Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 5, 2015

They all rewards that were for Thanksgiving ingredients that were on my grocery list, so I wasn’t buying things that I didn’t need just to get the deal. I roasted my free turkey that I received from Giant and as you’ll see below I used the meat and stock through out the week for my meal planning.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Thanksgiving 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 3, 2020

If you’re still not getting as much exercise as you think you need, you could even consider asking around to see if anyone else has dogs that need walking. Use Affordable Workout Equipment. Go up and down all the aisles for even more walking (and a little deal hunting). Not to mention they take up much less space!

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Fitness Budgeting Budget Re-use 59

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Unless you’re a member of a tennis club, hitting the tennis courts is usually free.

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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Saturday : I made a double batch of Ham & Bean Soup using Ham Hocks. Use a rimmed baking sheet, add potatoes and green beans that you coated with olive oil and seasoning salt. My family gets a little testy on leftover night, but I don’t want to throw out any food, so they’ll have to deal with it.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Christmas Gifts on a Budget. When you’re on a tight budget, you may think that your Christmas shopping will only yield cheap gifts. Even on a tight budget, you can purchase gifts that look expensive. Your friends and family will never know that you were on a tight budget. Visit Outlet Malls.

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Budget Budgeting Christmas Gifts 40

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 20, 2012

I decided to re-post an oldie-but-a-goodie to start my “Budget Recipe” series. So here’s my budget, lightened up version: Ingredients: 1 Pound Rotini Noodles. Pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish (I use the Kroger brand non-cooking spray). You could use melted light butter.

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Budgeting Budget Recipes Green Giant 106

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

This week’s installment will be the most budget-friendly with everything featured coming in under $25 … 1. These are easily my favorite business cards but you can use them for everything! And who can’t use a picture frame? They’re way more stylish than a pair of gloves and they always fit!

Budgeting 85

Budgeting Budget Holiday Gifts 85

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

If you’re tired of being broke, it can be tempting to blow some money you don’t have on lobster, steak or a bottle of wine. Eliminate What You’re Not Using or Don’t Need. Reduce Your Energy Used. Unfortunately, these decisions aren’t financially sustainable. Cut Housing Costs.

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Budget Budgeting Las Vegas Bills 85

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Shopping for Halloween Candy on a Budget. If the brand you’re choosing doesn’t, turn over the bag and look at the nutritional information. Use coupons ! You can score some good deals each week leading up to the big day. Use Two Containers for the Candy. Obviously, this is a lot of candy.

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Halloween Budget Budgeting Shopping 40

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

It is the perfect time to snag great deals on gifts for your family, friends, and, of course, yourself. Unfortunately, Black Friday can also suck your budget dry without you even noticing. After all, who has time to tally how much they’ve spent when they’re already hunting for the next great deal?

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Fridays Re-use Budgeting Budget 58

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

It can be tough to dress yourself on a budget when you have children. If you shop at the department store, make sure you’re cruising for end of season deals. Before heading to the store, make sure you have a budget in mind. Before heading to the store, make sure you have a budget in mind. Buy Classic Quality.

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Thrifty Budget Budgeting Mom 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 5, 2012

This is a free budgeting resource and it is truly fabulous. They use the same encryption security that all the banks use. You can see how your net worth is increasing, what percentage of your purchases go toward different categories of expenses and how much (or less) you’re spending than the previous year.

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Budgeting Budget Software T-Mobile 51

Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

And who can fully enjoy wedded bliss if they’re still paying off a thick stack of wedding bills? For instance, if you are flexible about the date and time of day, you might be able to get a better deal on your venue. After all, you’re likely to need a larger venue and more food to accommodate everyone.

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Wedding Simple DIY Rent 76

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MAY 29, 2014

Today’s Daily Deal is exactly one of those finds. Introducing Go-Combs , the mini-combs which were made for on-the-go use. They’re also available in a variety of styles and colors and are priced at under $10. Beauty Budget Babe Daily Deal Robin Reetz' b) why didn’t I think of this idea?

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Credit Cards Budgeting Budget Re-use 93

Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Activating and tracking categories might be too much of a hassle for some students brand new to credit cards, but if you’re up for a little work, the rewards can be handsome. You’ll get a card with your name on it that you can use for purchases, but your parent is legally responsible for the debt. Read our review.

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Credit Cards Student Credit College 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

We aren’t stressed per say but there have been numerous detours and extras to deal with this week at work and personally. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: When you’re aggressively trying to pay down debt, you may feel that you’ve done all you can to curb your expenses, but have you really? Think Again.

