Budget Worksheet and Meal Planner & Grocery List

Not sure where to start with your budgeting journey?

Download this free budget spreadsheet! Find out where your money is going by assigning every dollar a purpose. Identify your fixed expenses then determine how much to save and how much you have left to spend. Cover your basic needs first and then add in lifestyle factors like dining out, toys and games, entertainment, clothes, plants, and other items of that nature. You’ll be set up for success in no time with this starter budget.

Grow Your Savings at the grocery store when you walk in prepared with your weekly meal plan and grocery list! Cut back on overspending when you stick to your list and have a plan for the week. Studies show that planning your meals in advance cuts back on eating out and overspending in general.

Tips for using your meal plan guide:

• Print your meal plan guide, place it inside a page protector, and fill it out with a whiteboard marker!

• Print your guide and save each week’s, noting which meals were family favorites and save it in a binder or folder. Go back to it when you run out of ideas!

• Use a meal plan guide for every meal, not just dinner. Fold the paper in half or cut it so you only have one grocery list.

Both downloads are available on CrossState’s website.