Family Balance Sheet

MAY 12, 2016

This post is Day 12 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries. Pinterest is A Gold Mine for Money Saving Grocery Tips. After the 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending series …;)…the next best place to find easy money saving grocery tips is Pinterest.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 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. I did something different this month and used cash instead of my debit card.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. If you don’t know what you spend each month on groceries, I encourage you to keep a tally for a month to give you an idea.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

Right now, your fridge probably isn’t as well-stocked as it used to be. You may be limiting your trips to the grocery to protect yourself, your family, and your community, so you might not have much access to fresh ingredients. We’ve rounded up seven recipes that use items you may already have in your pantry.

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Recipes Groceries Grocery Lowes 93

Couponing 101

MAY 13, 2019

You go in thinking you’ll buy a few items, but pretty soon you’re loading the back of your car with bag after bag. It can be easy to fall into the trap of overbuying at grocery stores. They’re designed to make the products appealing, and sometimes it’s just too hard to resist the lure of an impulse buy.

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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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for April. February Meeting.

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Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

How would you like to cut your grocery bill? Meal planning is by far the #1 way I save money on groceries. “MEAL PLANNING IS THE #1 WAY I SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES.” ” And there is one tool that I use that makes meal planning very easy. When I take it with me to the grocery store, I stay on task.

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Couponing 101

JULY 29, 2019

And for anyone looking to save money on groceries, ALDI is a true blessing. That means that if you want to bag your groceries, you’ll have to supply the bag or purchase a bag at ALDI. That means that if you want to bag your groceries, you’ll have to supply the bag or purchase a bag at ALDI. Bring Your Own Bags.

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Groceries Grocery Shopping Storing 73

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. And hopefully, your next shopping trip won’t be as expensive, because you’re using food already in your kitchen.

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Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2019

“Manager’s Specials”, “reduced for quick sale”, “markdowns”, whatever your store calls them; they are great for saving money on groceries. Keep reading for tips on how to save the most on your grocery bill by looking for manager’s specials! I think of it as a frugal Chopped challenge!

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 81

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 3, 2016

31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending. So blare some fun music to get you motivated, because TODAY, we’re cleaning out the refrigerator and freezer. We are going to use the same steps that we used yesterday to clean and organize the pantry. You will be using this inventory on day 4. Clean that area often.

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Grocery Spending Freezers Refrigerators Groceries 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2014

I have another great grocery savings app to tell you about – Favado ! Favado is a mobile savings app that finds the best deals and rock bottom prices for items in more than 65,000 grocery and drugstores nationwide. Favado is very easy to use. Grocery List Quickly and easily add items to your shopping list within the app.

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Grocery Savings Groceries Grocery Mobile Phone 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

So typically, the only brick-and-mortar store I go to the day after Thanksgiving is a grocery store. Grocery stores are wonderfully empty right after Thanksgiving! We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. Every day, even Black Friday, is Commit Cat Crimes Day for Chiquita.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 204

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. If there is one line item in everyone’s budget that can get out of control it is groceries. Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. Know Your Buy Price.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Couponing 101

JUNE 28, 2012

You can get a personalized grocery tote bag for only $1 + $3.99 Just use the coupon code YORKTOTEAD to get this deal. Also, if you’re a new customer to York Photo, you get 40 FREE photo prints! The grocery tote bag is regularly priced at $8.99 + $3.99 The grocery tote bag is regularly priced at $8.99 + $3.99

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Groceries Grocery Photos Re-use 99

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Couponing 101

JULY 9, 2011

SavingStar is a new digital grocery eCoupon service! The eCoupons can be redeemed at over 24,000 grocery and drug stores nationwide. Use your card when you checkout and the money is added to your SavingStar account. SavingStar: Digital Grocery eCoupons is a post from Couponing 101.

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Groceries Grocery Paperless T-Mobile 89

Couponing 101

JANUARY 18, 2014

Checkout 51 is a smartphone app that rewards you with cash back on your grocery purchases! Checkout 51 is Canada’s #1 grocery savings app and it is now finally available in the US! If you DON’T have a smartphone, that’s okay – you can still use the app on your computer!

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Groceries Grocery Storing Money 71

Couponing 101

JANUARY 9, 2013

Ibotta is a new app for smartphones users that rewards you with cash back on your grocery purchases! Bonus – through 12 pm PST on Friday (1/11/13) you can earn a $5 bonus when you sign up using this link ! Once you’ve completed your offers, you’re set to make your purchase! Scan Receipt. Confirm Purchase.

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Groceries Grocery Re-use Donation 78

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control. Use up all of those odd ingredients.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

If you’re in the market for baby food, there’s a good deal today on Plum Organics from Amazon. Much cheaper than the grocery store! Hot* Amazon Grocery Deals is a post from Saving with Shellie™ ©2009-2011 and is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. That works out to $.81 That’s $2.45

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Grocery Deals Groceries Grocery Amazon 45

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

We used the snowball method to pay off our non-mortgage debts. After our mortgage, grocery spending is our next largest expense. At the end of 2022, I totaled the year’s worth of groceries and was blown away by the number. I spent about $870/month on groceries. How will we make these goals? Get out the shovel!

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Financial Goals Goals Debt College 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. We use the bacon fat in place of butter or oil for eggs and sauteed dishes. Marked down meat!

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July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly! On Friday morning, I pull into the drive through during my allotted time and my groceries are placed in the back of my car. In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays. They’re so easy. Meal Plan. Yes, please!

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

We use the gym, so we’ve never felt like it was a waste of money. Cutting cable is definitely a big step, but it you’re ready to take the leap, find out How We Watch Great TV Without Cable. In 2013, our average monthly grocery spending was $635. Let us know in the comments. Gym Membership. What have you done?

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Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

Living Rich with Coupons

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We’re using a printable coupon since that’s the biggest savings! Here’s a great snack deal this week! Pick up two boxes of Welch’s Juicefuls for a steal! Here is a nice deal idea! This one has to be done in-store because of the Circle coupon and Ibotta! If you can’t print or would rather just. Read More

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The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

I’ve been out of school for the last two semesters, so I’d gotten kind of used to my carefree life. ? (Ok, Anyway, this week has made it clear to me that I need to change up how I do things; I need to switch up how I use weekend time, how I plan meals, and when I do household stuff. Ok, well, not entirely carefree.

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Wellness Toaster Ovens Fry's Bread 211

Simply CVS

NOVEMBER 9, 2013

I was wondering if anyone uses Ibotta? I''ve seen some about, but never used it myself, but am considering it. And now they''re introducing Ibotta 2.0 rewards saving money on groceries ibotta ibotta app cvs' It has offers for CVS, which makes it even more appealing! Choose your earning.

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Saving Money Re-use Money CVS 127

Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2019

If you’re big on saving money, you probably already buy things in bulk. After all, it’s the most expensive part of most families’ grocery bills, so why wouldn’t we save as much as possible on it? When buying meat in bulk, I try to set aside time after my grocery run to portion and freeze it right away.

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Bulk Saving Money Money Buy 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. Find Ways to Re-Use as Much As You Can. Look for ways to re-use what you already have.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 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. Wednesday: I used the Instant Pot to make meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Want to lower your grocery bill? 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. ” Suck it up, buttercup, we’re not going to waste the food! We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. Want to lower your grocery bill? How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long !

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I roasted them and put them in the freezer for future use. I use them in pasta sauce, soups, and in place of pumpkin in a lot of recipes. They’re not wrong, but when they complain that the house is too cold as they’re wearing a tee shirt and shorts, I kindly ask them to put on some layers.

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