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. Save Big on Organic Foods. How to Save Money on Groceries. Use Pinterest.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

Take into account any special occasions, such as the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, and pot lucks. Action Step 2 : Continue to plan your meals and grocery list. For my system, read my 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How did you do in January?

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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

February’s homework was to clean out and organize the refrigerator, freezer, and kitchen pantry. I tackled those projects early in the month and wrote about them: 5 Easy Steps to an Organized Pantry and Clean Your Refrigerator. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for March. Did you plan your meals regularly?

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

I admit to completely dropping the ball with menu planning. I think I only wrote out a weekly menu twice in those two months. So, as you can imagine, things were even crazier due to my lack of planning. Here are a few of the things I noticed happening when I didn’t plan out our meals: We shopped more often.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. 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. Save Big on Organic Foods.

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

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 20, 2015

They’re so ridiculously easy that I don’t mind cooking up a batch even if I already have my menu planned out. I use an organic spray, but you can use whatever you want or just brush them with olive oil. If you’re making a dish for a party holiday or special occasion, be sure to garnish!

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Baking Ovens Press Cooking 40