Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 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. April’s Assignments.

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Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 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. My budget is $450. February Meeting.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 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. How Did We Do in September & October.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget September October 100

Couponing 101

APRIL 1, 2019

This post will teach you how to create an effective coupon shopping list. Hopefully after reading this, your weekly shopping trip will become something to look forward to. Set a Budget. The first thing you need to do is set your budget. Then you need to divide that budget into two categories: needs and stockpile.

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Making Shopping Budgeting Budget 92

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.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

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.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

While we understand that many property owners do not allow tenants to paint with the latest trending colors, it is still possible to add some spice and texture to your home. Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

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. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. I only shop on Wednesdays, when the store has a 50% off everything sale.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

My mom has a great eye for decorating a home. She poured a lot of time and effort into decorating her own home and gives a lot of tips to her co-workers and friends who ask for advice. Many people overlook the power of using textures in a home to add points of interest as well as space and a homey feel. Get Organized'

Home 182

Home Making Furniture Thrift Stores 182

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Instead, he shared the story about Susan, a wife, and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. I read this book around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time workforce to stay at home with our new baby. Pay our bills in a timely manner.

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Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

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”. These home bakers almost always charge less than well-known pastry shops.

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Wedding Budgeting Budget Rent 203

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

I roasted the turkey as soon as I got home from the store. This Week’s Dinners: Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: We went to our favorite local sub shop with some extended family. I couldn’t pass it up, since I paid.79/lb

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Costco 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

What follows is some advice on how to find great deals, how to prepare for a furniture shopping trip, and what to bring with you. Set a Budget – Set a budget before you leave and bring cash. You should remember to be opened minded, and you should be ready to do a little touching up on the furniture that you bring home.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Furniture Storing 201

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Shopping for Halloween Candy on a Budget. How many trick or treaters visited your home last year? Shop Smart. Check the sales papers and start shopping early. If you’re not in the mood to track down sales, shop at stores like Walmart, Dollar General and Big Lots to score the best deals. Use coupons !

Halloween 40

Halloween Budgeting Budget Willy Wonka 40

Couponing 101

JANUARY 3, 2020

While some at-home workout equipment is quite pricey, there are also plenty of affordable workout tools you can use from the comfort of your home! Work Out from Home. Plus, you can enjoy them at home without the pressure of exercising in front of a room full of people. Use Affordable Workout Equipment.

Fitness 59

Fitness Budgeting Budget Re-use 59

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 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. This week, due to meal planning burn out and maybe a bit of laziness, I did very little shopping and instead planned many of our meals from what I could find in the freezer.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Yesterday, I shared ideas to explore and enjoy my home state’s capital city, of Harrisburg, PA and its surrounding communities this summer. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kosher on a Budget. Northeast Ohio (Canton, Akron, Cleveland) ~ Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring. A – D. Phoenix-Metro, Arizona ~ Mom Endeavors.

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Kansas City Budgeting Budget Pennsylvania 150

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Your home will most likely be the largest purchase in your lifetime. So it makes sense to stay organized with all of the paperwork involved in every aspect of your home. We have lived in our home for almost 15 years and have done many improvements, renovations, and repairs over the years. Include the outside of your home too.

Home 145

Home Heaters Insurance Renovation 145

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. Yes, that means that you cannot stop at the drive through on your way home from work.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2012

Thrift store shopping is not like shopping at a regular store, and the following tips will help you find the best deals possible. Before you go shopping you should have a list of stores that you want to visit, and you should rank them in order of importance. Set a Budget and Take Cash. So, do you shop at thrift stores?

Thrift Stores 201

Thrift Stores Thrifting Saving Money Clothes 201

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 9, 2016

We ALL love shopping! However, when you go shopping, the retailers know how to convince the shopper that you don’t just want their awesome stuff , it is the fact they are convincing the shopper that you need it. It depends on the shop. i.e. I was at Kroger, I had a budget of $20 to spend. — not always true.

Shopping 100

Shopping 2016 Clearance Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 7, 2011

Your home is probably one of your biggest expenses – so it could help to devise a saving strategy for your home. Insurance: Home insurance can be costly, but scrimping or going without cover could cost you heavily further down the line. Shop around and get a number of different home insurance quotes.

