Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. Today I’d like to share what works for our family. Tacos, Burritos, & Quesadillas. Chicken Fried Rice.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: We went to our favorite local pizza/sub shop for lunch with my parents and grandmother. Wednesday: When I was planning this week’s menu, I knew that I would be working an unusually late night, so I planned the lasagna for Tuesday knowing that it would cover us for two dinners.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Raisin Bran 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 16, 2016

Day 16 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Avoid Food Waste. If you’re following along with the 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending , then you will remember, disorder = disaster. Freeze leftover meals in single portions for a quick lunch. Brown Bag lunch. Dept of Agriculture**, a U.S.

Food Waste 165

Food Waste Kitchen Leftovers Food 165

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. Pick a meal planning day that works best for you. Ready to meal plan?

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186