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Grocery Budget Challenge | September & October

Family Balance Sheet

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 September & October.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | July & August

Family Balance Sheet

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. September’s Assignments. My budget is $450.

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Our 2023 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

That was the year that we made the goal of paying off the last of our non-mortgage debts and we achieved it by September of that year. By planning our expenses each month to predict cash flow, I hope to avoid impulsive purchases and reduce some spending. After our mortgage, grocery spending is our next largest expense.