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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

Family Balance Sheet

My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. And finally…Junk Food. I occasionally buy junk food.

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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

Family Balance Sheet

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. ” Real Estate Corey presents How to Furnish Your Apartment for Cheap posted at 20s Finances , saying, “One of the most common places that people overspend in their budget, in addition to buying food or groceries, is in home furnishings.

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