Saving With Shellie

MAY 19, 2014

If you are looking for Summer Reading Programs to keep your kids occupied this summer, I have a big list of 14 different Summer Reading Programs for you. These programs are a great way to keep kids engaged and excited about reading all summer long. Parents may read to kids who are still learning. This is for grades K-5.

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Kids Pottery Barn Library Chuck E Cheese 107

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2017

Every Wednesday from May 31 – August 30, I’ll share ideas, tips, and recipes to help you create a summer that your family will always remember. My kids love to see and know what’s happening over the summer. My kids love to see and know what’s happening over the summer.

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2017 Budgeting Budget Kids and Family 100

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 7, 2015

Summer is coming to a close here in AZ, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take advantage of some cheap family fun this weekend! Scroll down to find a round up of available free and cheap family fun activities that will keep your kids entertained and your wallet full! 5 Staples for Frugal Family Fun Night.

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Family Cheap Kids and Family Pottery Barn 40

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 29, 2018

Here’s a peek at what’s going on with me, my family, and our life since my last Chit Chat. . The campground is 4 miles from the ocean, but we spent time in 4 different surrounding beach towns: Sea Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Cape May. That didn’t deter my family from jumping in.

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2018 Kids and Family Tennessee Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. Read: My Ebates (now Rakuten) Review.

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2019 November Club Christmas 130

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 21, 2014

The temperatures are already hitting the 100 degree mark here in Phoenix, AZ – so I know that I will be looking for ways to stay cool with the kids this summer. Most of the movies they show are older, but kids don’t mind – and it is a way for some “cool” fun! 8 select blockbuster hits available.

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Movies 2014 Kids Kids and Family 59

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 31, 2015

My kids start back in just 1 week! Scroll down to find a round up of available free and cheap family fun activities that will keep your kids entertained and your wallet full! And don’t forget to check out my 50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer. 5 Staples for Frugal Family Fun Night.

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Family Cheap Kids and Family Museum 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 20, 2013

August is winding down and families are officially in “Back to School” mode, which includes packing lunches, soccer games, play-dates, homework and so much more! 80% of respondents said once school starts, they will be planning more meals and attending more sporting events for their kids. What else did we find from this survey?

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Giveaway Kids and Family Parenting Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week in my Kitchen: School may have started back in late August, but this week our schedule gets into full swing as my girls swim team practice was back in session…after a glorious 2 months off. Dinner #2 is our actual family dinner. homemade applesauce.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 3, 2016

My kids got out of school 2 weeks ago – but it is the 115 degree weather this weekend that is telling me that we are in for a HOT summer! Luckily there are some fun free and cheap family fun activities that we can enjoy indoors while we are in the heat wave. 5 Staples for Frugal Family Fun Night. Home Depot Kids Workshop.

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June 2016 Family Cheap 45

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2015

If you are scratching your head trying to come up with some fun ideas for your family that won’t cost a fortune, look no further. Scroll down to find a round up of available free and cheap family fun activities that will keep your kids entertained and your wallet full! 5 Staples for Frugal Family Fun Night.

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Family Cheap Kids and Family Food and Wine 40

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 3, 2012

Family Dollar’s August 5th ad has great sale prices on many of your favorite items, like Gatorade (32 oz), which is the item of the week, on sale for $0.88 These savings are available August 5th-11th only ! Family Dollar’s ads can now be found in your Sunday paper! Selection of products may vary by store.

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Gatorade Family Kids and Family Mail In Rebate 45

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. August Assignments: 1.

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2019 Club July Christmas 113

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2015

If you are planning an outing with the family – or Dad is planning to take the kids out so you can have some free time, check out the list below for ideas! Friday, May 8th – A favorite annual event, just in time for Mother’s Day. Kickoff is May 9th at Chicago Union Station. Saturday, May 9th at 11 AM.

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Family Cheap Kids and Family Museum 40

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Every Kid Outdoors is a government organization created so fourth graders and their families could discover wildlife, natural resources, and history for free. All you have to do is go to the Every Kid Outdoors website, get your pass (there are separate passes for fourth graders, parents, and educators), plan your trip, hit the road!

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San Antonio St. Louis Kids and Family Outdoors 58

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

In addition, October was National Eczema Month and according to the National Eczema Foundation, as many as 30 million Americans may have it. The key is to learn more about it to help you and your readers/viewers understand treatment – especially when it comes to kids. It is also safe for use in standard and HE machines.

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Family Kids and Family Ranges Dryers 70

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2013

According to a survey conducted by the American Institute of CPAS and published on their site in August 2012: “Nearly half of parents with kids in school, or 48 percent, also pay their kids for good grades. After all, isn’t the point to get your kids to work hard for the satisfaction of a job well done?

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Parenting Kids and Family Student Motivation 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

It’s August, weeks from the start of school. Your kids have been to camp, done baseball and goofed off to their hearts content. Each year I try to help my kids teach their kids about personal finance. Moms always love anything their kids give them! How about helping them make a lasting gift for Mom?

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Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 21, 2015

Visiting with family, enjoying a BBQ, watching a game…whatever you do, make sure you check out this list of free and cheap family fun events. Home Depot has a cute Memorial Day craft for kids this weekend that you won’t want to miss. Shopping with Kids. 5 Staples for Frugal Family Fun Night.

