Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

I’ve had to bump up the budget over the years as my kids have grown and started to eat as much as adults. My kids ate like birds back in day and now they are famished every time they walk into the kitchen. Homemade Sugar Free Applesauce – this is a constant side dish for my family and it has NO added sugar!

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable. The amount of food waste that goes on at this time of year is shocking.

Green 167

Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. You''ll avoid all sorts of duplicate purchases and reduce food waste too.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Have you got kids? I simply put the word out to friends and family on social media, and he has stayed busy ever since. For most people, groceries are a huge expense, especially if you have a family. Dining out, fast food drive-throughs, and Starbucks all have to stop. Don’t ignore the big stuff. Sell their stuff!!

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I truly believe that family vacations are a necessity. When our kids were younger, we used to go camping at state parks, and they thought it was the best thing ever! How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. Let’s break it down.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52