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How We Saved 22.89% on Groceries but Still Went Over Budget

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Our August 2026 Ontario family budget came in 13.39% over plan even though groceries were 22.89% under budget. See the spending categories, grocery tracker, Savings Jar progress and lessons from unexpected expenses.
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Back To School On A Budget: 15 Simple Ways Canadian Families Can Save

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Back-to-school season can be exciting for kids, but it...
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May 2026 Household Budget Update: How Our Ontario Family Managed Money, Groceries, and Savings

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Welcome to our May 2026 Household Budget Update. Every month we share our real household budget, grocery savings, rewards, investments, and net worth progress to show readers how budgeting can help build financial freedom one month at a time.
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What It Cost Our Ontario Family To Live In April 2026: Budget, Groceries & Savings

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Find out how our grocery spending and savings influenced our April 2026 Budget and discover tips for financial success.
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March 2026 Home Budget Update

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Learn from our March 2026 Budget update. See real financial decisions and gain insights into effective budgeting strategies.
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CBB November 2024 Budget Update

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Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Learn how we manage our...
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How To Shop Small This Christmas

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Shop small this Christmas and stop buying money dusters that end up at the second-hand store and buy gifts that your loved one's can use.
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Our 2020 Household Budget Recap : December Recap

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The Scariest Household Budget Month Is Always December We account...
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6 Consequences Of Not Using A Family Budget

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Discover the power of a family budget and how it can transform your financial situation by learning about different budgeting methods
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20 Habits Of A Debt-Free Frugal Family (Free Budget Binder Printable)

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You Have To Do More Than Just Save Money...
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2019 Final Home Budget Report and Review

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An In-Depth Look At An Actual Family Budget Report In...
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How To Get Your 2020 Home Budget Plan Organized : November 2019 Budget Update

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START YOUR HOME BUDGET PLANNING NOW WITH THESE SIMPLE...
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7 CBB Readers Battle The 12 Month Budget Challenge : January 2019 Budget Update

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STARTING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A FRESH OUTLOOK...
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How To Lower Household Expenses Without Guilt : Our March 2017 Budget Update

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THINK BEFORE YOU ACT ESPECIALLY WITH YOUR FINANCES. Giving up...
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6 Eye-Opening Strategies To Help Transition You Into A Budget Master : Our December 2016 Budget Update

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IF THERE'S ONE LIFE SKILL YOU WANT TO MASTER...
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Add 1 Cup of Budget Inspection And Watch Your Bread Rise : Our August 2016 Budget Report

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DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE WHEN CREATING YOUR FINANCIAL RECIPE. By...
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Get Up And Chase Dollars With A Game Of No Debt Go : Our July 2016 Budget Report

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TURN YOUR FINANCES INTO A CHALLENGE CHASING WEALTH If seekers...
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How I saved $336 by being my own mechanic : March 2015 Budget Update

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FIXING YOUR OWN STUFF We all know that car maintenance...
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Ambitious Teen helps mom with family budget

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LET ME HELP YOU WITH THAT MOM There was a...
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Our Budget 2014 Year in Review: December 2014 Budget Update

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OUR YEAR USING A BUDGET Hey there fellow CBB Budgeteers!...
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