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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.17.15

Family Balance Sheet

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Tuesday: Turkey Tacos. I think that was his polite way of saying, “give us a break with the tacos.” ” His love for tacos is not quite as deep as mine. Wednesday: Last week, I baked a spiral ham that I bought on sale before Easter.

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What We Ate this Week 01.29.16

Family Balance Sheet

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken & Black Bean Tacos . Pork tenderloin is a pricier cut of pork, but our favorite, so I buy it occasionally when it is on sale. Pork tenderloin is a pricier cut of pork, but our favorite, so I buy it occasionally when it is on sale.

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What We Ate this Week on a Budget | 06.05.15

Family Balance Sheet

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. There is a fee, but many of my friends have been raving about the convenience of groceries being delivered right to your door step. My oldest daughter loves sausage burgers, so when they’re on sale, which is quite frequently, I buy them.

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

Family Balance Sheet

I carefully planned our menu each week around the sales flyers and loss leaders. And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4. And not one person complained about the dinners or their breakfasts and lunches. I felt like March was somewhat of a success.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Batch cook.

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25 Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

Saving Everyday

After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Batch cook.

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10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget

For the Mommas

Take a look around your local area and ask your friends. Take a look around your local area and ask your friends. Many grocery stores offer family meal deals for less than $20. They are enough to feed a family of four, but if you’re only feeding yourself, that’s four meals for you. Plan your meals by what is on sale.