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 Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My challenge is I need to reduce our bill, but not make everyone in my family miserable because there is no room for the occasional extras that make us happy, like a special treat or wild caught salmon or Kalamata olives. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Check out the group and watch my Facebook LIVES where I describe the steps to writing a budget. Note, you will be asked to answer 3 simple questions when you join. This is to keep out any trolls and help to keep the group a safe and encouraging place.). Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts?

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. I encourage you to read my post, 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. Dining Out. It saves us $67 a month. Keep it Simple.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 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

Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it, to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending. It is NOT a spending account. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). 18 – Use Cash Back Grocery apps.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Utilize the Freezer.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113