Comments on: The Bare Bones Budget: Can I Feed My Family of 5 For Less Than $15 A Day? http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/2009/06/the-bare-bones-budget-can-i-feed-my-family-of-5-for-less-than-15-a-day/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:39:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Reba http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/2009/06/the-bare-bones-budget-can-i-feed-my-family-of-5-for-less-than-15-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7478 Reba Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:32:49 +0000 http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/?p=2104#comment-7478 I have been reading through the postings on this page. Sounds like several of you are having successes. I am curious as to what you are feeding your family of 5 each day. Do you have any pets? What would a weekly/monthly shopping list consist of for food, pets, toiletriess, etc. I have a food bill of $600 per month for humans and $18 month for pet food/care (two dogs). What about recipes? Does your family take supplements? I already price shop purchasing the least expensive items of everything we use throughout our home. I sure miss my original scent Gain laundry detergent!! I appreciate any help/advice offered! =) I have been reading through the postings on this page. Sounds like several of you are having successes. I am curious as to what you are feeding your family of 5 each day. Do you have any pets? What would a weekly/monthly shopping list consist of for food, pets, toiletriess, etc. I have a food bill of $600 per month for humans and $18 month for pet food/care (two dogs). What about recipes? Does your family take supplements? I already price shop purchasing the least expensive items of everything we use throughout our home. I sure miss my original scent Gain laundry detergent!! I appreciate any help/advice offered! =)

]]> By: livinoldfashion http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/2009/06/the-bare-bones-budget-can-i-feed-my-family-of-5-for-less-than-15-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-6975 livinoldfashion Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:28:37 +0000 http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/?p=2104#comment-6975 i ALSO,HAVE BEEN BUDGETING FOR AWHILE ON GROCERIES AS WELL AS TOILETRIES,NECESSITIES,BILLS,UTILITIES,EVEN COME UP WITH A FEW IDEAS ON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY,WHICH LEADS TO CHEAPER UTILITIES,HAVENT QUIT GOT IT ALL WORKED OUT YET! STILL IN THE ROUGH DRAFTING DAYS!LOL...I HAVE A FAMILY OF FIVE MY HUSBAND AND I,MY 2 BOYS,ONE OF WHICH IS OLDER AND EATS ALOT!AND ONE THATS 6 BUT ALSO EATS PRETTY GOOD AMOUNTS,I ALSO HAVE A DAUGHTER,SHE IS STILL IN THE TODDLER AGE GROUP,I COULDNT BELEIVE,PRIOR TO DOING THIS BUDGETING THING SO PERCISELY,THAT I WAS WASTING SO MUCH MONEY ON GROCERIES THAT WOULD JUST SIMPLY GO TO WASTE,SHAMEFUL!!! I HAVE SPENDING $100 A WEEK NOW AND WORKING OUT GOOD,THIS SPRING I WILL START MY GARDEN AGAIN,AND SAVE EVEN MORE,ANY ADVICE,IS WELCOMED,I AM LOOKING FOR A WAY TO WORK AT HOME A FEW HOURS A DAY MAYBE ON THE COMPUTER,ANY IDEAS??? HELP! LOL..SERIOUSLY THOUGH,I JUST WANT TO EARN A LITTLE EXTRA MONEY FOR ANY UNEXPECTED ITEMS OR EVEN A PIZZA NIGHT WITH THE FAM!YEAHHH!!LOL..THANK'S ANNY i ALSO,HAVE BEEN BUDGETING FOR AWHILE ON GROCERIES AS WELL AS TOILETRIES,NECESSITIES,BILLS,UTILITIES,EVEN COME UP WITH A FEW IDEAS ON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY,WHICH LEADS TO CHEAPER UTILITIES,HAVENT QUIT GOT IT ALL WORKED OUT YET! STILL IN THE ROUGH DRAFTING DAYS!LOL…I HAVE A FAMILY OF FIVE MY HUSBAND AND I,MY 2 BOYS,ONE OF WHICH IS OLDER AND EATS ALOT!AND ONE THATS 6 BUT ALSO EATS PRETTY GOOD AMOUNTS,I ALSO HAVE A DAUGHTER,SHE IS STILL IN THE TODDLER AGE GROUP,I COULDNT BELEIVE,PRIOR TO DOING THIS BUDGETING THING SO PERCISELY,THAT I WAS WASTING SO MUCH MONEY ON GROCERIES THAT WOULD JUST SIMPLY GO TO WASTE,SHAMEFUL!!! I HAVE SPENDING $100 A WEEK NOW AND WORKING OUT GOOD,THIS SPRING I WILL START MY GARDEN AGAIN,AND SAVE EVEN MORE,ANY ADVICE,IS WELCOMED,I AM LOOKING FOR A WAY TO WORK AT HOME A FEW HOURS A DAY MAYBE ON THE COMPUTER,ANY IDEAS??? HELP! LOL..SERIOUSLY THOUGH,I JUST WANT TO EARN A LITTLE EXTRA MONEY FOR ANY UNEXPECTED ITEMS OR EVEN A PIZZA NIGHT WITH THE FAM!YEAHHH!!LOL..THANK’S ANNY

