Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

I buy them on sale, with the exception the kids feet grow when there is no sale (for gym shoes). watch my video below: When I was growing up, my grandmother would make two-three meals a week and the rest of the week? They were the leftovers. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Menu Plan As I have written before, groceries are the one category that I feel like I have the most control over when it comes to spending. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers. 8.) Grow your own produce. USA, UK, Australia etc.) are throwing away one fifth of the food we buy each year.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

I’m going to be more intentional about using the produce we buy and not letting leftovers go to waste! This ties in with my menu-planning goal as well! This should save us a little money and I hope to grow enough to be able to can/freeze some! Cucumbers, basil, tomatoes, swiss chard, and okra do really well for us.

Whole Foods 94

Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94