Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for May.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you can swing a trip in February with your sweetheart, I guarantee it'll be more exciting than one fancy dinner. Not sure where to go on a budget? All of these things are free, so you can spend money on dining out. Travel is a great experience, and many times experiences are better than things.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. 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. My monthly goal is $100.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. My monthly goal is $100. How did I do in June?

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2019 June Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. 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. Read: My Ebates Review.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. I found the balance of $23 from our budget.

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2019 Club Christmas May 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

But a cash Christmas equals: a stress-free Christmas. It’s part of being a responsible family budgeter. This month’s assignment: (to be completed by February 25.). Step 1: Create a 2019 Christmas Budget. Now start creating a budget based on what you spent in 2018. a stressful January and beyond.

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2019 Club Christmas 2018 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. My monthly goal is $100. Read: My Ebates Review.

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2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I started the year challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. However by late summer, I found it easier to set aside the money directly from our budget. I offer a FREE Christmas Budget spreadsheet to my email subscribers.

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2019 October Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2013

As outlined in the first post , your goal this past month was to create a budget for your Christmas spending. Once you have a gift budget for 2013 that you are comfortable with, divide that number by eleven. I'm also offering FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information.

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Simply CVS

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

I am always thankful when I can get a great price on groceries and my deal shopping trip for the CVS weekly ad of February 22 turned out to be just that. I did not have to pay anything out of my weekly budget by using coupons combined with extra bucks from earlier shopping trips. cvs deal shopping my CVS shopping my shopping bag'

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash in different ways other than my budget, and last month, I put the rebate I received in the mail from Ebates into my Christmas savings. I offer a FREE Christmas Budget spreadsheet to my email subscribers.

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March Club Christmas Budget 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

1 Year Subscription to Budget Travel Magazine for only $3.99 (for up to 3 years) with coupon code: FORTHEMOMMAS. About Budget Travel: Unlike any other publication, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel brings you travel options that most people never know. This deal will be valid through tonight, February 24th at midnight (EST).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Financial Highway tells us how we can beat inflation with our food budget. Money Crashers tells us where we can get free ebooks and audio books. Stretching the One Income Dollar shares with us 10 ways to have a royal wedding on a commoners budget. The Millionaire Nurse - Free Tax Return. Related posts: P.E.P.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Canadian Finance Blog tells us why living debt free doesn’t help our credit score. I like the idea of helping them out with setting up a budget. KNS Financial – Free Tax Software. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

I earned a free ham at my grocery store in December, so I baked it on New Year’s Day. I loaded up on their seconds and made my homemade sugar free applesauce. How to Make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. No Spend January: I challenged my email subscribers and members of my private Facebook group, Family Budgeters Unite! ,

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

We’ve got a whole list of totally FREE events and activities you can enjoy with your friends and family! Many of the American Girl in store events are free, however some have a fee and some have age restrictions. Get the details here and find participating stores. :: Free Museum Entrance for Bank of America Customers.

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Activism Pottery Barn Family Home Depot 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

I''m still offering a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information. We have made gift giving a line item in our budget since it can be a budget buster unless it is planned for. 15 was my shortfall from January & February and $100 was my April goal.

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April Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2013

I'm still offering a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information. My husband and I started Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University last month, so we scrutinized our March budget more than ever before. Today is the third meeting, but anyone can join at any time. Stay Strong!

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March Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 4, 2016

Instead of December, we now should have it paid off by the end of this February. And to stay motivated, I want to continue to share the successes of others with more Debt Free Stories. It is possible to eat well on a limited grocery budget. Once that is paid off, we will have just one final non-mortgage loan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

ABC News recommended waiting until February or March to buy. Again, the recommendation is to wait until February or March, after the new models come out. Now that they failed to keep their resolutions, some folks are deciding to free up space by donating their last years equipment, or selling it. Cosmetics and jewelry.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. What inspired you to get debt free? We didn’t attend FPU until February 2014, and three weeks later we paid off our last debt. Who initiated the debt free goal? Well, not really.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. Then one day it all came crashing in on us in February 2011. It wasn’t me telling her we are going to get out of debt, or her telling me it wasn’t in the budget. However, the absolute most important thing we still do every month – we do a budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Three Alternatives to a Budget [link] I like the envelope system. 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund [link] #. Festival of Frugality # 268 – Cheapskate Jake Edition – February 15th, 2011 – My Personal Finance J. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition [link] #.