]]> By: tenant http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/2009/06/the-bare-bones-budget-can-i-feed-my-family-of-5-for-less-than-15-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-6715 tenant Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:18:01 +0000 http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/?p=2104#comment-6715 good read,thanks! good read,thanks!

]]> By: danielle http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/2009/06/the-bare-bones-budget-can-i-feed-my-family-of-5-for-less-than-15-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-4286 danielle Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:07:27 +0000 http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/?p=2104#comment-4286 spent ^ spent ^

]]> By: danielle http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/2009/06/the-bare-bones-budget-can-i-feed-my-family-of-5-for-less-than-15-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-4285 danielle Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:03:53 +0000 http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/?p=2104#comment-4285 this is the first week of trying to spend 100 for a family of 4 , So far I sepent 111.00 but we have plenty for the week, Im excited to see how good I can do by meal planning. Right now I am making pancakes and french toast and freezing them for the week ! this is the first week of trying to spend 100 for a family of 4 , So far I sepent 111.00 but we have plenty for the week, Im excited to see how good I can do by meal planning. Right now I am making pancakes and french toast and freezing them for the week !

]]> By: staci @ teaching money to kids http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/2009/06/the-bare-bones-budget-can-i-feed-my-family-of-5-for-less-than-15-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-4272 staci @ teaching money to kids Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:44:41 +0000 http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/?p=2104#comment-4272 there si a website that I have really liked for recipe ideas- 365days of crockpotting. It seemed that whenever I was looking for a crockpot recipe- I would end up on this site, so I finally just book marked it. But using our crockpot has really helped us feel like we are having a full meal, and it is quite cheap. One of my favorite things is baking potatoes in the crockpot. I bet you could do it on low all night, and then if you kept it wrapped up in the tin foil, and maybe a towel, it could still be warm enough for your husbands lunch. I remeber those days before all schools had microwaves, and I used to take soup in a thermos and it would still be hot. And soups are so yummy and cheap - okay maybe not exactly right for summer, but still. .-= staci @ teaching money to kids´s last blog ..<a href="http://teachingmoneytokids.blogspot.com/2009/07/verse-to-hide-in-your-heart.html" rel="nofollow">A Verse to Hide in your Heart</a> =-. there si a website that I have really liked for recipe ideas- 365days of crockpotting. It seemed that whenever I was looking for a crockpot recipe- I would end up on this site, so I finally just book marked it. But using our crockpot has really helped us feel like we are having a full meal, and it is quite cheap.
One of my favorite things is baking potatoes in the crockpot. I bet you could do it on low all night, and then if you kept it wrapped up in the tin foil, and maybe a towel, it could still be warm enough for your husbands lunch. I remeber those days before all schools had microwaves, and I used to take soup in a thermos and it would still be hot. And soups are so yummy and cheap – okay maybe not exactly right for summer, but still.
staci @ teaching money to kids´s last blog ..A Verse to Hide in your Heart