Money 170

Money Money Saving Home Insurance 170

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Any vendor who makes and/or sells Scandinavian goods in Oregon and Washington come to help folks with their holiday shopping lists and decorate their home. Plus you'll find a bunch of food vendors outside to fuel your shopping venture. We go every year and find all new local artist to follow.

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Activism Portland Zoo Museum 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2016

The dollar store is on my way home from work so I seem to stop there at least once a week to pick up a few things. You can do a school project or home craft on a raining day for just a few dollars that may be five times as much at a big box store.

Dollar Store 100

Dollar Store Storing Shopping Craft Supplies 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Home renovations are a necessary process when you own your home. Not only will renovations provide pleasure and function to you, but they could increase the sale value of your home a bit. Take time to shop around to figure out what exactly you want done. Thrift shops. Plan ahead. Want to redo your kitchen?

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 20, 2022

This simple spiral notebook is what I use to plan our meals and my shopping list. When I leave it at home, I have no plan for my trip and buy things I don’t need, forget the things I do need, buy things that are already in my pantry, and not surprisingly, my budget will be blown.

Tools 130

Tools Groceries Grocery Saving Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 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. I do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up. Unfortunately, the home delivery time slots quickly get filled, so I opted to pick up at the store.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

We’ve signed on the dotted line – new windows and doors for our 1985 built home! Window shopping is a challenge. Because of that decision, we are now making adjustments to keep our home as maintenance free as possible… new windows and doors being just one of the improvements we will be doing. Home Depot.

Shopping 100

Shopping Home Depot Painting Insurance 100

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

If you’re passionate about home improvement, Lowe’s might be one of your favorite places to spend a Saturday afternoon. But with so many exciting products, your shopping list may get much longer than your budget will allow. Shop Sales. Because of this, you may find some clearance items whenever you shop.

Shopping 58

Shopping Home Improvement Labor Day Saving 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

When we first moved into our new home, it was pretty empty. We’ve been in the house for about a year, and now have a well furnished home. The funniest thing happens when you decide to move into a new home, especially if it’s your first home: people want to give you furniture. Ask Around. Go Frugal'

Furnishings 189

Furnishings Home Furniture Craigslist 189

Birmingham Bargain Mom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Learn how to shop for healthy food choices on a budget. cat:Bargains Deals'

Budgeting 49

Budgeting Budget Shopping Gardening 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies. Place these copies in the home office and make them readily available for review at any time. It will be easy to spot habits or spending patterns.

College 100

College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2013

This week's BundleoftheWeek.com bundle is packed full of work-at-home resources, including both work-at-home opportunities and tips for juggling work and home life, available for just $7.40 (a savings of over 75%!) How to Be a Work-at-Home Mom by Prerna Malik. for one week only. Work Shift by Anne Bogel.

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Work At Home At Home Work Home 149

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

In 2022, I wanted to do a major purge of our home , and that lasted until about January 15 of 2022 when I reorganized our kitchen cabinets. The rest of the snowball went towards other things, such as a new-to-us vehicle, medical expenses, retirement contributions, and home repairs. My basement is still a mess. Get out the shovel!

Financial Goals 130

Financial Goals Goals Debt College 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

With interest rates at all time lows, more foreclosures coming on the market and prices at decade low levels, you may be looking to buy a home or investment property. Heck, even to make an offer on your dream home, you have to negotiate with your spouse and family! Home Maintenance – Keeping Things Up to Snuff. Persistence.

Saving Money 202

Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 17, 2024

Other reasons you should invest in Cheat Sheets for your travels (and at home): No messy liquids, which also means you aren't restricted to 3.4oz limit. Have you been looking an easier way to do laundry on vacation and at home? Support Shereen Travels Cheap by using the links in my posts to shop.

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Laundry Travel Machines Clothes 147

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

You will see the positive differences close to home and will be able to enjoy the benefits. Look at applying these strategies in your home; you will probably find that you can influence your immediate circle of friends and relatives and possibly your local community. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197