Everything Homemaking
So you made your grocery list. You added it up. And it was $50 more than you budgeted. Uh oh. What now?! When that happens to me, as it does frequently, here’s what I do to get it where it needs to be: 1. Look for items you can put off until another week. I had several items on my list this week that were getting low but weren’t out yet. So I skipped them for a … [Read more...]
I can’t believe I’m even writing this, but Christmas is just around the corner! No, I don’t meant it’s next week or next month, but it’ll be here before you know it. And unless you have an unlimited budget, it’s probably time to start thinking NOW about how to pay for it. But before we start talking about HOW, we probably need to know WHO and HOW MUCH. So grab a pencil and paper … [Read more...]
If you haven’t read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, you might want to do that first. Stockpiling takes TIME! Once I realized that (thank you for reminding me, Elizabeth), I felt much less stressed about this grocery makeover process. For the first time I felt like I might actually be able to do it. My goals for last week were: Spend $175 instead of $150. Pop in at Aldi’s and just … [Read more...]
If you haven’t read Part 1 and Part 2, you might want to do that first. Part 3 Progress this week? I’m not sure – it doesn’t really feel like it. These were my assignments for the week: Organize & inventory freezer. Make a menu from what’s in the freezer and pantry. Switch my grocery store day to Friday instead of Wednesday. #1 - I did organize and inventory the … [Read more...]
my problem and how I’m solving it! Problem: I spend too much at the grocery store. Well, maybe not too much but more than I want to. While working on the budget for July, I realized the monthly money would go a lot further if I could cut back on groceries a bit. In all honesty, I’ve tried before and have failed miserably. But I’m going to do it this time and I’ve enlisted some … [Read more...]
Groceries are expensive and getting more expensive all the time! These days there are lots and lots of articles about ways to save money on groceries using coupons. In fact, there are entire websites devoted to updating you on sales and providing coupons for you to use. But what if coupons aren’t your style? If you still want to save money, here are ten ways you can: Shop the … [Read more...]
by Elizabeth Scholes Well, how is everyone doing with this coupon/savings thing? Are you shopping more wisely and starting to see your grocery bills drop? Is it becoming easier? I sure hope so! This week I wanted to share with you some ways our family saves lots of money and it doesn't involve a single coupon! It's a little word that has gotten lost in our fast-paced society but one that … [Read more...]
