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. Include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even snacks in your planning.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

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. If pork tenderloins are on sale, my menu will include Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin and I’ll use the leftovers on another night for tacos. Plan for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

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. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch. Reduce convenience foods.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. That needs to get nipped in the bud! So, here's my Menu Plan for the week: (We start on Thursdays because it's always been my grocery shopping day.)

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade 49

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. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. Stop buying lunch every day. Instead, do a bit of planning and bring a lunch to work.

Bills 124

Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

We took an inventory of the food we have on hand and it is SHOCKING how much we truly have when we dig all the way to the back! Realistically, we could eat from our pantry/freezer for well OVER a month. Eat Leftovers Leftovers will become our close friends. This way the food doesn’t “feel” like leftovers!

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 16, 2016

Day 16 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Avoid Food Waste. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. family of four discards around $1,500 a year on food. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Brown Bag lunch.

Food Waste 165

Food Waste Kitchen Leftovers Food 165

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

5 – Brown bag your lunch. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. Sell stuff, say no to vacations and eating out, and just get through this time. We used up what we had.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

But there is no way you are going to give up cable, the cell phone, eating out or your gym membership. Perhaps a walk with a friend instead of lunch. You spend until the money runs out and then you put your purchases on your credit card. Write out what you have to spend on your home, utilities and other necessary items.

Money 203

Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

” Brian’s family packed their lunches, cooked meals at home, and shopped with a list to avoid overspending and wasting money. When dining out, Olivia always used a coupon and/or went to places where kids dine free. She also prepared extra food to freeze for late days. Stacy also advised to pack your lunch.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100