Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We ate more quick/convenience foods.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ. Read: My 2020 Financial Goals. I want to INCREASE our savings and net worth. In January 2020, we had a lot of savings goals.

Debt 130

Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars. And here’s a post about freezing food odds and ends. Here’s my cinnamon bread recipe , in case you want to make some!)

Grocery Spending 189

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 189

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. Enjoying some outdoor time.

Kids and Family 185

Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 185

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) We knew it would be a balancing act, so we were working on saving money long before the wedding.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 179

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), How did you get interested in saving money? As a teenager, I saved quite a bit of the money I earned babysitting and working in a dining hall. canned peaches = summer in a jar 2.

Money 194

Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 194

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. How to Save Money on Organic Food. Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons. Saving Money on Meat and Poultry. Stop Wasting Food.

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This is why it is imperative that the majority of consumers partner with a reputable and licensed esthetician to help them navigate the industry and help them to find the right routine and treatments for their goals. 3) For people who are looking to save money, what are some things they can DIY at home?

Beauty 100

Beauty Parenting DIY Health and Beauty 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2012

This month I teamed up with five other bloggers to share our goals for the new year, and hopefully inspire and encourage you to do the same! 5 Dinners – Erin shared her Word for 2012: Simplify , How to Save Money on Exercise Equipment , and 5 Ways to Reduce Sugar in Your Kitchen ! I hope you enjoy reading these posts!

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New Year's Budgeting Budget Groceries 64

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? However, our deep desire to retire early in order to enjoy our golden years fueled our efforts to save consistently for retirement. I learned a valuable lesson the minute that money flew right out of my hands. I splurge on food! What’s one thing you splurge on?

Florida 130

Florida Cruises Cruise Health Insurance 130

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Over the years I’ve developed my personal philosophy of money and lifestyle through a combination of minimalism and simple living content, the FIRE movement including Frugalwoods and The Simple Path to Wealth, Dave Ramsey. I LOVE Five Frugal Things.

Friends And Family Sale 192

Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 192

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. I did the regular budget audit and cut things out like entertainment, fast food, and going out with friends. Aside from the normal saving money ideas, I started bartering for extra services that I needed.

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Start by categorizing where you have been spending money. Who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt Free 235

Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

It was a bold goal to reduce our spending by so much and I knew I would have to be very diligent with my meal planning. While we needed to stay on budget, I also didn’t want to make my family miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. And that is money in the bank.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 124

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card.

Christmas 130

Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2012, I'm holding a viral meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. My monthly goal is $100. March's Assignments.

February 100

February Club Christmas Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

If you use the formula: INCOME–EXPENSES = SAVINGS , then you are bound to find yourself with a ‘financial cavity’. This is the reason why people cannot save money, and are still trapped in the rat race. Rather, you must use this formula: INCOME–SAVINGS = EXPENSES. Keep enough money for your savings first.

Family 196

Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2014

A few years ago, after eating a few too many turkey sandwiches and watching several tummy turning documentaries about the food industry, I became a vegetarian. I actually had to write out a list of foods that are vegetarian. It makes me sad, not only as a vegetarian, but also as a person who loves good food. Get Healthy'

Financial Goals 172

Financial Goals New York City Fuel Restaurant 172

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Budgeting is a lifelong habit.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. 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.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. The Christmas season is upon us.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Here are five ways that I saved money this month. Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

July 130

July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

’ Apart from our careers we’re very into cultural experience, LOVE big city life with all the culture and delicious food it provides and our greatest lament in moving to Western NY is that there won’t be the variety that our beloved Portland offers us. Who initiated the debt free goal? How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Meal Planning Saves Money.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. Who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Couponing 101

JANUARY 2, 2017

Is your New Year’s resolution to make better food choices? Right now you can get even greater savings – there are over $100 in digital coupons available right now for Simple Truth brand products along with many other brands. You can achieve your health goals this year, without breaking the bank! I also saved $0.50

Gift Cards 75

Gift Cards Simple Giveaway Kroger 75

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we aren’t over-spending. We also don’t want to make our family miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. Will you be joining the challenge?

Budgeting 174

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 174

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It takes a little planning and prep to pull together lunch in the morning or even the night before, but the savings are worth it, so today’s challenge is to Brown Bag Your Lunch and put that savings towards your monthly goal to Save $1000 in 31 Days. They might want to save money too.

Lunch 100

Lunch Lunches Finds October 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. My job as my household's kitchen manager is to ensure that my family is eating healthy and delicious food without blowing our budget. Stop wasting food.

Economical 100

Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

I drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and/or other seasonings and roast at 350 until cooked through, approximately 20+ minutes, it depends on the types of foods I’m roasting. Related reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. My goal was to eliminate all unnecessary spending. to a No Spend January.

January 130

January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S.,

Green 185

Green Rent Library Green And Frugal 185

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. Front-Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips To Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money. My state of PA has 93 rail-trails that cover over 1000 miles. 40 Summer Desserts.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Maybe an end to global warming would be your goal. Perhaps you can make some changes to your diet so that you eat healthier foods that are grown locally to reduce the distance it travels. Maybe you can conduct a power audit on your home to find ways to cut your power usage to save money and reduce your carbon footprint.

Goals 181

Goals Gratitude Kids and Family Home 181

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 22, 2013

If they ask you about money when they see you using it to pay for things like groceries, explain to them that it’s used to pay for things that the family needs like food and shelter. It’s easy for kids to accept gifts from their parents and not realize the amount of money that has gone into them getting that gift. Giving Gifts.

Money 234

Money Kids College Tuition Kids and Family 234

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 8, 2021

You may have ambitious goals for losing weight or getting in shape, but improving your health can start with daily practices that are simple to incorporate. A nutritionist can help you track food and determine what needs to change. You do not have to run a marathon every week or live at the gym to see positive changes in your body.

Health 100

Health Gratitude Journal Bath and Body Works 100