Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 6, 2013

This is especially true for people who want to eat only organic or non-processed foods. Some of these tips include avoiding eating out, planning meals in advance, comparing prices, buying things in bulk, and preparing large meals that can be spread out throughout the week. Eating Out Less.

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Budgeting Budget Bulk Eating Out 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Digital coupons need no clipping, sorting, organizing, etc. Additionally, eating in and cooking your own food is far less expensive than eating out in a restaurant and is better for the environment because preparing your own food requires less preservatives and ingredients. Go Digital.

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Saving Money Money Family Washer and Dryer 171

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Individuals, families and workplaces are complex organisms with multiple constantly changing parts and pieces. If you push in one direction, the organism may pop in several different directions. I do, which is why I wanted it out in the open as to what the budget allowed. Examples of unintended consequences.

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Real Estate Money Kids and Family Budgeting 183

Koupon Karen

JANUARY 4, 2024

Some organizations offer free or low-cost support groups and counseling services. This could include cutting back on unnecessary expenses such as eating out, buying expensive items, or engaging in activities that contribute to your addiction. These can provide a sense of community and guidance without breaking the bank.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

You could eat out less, cut back on takeout and cook more often. ” C2ER was founded in 1961, and it continues to exist today as a nonprofit organization. Food: Weekly trips to the grocery store can add up, especially if food costs are high where you live. There are ways to trim that down.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2014

For example, when I was trying to get healthy unsuccessfully, I cut back my daily soda habit to one or two times a week, I only stopped for fast food twice a month, and I started making the organic mac n’ cheese instead of Kraft. Do you know how often I do those things now? Not once a week, or once a month, never.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Use Pinterest.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

Get D23 Membership: The D23 is the largest Disney fan organization in the world and if you are a member (or want to become one) , you can get some awesome discounts from various places. Members can see films, eat out, shop at discount rate. What is great is, you get to avoid the $17+ parking fee at the resort. Free Wi-Fi !

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Disney World Saving Money Disney Money 100

For the Mommas

AUGUST 29, 2016

This children’s book will motivate the kids to take responsibility and keep their room organized. They learn to work together, clean up their room, and organize their toys. If you’re like me, you are continually searching for quick and easy low cost healthy ways to eat.

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Recipes San Francisco Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Cooking is really not hard, it just takes some organization. Instead of eating out, why not experiment with some recipes at home. Not only is the extra exercise good for you but it also reduces your impact on the environment. Plus you will save a ton on gasoline and parking fees. Cook at home. Brew your own coffee and tea.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 17, 2013

In my opinion, organic coffee is best because it is very smooth (cheap coffee can be acidic). It’s easier to eat out of a shallow serving dish. The first time I made it, I put it in glass Irish coffee mugs, which was pretty but too hard to eat. In place of espresso, you can also use extra-strong coffee.

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Desserts Recipes Ice Cream Cruises 63

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

For example, non-organic Swanson broth is almost three dollars at most grocery stores. At Aldi, the organic broth is less than two dollars. Paying for drinks out adds up quickly! Reconsider organized sports for your kids. Income is ANY money that comes in (paychecks, side jobs, selling things, etc…).

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

I am trying to make this goal come true by feeding my family healthy foods whenever I am able and making better choices for everyone when we do eat out. Whether your goals revolve around getting back in the gym or being more organized at home, having the right products to help you succeed is a must. Get the right gear.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Keep your pantry, freezer and refrigerator organized. When your kitchen is organized, you avoid buying duplicates and it is easier to cross reference what is on sale, the ingredients needed for recipes, and what you have on hand. Develop a system for your menu and shopping list. Plan for All Seven Days.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Even some of my groceries are automatically billed, since I have milk delivery from a local dairy, and organic produced delivered to my door weekly. Eating out a few times a month. We also pay tithing and contribute to charitable causes. With all that automatically taken care of, the rest of the money is available for spending.

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Emergency Fund Budgeting Budget Psychology 202

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. How about clothes? Avoid impulse buys.

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. How about clothes?

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Get organized. Organize your entire kitchen. An organized kitchen also saves time and sanity. Keeping things organized ensures you can find what you need quickly! Dining out is something you can stop immediately. Save that cash for a nicer meal out once a month. Check out international food stores.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Get organized. Organize your entire kitchen. An organized kitchen also saves time and sanity. Keeping things organized ensures you can find what you need quickly! Dining out is something you can stop immediately. Save that cash for a nicer meal out once a month. Check out international food stores.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

It takes money and organization. Drinking water when you eat out. We eat steak all year long (for a fairly good price). And we order chicken when we eat out (because steak in restaurants isn’t as good as Drew’s grilling). Underbuying things that are temporary, lose value, and to test out.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. How about clothes?

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

We won’t be eating out AT ALL but I do have a couple of free drink rewards from Starbucks that I plan to use strategically. By decluttering and organizing, we’re finding many things we’d forgotten! So, not only did we get organized, we also discovered some “free” entertainment.

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Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2011

Look at cutting back on little luxuries such as eating out at lunch each day or in the evenings. Also cut out any unnecessary expenditure, such as subscriptions and memberships that may no longer be of much use to you. You also should do your research before consolidating to make sure that the organization you use is reputable.

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Debt Finance Pay Off Debt Credit 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Keep your pantry, freezer and refrigerator organized so that you can cross reference what is on sale, the ingredients needed for recipes and what you have on hand. 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. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound,

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Eating out at every meal drains your wallet , so choose the most important meals and make those your splurges. If you love going out for breakfast, it’s the cheapest meal of the day to dine out. Avoid organized tours (most of the time!)

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

She offered to do people’s taxes, or get their bookkeeping organized in exchange for a discount on her rent, or car repairs. There are things we had to do that made us look weird: home school, skip eating out as much with family, doing my own hair & nails, getting a wardrobe from the thrift store and forgoing paper towels.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. After checking and rechecking and I discover the real cost of eating out! Young Family Finance : Appropriate Tip – Find out what an appropriate tip is when you are eating out.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out . I would never tell someone to cancel the gym membership if they use it, and if you do use a gym membership, find out how my husband got a FREE family gym membership. But if you have a membership, but don’t use it, CANCEL.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133