Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

GIANT Food Stores of PA has been part of my weekly grocery shopping routine for years. I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars. Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Look for the red Bonus Buy Savings signs throughout the store.

Food 130

Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

Did you resolve to lower your grocery expenses in 2012? It can be intimidating to think about, but your grocery bill is one of the easiest expenses to reduce. Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. Easy Summer Menu Planning. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard.

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

The Coupon Game

OCTOBER 6, 2011

So, this week's menu plan is a fun one. We're trying to incorporate more meatless dinners to save on grocery costs and up our vegetable and grain intake. :) This is a picture of the Red Quinoa dish. I hope you enjoy our family's menu plan for the week. I usually don't plan it too much.) We'll see!

Menu Planning 55

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Kids and Family 55

Couponing 101

JULY 6, 2012

For a limited time only, you can use the code SUMMERFREE to get a FREE lifetime premium membership to the Food On The Table Menu Planning Service (regular price $5/month)! Food on the Table is a new meal planning service that is based on your local grocery store sales ! is a post from Couponing 101.

Menu Planning 65

Menu Planning Menu Plans Food Meals 65

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Sign up for Cookmore , a FREE online recipe site , to help you get organized and save money with your menu planning! You’ll gain access to recipes, cookbooks, meal planner, calorie counter, grocery list, and more! I highly recommend menu planning as a strategic way of saving money on your groceries!

Menu Planning 100

Menu Planning Menu Plans Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. You might have heard of the extreme shoppers who can buy $200 worth of groceries, but only pay $4.25. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 6, 2011

Your grocery budget might be a good place to start. Here at Family Balance Sheet, we are always trying to find ways to trim the grocery bill without sacrificing quality and nutrition. There are tons of ways to reduce your spending in your kitchen.

Bills 138

Bills Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 138

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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for March.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Couponing 101

AUGUST 19, 2013

Sign up for Cookmore , a FREE online recipe site , to help you get organized and save money with your menu planning! You’ll gain access to recipes, cookbooks, meal planner, calorie counter, grocery list, and more! I highly recommend menu planning as a strategic way of saving money on your groceries!

Menu Planning 61

Menu Planning Menu Plans Groceries Grocery 61

The Coupon Game

MAY 24, 2011

Menu Planning service. If you've tried e-Mealz (a budget conscious menu planning service), but are looking for something a little differnt, then try Relish! Not only do home cooked meals save money, they encourage healthy habits and allow you more time to spend with your family and less time in the takeout line.

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 49

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

I like coupons, but I am not the home manager who buys $200 worth of groceries for $4.35. But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store. Whether you are a coupon queen, king or clutz, there are many other ways to save money on groceries and coupons are not involved. for the Hunt's brand.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Couponing 101

AUGUST 2, 2012

You’ll also be among the first to receive coupon savings from ConAgra brands – Healthy Choice, Hunt’s, Rotel, Chef Boyardee, and more – when they become available. Recipes and savings are based around your local grocery store, which makes menu planning even easier.

Chef Boyardee 101

Chef Boyardee Menu Planning Menu Plans Healthy Choice 101

Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2014

You’ll also be among the first to receive coupon savings from ConAgra brands – Healthy Choice, Hunt’s, Rotel, Chef Boyardee, and more – when they become available. Recipes and savings are based around your local grocery store, which makes menu planning even easier.

Menu Planning 64

Menu Planning Menu Plans Chef Boyardee Healthy Choice 64

Couponing 101

JULY 4, 2013

You’ll also be among the first to receive coupon savings from ConAgra brands – Healthy Choice, Hunt’s, Rotel, Chef Boyardee, and more – when they become available. Recipes and savings are based around your local grocery store, which makes menu planning even easier.

Menu Planning 65

Menu Planning Menu Plans Chef Boyardee Healthy Choice 65

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I spent: $48 at Aldi $17 at the Hispanic grocery store $26 at Noodles and Co. Wednesday Zoe was at work, and I made myself an egg burrito (with cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco) I scrambled the eggs in a little bit of the fat I’d saved from cooking the chorizo, and that was super tasty. But the next one I cut open?

Leftovers 179

Leftovers Flights Dinner Dominos 179

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. We spent more on groceries.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Couponing 101

JUNE 23, 2015

You’ll also be among the first to receive coupon savings from ConAgra brands – Healthy Choice, Hunt’s, Rotel, Chef Boyardee, and more – when they become available. Recipes and savings are based around your local grocery store, which makes menu planning even easier.

Chef Boyardee 40

Chef Boyardee Menu Planning Menu Plans Healthy Choice 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. Anyone who has gone grocery shopping for their household knows that feeding the family can get expensive. Here are a few tips and meal ideas that will help you save at the checkout counter: 1. Start Menu Planning. All rights reserved.

