Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

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. Sure, there is time spent upfront; about 30 minutes for me each Sunday when I plan my menu and make a grocery list. Maybe even a crock-pot meal.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. If you plan for your grocery trip, you will have a better chance of staying on track. It’s those impulsive, last-minute trips that seem to wreak havoc on spending. Develop your own routine and read all about how I plan our menu weekly: How to Meal Plan: 11 Tips for Success.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113