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  1. Amber Hatchett January 23, 2009 at 7:29 am

    Kelly,
    Thanks so much for teaching the class the other night. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. I check your blog daily and think it is wonderful!
    Blessings,
    Amber

  2. MILLER CALLEN January 23, 2009 at 8:10 am

    I LOVED YOUR CLASS THE OTHER NIGHT. I WENT TO THE NEW BELLE MEADE PUBLIX, SAVED $87.20 ON GROCERIES THANKS TO BUY 1/GET 1 FREE COUPLED W/ COUPONS…AND I HAVE A NEW BEST FRIEND CASHIER SUZI WHO WAS SO NICE AND PATIENT WITH ALL MY COUPONS AND EVEN ANNOUNCED HOW MUCH I’D SAVED TO THE PEOPLE IN LINE BEHIND ME! SHE TOLD ME ABOUT A SITE SHE LIKES CALLED SUZYCOUPON.COM BUT I HAVEN’T CHECKED IT OUT YET. THANKS SO MUCH! NOW, OFF TO GET THAT FREE COTTONELLE TP!

  3. Caroline January 23, 2009 at 8:58 am

    Tyler and I have been budgeting since we were first married, and let me tell you, it has cut down on our money fights! When we want to buy something, we always say “Put it on the budget!” Since Tyler is now self-employed, it is a little more difficult to stay on budget especially when income is tight. Budgeting monthly has helped us stretch our dollars because we know where every dollar is going. Most importantly, it keeps communication open in my marriage!

  4. Julie January 23, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    Kelly,

    One idea that my husband and I did when trying to figure out our budget, was for three months I just recorded how much we ACTUALLY spent in each category. Then after the three months, we looked at each category and decided if that was a good budget or if we had spent too much in that category. One example may be gas for your car. If you don’t know accurately how much you spend a month in this category than this might be a good idea. Also, I looked at our groceries and averaged them for the three months to know how much to spend in this category. If we were not saving as much as we would like then I would look at where we could cut back to save more money. I know the area I struggle in is groceries. We do not eat out much, but I do not seem to be able to get our grocery bill under $250 a month for the two of us. It is an ongoing process.
    Just wanted to throw that out there to help people figure out how much to budget in each area.
    Love checking your blog for the deals!!!

  5. MILLER CALLEN January 23, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    One other question I had regarding this week’s class was whether anyone has done an inventory per se of rock-bottom prices around town. I get cutting coupons and two for one deals, but how low do chicken breasts, whole chickens, formulas, diapers go? What is the best way to know when things are on sale? I have three kids under age 4 so I don’t have any spare time to scout out Publix, Kroger, Target, Walgreen’s, CVS in any given week. For example…I was pricing whole chickens but I have no idea whether $4/lb is a good deal or highway robbery. Any thoughts?

  6. Jennifer Briggs January 23, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    I also appreciated the class! I have been doing e-Mealz for our family (of 5) meal plans since August. It has been a HUGE stress reliever for me because it takes away the questions “what’s for dinner”? The hard part I’m trying to overcome is how to save on all the “rest of the stuff”? For example, I budget $150 wk/. My meal plan might budget $75-85/wk but I end up spending almost double that when I’m at the checkout because of all the rest of the stuff (toiletries, milk, breakfast, etc.) So my question is: Once you have a budget and a meal plan, how do you incorporate the deals into your budget??????

  7. Kelly Hancock January 23, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    I LOVE all the feedback here! In response to Jennifer’s question above…

    When you first start shopping in the “stockpiling” mode, you begin to meal plan around what you have and what is on sale that week (sales flyers).

    Then, you would allow a little extra in your budget (depending on your budget it could be from $10-50?) for only the “rock-bottom” deals. So, you have your needs list (for produce, dairy, necessities) which you try to base off of sales, then you have your stockpile/good deals list of things you may not need right now, but you will need later and it is a very good price right now, so you are going to get enough to get you through to the next sale.

    As your stockpile grows over the course of 3-6 months, your “needs list” will begin to go down, and will be only things like dairy, produce etc. So, the things on your grocery list after 6 months-1 year will only be milk, eggs, grapes + the great deals this week. Because you have everything else in your pantry/freezer/fridge.

    I hope this helps. Anyone else have some advice?

  8. Kelly Hancock January 23, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    Another good question… Miller’s question on rock-bottom prices list. Oh, $4/lb for a whole chicken is HIGHWAY ROBBERY!!

    As you begin to do this you will develop a knack for knowing your rockbottom prices on things. But, for the items you see as big budget breakers at the grocery (meats, cerealssheet, but if you go to the Aldi link on the left, there is a spreadsheet for prices at Aldi vs Walmart and that is a good place to start.

    You can keep a small spiral notebook in your grocery bag and keep track when you find a good price. I know a lot of people have a spreadsheet. Can anyone help here?

    For instance, here are a few of my rock bottom prices…
    * Cereal $1-1.25/box
    * Chicken Breasts $1.99/lb
    * Whole Chicken $.49 – $.99/lb
    * Pork Tenderloin $2.79/lb
    * Ground Beef $1.99/lb
    * Ground Turkey $.99/lb
    * Tilapia $2.99/lb
    * Diapers $5.99/package (sometimes much better w/ rebate programs)

    I hope this helps, anyone else?

