over what goes into your meals. Food doesn’t have to be bland and boring; spice it up with curries, sauces and condiments.

Making 186

Making Food and Drink Meals Activism 186

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 28, 2014

If you are heading out this weekend, take a coupon (or 2) with you to save on eating out. BJ’s – $5 Off $20 Food Purchase (exp: 4/7/2014). Mimis Cafe – Buy 1 Get 1 Free Dinner Entree WYB 2 Drinks (exp: 4/6/2014). Here is a round up of the available restaurant coupons for you.

Restaurant 61

Restaurant Del Taco Red Lobster 2014 61

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2014

If you are going out this weekend, why not save on eating out with a coupon. Check out what is available this week: Top Restaurant Coupons: Bakers Square – $5 Off $20 Purchase (exp: 4/18/2014). BJ’s – $5 Off $20 Food Purchase (exp: 4/7/2014).

Quiznos 61

Quiznos Restaurant Del Taco Red Lobster 61

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. This doesn’t mean every minute of your day needs to be planned out. Eating out at every meal drains your wallet , so choose the most important meals and make those your splurges.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2013

The smell persists in the office making me not want to eat there and this week I had several doctor’s appointments which threw me off track. I am excited to get a new food order hopefully this week so my favorites will be back. Plus I am feeling swollen this morning, feeling like I need to drink a ton of water. *.

Food and Drink 61

Food and Drink Birthday Soda Lunch 61

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

But think about how much you would be saving in terms of transport, drinks, food, entertainment, and the potential bail money should things get out of hand. If your lifestyle involves hanging out with your friends, you could choose to do a pot-luck hangout. My family chooses to eat out once per week, for example.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

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. While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 11, 2016

Planning was essential for meals because I knew that if I got tired and hungry it would be so easy to continue to snack or grab non-nutritious filler foods. I also knew that I couldn’t completely stop from eating all the foods I loved. I needed to find healthier versions of those foods to make smarter choices when I was eating.

Food and Drink 40

Food and Drink The Biggest Loser Lunch Lunches 40

For the Mommas

APRIL 11, 2016

If you are like us, you love to eat out but sometimes it is such a hassle. All you have to do is order online to pick up your meal at a certain time and use the code 20TOGO at check out! To get this awesome deal, head over here to check out the menu. Be sure to check out the appetizers and drinks, too.

Arm and Hammer 40

Arm and Hammer Jimmy Dean Excedrin Herbal Essence 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Believe it or not, those name brand foods, household goods, clothing, and accessories you buy can be found in the same aisles with the name of the store stamped on them. Embrace the Food Network. No, you cannot have dinner and drinks with the girls twice a week. Buy Store Brands.

Saving Money 221

Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 6, 2013

Some of my close friends and family have signed up after hearing me rave about the food and see how well Jamie and I are both doing. We didn’t do any eating out this week which was great! I had no idea that Nutrisystem had both shelf stable as well as frozen foods. I would like to share the menu for one of my days.

Food and Drink 76

Food and Drink Fuel Lunch Lunches 76

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. Making Homemade Baby Food.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 13, 2013

This was a good week for both of us – we didn’t eat out at all and I even passed up pizza during a lunch meeting at work in favor of my Cheesy Homestyle Potatoes lunch! We just got Jamie’s next frozen food order today and woohoo! but the food tastes good and it’s filling! Weight loss this week: 1.8

Food and Wine 71

Food and Wine Food and Drink Lunch Lunches 71

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

I stayed on track until Friday when we went out to dinner for my sister in laws birthday and while I didn’t go overboard I did have a drink, some appetizer, a steak, a couple bites of dessert etc. Then Jamie and I went to the South Beach Wine and Food Festival and well, you know how that goes.

Food and Wine 63

Food and Wine Food and Drink Wine Dinner 63

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. Making Homemade Baby Food.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Subway Footlongs are a great way to save money and eat out when you’re on-the-run. Much less expensive than other fast food options and likely healthier too. Or one foot long, some drinks and cookies. For the entire month of October, any regular footlong sandwich is just $5 at participating Subway restaurants.

Subway 45

Subway Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts 45