Dinner 75

Dinner Simple Family Menu Planning 75

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

Food on the Table is a new meal planning service that is based on your local grocery store sales ! You can find recipes, shopping lists, and more to help you save money on your meals. Sign up here: FOOD ON THE TABLE MENU PLANNING SERVICE. Then get started choosing your meals for the week!

Meals 91

Meals Menu Planning Menu Plans Free Subscription 91

Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2012

5 Dinners – Erin shared her Word for 2012: Simplify , How to Save Money on Exercise Equipment , and 5 Ways to Reduce Sugar in Your Kitchen ! Couponing 101 – I shared My Menu-Planning Goals , How to Save Money on a Whole Foods Diet , and My Goals for Being Intentional in 2012. is a post from Couponing 101.

New Year's 64

New Year's Budgeting Budget Groceries 64

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1. Meal Planning Saves Time.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2011

Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons (03/09/2011). 11 Steps to Easier Menu Planning (03/02/2011). My Menu/ Grocery Clipboard (01/25/2011). Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg PA (05/23/2011). Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg PA (05/23/2011). Thanks for reading.

2011 127

2011 Menu Planning Menu Plans Vacation 127

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

I was thinking today, about the quick money saving tips that I do every so often and I wanted to share with you. Hair cuts are $15 bucks where I am and then you factor in the tip, it is too much money for a kids hair cut.Sometimes I get coupons to save a few dollars but once again, factor in the tip… I rather save that money.

Money Saving 100

Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

My humble coupon case: If you are new to couponing or even the subject of saving money on groceries, watching TV shows, like Extreme Couponing on TLC, can be overwhelming or intimidating. I guess it is possible to buy hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of groceries for pocket change, but nobody needs 62 bottles of mustard.or

Land o lakes 166

Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166

Couponing 101

MARCH 8, 2012

Food on the Table is a new meal planning service that is based on your local grocery store sales ! You can find recipes, shopping lists, and more to help you save money on your meals. Sign up here: FOOD ON THE TABLE MENU PLANNING SERVICE. Thanks, Money Saving Mom !

Meals 74

Meals Menu Planning Menu Plans Free Subscription 74

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The next time you make your menu plan and grocery list, instead of glancing through the sales circulars for ideas, challenge yourself to see what's lurking in your freezer and pantry. Some meal ideas that I have planned: A frittata with left-over baked ham and red pepper. crock pot chicken thighs.

Freezers 153

Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Why, I think it’s because I never knew where to start and even know how to put the menu all together and gather up what’s needed and do the calculations. Maybe I am lazy when it comes to meal planning but I do know I need to for the sake of saving more money and stop buying things I do not actually need, you know what I mean?

Meals 100

Meals Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

APRIL 1, 2019

A lot of people who want to coupon never even get started because they don’t know how to make their coupon stack make sense with their real grocery needs. Start with finding a coupon matchup for your preferred grocery store for the week. Make a Menu Plan. Now, make your menu plan for the week.

Making 92

Making Shopping Budgeting Budget 92

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2014

Make a menu plan. Menu planning will make your evenings go more smoothly. Decide on the weekend what you will eat for the week and buy the groceries you need. Help the kids lay out their clothes for the next day, so they’re ready to get dressed when they wake up.

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 189

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Home Making Kids and Family 189

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. It might seem so obvious, but a little planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you hoped for. Create a Meal Plan.

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation. We plan on participating in our neighborhood''s yard sale next month to raise our vacation funds. Make a list of expenditures.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It definitely saved me from takeout. Tuesday I made a Dinnerly meal, which was Mediterranean beef pita pizzas: Zoe and I both liked these (sorta like an easy gyro), so I’ll probably put this meal idea into our rotation even if I don’t get it straight from Dinnerly. I also made these roasted carrots and I cut up some fruit.

Dinner 198

Dinner Green And Frugal Meals Club 198

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can. That means I saved over $300 a year. Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

In order to keep from going bankrupt from shopping at Whole Foods, I’ve really had to become creative with saving money on groceries! Now that I’ve learned a few ways to make this healthy lifestyle work, I’ve made a goal to eat whole, unprocessed foods in 2012 while sticking to a modest grocery budget.

Whole Foods 94

Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

pre-frying, obviously I purposely didn’t fry all of the chicken, with the plan to save some for frying the next night. Also…the sauce makes a good salad dressing! Sunday I made some panko-breaded fried chicken strips, which we ate with some fruit.

Wellness 214

Wellness Toaster Ovens Fry's Bread 214

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

APRIL 3, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. UPTOWN GROCERY COMING IN 2015!! Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products.

May 40

May 2015 Groceries Grocery 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

How can a girl make a grocery list when her cupboards look like this mess? A clean and organized pantry will make menu planning easier for me. I'm on a roll. I cleaned off my desk and reorganized our home office. Now I'm going through our kitchen cupboards--all in an attempt to make my life easier.

Economical 113

Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113