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Fridays Debt Unemployment Rent 187

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

” However, if you’re on a tight budget, the holiday season may seem more stressful than joyful. If you watch like a hawk, you can often snag deals on popular items, like toys, TVs, tablets, cameras, kitchen items, clothing, and more! You think you found the best deal, but then the price drops more. Shop Early.

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Saving Money Money Holiday Gifts 64

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Budget Your Summer Fun! Start writing a budget today if you haven’t started already. This Summer Budget Planner is included in my Family Budget Spreadsheets package. If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. Need some summer cash?

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

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. This will take us most of the year. I don’t want to use the term extreme frugality, because that sounds absolutely horrible. Read our Health Insurance Story: .

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Couponing 101

APRIL 1, 2019

Set a Budget. The first thing you need to do is set your budget. Without a budget, you will spend too much, regardless of whether you use coupons or not. Then you need to divide that budget into two categories: needs and stockpile. An example of this budget split would be: $75 Weekly Budget. $60

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Making Shopping Budgeting Budget 92

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2014

Specifically how we are planning on dealing with money as a couple and how that differs from how we deal with money as individuals. Spending can get out of control quickly, especially without a budget, and allowances are a great way to establish the budget of spending money each month. Easy peasy! Money Tips'

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Finance Budgeting Budget Money 174

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

” But here’s the deal, many of these people have had challenges and tough circumstances, and more often than not, money wasn’t handed to them. They’re still working on developing their goals for 2017. She and her husband also used a visual motivation chart posted on their refrigerator. with their goals.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

I have enjoyed belly dancing and pilates the last several years, but time and budget reduced from my schedule. Use this to develop a budget & determine where you will cut back. (If If you do a budget without awareness of your blind spots, you don’t know where you need to cut.). How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235

Couponing 101

AUGUST 11, 2019

The new school year is upon us. If you’re packing lunches for your child or children, you may have already figured out budget-friendly items to include. However, there’s one cost you may have forgotten to put in your school lunch budget: packaging materials. The cost of packaging supplies can really add up.

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School Lunch Lunch Lunches Package 58

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Maintaining our monthly budget is a daily process and there are days when we get it right and then there are days when we …I fail miserably. I also used a gift card that I received LAST Christmas, making our drinks FREE. Where did you rock your budget this week? Giant rocked this week! FREE vs. $100 = a big fat FAIL.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 113

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. She’ll share the 3 steps she used to eliminate $22,000 in credit card debt. 3 pm EST: Budgeting Basics with Jessi Fearon.

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New Year's Debt Personal Finance Real Estate 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 16, 2019

Do you ever come up one ingredient short on a meal that you’re making and have to make that extra trip to the grocery store that wastes time and gas? I used to be an extremely organized person…and I don’t use the term EXTREME lightly. Create a budget and actually use it. It’s that simple!

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Frugal Successes Frugal Organic Organization 81

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

If You’re a Beginner, Consider Renting or Borrowing Gear. If you’re not certain you’ll want to ski again, buying your own equipment might not be worth the investment. If You’re More Experienced, Buy Used Gear When You Want an Upgrade. Don’t Use High-End Gear. Gear is pricey.

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Saving Money Money Rent Food and Drink 66

Saving In Akron

JUNE 26, 2011

My site is FREE and easy to use, and I will guide you each week on where and how to get the best deals and the most for your money. One thing to always remember is that sales run in cycles, and another deal will always come along, so don't feel like you need to jump on every single deal. Smartsource. Coupon Network.

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Journal Giant Eagle Re-use Red Plum 127

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

If you want to get in on these awesome deals, but don’t want to blow your budget, I have a few helpful tips: 1. Make a list of everyone you’re shopping for this year, and if possible, add a general idea of what you want to buy that person. Stick to a Budget. Use Coupon Codes. Stick to a List.

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Online Shopping Shopping Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

10 Reasons Why You’re Broke If you always seem to have more month than cash, then it’s time to look at why. See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport.

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Budgeting Budget 212

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

My condo association has been struggling for 6 years to build up a reserve fund to handle big future maintenance items, such as re-roofing. Then the board decided to re-stain prematurely. These members also never look at the budget, and didn’t initially understand that their pet projects weren’t in it.

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Real Estate Money Kids and Family Budgeting 183

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 10, 2013

As the temperatures start to drop, we’re turning more and more of our attention to our beauty routine. It’s gentle, but the result is anything but – your skin will feel brand new after one use. For body, we’re (again) on team St. Let us know in the comments! Budget Babe Daily Deal Robin Reetz'

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Beauty St. Ives Re-use Budgeting 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), Daily Deal Sites. Thanks, couch surfing! Grocery Shop.

Saving Money 187

Saving Money Money Food New York City 187