Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Menu planning saves me time.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Now we save money, but still celebrate our marriage and our family at home. Date Night on a Budget Saving Money - During the Holidays Valentine''s Day'

Menu Planning 113

Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

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.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste. It seems the more affluent a society becomes the happier we are to throw away food.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well!

Whole Foods 94

Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. It might seem so obvious, but a little planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you hoped for. Plan for your travel.

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. Create a Meal Plan.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. Easy Summer Menu Planning. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. How to Save Money on Organic Food. My Menu/Grocery List Clipboard. Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons.

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

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. But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

Food on the Table is a new meal planning service that is based on your local grocery store sales ! You can find recipes, shopping lists, and more to help you save money on your meals. Sign up here: FOOD ON THE TABLE MENU PLANNING SERVICE. Then get started choosing your meals for the week!

Meals 91

Meals Menu Planning Menu Plans Free Subscription 91

Couponing 101

MARCH 8, 2012

Food on the Table is a new meal planning service that is based on your local grocery store sales ! You can find recipes, shopping lists, and more to help you save money on your meals. Sign up here: FOOD ON THE TABLE MENU PLANNING SERVICE. Thanks, Money Saving Mom !

Meals 74

Meals Menu Planning Menu Plans Free Subscription 74

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 6, 2011

Here are 5 popular posts on this site to help you reduce your grocery bill in 2011: Nine Ways To Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons Six Ways To Save Money On Organic Food Small Changes in Your Home Can Protect Your Earth and Your Balance Sheet Ten Simple Strategies For Easier Menu Planning When Buying Meat, Don't Let The Yellow Stickers (..)

Bills 138

Bills Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 138

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

My humble coupon case: If you are new to couponing or even the subject of saving money on groceries, watching TV shows, like Extreme Couponing on TLC, can be overwhelming or intimidating. I love finding coupons for the foods and products that we use. 70 containers of detergent.or 40 boxes of sugary cereals. I use them weekly.

Land o lakes 166

Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166

Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2012

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 ! Couponing 101 – I shared My Menu-Planning Goals , How to Save Money on a Whole Foods Diet , and My Goals for Being Intentional in 2012.

New Year's 64

New Year's Budgeting Budget Groceries 64

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1. Meal Planning Saves Money. I also revolve my menu around what is on sale, so I’m spending less on our meals.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Reduce your carbon footprint – and save money at the same time. Read food labels – we have become dependant on processed foods in our busy lives but in the process have lost much of the nutrition of the food. Processed food uses vast amounts of energy in its production, making it an unsustainable commodity.

At Home 197

At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The next time you make your menu plan and grocery list, instead of glancing through the sales circulars for ideas, challenge yourself to see what's lurking in your freezer and pantry. I also realized that I have plenty of food to get us through the week without a major trip to the store. crock pot chicken thighs.

Freezers 153

Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 27, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. HOW TO SHOP WITHOUT COUPONS and still save money!! "I note of it) Be sure to rotate food items to save on money so you dont. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a.

Saving Money 45

Saving Money Money Shopping October 45

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Grocery Budget Challenge Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

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! Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Start Menu Planning. Menu planning is an excellent way to cut down on overspending at the grocery store.

Dinner 75

Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. Because of my lack of space, I am more of a ‘shop as I need’ kind of person and I use the sales flyers to plan a week’s menu. Place your foods near the spot where they are used.

Economical 113

Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

I saved money and have one less thing I need to shop. Food: I do a monthly menu plan. I take what I have in my pantry, check out my kids sports schedule and plan accordinly. I believe that is a called a shirt-dress : I saved money and my child has 3 outfits in 1 ~ #gome #savingmoneyisawesome.

Money Saving 100

Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. You might also be entitled to assistance from services for free food or food stamps, assistance with bills or medical treatment.

Unemployment 200

Unemployment Debt Job Loss Money 200

Couponing 101

MARCH 16, 2019

Having a budget is the first step to being organized in your endeavor to save money. Always have a plan. Menu planning saves time and money. Most of us who are couponers also like to donate food, household items, and toiletries to those in need. Create a budget and actually use it.

Frugal Successes 81

Frugal Successes Frugal Organic Organization 81

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 26, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. FOOD PYRAMID 3/26 to 4/1. You can see where all the food Pyramid stores are located here. Food Pyramid doubles coupons up to and including $.50 We have been informed by some Food Pyramid customers that the stores are no longer doubling internet coupons!

October 45

October December September November 45

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. END OF YEAR 2013 SAVINGS ON FOOD AND TOLIETRIES!! Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview.

2013 40

2013 October December September 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 24, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

October 64

October December September November 64

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

October 64

October December September November 64

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 25, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

October 53

October December September November 53

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 7, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

October 53

October December September November 53

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

October 53

October December September November 53

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

October 49

October December September November 49

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 24, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

Louisiana 58

Louisiana Fry's October December 58

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

APRIL 3, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

April 45

April October December September 45

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 28, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

March 45

March October December September 45

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 28, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

Meals 45

Meals October December September 45