Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. 5 – Plan ahead.

February 130

February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

We use the gym, so we’ve never felt like it was a waste of money. Last summer my husband started volunteering at the Y in exchange for a free family membership and now we have all of the benefits of the gym, but not the monthly fee. To read more about our experience, read How to Get a FREE Gym Membership. Gym Membership.

Grocery Spending 242

Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

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! of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. Many households take spring cleaning as an opportunity to repaint, hang photographs and picture frames, and re-organize art. To the same effect of cleaning out your closet, having less food will help make this job easier. Wipe Down the Walls. Cleaning Out Your Closet.

Cleaning 221

Cleaning Appliances Donation Organic 221

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

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. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season. I have been using a Silpat Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat for years.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

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! Utilize the Freezer.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In order to succeed with your money, you must spend time on your money–and that means writing a plan for your spending. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100