Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

If you are trying to reduce your expenses, groceries should be the first thing you attack. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. Dining Out. Meal planning really is that effective.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Groceries are the one area in our household budget that I feel like I have the most control over. The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. Sure, there is time spent upfront; about 30 minutes for me each Sunday when I plan my menu and make a grocery list.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

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

MAY 16, 2016

Day 16 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Avoid Food Waste. If you’re following along with the 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending , then you will remember, disorder = disaster. You’ll save money by reducing your food waste at home and avoid eating out on your lunch break.

Food Waste 165

Food Waste Kitchen Leftovers Food 165

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Tracy used cash for her spending categories. When her grocery envelop was empty, it was empty until pay day. They Managed their Grocery Spending. I have always stressed that groceries is one of the easiest budget categories to reduce. Lydia stresses meal planning to cut down on your grocery bill.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

– Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. Now that you have a list of every possible expense category, project your spending on each category for the month that you’re planning. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. The grocery category is the easiest one to reduce.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133