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How To Easily Budget For a Big Family

Posted by busymum_admin - April 8, 2018
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4 Incredible Money saving Tips for Big Families

With the cost of living rising every day, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to feed our families fresh, wholesome meals without burning a huge hole through our wallets. However, most frugal families know that trendy clothes and lavish trips do not necessarily make a healthy and happy family – but nutritious meals and giving importance to family mealtimes do.

The following are some foolproof moneysaving tips for large families that help relieve bank account strain and reduce family stress – without having to fill your children’s bellies up with too much rice or pasta.

  1. Start meal planning

Even the most frugal families end up making impromptu trips to fast food restaurants on busier days when making a meal seems like a daunting task.

This causes a family to splurge on major $$ as well as calories, making it an instant budget crusher. Next time you feel the urge to order takeout, think about how much is you’ll spend on buying food from a restaurant vs. the cost of a homemade meal.

By taking some time to create a grocery list for the week and plan out your family’s meals accordingly, you automatically remove the excuse of not being able to come up with what’s for dinner.

While you can plan your meals in any way that works for you and your family, most people find it easiest to plan a week ahead, on a Sunday.

When you know what you’ll be serving for dinner on Tuesday, you can quickly pull out the necessary ingredients from your fridge and pantry and start cracking, without staring at the fridge for 20 minutes and eventually resorting to ordering in.

If you’re having trouble planning your meals, try searching for a meal planner online.

  1. Shop smart

While you don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save cash on groceries, following a few smart tactics can relieve some pressure when you’re at the store, thus preventing you from overspending.

This is where having a complete list is critical. Whether you’re visiting one store or three stores, make sure you complete your grocery shopping in one trip. Heading to the store again another day because you forgot to get bread can cause you to impulse buy other items and overspend on your weeks groceries. Plus there’s an added cost for gas.

In addition, try to shop without the kiddos as this will help you stay focused and avoid spontaneous shopping, especially if they’re constantly asking for something you don’t intend on buying.

  1. Make water your primary beverage

While this may sound simple, many families swear by drinking plenty of water throughout the day as this does not only keep them well-hydrated, it also prevents them from mistaking thirst for hunger. Moreover, it also reduces the need for sodas and other unhealthy beverages which can add weight to your bills.

  1. Buy what’s in season

Most fruits and vegetables are cheapest when they’re in season. Therefore, take advantage of these lower prices by buying in bulk and canning or freezing your produce. Contrary to popular belief, freezing actually helps preserve the nutrition of raw produce and helps keep them fresh for months!

 

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