Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. The freezer can be an important tool to saving money at the grocery store and it’s not just for saving leftovers. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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. In other words, I need to follow my own advice. Meal Planning Saves Time.

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

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. The freezer can be an important tool to saving money at the grocery store and it’s not just for saving leftovers. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

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 . If you have financial goals, budgeting will be an important tool to reaching those goals. Budgeting is a lifelong habit.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133