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Memorial Day 2015 Family Cheap 40

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 19, 2012

I am so excited to let you all know about this very fun contest from Sports Illustrated Kids called SportParent of the Year! Sports Illustrated Kids is a great sports magazine for kids – presented in an easy to read format for kids with cool facts and fun stories.

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Contest Sports Kids Kids and Family 45

For the Mommas

AUGUST 25, 2014

Edible Crafts for Kids by Leanne Perry: In this book you will find 27 unique and exciting crafts you can create and eat with your children while learning about food, colors, shapes, and textures. You may be a beginner or you may have started the backyard farm and want to know more about developing it, to the next level.

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Backyard Crafts Craft Kids 55

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 3, 2015

Looking for some fun free or cheap activities to do with the family this weekend? It is the 4th of July weekend and that means there are many great things to do with the family. I’m looking forward to a family BBQ on Saturday – how are you celebrating the 4th of July? Kids design and take a Aquarium craft.

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4th Of July July Family Cheap 40

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. Read: My Ebates Review.

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2019 October Club Christmas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2013

It is a family friendly theme park with craftsmen, rides, shows, restaurants and play areas. Since we own a condo in the area, I have often thought of taking the grand-kids to Silver Dollar City. We went the first week of August, when summer was still in full swing. We felt the kids would be well worn out in that time frame.

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Saving Money Money Food and Drink Tickets 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

She is a mom to three kids, like me, and her kids are close in age to mine. Her mom had flown in from out of state to help watch the kids so Stacy could have some down time and focus on getting better. By August I was feeling great, so I felt like I could take on more. #108286649 / gettyimages.com. People Pleasers.

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Women Kids and Family Menu Planning Menu Plans 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Before this August, every long weekend, holiday and minute of spare time, I spent bent over homework, in group meetings, and writing exams, midterms, and term papers. After years of my teenage-hood of working in a mall, I learned not to scramble at the last minute to buy gifts for my family members. Such is the life of a student.

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Holiday Kids and Family Christmas Saving Money 202

For the Mommas

JUNE 23, 2011

You may want to try it again later. Bring the kids to the Chevrolet Experience Tent for hourly magic shows, free popcorn and soda all while you fall under the spell of the Chevrolet Eco Cruze, the first non-hybrid family vehicle that gets 42 MPG. Update: This is either expired or the site has crashed. While supplies last.

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Hersheys Tickets Bath and Body Works DC 85

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! 76 Free Things to Do with Kids: A Real Mom’s Guide Shannon Brown. Christmas Printables for Kids by Kristy Howard. Filling Hearts While Cleaning Homes: Five Minute Devotionals for Families by Lindsey Stomberg and Jennifer Thorson of PurposefulMom.com.

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Sale Kids and Family Simple Mom 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

I wanted a place for our family to gather – adult children and grandchildren along with us. Our rental season is pretty much limited to 2 weeks in June, all of July and 2 weeks in August – sometimes with a holiday or two thrown in. Rental management companies may not distribute rental days evenly. Hint: not mine.

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Vacation Rent Taxes Grandchildren 100

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 17, 2012

Description of Product: “Now that school is out and the kids are home you might be asking yourself, “what now?” While you’re trying to get a handle on everyone’s agenda, the last thing you want to worry about is finding products that are best suited for you and your family. Old-Fashioned Fun for the Kids!

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Giveaway Kids and Family Flashlights Gillette 75

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 16, 2013

FREE Quart Color Sample at Kelly-Moore (expires August 18 ) - locator. Remember that freebies from old posts may still be available. Family Fun with Chasin’ Cheeky and Giveaway (Ends Aug 19). Start the School Year Right with Rubbermaid LunchBlox Kids and Giveaway (Ends Aug 19).

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Aug Freebies Fridays Sara Lee 65

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 9, 2013

FREE Quart of Clark + Kensington paint at Ace Hardware (valid Saturday, August 10 only) - locator. Remember that freebies from old posts may still be available. Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment Releases FIVE Family Friendly DVDs this Summer and Giveaway (Ends Aug 12). FREE Centrum Flavor Burst chews sample.

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Aug Freebies Fridays Giveaway 65

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

My kids started back to school last month, but I know after talking to several of you that your kids don’t start until this month (September), so you may have missed the fun promotion I ran during August to give 4 fun FREEBIES when you buy a Premium Starter Kit. Back to School Essential Oil Starter Kit .

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September Freebies Kids and Family Son 55

For the Mommas

JULY 7, 2011

To celebrate summer fun, Redbox is asking moms, “What’s the best animated movie that both kids and parents can enjoy?&# Redbox is celebrating summer family time with a great line up of family-friendly titles, awesome savings and two chances to win $10,000 as part of the Redbox Summer of Fun & Games Sweepstakes.*.

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Redbox Win Giveaway Rent 55

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2013

Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen. Easy Peasy Chores: An Easy-to-Use Chore System That Brings JOY Back Into Family Chores. The Dig for Kids: Luke (volumes 1 and 2). Family Camping Handbook. 4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions. In the Kitchen {Recipes and Cooking}. Wholesome Mixes. 20-Minute Meals.

Health and Beauty 97

Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 97

Couponing 101

APRIL 30, 2013

Through May 4th, you can get The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle for just $29.97, a $640 value! Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen. Easy Peasy Chores: An Easy-to-Use Chore System That Brings JOY Back Into Family Chores. The Dig for Kids: Luke (volumes 1 and 2). Family Camping Handbook. 31 Days to Clean. First Bites.

Health and Beauty 63

Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 63