Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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! I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

According to a 2012 Gallop Poll, the average American family spends about $150 a week on food alone! Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store. Casseroles are another great way to use leftovers from another meal. There’s still meat on that bone!

Dinner 75

Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

But I find food products to be a different story. Boxed, processed food coupons are very easy to find, but I try to limit those foods in our diet, so I really have a hard time finding coupons for food that we do eat. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. The same goes for junk food.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

While I have success finding coupons in the Sunday paper and online printing sources, like Coupons.com for hygiene, paper, and cleaning products, food is another story. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100