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 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What I Spent So I went to pull together my grocery spending for the week and I realized that it’s all quick trips to Safeway. Monday I had a snacky dinner earlier, and then when Zoe came home from her evening shift at work, she had a frozen pizza. I spent $63 at Safeway, spread out between an embarrassing number of trips.

Safeway 205

Safeway Toaster Ovens Leftovers Toasters 205

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

How to Save Money on Groceries. 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. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

I believe the grocery bill is one of the easiest categories of the household budget to reduce and you don't have to be an extreme couponer to accomplish the task. I use coupons but they are not my only method to reducing our grocery spending. I use them weekly. I love finding coupons for the foods and products that we use.

Land o lakes 166

Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166

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. Not only do I need to get control of our grocery spending again, but I also am challenging myself with a new budget for January. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

How to Save Money on Groceries. 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. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113