Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! 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. The good news is that we stayed within our grocery budget of $450 for each month. How Did We Do in May & June?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. garden salad.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2019

Our main financial goal is to pay off our last non-mortgage loan. It was a goal in 2018, but high medical bills and other financial challenges hindered our progress. Personally, I wanted a word that would encompass many of the things I’d like to accomplish this year. . My word for 2019 is REDUCE.

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2019 Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2020

For many people, starting the new year with a healthy diet is a challenging goal. And since you can keep most of the ingredients in your pantry, you don’t have to worry about braving the cold to go grocery shopping for a lot of fresh ingredients. But eating vegan doesn’t have to leave you feeling hungry!

Recipes 100

Recipes Plants United States Meals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me.

Budgeting 127

Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

Grocery Shopping (Only Online). Shopping for groceries can be overwhelming even for adults. You might teach them scheduling skills by discussing what they have to do during the day and helping them come up with a set schedule that helps them accomplish their goals.

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Kids Home and Garden Sewing Gardening 90

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 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. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget September October 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Smart Grocery Shopping. Make regular trips to your local grocery store for dietary staples and fresh produce for a healthy diet that won’t break the bank. A few days ago I posted about my goal of 50 countries by 50. Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college.

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College Saving Money Money Student 203

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. I find the routine keeps me in check. This month at Family Budgeters Unite!

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

It’s fair game if you aren’t going into debt over it and if you are still able to put money aside for emergencies, retirement, and to meet your goals. You wouldn’t want to take a luxury car to a routine Sunday grocery shopping trip. There are certain luxuries, however, that that just aren’t worth your hard earned money.

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Money Cars Car Laptops 184

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 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. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 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. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

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. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 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. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Peapod is a company is a way for you to do all of your grocery shopping from home and have them delivered directly to your door ! Gluten-Free). Earn gas points with your store card, just like you would in-store! Take advantage of the Refer a friend program.

Delivery Service 100

Delivery Service Groceries Grocery Home 100

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2013

This secure service doesn’t cost a dime, and it can automatically organize and track your spending, display all of your financial information in one easy-to-read place, and help you stay on track to hit your financial goals. These work well for grocery shopping, especially for stores that price match.

Money 75

Money Financial Goals Saving Phones 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2012

We also buy Canadian grown fruit when we grocery shop. However, everyone can work towards the same goal of buying local as much as they can. Here are some of the things we do: We support a CSA every summer where we are supplied with organically grown produce that is grown only 2 hours away from home.

Buy 202

Buy Buying Economy Fuel 202

For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2016

Can you wait another day before grocery shopping? There are plenty of apps that can help you track and manage money; making the process of sticking to your goals more fun. These ideas may not work for everyone, but here are five ways to make you look at spending and saving money in a whole new way. Use an app to keep on track.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Making Craigslist 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

I do all of the grocery shopping for our family of two. A little over a year ago, I started meal planning in order to make the most of our grocery budget and cook healthy meals. My goal is that by focusing on meal planning now for just the two of us, it will be easy to continue when there are more mouths to feed.

Meals 85

Meals Dinner Budgeting Budget 85

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Our initial goal was to pay off our 15 year mortgage in 7-8 years by doubling our payment each month. Grocery shopping wisely – We shop at affordable stores, shop the ads/sales, and menu plan. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Together, we made the goal of paying it off early though.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2016

It does take some planning though, but not tons of time, and this month we are going to incorporate strategies to simplify meal planning and your grocery shopping trips. Instead you’ll have a stocked kitchen, happy bellies, and new habits and strategies for grocery shopping to help you stay within your budget every single month.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

If you do a weekly meal plan, you will know exactly what ingredients need to be bought during your next grocery shopping trip, including the ones you have and those you don’t. Unfortunately, many of us head out to the grocery stores armed with nothing but our credit card and a rough idea of what we need.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2012

Although this major lifestyle change may not suite everybody, we’ve found that making small changes helps us to accomplish a larger end-goal. After the menu is set, we go grocery shopping and return home to prepare everything we can for the week. Each Sunday my wife and I sit down and plan our weekly menu.

Eating Out 188

Eating Out Meals Health Cooking 188

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Could I knock $20 off my grocery shopping somehow? What are your financial goals now? Right now my primary goal is building up my savings as quickly as possible (and also hopefully buying a house in the next year or two). I’d record and categorize every expense, looking for potential cuts.

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

For the Mommas

JULY 25, 2016

You want to feed your family healthy, tasty food, but so often it seems the advice on how to do that involves shopping at the farmer’s market for organic local produce and cooking every single ingredient of every meal from scratch. It’s wise to use a combination of fresh and frozen produce to maximize the flavor and nutrients.

Kitchen 40

Kitchen Bulk Cooking Freezers 40