The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What I Spent So I went to pull together my grocery spending for the week and I realized that it’s all quick trips to Safeway. This is better than endless nights of eating out, but definitely not as frugal as an organized trip to Aldi. I spent $63 at Safeway, spread out between an embarrassing number of trips.

Safeway 204

Safeway Toaster Ovens Leftovers Toasters 204

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. 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. for national brand.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Not only do I need to get control of our grocery spending again, but I also am challenging myself with a new budget for January. Keep your pantry, freezer and refrigerator organized.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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

JULY 9, 2015

When her grocery envelop was empty, it was empty until pay day. She offered to do people’s taxes, or get their bookkeeping organized in exchange for a discount on her rent, or car repairs. She says, bartering is a fun and creative way to get what she needed without spending money. They Managed their Grocery Spending.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

– Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. I list tons of ideas: How to Slash Your Grocery Spending . If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out . Non-necessity/extra (can survive without, but nice to have).

Budget 133

Budget Budgeting Financial Goals Goals 133