Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, I offer this FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to my email subscribers. Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder makes a great point that life becomes a lot easier if we just simplify it in his post: Happiness is everything: Saving Money and Buying Time. PET Archives : Do I Really Spend US$27,288 Each Year on My Child? Small salary and high cost of living?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Don’t miss Danielle’s Tips for Creating an Engaging and Profitable Website at Saving Without a Budget. Read her latest installment, For Love & Money Friday – Making a Budget as a Couple over on Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses. PET Archives : 10 Ways to Make Summer Exercise Fun. 8 Ways to Save on Fuel.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Whether you’re trying to save money or just limit the amount of stuff in your life, it doesn’t make it cheap to gift your friends and family ideas from this list. Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. Pet Sitting. Give a Photo Session. Snow Removal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people. How to Have Fun on a Budget Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

Confused about how much you should save and how you should go about saving it? If you’re currently balancing your debt payoff and savings efforts, Canadian Budget Binder highlights the reason why it’s important to get out of debt first before saving. Figuring out a budget and how to meet those goals?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2014

If so, don’t miss Lisa’s post about how to Use Your Personal Network to Save Major $$$ on Your Wedding at Lisa Vs. The Loans. SBB from Simple Budget Blog has a great post for all you renters out there: Renters Insurance: All the Pros, None of Cons. PET Archives : How To Haggle For A Bargain.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Check out Mr.CBB’s post about Thanksgiving: Being Thankful On A Budget at Canadian Budget Binder. Andrea at So Over This knows how costly it is to stay on top of the bills each month and shared her 3 Tips for Saving Money on Your Internet. PET Archives : 5 Essential Money Tips for Newlyweds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

It’s definitely possible to save money while living a healthy life. Here’s how Team DINKs feels at DINKs Finance with their post for how to Save Money and Be Healthy at the Same Time. Read more in Katrina at Canadian Budget Binder’s post about I Can Buy it, But Can I Afford it. Could you use a new computer?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

If you like to eat out a lot, and you would like to save some money, here are few tips to save when dining out. Limit Yourself If you dine out regularly, you can limit the number of times that you go out to save some money. If you go somewhere where the salads all cost $30, you’re going to have a hard time saving any money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

Don’t forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. But did you know that Pinterest is also a fantastic resource for saving money? But did you know that Pinterest is also a fantastic resource for saving money? Has it helped you save money? Are you a fan of Pinterest? If so, how?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, here’s my FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to help you get started. In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. I use this spreadsheet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Millions of Americans and Canadians are experiencing what the emptiness feels like…the emptiness of their savings accounts, the emptiness of their wallets, and the emptiness of their kitchen cupboards. The truth is that you can fill your cupboards to overflowing even on a tight budget, if you know the tricks. Dare to Compare.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

If you can choose to develop a more positive attitude about your finances, you’ll find it easier to make a few small changes in your saving and spending. The secret to financial success is actually saving small amounts regularly, even just $5 or $10 at first, and then putting these savings to work for you. and follow it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Before you get caught up in trying to throw and over the top party, check out Mr.CBB’s tips to spend less and have a kid’s birthday parties on a budget at Canadian Budget Binder. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. It May Not Matter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Even if all you grow are ingredients for a nightly salad, you could save big over the course of a month by not having to buy those simple veggies. expensive and B.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2012

‘The time to start saving for retirement is yesterday’ quipped the financial advisor. The longer you save for retirement, the more money you will have to retire on, even if the amounts saved are quite small in the beginning. Why are so many people not saving for their own retirement? How many years will you be retired?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

Don’t forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. Not Having a Budget I know, you’ve heard it all before but have you taken action on this one yet? A budget provides you with a financial roadmap to get to where you want to be in life. A budget gives it to you plain and simple – the good, the bad and the ugly.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Shopmium Savings Expert Lisa Thompson offers easy ways you can recoup some of that cash while holiday shopping: Use a cash back app for everyday purchases. Use it to get cash back on everything from groceries, to pet care items, beauty products, cleaning supplies, and more! This is another easy way to save! One word: Shopmium.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Heidi at Personal Finance Journey has a great post about eating well but saving more –it can be done! If so, make sure to read Money Q&A’s post for some tips on saving money on a mortgage.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. But the truth is, we have the money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2013

Budgeting is hard work. But if you make time to truly throw yourself into it, the rewards can be endless as Matt Becker from Mom and Dad Money writes in his post about why we should Budget With a Passion. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy.

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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. Budget-Friendly Summer Fun Ideas: Summer activities can be found all around you. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. PET Archives : Children’s Music on a Budget. Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills. 5 Ways To Be A Master Of Home Entertainment. A Satisfying Life Is All About Balance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 31, 2013

Don’t miss Cat’s post about the truth about side hustling at Budget Blonde if you’re in the market for another job or extra income! Tax time is just around the corner and Melissa’s post about the retirement savings contribution credit at Everything Finance is a must-read. PET Archives.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Save on dog food this week! You can use the $10 off $40 pet purchase by texting PETS10 to 827438. . Use one $10/$40 Purina Pet Purchase Target Coupon. Use four $5/1 Purina Beyond Dry Pet Food Printable Coupon ( get coupon here). Target Shoppers. Note, you only have until 12/10 to get this deal. Price at register: $11.16

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

Set up a savings account linked to your checking account and automatically transfer a set amount every payday. Put every spare dollar into this account, as a matter of urgency, until you have saved six months of wages. Make an allowance for a small amount of savings, in addition to your emergency fund.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

Don’t forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. 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. Create a Budget If you don’t have an up-to-date budget, create one.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

Good Reads From The Blogosphere: No matter how tight your budget is, there are always ways to save more. Get some ideas in Jen from Money Rebound’s post about Simple Ways to Save Money. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2011

Please join me in welcoming Latisha and Tony to the PET team. Latisha writes about how to save, invest and build your wealth over at Financial Success for Young Adults. Her main goal is to help other students create a budget and manage their finances in a beneficial way.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re looking to save some money, consider the DIY approach. Cat at Budget Blonde has come a long way in her financial and personal journeys. PET Archives. How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

Pet Sitting, Dog Walking and/or “Pick Up” If you’re a pet lover, offer pet sitting for owners while they are on vacation or at work. Plan your budget that you want to spend on your next year’s vacation and divide by 12. That number is what you need to save each month for next year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

You can even save a few plastic grocery bags and reuse them at your local farmer’s market or grocery store. Pet Bags If you have pets, then these bags can be very useful. Leave them in your car, your spouse’s car, the house, and anywhere else you think you might need them. They are useful carry bags in general. This is.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re tired of sky-high car insurance premiums, don’t miss Finance Fox’s post on alternative ways to save on car insurance. Joanna at Our Freaking Budget wonders if we’re all just working for the weekend.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Some deals to check out: FurReal Friends Flurry, My Baby Snow Leopard Pet $29.99 (reg. And with these savings I’ll be able to stay on budget! Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales. The post Amazon: Toys up to 50% off appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re struggling to stay afloat with your finances, Grayson at Debt Roundup highlights how the first step to recovery is to admit you don’t have a budget. PET Archives. 10 reasons you’re broke.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

However, that person could have put the suggestion in context and made stronger recommendations as to how to screen, clean and save the money. In the annual meeting, the members have to approve the budget for the year, which included the staining, a $60 a month increase in fees and no improvement projects. Maybe, but probably not.

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