Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. As is usually the case, I now find myself benefiting from her wisdom. Lunches: Soups & Homemade Breads – The BEST EVER Enchilada Soup (more often in the fall & winter, less in the summer).

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 25 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. To kick start your emergency fund savings, take the next 31 days and challenge yourself to find $1000. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 30 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 28, 2016

I like to keep the Annie’s on hand for a quick lunch or snack for the kids (and my husband). I find it prevents stinky towel smell. I used the chicken for the wraps, Wednesday night’s meal, and sandwiches for lunch. For lunches and snacks we ate sandwiches, fruit, pretzels, yogurt sticks, and cheese sticks.

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Grocery Spending Lunch 100

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MAY 24, 2016

Day 24 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Save on Organic. This is a fantastic way to buy locally grown organic produce directly from the farmer and usually at prices below what you’ll find at a grocery store. Buy your grocery store’s private label organic brand. We fall somewhere in between.

Organic 113

Organic Organization Food Saving 113

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included cereal, eggs & toast. What did you make this week that your family enjoyed?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. I’ve added the below Weekly Menu & Grocery List to my Freebie page for email subscribers. Bread, rolls, bagels, and other baked goods freeze really well, so when you find a great price, store them in the freezer. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130