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. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound,

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

I''m happy to report that I was able to reduce our grocery spending in August by about $50 and I''ll put that money in our Christmas savings. Our grocery spending has crept up over that last several months and it was time to rein it back in. You''ll avoid all sorts of duplicate purchases and reduce food waste too.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

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. Not only do I need to get control of our grocery spending again, but I also am challenging myself with a new budget for January. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound, Ready to meal plan?

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186