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. I also realized that I have plenty of food to get us through the week without a major trip to the store. crock pot chicken thighs.

Freezers 153

Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

And stores like CVS and Rite Aid make it very easy for all types of shoppers to buy these products for pennies or FREE. But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store. 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.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

My coffee is stored right by the machine and all of my baking supplies are stored right above the counter where I use my mixer. A clean and organized pantry will make menu planning easier for me. Where do you use each category? All of my spices and herbs are in a cupboard next to my stove.

Economical 113

Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Meal Planning Saves Time. I spend about 30 minutes each Sunday to plan my menu and make a grocery list. Meal Planning Saves Your Sanity. Meal Planning Saves Money.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186