Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

” Dining out is a fun treat, but when you eat out too often it gets old and my sweet girl wanted a home cooked dinner. Monday & Tuesday: Take out! Wednesday: Spaghetti, garden salad, homemade applesauce. Thursday: Chunky Potato & Leek soup , garden salad, homemade applesauce. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Home and Garden Daughter 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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Start a Garden.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 130

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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Freeze garden and in season produce. Yeah, that is not me.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. I have always been an ardent declutterer (to my husband’s chagrin–once I accidentally threw out an automobile registration while cleaning out the car!) I do want to try growing things in pots, though–like tomatoes and herbs.

Rent 177

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 177

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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Start a Garden.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.

Kids and Family 186

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

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. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130