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. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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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!

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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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Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

For instance, measuring ingredients uses math, while the cooking process illustrates scientific principles. Teaching kids more cleaning skills, like how to dust or how to use the vacuum, can prepare them to clean more thoroughly… and it could make your life a little easier in the long run. Grocery Shopping (Only Online).

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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. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week.

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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. Be smart at the grocery store and you’ll save more than you expect. Buy Used Textbooks. A few days ago I posted about my goal of 50 countries by 50.

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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. How Did We Do in April? That number seems to be our sweet spot.

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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. I’m sure the previous owners had the best intentions when installing the hot tub, but we hardly ever used ours, and our neighbors never used theirs, either.

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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.

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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. I keep both in the freezer.

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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 ! Various Tips : * Don’t forget to use those manufacturer coupons and internet printable coupons! Save even more money if you have your shopping store card registered with Savingstar.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2013

You have to actually use them. 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. To use a coupon, simply display it on your phone for the cashier to scan.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post 7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. There are so many clever ways moms used to save money that our tips and tricks today pale in comparison to what they could achieve, considering how little they had to go on. Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2012

There is a huge saving in fuel consumption because people are not driving long distances to shop. Locally produced goods have not traveled huge food miles to get to their destination, saving the use of non-renewable petroleum which creates pollution to the natural environment. We also buy Canadian grown fruit when we grocery shop.

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For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2016

Can you wait another day before grocery shopping? Living on a budget isn’t just about saving money; it’s also about finding money that you can use to supplement your income. Do you have any old sports equipment that you no longer use? Clean out your closet and take your gently used clothing to a consignment store.

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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. That is an extremely small amount of interest on a house because of how quickly we paid it off, but to us, that is $11,000 that could have gone into investments or been used elsewhere. I rarely use coupons.

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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.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it! Could I knock $20 off my grocery shopping somehow? I started to ask myself if I’d use the item right then. What are your financial goals now?

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For the Mommas

JULY 25, 2016

While those are worthy goals that work for some people, not everyone has the time and resources to devote to such a plan. Use Both Fresh and Frozen Produce. The best way to get the most from your produce is to use a combination of fresh and frozen items. HamptonCreek products are an excellent example of this.

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