  9. Kelly Hancock January 23, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    Miller, I also just found this link to getting started with your rock bottom price list, go here and see if it is helpful…

    http://frugalhacks.com/2009/01/08/first-steps-to-creating-a-price-book-for-frugal-grocery-shopping/

  10. MILLER CALLEN January 24, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    Thanks for the tips. Very interesting to see the 99 cent price on ground turkey. I thought I was getting a good deal @ $2.29/lb at Costco, but I guess not!

  11. Donna November 10, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    Hi Kelly! Thank you so much for your blog! I have learned a ton in a few short weeks of reading and attempting to follow along! One big thing I’ve learned is to take the time (gets shorter each week) to make the lists and then shop with the coupons in hand. Just yesterday, our family saved $58 off a $99 grocery bill and I was thrilled! Not to mention my wonderful husband was blown away! He wanted to know my secret as he can’t walk in a store without robbing a bank with all he purchases! Thanks again! I look forward to continued savings and a happier family since I am already not so stressed out! Oh, and the holiday picture savings you did today was GREAT! We have already ordered 50 4×6 prints and it cost us $-0- and the shipping was free too! This is awesome!!

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  100. Leo April 29, 2026 at 7:34 am

    The author shares a personal journey of learning to budget through necessity and desperation,emphasizing discipline and consistency.Cloth Motion

  101. Flux 2 April 29, 2026 at 9:10 pm

    I can relate to the part about budgeting out of necessity—I’ve felt that exact pressure too. Reading about starting from desperation makes me feel less alone, like we’re all figuring it out step by step. The image of budgeting-saving-money.jpg reminds me of those long late-night receipts I used to sort through.

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    I really appreciated this post on “Budgeting and Saving Money” from Faithful Provisions. The author’s personal story about leaving the corporate world and having to live on less — then facing her husband’s layoff — made the budgeting advice feel practical and relatable. The emphasis on making budgeting a monthly habit and the concrete tools offered are encouraging, and the Dave Ramsey quote about telling your money where to go is a great takeaway. The budgeting-saving-money image also complements the article well.

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  105. Leo May 7, 2026 at 9:44 am

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  106. Rachel Green May 11, 2026 at 2:57 am

    Budgeting is such an important skill that more people need to learn. Thanks for sharing these practical tips on saving money and managing finances wisely.

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  110. Quan May 18, 2026 at 11:55 am

    The ‘I learned budgeting out of sheer desperation’ framing is so much more honest than the ‘I always loved spreadsheets’ story most personal-finance writers lean on. The desperation timeline is what teaches you which expenses actually compress under pressure and which only look optional until you try cutting them. Half-income to layoff inside a few months is a brutal stress test for any plan. Saving this to share with a friend who’s just started tracking grocery + utilities for the first time — that’s usually the moment the lights come on.

  111. Image V2 May 19, 2026 at 2:54 am

    I remember clipping coupons back in college, so the focus on budgeting here hits close to home. The budgeting-saving-money image makes me think of my own envelopes system from years ago and how small daily saves add up. It’s nice to see a practical nod to frugal living within family life.

  112. FlashOmni May 21, 2026 at 3:37 am

    I love that this post ties budgeting to everyday frugal living, especially the part about tracking small expenses to save more over time. The budgeting-saving-money image from 2009 brings back memories of starting my own envelope system years ago.

  113. wizard alchemy May 24, 2026 at 4:15 am

    I really enjoyed reading about your journey with budgeting. Learning from necessity is so relatable. Your story about desperation turning into discipline is inspiring. Thanks for sharing such a personal and helpful experience!

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  115. Sceneflare May 24, 2026 at 10:29 pm

    I resonate with the line about budgeting born from desperation—I’ve walked that road too, cutting back after job changes and leaning on simple tracking. Reading about starting small, like prioritizing essentials first, brings back memories of my own early frugal wins that kept us afloat.

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    Great resource for anyone serious about taking control of their finances—especially if you’re coming from a place of overwhelm or scarcity. What sets Faithful Provisions apart is how relatable and practical it is: no jargon, no pressure, just real-life budgeting built on consistency, creativity, and conviction. I especially appreciate the emphasis on *intentionality*—not just tracking dollars, but directing them toward what truly matters (including giving!). If you’re looking to build confidence with your money *and* align your spending with your values, this site is a trustworthy starting point. And while you’re learning to budget wisely, don’t forget to plan for the unexpected—like natural phenomena that impact daily life. For aurora watchers, forecasters, and sky enthusiasts, pingaurora.com offers reliable, easy-to-use aurora subscription alerts to help you make the most of clear nights—because even frugal living leaves room for wonder.

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    If you’re looking for practical, faith-centered budgeting tools that actually work in real life—especially when income drops or unexpected expenses hit—I highly recommend Faithful Provisions. The site doesn’t just preach frugality; it offers actionable steps, free spreadsheets, and a compassionate, no-shame approach rooted in real experience. I especially appreciate how the Budgeting 101 series breaks down overwhelming concepts into manageable habits—and how the household budget template helps visualize spending *before* panic sets in. As someone who’s used similar tools to simplify financial planning, I’ve also found value in pairing this with creative personalization: for example, turning your budget goals or savings milestones into elegant cursive text for motivation or printables—try our free online cursive generator at
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