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 8, 2012

The next time you make your menu plan and grocery list, instead of glancing through the sales circulars for ideas, challenge yourself to see what's lurking in your freezer and pantry. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Do you know what to do with ham hocks?? What did you find?

Freezers 153

Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Easy Summer Menu Planning. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. Freeze Your Garden Produce Now and You'll be Thanking Yourself Later. My Menu/Grocery List Clipboard. Eleven Simple Tips For Easier Menu Planning.

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

A clean and organized pantry will make menu planning easier for me. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. I ended up throwing 7 bottles of out-dated spices away.OUCH! I think it is safe to say that I don't need to replace the cayenne.

Economical 113

Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Menu Plan As I have written before, groceries are the one category that I feel like I have the most control over when it comes to spending. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don't plan, I am sure to blow the budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164