Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Heading out for Valentine’s Day dinner sounds lovely, but long lines, high prices, and the cost of a babysitter, can keep many of us in for the holiday. Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab.

Menu Planning 113

Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. 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. Find out how I scored 16 lbs of meat and paid just $17.20.

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. Plan for All Seven Days. I’ve been lazy in the past and just planned for the work week and ignored the fact that we do need to eat on the weekends.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. 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. Find out how I scored 16 lbs of meat and paid just $17.20.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here. If I want to eat out or the kids help me make a fun meal – stockpile stuff. That is what I know I need to spend for the week. Step 2: leftovers.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

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. If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. Yeah, that is not me.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. What is your skill set?

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100