Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

For our Gluten-Free friends, check out Jo-Lynne’s {Gluten-Free} Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up. I’m adding this Crockpot Honey Apple Pork Loin to my menu plan. Just in time for holiday shopping. While we’re talking about holiday shopping, there’s an in-store or online toy coupon available from Kmart.

Nov 100

Nov 2013 Used Ebates 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. You’ll be thankful later. It’s a constant challenge to keep them fed!

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. You’ll be thankful later. It’s a constant challenge to keep them fed!

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

This is what I do: Step 1 : make a monthly menu plan and stick it on the fridge or the wall. Note: to see my example of a monthly menu plan, click here. Step 6 : I stock up on the ‘high holiday” i.e. back to school, christmas, Thanksgiving,etc. That is what I know I need to spend for the week.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

If you plan for your grocery trip, you should be able to stay on track. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. Develop your own routine and read my post, Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning for more ideas. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Pamela Smock, a sociology professor at the University of Michigan, says women typically also handle “kin work, which means who sends out holiday cards, who has to get on the phone with the in-laws to make arrangements for Thanksgiving” ( NBC News ). I help the kids write thank you notes when they get presents.

Women 160

Women Kids and Family Menu Planning Menu Plans 160