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Personal Finance Green And Frugal Taxes Finance 124

Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A best-in-class checked-bag benefit (first bag free for you and up to eight others on your reservation), priority boarding and the opportunity to earn a flight credit each year make this card a bargain for Delta stalwarts. And the perks are outstanding for a basic airline card — a free checked bag, priority boarding, lounge passes and more.

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Airline Credit Cards Credit February 52

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 23, 2012

This giveaway ends February 1st at 5pm PST/ 8pm EST. Good Luck! Free Snatcher. The Budget Savvy Diva. Just “like” the sponsors Facebook Pages below and fill out the short entry form! That’s it! Super Coupon Lady. Saving With Shellie. We Use Coupons. Matter of Cents. Frugal Coupon Living. I Heart Publix.

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Win Publix Prizes February 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

The original Yakezie Carnival was first hosted on February 28, 2010 and was called the Yakezie Challenge Carnival. Living in Financial Excellence: Why Budgets Fail and How to Create a Successful Budget Many people attempt to do a budget and fail miserably. Welcome to this week’s Yakezie Carnival.

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

5 Action Steps for a Mindful March: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for March. 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!). If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite!

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March Financial Goals Budget Budgeting 100

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 29, 2015

The sweepstakes runs from January 7th through February 9th , and anyone who enters will automatically receive 10% off their next online purchase. Made with gourmet ingredients such as real fruit juice and real cinnamon oil, all of Gimbal’s products are also free of major food allergens including gluten, dairy, and eggs.

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Sweepstakes San Francisco Food and Drink Contest 40

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

The best part is that each year when this trend rolls around there is a new twist on it and there is no better time to be letting the french influence your wardrobe then February ! Free People’s January catalog was set in Paris and it’s absolutely beautiful. How amazingly whimsical and feminine is this printed maxi dress ?

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 27, 2012

It’s easy to miss a deal, so I decided to put all of the week’s best deals into a new “Weekly Friday Wrap-Up” for you: Free 28 Day Diabetes Meal Planner. Free Meal Planning With “Food On The Table”. FREE Bottle of Sambazon Juice. FREE Quick & Easy Tax Preparation With H&R Block. HOT* $1.00/1

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Fridays Taxes Home Depot Coffee Mate 45

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Looking for Current Kroger Catalina Offers for February 2017? Buy Barilla Gluten-Free Pasta Products between 1/4-3/14. ~ Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Shop at Kroger? Here is the Kroger Catalinas Master List. A Catalina (Cat) is a reward you receive for purchasing participating items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

The February 2012 issue of Entrepreneur magazine quoted a Harvard Business Review study done in 2010 which found that at Best Buy, a 0.1 Free financial plan. When I worked as a programer for a mutual fund company, one of the perks was a free financial plan – developed by a financial planner in the company. Free to use PC.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 13, 2013

Because of this, you might think that one is out of your budget. Cruising is for everyone in every budget, and when you follow these tips you can enjoy one without breaking the bank. Sail Away for Less: 10 Ways to Enjoy a Cruise on a Budget. May, September, January, and February are the least busy times for cruise ships.

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Vacation Cruises Cruise Insurance 56

Couponing 101

JANUARY 30, 2012

Fast food is so convenient, and so tasty, but there really just isn’t room in our budget or diet for it. We just set up our zero-based cash flow plan and our cash envelopes for February – I’m nervous but excited! A happy and stress-free mommy means a happy and stress-free family, right?

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Goals Finance 2012 Food 88

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

Free Money Finance shares with us why instant gratification is killing us. We are on a saving path, one that has us debt free and retiring early. This post has provided a new opportunity that we can consider that may make having children debt free possible. 365 Days On A Budget tells us how we can become a master of our life.

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