Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

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 while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4. I made a large batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce in March that I stored in the freezer.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. When I got home, I washed the apples in some vinegar water and made my first batch of homemade sugar-free applesauce of the season. We ate leftovers. The dinner turned out pretty delicious.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. What We Ate this Week: Homemade New England Clam Chowder , tossed salad: I made this soup as a surprise for my family. Leftovers from the top 3 meals. They LOVE it. Very tasty!

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. I’ll make my own homemade burrito bowls in the future. Thursday: Leftover Smorgasbord night. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Monday: Shephard’s Pie with leftover mashed potatoes from last week. homemade refried beans. homemade sugar-free applesauce – It’s that time of year and I made a huge batch about 3 weeks ago. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money.

Frugal 100

Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Tuesday: We had a lot of pesto ranch chicken leftover from last week , so I cooked some bacon in the oven and made chicken & bacon quesadillas. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand-sewn dolls at craft fairs. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand sewn dolls at craft fairs.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Chicken Orzo Soup: I used some cooked chicken and homemade chicken stock from last week’s freezer cooking session. Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. homemade sugar-free applesauce.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Freezers 100