]]> By: Brian http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/2009/06/the-bare-bones-budget-can-i-feed-my-family-of-5-for-less-than-15-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-4183 Brian Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:09:51 +0000 http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/?p=2104#comment-4183 Hello! I am a college student living off campus for next semester, and I am trying to figure out how to live within a budget of $15 a day just to feed myself. After reading your article, I'm beginning to wonder if that was a bit much. Any help for those trying to figure out the way of living on your own? Hello! I am a college student living off campus for next semester, and I am trying to figure out how to live within a budget of $15 a day just to feed myself. After reading your article, I’m beginning to wonder if that was a bit much. Any help for those trying to figure out the way of living on your own?

]]> By: Eating from The Pantry Menu Plan | A High And Noble Calling http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/2009/06/the-bare-bones-budget-can-i-feed-my-family-of-5-for-less-than-15-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-4158 Eating from The Pantry Menu Plan | A High And Noble Calling Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:34:33 +0000 http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/?p=2104#comment-4158 [...] is the last week of my $100/ week grocery budget challenge and it looks like we will easily meet our goal-something that I thought was nearly impossible when [...] [...] is the last week of my $100/ week grocery budget challenge and it looks like we will easily meet our goal-something that I thought was nearly impossible when [...]

]]> By: Julianne http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/2009/06/the-bare-bones-budget-can-i-feed-my-family-of-5-for-less-than-15-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-3979 Julianne Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:30:02 +0000 http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/?p=2104#comment-3979 I've realized that when it comes to living on a tighter budget that the grocery bill is the easiest place to cut costs. There was one time in particular that I only had $50 to spend on groceries until my husband's next pay check- we were a family of 5 at that time but the kids were all 6 and under. I left the grocery store having only spent $46- so it can be done. It is so true about our cupboards being full, so often I'll say "I need to go grocery shopping, there's no food in the house", and yet my cupboards and fridge are (mostly) full. Thanks for sharing! Julianne :) [rq=7853,0,blog][/rq]<a href="http://momonamission4.blogspot.com/2009/06/and-now-p-word-patience.html" rel="nofollow">and now the 'P' word: Patience!!</a> *************************************** Stephanie here: I remember only having $25 to do groceries with at times. Thankfully that is when my children were small. Now their appetites exceed mine! I can't imagine if I had all boys! I’ve realized that when it comes to living on a tighter budget that the grocery bill is the easiest place to cut costs. There was one time in particular that I only had $50 to spend on groceries until my husband’s next pay check- we were a family of 5 at that time but the kids were all 6 and under. I left the grocery store having only spent $46- so it can be done. It is so true about our cupboards being full, so often I’ll say “I need to go grocery shopping, there’s no food in the house”, and yet my cupboards and fridge are (mostly) full.
Thanks for sharing!
Julianne :)
Julianne´s last blog: and now the ‘P’ word: Patience!!
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Stephanie here:
I remember only having $25 to do groceries with at times. Thankfully that is when my children were small. Now their appetites exceed mine! I can’t imagine if I had all boys!

]]> By: Elizabeth http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/2009/06/the-bare-bones-budget-can-i-feed-my-family-of-5-for-less-than-15-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-3978 Elizabeth Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:38:17 +0000 http://ahighandnoblecalling.com/?p=2104#comment-3978 Hello, I so understand how hard it is to cut the food budget. I wrote a post today on buying fruits that might help you. I look forward to reading more on your blog. Blessings, Elizabeth [rq=7731,0,blog][/rq]<a href="http://elizabethsimplejourney.blogspot.com/2009/06/stewardship-friday.html" rel="nofollow">Stewardship Friday</a> **************************** Stephanie here: Is Stewardship Friday a feature on your blog each week? That is a great concept! Hello,
I so understand how hard it is to cut the food budget. I wrote a post today on buying fruits that might help you.

I look forward to reading more on your blog.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth´s last blog: Stewardship Friday
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Stephanie here:
Is Stewardship Friday a feature on your blog each week? That is a great concept!

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