Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies. Tacos, Burritos, & Quesadillas. Baked Ziti.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

It is so easy to walk into the grocery store with an idea of what you will spend, walk out with a bill that is double and get home to discover that you have nothing to eat. Groceries can get out of control fast, but all it takes for you to get your grocery spending in line with your budget is PLANNING.

Grocery Spending 113

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

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MAY 13, 2016

This is day 13 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Meat is one of the more expensive items on my grocery list, so when I stumble on a great deal or markdown , I stock up. I use the pre-cooked meat in soups, chili, sloppy joes, tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, and more. This gives the ground turkey some extra flavor.

Cooking 100

Cooking Grocery Spending Freezers Bulk 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. You may have noticed that my homemade sugar-free applesauce is a constant side dish on my menu. Homemade applesauce. Wednesday: Turkey Cornbread Potpie , homemade applesauce.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Homemade Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. I also found a small container of leftover Chicken & Black Bean Taco Meat. I know homemade bread crumbs was an option, but I’m not a big fan. Also bookmark the 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending category page so you can check in daily.

Groceries 100

Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100