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. Develop a system.

Menu Planning 138

Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Some of my recent posts at Money Crashers: "You have five minutes before you need to head out the door to make it to work on time, and you haven’t eaten anything for breakfast. Do you skip breakfast altogether, visit a drive-thru, or stop by the vending machine in your company’s break room? Are you familiar with Money Crashers ?

Menu Planning 127

Menu Planning Menu Plans Breakfast Real Estate 127

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What I Spent So I went to pull together my grocery spending for the week and I realized that it’s all quick trips to Safeway. Monday I had a snacky dinner earlier, and then when Zoe came home from her evening shift at work, she had a frozen pizza. I spent $63 at Safeway, spread out between an embarrassing number of trips.

Safeway 207

Safeway Toaster Ovens Leftovers Toasters 207

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I can only be pressed about so many things at one time, and right now, my grocery spending is not it. Friday Zoe’s gonna be at work at dinnertime so…maybe I’ll just eat up some leftovers. Which is a little high, but I don’t care. Two words we do not tend to use for leftover fried chicken!)

Press 204

Press Leftovers Dinner Fry's 204

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

How to Save Money on Groceries. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Let us know in the comments.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

My successes: My February grocery budget was $450 and I am happy to say that I stayed within our budget. I found it easier to keep a tab on my grocery spending and I’m going to continue to use cash. When life gets hectic, sometimes our best meal planning intentions just don’t work out and we need to be prepared.

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. Ready to meal plan?

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186