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. Meal Plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Well, as much as somebody who works full time is ever able to be. Grocery Shop. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), Over the past few years, I’ve been on the road quite a bit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Eating out: our worst “frienemy” Saving busy professionals and parents from slaving in the kitchen after a long day at work, and bringing friends together, eating out is a cornerstone of our North American culture. We also grocery shop once per week. So, we decided to continue the challenge.

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For the Mommas

MAY 9, 2012

InkGarden is offering a free customized Grocery Shopping Tote free for new customers (reg price $8.99). You can personalize with a design or create your own from scratch. :: Great for photos & logos. :: 100% recyclable. :: Holds up to 30 pounds of groceries. Limit of one grocery tote per customer.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. My husband travels a lot for work, so grocery shopping for one person is something I have learned a thing or two about. Grocery Shopping for One Inventory what you have.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Well, I says it’s easy enough for me and loving they way it all works. Build A Menu will plan a variety of meals taking advantage of store sales , making it quick and easy for you to choose what your family will enjoy that week, and prepare an itemized grocery shopping list organized by category ready for you to print and use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

It took me six years to finish my degree, because I worked full-time throughout the whole thing. After years of my teenage-hood of working in a mall, I learned not to scramble at the last minute to buy gifts for my family members. If you can help it, week nights are the best time to go grocery shopping.

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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. The advantages of bicycle commuting are endless for those who make it work. You can even put this practice to work in your own house.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

There are ways to reduce the costs by pursuing scholarships, starting at a community college, and working while studying. However, I will re-focus on my meal planning/grocery shopping routine to try to get this number down. Travel We work hard and really enjoy our time away. College is crazy expensive right now.

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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

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. Read: Earn Cash Back with these 4 Simple Grocery Apps. Sometimes you have to work for it, but sometimes it suddenly and gratefully appears. Read my review and how it works here. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. from Ebates.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Most of the time, they are more work than they are worth, or they cost more than most people think above and beyond the initial cash outlay. Sometimes, cooking seems like an insurmountable task – especially on a Friday evening after work. You wouldn’t want to take a luxury car to a routine Sunday grocery shopping trip.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2013

It seems that everyone is offering apps that claim to magically fix your cash-flow management problems, but how can you tell which apps actually work? Even better, RetailMeNot’s community of shoppers vote for their favorite coupons based on how well the coupon worked and how recently it was used.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

This is how the deal should work out to be: Buy (5) NutriGrain fruit and Oat Harvest Bars $12.50. Print more coupons to save on grocery shopping: $1.00 Print: $1.00 off 2 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain/Special K Bars. Use (4) $1.00 off 2 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain/Special K Bars. Target Gift Card. each after coupon and gift card.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

GIANT Food Stores of PA has been part of my weekly grocery shopping routine for years. In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2012

The more money you spend locally, the more local jobs there will be, even if the company they work for has its headquarters elsewhere. I can attest to all of the benefits I mentioned above because in our own household, we work hard at buying as many locally produced items as we can.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Time to start working on (or finishing) up your gift list for the year. Laundry sheets don't take up any space, work wonderfully in HE or traditional machines, and you won't have to spend a crazy amount of money on a big detergent when you arrive. It's that time again! I wanted to try something a little different this time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2012

This could be the venti latte that you get from Starbucks (or the like) every morning on the way to work. Also check out my 3 Tips on how to grocery shop like an adult! For example, let’s say you spend $6 a day on coffee for five days out of the week. You can buy hundreds of flavor packets for a few dollars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Shop with a List. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

After many years with only odd jobs or jobs without many prospects, I have finally had the chance to build a career in my new home country, working in life science. However, I had to work hard for this, and I also needed to learn a new language, which meant taking after-work classes and a lot of self-study.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

How Freezer Cooking Save you Money and Time: There is some time involved upfront with grocery shopping and prepping the meals for the freezer, but it saves considerable time when you are planning your weekly menu and the night that you are serving the freezer meal. Still not convinced? Check out my Favorite 8 Freezer Meal Ideas.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2013

In Plan It, Don't Panic: Everything You Need to Successfully Create and Use a Meal Plan, Stephanie helps you: find a meal planning method that suits your family best, work with special dietary needs, become a grocery-shopping ninja, make the most of leftovers, organize and store your recipes, and more.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Pick one or two that work best for you and start there. How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Here’s why.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Pick one or two that work best for you and start there. How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Here’s why.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 16, 2013

While couponing is certainly a lot of fun, there are some days where it just feels like an awful lot of work. It’s really easy to use and there’s no extra work for you to do while you’re at the store juggling a shopping cart and two kids.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2014

Tuck a book into your purse when you go grocery shopping or to the doctor’s office. This might be when your kids are watching their favorite television show or when you’re on lunch break at work. Take a book with you where ever you go. While you wait in line, you can be reading. Look for moments in the day.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 12, 2014

Most days are full of work, obligations, and appointments, so getting any meal on the table feels like a major accomplishment. Low Carb, Slow Cooker Soup from Grocery Shop For Free. My husband has always said that he loves watching me cook. In reality, that’s a rarity. I hope you enjoy!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

We write down what ingredients we need and this plans out our grocery shop. To cut costs, you should try to work a vegetarian dish into your dinner schedule once or twice a week. Miss T: We do this very process once every two weeks. It has become a very efficient process and our wallets and health have thanked us.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

It’s extremely simple to get home for work, change into jeans and head over to our favorite restaurant. It’s even easier to have him pick up dinner on his way home from work. I do all of the grocery shopping for our family of two. And it’s even easier to call for take-out. They add up fast!

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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 !

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Last week I told you I would be working with Bluebird and American Express to document my experiences using the card over the next 6 weeks or so. Since I was at Walmart to do some grocery shopping I decided to use my Bluebird card while I was there. I am working with American Express on a sponsored Bluebird campaign.

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Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 12, 2009

I went grocery shopping yesterday and was giddy at the thought. I actually went home from work early on Tuesday because I was just feeling really run down. It is GORGEOUS, but it is also a sundress and I’ve had trouble finding a jacket that works really well with it. I’ve always had trouble with this dress.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 28, 2012

I just find one I want online , reserve it and then grab it when I go grocery shopping. In case you aren’t familiar with Redbox , here’s how it works. It couldn’t be more easy to have a family movie night. Since I’m already at the store, it’s easy to pick up popcorn and candy too.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 28, 2014

You have to cook, clean, shop for groceries, shuttle little ones to all their activities, check homework, meet with teachers, plan birthdays, do laundry and pack lunches. NeedTo is a new social helping platform that connects helpers with people who want work completed. NeedTo.com. It’s all at the click of a mouse.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Pick a day that works best for you to do your meal planning. I plan my menu on Sunday afternoons when I have the new week’s grocery flyer in front of me. I try to keep my large weekly grocery shopping to one store unless there are some loss-leaders elsewhere. Eleven Strategies for Easier Meal Planning: 1.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 16, 2024

From walking dogs to mowing lawns, these are realistic methods that work! I did almost everything on this list and can confidently say that you can make some extra cash if you’re willing to do the work! Whether helping out around the house or working for others, children learn valuable lessons when they work for their own money.

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For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2016

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. Can you wait another day before grocery shopping? In fact, if you put a spin on how you approach budgeting and make it more of a game, you may even find yourself looking forward to it.

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