Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. In the meantime, check out these popular posts that are full of tips to help you reduce your grocery bill. Easy Summer Menu Planning. Want a Month of FREE Groceries?

Grocery Spending 159

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

February’s homework was to clean out and organize the refrigerator, freezer, and kitchen pantry. Maintaining order in the kitchen definitely makes meal planning easier and I feel more in control when everything is organized. For my system, read my 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. Please share in the comments.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Not only do I need to get control of our grocery spending again, but I also am challenging myself with a new budget for January. 3 Reasons Why You Should Plan Your Meals: 1.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

I believe the grocery bill is one of the easiest categories of the household budget to reduce and you don't have to be an extreme couponer to accomplish the task. I use coupons but they are not my only method to reducing our grocery spending. I use them weekly. I love finding coupons for the foods and products that we use.

Land o lakes 166

Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166