Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Are you trying to run a more 'green' household? Thanks for reading.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

I had all of the ingredients for leftover pork tacos , except for the taco seasoning, a crucial ingredient. What I didn't have a hankering for was to drive to the grocery store for one item. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Recently, I had a hankering for some tacos. Also, try my Homemade Fajita Seasoning.

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Homemade Tacos Bulk Leftovers 170

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2011

I have a grandmother who would never dream of buying containers to store leftovers or food for the freezer. I use recycled jars to store baking goods (those blue Ball jars were a yard sale find), leftovers, matches, Q-tips, cotton balls, and office supplies. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. It seemed a bit wasteful.

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Reuse Economical Kitchen Freezers 138

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2011

become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Great deal. Thanks for reading. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed. become a Twitter follower. This post contains affiliate links that help support this site at no additional cost to you.

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Entertainment Dinner Holiday Mom 127

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. Monday: Shephard’s Pie with leftover mashed potatoes from last week. My Favorite Recent Grocery Deals: 17 cents each!! I am a big fan of grocery apps and Ibotta is my favorite. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. garden salad.

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. My husband is a huge NFL fan so we always make a big deal about the Super Bowl. Thursday: My family was not too happy, but it was “Clean out the Fridge/Leftovers” night.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2011

Do you know much you spend on groceries, gas for your car or even your mortgage? I work a budget around what comes in, what we spend and what I would like to spend, hopefully leaving some leftover to devote to more debt reduction or savings. Do you know how much cash comes in each month? Do you know how much cash leaves every month?

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Debt Renovation Leftovers Software 147

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2013

In Plan It, Don't Panic: Everything You Need to Successfully Create and Use a Meal Plan, Stephanie helps you: find a meal planning method that suits your family best, work with special dietary needs, become a grocery-shopping ninja, make the most of leftovers, organize and store your recipes, and more. become a Twitter follower.

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Homemade Meals Organic Organization 127

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 16, 2012

The crock pot stock technique can also be done with the leftovers from roasted chicken , roasted turkey , and I have even done it with the rotesserie chickens from the grocery store. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Pour into freezer containers to keep in the freezer. I like to store in 32 oz, 16 oz and 8 oz portions.

Freezers 147

Freezers Dinner Paper Towels Refrigerators 147

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

These family favorites are fresh, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. Not a fan of goat cheese? It makes a lot, and I ate the leftovers for lunch over a bed of romaine. Are you an ALDI shopper? I pulled together a list of ALDI salad ideas using ingredients I found at the store. spinach – Organic $2.49.

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Plan uses for your leftovers. If one feature goes out (like an ice maker on a freezer), but the rest of the unit still works fine, think about using an alternative to extend the life of the appliance (like making your own ice, or buying a bag a week at the grocery). Use up your food. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

And, be sure to eat your leftovers! Opening windows and turning on fans at the right times can go a long way toward regulating the temperature of a house. 8 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills! posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. So we spent some time researching on ways to cut down our grocery bill. Some of the strategies include freezing milk and eggs.&#.

Frugal 150

Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. My husband travels a lot for work, so grocery shopping for one person is something I have learned a thing or two about. Grocery Shopping for One Inventory what you have. Shop sales.

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Grocery Shopping Groceries Grocery Shopping 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Are there reliable grocery stores at your destination? Usually there is enough leftovers for the last night to be a ‘clean out the fridge’ night. We''ll plan the menu weeks before we leave, so I can do most of my grocery shopping at home instead of our vacation spot where prices are more expensive. Thanks for reading.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Shop 365 Everyday Value products to save on grocery items. Rice bowl with leftover chicken. I also planned Sunday night as our “leftovers” night to finish eating up whatever was left from other meals. Just like other stores, you want to follow the sale cycles of products to buy at the lowest price. Banana Chips (bulk bin).

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Whole Foods Gift Cards Giveaway Food 96

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Homemade Pumpkin Granola via Taylor-Made Ranch If you want a far superior alternative to the grocery store’s cereal aisle, this one’s for you! Paperwhites in Mason Jars via Domaphile Or, if you’re not a paperwhite fan, check out these Mason Jar Succulents via Lolly Jane which are just as gorgeous. ‘Nuff said.

DIY 91

DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

I am normally not a fan of bulk shopping at places like Costco. Being that there are only two of us in our household, we never use up bulk groceries before they go bad, making it a wasteful endeavour. There tends to be a ton of leftovers, and I suspect that many of them are wasted because they can’t eat them all.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192