The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

I load my books into the Vital Source Bookshelf app on my phone and I listen through that app. I am not trying as hard to save money on groceries as I used to Back in the day, I definitely worked harder on my grocery spending than I do now. Do I have the mental space, time, and motivation to do that right now?

Grocery Spending 190

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 190

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

We decided to cut the land line cord too since we both have cell phones. In 2013, our average monthly grocery spending was $635. I knew I could do better, so in January 2014, I made a commitment to reduce our grocery spending, but not sacrifice the quality of food and meals that I fed my family.

Grocery Spending 242

Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

Day 18 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Coupons! Coupons are an easy way to reduce your grocery bill. The good news is that coupons are very easy to find and you don’t need to spend loads of time clipping them to slash your grocery spending. Grocery Apps. I love grocery apps.

Groceries 150

Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2016

Day 24 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Save on Organic. I have had some success in the past by simply making a phone call. When it comes to organic food , everyone’s line in the sand is different. I have friends who are adamant about eating only organic food and I have friends where eating organic is not a priority.

Organic 113

Organic Organization Food Saving 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. What is your craft?

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

The ‘buy’ price is the price per unit that you are willing to spend on food. Instead of a bulky price book, I use the Notes app on my phone to list my buy price for the higher-priced staples, such as paper products, detergent, and meat. I average about $5 in coupons on a typical trip to the grocery store.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Can you answer this question, how much do you spend on groceries each month? If you do not know the answer, then there is a good chance you are over spending. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100