Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2012

My husband and I live within our means and budget and hope our children will learn from example. It’s Not Just Important for Children Currently, I’m getting a crash course in just how vital budgeting, preparing and planning for the future is to the stability of your financial future. So, how have you budgeted for life?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. What did you make this week that your family enjoyed?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Here’s a peek at what we ate this week on our budget. I’ve had to bump up the budget over the years as my kids have grown and started to eat as much as adults. My kids ate like birds back in day and now they are famished every time they walk into the kitchen. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 12.14.18

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. My husband and kids will be on their own and most likely go out for dinner.

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

It is so easy for the month to get lost in the commercialism and the frenzied pace and while it is fun to receive a gift, my husband and I want the month to be focused on our faith and our family. This month, don’t forget to slow down, create memories and traditions, and most of all enjoy the season with your family.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday & Sunday: My kids had swim meets on both days. It’s fun to cheer on my kids and they both had really good swims, but it makes for an exhausting weekend.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. for dessert, and the rest were packed in my kids’ lunches. We ate leftovers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are living with a tight budget. You might need to be a bit more creative than just booking into a 5-star resort or buying expensive tickets to the latest show but it is possible to find budget activities.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , but I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Also, my family has not been wowed by the recipes so far. Do you have an Instant Pot?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Fortunately, my kids and husband (who coaches) were free, so I only had to pay for myself. Did you try a new dish this week that your family enjoyed? appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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APRIL 15, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. My family enjoyed it and it was pretty simple to make. Tuesday: We went out to dinner to celebrate a family member’s birthday. Did you try a new dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 22, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Friday: My husband and I are going to dinner with some friends and my kids are going to their grandparents. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

Have you ever blown your budget in four days? Our kitchen was pretty bare so the kids bought their lunch at school. I did too and on top of that we officially blew through our restaurant budget. But I still made a run to Subway for sandwiches and my kids hit me up for money for the concession stand. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. Build A Menu will plan a variety of meals taking advantage of store sales , making it quick and easy for you to choose what your family will enjoy that week, and prepare an itemized grocery shopping list organized by category ready for you to print and use. Cooking with Kids.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. So my family had a choice of ham & bean soup, white chicken chili, or chicken & black bean tacos. Thursday: I had leftover soup and I made tortellini with sauce for the kids.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

When the holidays are over, when the toys are old and tossed aside, when the wind and snow are howling outside, and the kids are wailing “ I’m bored” what can you do to entertain and educate them? My kids used to love helping me make play dough. Show your kids how the pioneers (or maybe just your grandparents) did things.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It’s also a wonderful experience for the whole family, and spending some time in the great outdoors can teach the kids a thing or two about “roughing it” and what it takes to survive out in the wilderness (even if you’re in a park). But camping comes with a steep price tag, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Three glorious months of sunny skies, warm weather and family time. Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. My family has had fun with most of these activities locally, but a quick Google search will help you find locations and destinations near you. Summer is here. Out & About.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written and provided by Martha Keagan who has family who lives in San Francisco apartments. This post was written with her family in mind to create ways to liven up their apartment. Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Many brides to be have dreamed of their weddings ever since they were kids. Wedding planning on a budget may seem like a difficult task to tackle without appearing tacky, but it can be done. Below are some wedding planning on a budget tips that may just give you financially stress-free “I do’s”.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: We had 10 elementary aged kids over for my daughter’s birthday party. It was a tasty dinner and VERY budget-friendly. Did you try a new dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. Friday: The kids are back to school so I’ll head out to get the missing ingredients for our tacos. Did you make a new dish for your family this week that they enjoyed?

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It’s not just for teenagers and 20-somethings – it's for families too. So r ather than leave you to scour the internet at the last minute for budget-friendly destinations, beautiful destinations, or activity-filled destinations, f amily destinations expert Family Destination s Guide have done this for you.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Are you enjoying these “what we ate on a budget” posts? My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. Our budget is currently $500 for my family of four. How do you handle this with your kids?

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

6 Spring Break Budget Tips Spring Break is a wonderful time to go on vacation. Not only is the weather getting warmer, your kids are also on break from school. If you and your family are ready to embark […]. The post 6 Spring Break Budget Tips appeared first on FTM.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kosher on a Budget. Omaha, Nebraska ~ Family Fun in Omaha. Erie, Pennsylvania ~ Growing Kids Ministry. Harrisburg/Central, Pennsylvania ~ Family Balance Sheet. Providence, Rhode Island ~ Everyday Family Living. F – I.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. There isn’t one near our house, but the kids are off school so we’re taking a road trip to King of Prussia to shop at the Ikea, and we’ll go to the CF at the mall. We had a tasty week!

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Actually I live on $30 a week and I have a family of four – a dog and my kids do activities. Over the years I have had to budget, put money away…so we can live the life without worrying about money. To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can. Although my family is four people.

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JUNE 25, 2019

Summer is the perfect time to go on a family vacation. After all, the weather is nice, the days are long, and the kids have off from school. But budgeting for your vacation can take a lot out of you. Planning ahead can help you set and stick to a vacation budget without skimping on the fun.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 2, 2016

Times can be tough and we need a way to budget our cash whenever possible. A good way to budget your bill on this one is to buy rice in bulk from Amazon at only $18 for a 15-pound bag. The post 5 healthy and yummy recipes for under 2 dollars – friendly budget appeared first on Coupons Do Work! Fried Rice With Ham.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

I made Parmesan chicken tenders, boxed mac & cheese and peas for the kids. I also do not usually make two separate meals, but the kids didn’t want the salmon and I was fine with that since I only buy wild-caught salmon. I really liked the pasta, but my kids didn’t like the smokey taste of the sun-dried tomatoes.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

rather than leave you to scour the internet at the last minute for budget-friendly destinations, beautiful destinations, or activity-filled destinations, family vacations expert Family Destinations Guide has done this for you. The island is volcanic of English speakers and sits between Martinique and Guadeloupe.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

I cried for days and we celebrated the occasion with a family cruise a few months later. Also that year, I wanted to create an In Case of Emergency (ICE) binder for my family. I did achieve this goal and ended up calling it our Family Vital Information Binder. Travel and vacations will always be a part of our budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 29, 2015

This series helps me stay on top of our grocery spending and currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We traveled to Corning, NY to visit the Corning Museum of Glass with my kids’ Girl Scout troop. Did you try a new dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 26, 2023

ASHA urges families to use the summer to nurture joy in reading and let kids be the ones who choose what they read. Don’t assume that kids only learn by reading traditional novels. Let kids design their own special place for reading. This could be a family book club, or one with neighbors or friends. Cook together.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. You need the entire family pulling in the same direction.

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