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. This list is a massive round up of my best tips that I have shared over the years.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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. When I don't plan, I am sure to blow the budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

6.) Find sources of free food and menu plan. Take nice photos, write a good, clear description and be reasonable with your prices. I was amazed once I started looking for free food at all the options available.

Unemployment 200

Unemployment Debt Job Loss Money 200

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. It seems the more affluent a society becomes the happier we are to throw away food.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

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! Don’t Waste – When you begin to pay more for meat, produce, and dairy, it really becomes painful to see it spoil.

Whole Foods 94

Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For several years now I've been motivated to action when reading her classic, tried-and-true frugal tricks and tips as she menu plans, money manages and enjoys the luxuries of a simple life with her family. Mike and I saved $100 by heavily trimming the climbing rose bush and Morning Glories growing on our Pergola.

Art 40

Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2013

Seasonal Menu Plans on a Budget. How to Grow Your Blog and Manage Your Home. Wholesome Mixes. 20-Minute Meals. Restocking the Pantry. Money Saving Mom’s Guide to Freezer Cooking. Simply Summer. Do the Funky Kitchen. Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen. Real Food, Real Easy. Just Making Ice Cream. Pregnancy & Baby Care.

Health and Beauty 97

Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 97

Couponing 101

APRIL 30, 2013

Seasonal Menu Plans on a Budget. How to Grow Your Blog and Manage Your Home. Wholesome Mixes. 20-Minute Meals. Restocking the Pantry. Money Saving Mom’s Guide to Freezer Cooking. Simply Summer. Do the Funky Kitchen. Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen. Real Food, Real Easy. Just Making Ice Cream. Pregnancy & Baby Care.

Health and Beauty 63

Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 63

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Grocery shopping wisely – We shop at affordable stores, shop the ads/sales, and menu plan. Unfortunately, teaching isn’t a financially growing career, so we have to work extra if we want extra. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. I rarely use coupons.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100