Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending. We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer.

February 130

February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. A few years ago, I heard my Pastor’s wife list off the meals that they eat on certain days of the week. Having a routine keeps me scheduled so that I don’t forget to prep something and end up tempted to eat out.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

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 207

Safeway Toaster Ovens Leftovers Toasters 207

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

So I am declaring a Frugal February. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, . but rather find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. Cancel unused subscriptions.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Can you answer this question, how much do you spend on groceries each month? If you do not know the answer, then there is a good chance you are over spending. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Stacey taught frugal living/coupon workshops and her husband took on extra side carpentry jobs. They Managed their Grocery Spending. I have always stressed that groceries is one of the easiest budget categories to reduce. Eating out daily will add up. Shannon made crafts and sold them on Etsy.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100