This month I’m recording everything that has to do with groceries. To recap, you can read about the previous weeks: Part 1: The Plan, click HERE. Part 2: Week 1, click HERE. Part 3: Week 2, click HERE. Remember, my goal is to spend less than $400 this month, $360 to be exact. As of last week, I have spend $236.80 so far. First of
Getting Groceries Under Control Part 3: Week 2 Meals and Shopping
This month, I’m documenting everything that has to do with groceries. If you missed Part 1: The Plan, click HERE. If you missed Part 2: Week 1, click HERE. Remember, my goal is to spend less than $400 this month, $360 to be exact. First of all, here is my MENU PLAN for the week (click on link for recipe): Monday: Baked Spaghetti, corn on
Getting Groceries Under Control Part 2: Week 1 Meals and Shopping
This month, I’m documenting everything that has to do with groceries. If you missed Part 1: The Plan, click HERE. My goal is to spend less than $400 this month, $360 to be exact. Ryan said if I spent $360 or less, he would WILLINGLY get rid of his junk. I love my hubby, but he likes to hold on to things and will SLOWLY
Getting Groceries Under Control – Part 1: The Plan (February Series)
I don’t know about you, but groceries seem to be getting more costly for us as of late. We used to be really good at budgeting groceries around $300-350 and somehow we’ve morphed into spending $475 easily! I’ve blogged a lot on budgeting for groceries (click HERE), but even I have let it go too high. There are 3 of us in this family…I just
20 Tips to Save Money in 2014
Seems more and more people are taking control of their finances and finding ways to save money. I really hope we get back to the fundamentals of basic finances in America (only spend the money you have)! Here are some ways we have found extremely beneficial to saving money and have no debt! 1. Make a monthly plan/budget. 2. Categorize everything you pay for (the
FREE Grocery Planning Template and How I Use It
I wanted to SHARE my colorful new grocery planning template with you guys! I created this based on how I grocery plan/shop. Click HERE to see how I plan my groceries and HERE for tips to save money! I didn’t add my business logo to it because I find that annoying myself, BUT please do not use for resell! See how I use it to
Groceries/Meal Plan April #4
Starting this week, I had roughly $60 to spend based on our $360 grocery budget. Ryan is gone a few days this week, and I plan to stay at my parents one of those nights so it eliminates some meals I have to make. Plus, I keep it really simple when he’s gone for myself. I’m trying to be conscious of our leftovers too. Here’s