Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2014

Are you spending more on groceries every month than your budget allows? Would you like to reduce your grocery spending? Are you an impulsive grocery shopper? The grocery bill can get out of control for me if I’m not careful. This year, I need to reduce our grocery spending and I need to succeed.

Budgeting 174

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 174

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. On the 30th of each month, between January and November in 2014 , we will meet here to discuss our challenges and successes for the month with our grocery budget. November’s Assignments.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget September October 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. I''m happy to report that I was able to reduce our grocery spending in August by about $50 and I''ll put that money in our Christmas savings. Happy 4 months til Christmas!

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. Or challenge yourself to reduce your grocery spending by your shortfall. If you have not done so, complete the Christmas Gift & Spending Budget worksheet. It''s not too late to start planning.

June 100

June Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2014

On the 30th of each month, between January and November in 2014 , we will meet here to discuss our challenges and successes for the month with our grocery budget. Our grocery spending crept up to about $500 a month during the summer. This will be a challenge where we’ll need discipline, support, and planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. O n the 30th of each month, between January and November in 2014 , we will meet here to discuss our challenges and successes for the month with our grocery budget.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. On the last Thursday of each month from January to November in 2015, I’ll hold a virtual meeting (a post) where we will discuss how we did for the month.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100