Sometimes there aren’t easy ways to reduce spending. We all have to buy the necessities. But with some simple tweaks, you can change up some things and reduce spending. If you get your whole family on board, you can look at things like meal plans, snacks, and family activities and save a good bit of money.
13 Family Routines that Naturally Reduce Spending
Let everyone help choose meals each week
This doesn’t mean your kids get to decide on takeout pizza! But it does give everyone some ownership and also makes sure you’re rotating through meals that everyone will eat, which reduces the chances of eating out and food waste.
Let each kid have their own snack bin
When you buy prepackaged snacks, consider splitting them into snack bins for each kid. When they’re out of snacks for the week, they’ll have to stick to fruit or other simple snacks.
Have dinner themes for certain nights
Have a few nights that are set that everyone can expect. Our kids know dinner always comes from the freezer on Friday nights; we always have rotisserie chicken on days I go to Costco; one night is always a leftover night.
Pre-portion big bags of snacks
If you buy big bags of pretzels or chips, pre-portion them out so you don’t end up with stale chips or so a whole bag doesn’t get eaten in a day (mindless eating is real).
Get a great price on Betty Crocker with this simple deal. Load Ibotta rebates on your app and head into Kroger to pick up Brownie Mix, Frosting, and Baking Mixes for as low as 69¢.
Kroger Betty Crocker Deals (end 4/14):
- Betty Crocker Muffin Mix, Quick Bread Mix, Cookie Mix or Supreme Brownie Mix, $2.49
-$1 off Betty Crocker Soft Baked Cookie Mixes, select, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$1/2 Betty Crocker Baking Mixes, Frosting, or No-Bake Bites (excludes Pouch Muffins, Frosting Pouches), Ibotta mobile app
(makes some $1.49) - Betty Crocker Brownie Mix or Frosting, $1.19
-$1/2 Betty Crocker Baking Mixes, Frosting, or No-Bake Bites (excludes Pouch Muffins, Frosting Pouches), Ibotta mobile app
(use $1/2 makes it 69¢ ea.)
Check out more great Kroger deals.
Right now at Kohl’s, get an extra 30% off Sephora Collection products! To get the deal, sign in and use coupon code SCSAVE at checkout,
Even better, this code works on sale products making for great deals! Get a fun variety of products for a discount or grab a gift for mom!
Deal Ideas:
SEPHORA COLLECTION Get (Un)Ready Set $24 (reg. $30)
– Use code SCSAVE for 30% off at checkout
Makes it $16.80!
SEPHORA COLLECTION Glossed Hydrating Long Wear Lip Gloss $7 (reg. $14)
– Use code SCSAVE for 30% off at checkout
Makes it $4.90!
SEPHORA COLLECTION Insta-Brow Waxy Brow Pencil $7.50 (reg. $15)
– Use code SCSAVE for 30% off at checkout
Makes it $5.25!
This deal is good through 4/20. Shipping is free on orders $49 and up.
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If you need to stock up on razors, head in to CVS this week and stack two eCoupons to score men’s and women’s Gillette & Venus Razors for just 99¢ per pack.
CVS Razor Deal (ends 4/18):
- $4 ECB wyb (2) Gillette or Venus Disposable Razors, Gillette/Satin Care Shave Foam, Gel or Deodorant, B1G1 50% Off, limit 1
Buy:
(1) Gillette Disposable Razors, 3-4 ct., $7.99
(1) Venus Disposable Razors, 3-4 ct., $7.99
Use:
-$3 off Gillette Disposable Razor, excl Gillette Black, Prestobarba2 5-ct, Gillette Refillable Handles, Gillette Blade Refills, and Venus items, CVS eCoupon
-$3 off Venus Disposable Razor, excl Daisy, Simply Venus 2, Venus Refillable Handles, Venus Blade Refills, and Gillette items, CVS eCoupon
Total Due: $5.98
Get Back: $4 ExtraCare Buck
Makes it 99¢ each
Check out more great CVS deals.
Parents of little ones, don’t miss this deal! Right now at Kroger you can use an eCoupon to score Gerber Baby Food Puree Pouches for just 80¢ each, no limit! Just make sure to grab as many as you want in one transaction, because you won’t be able to use the coupon again once it’s been used.
Kroger Gerber Baby Food Deal (ends 4/14):
- Gerber Pouch Puree, 3.5 oz, $1
-20% off Gerber Baby Food Pouches, Tubs or Jars, no limit, Kroger eCoupon
(makes it 80¢)
See the full Kroger Ad for more great deals.
If your cabinets could use a little bit of organizing, these multi-purpose organizers could be exactly what you need!
Right now at Amazon, use this code to score a 2-pack of 2-tier under sink organizers for just $14.99! These are regularly $29.99.
To get the deal, use code J2F3EAQN at checkout.
Get the Deal:
2 Pack Under Sink Organizer, 2 Tier Cabinet Organizers $14.99 (reg. $29.99)
– Use code J2F3EAQN at checkout
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free with Prime or free with orders of $35+.
See all of my favorite Amazon deals.
Head to the Kroger Mega Event and get a great price on Country Time, Kool-Aid, and Tang powdered drink mix! Buy up to five (5) drink mixes and get them for only $1.99 each.
This item is part of a mega event. The price listed is after a $1 instant savings when you purchase 5+ items. You can mix and match items and are welcome to buy more than 5.
Kroger Mega Deal (ends 4/14):
- Tang, Kool-Aid or Country Time Drink Mix Canister, $1.99
See the full Kroger Ad for more great deals.
Get a sweet deal on this set of (2) Charcuterie Boards from Member’s Mark. We used these for my daughter’s wedding, and they are gorgeous!
This set includes: (1) Round Board : 21.25” x 16” x 0.6” and (1) Rectangular Board : 22” x 10.25” x 0.6” H.
Get the deal:
Member’s Mark Rubber Wood Charcuterie Boards, Set of 2 – $16.98 (reg. $25)
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Head to Walmart for these kitchen deals by Astercook!
Get a set of 3 cutting boards with stand for just $23.99 and a 17-piece knife set for just $35.99!
Here are the deals:
Astercook 4-Pieces Wood Cutting Board – $23.99
Astercook Knife 17 Piece Kitchen Knife Set – $35.99
These offers are good for a limited time only. Shipping is free with Walmart+ or free with orders of $35+.
See more deals at Walmart.
