Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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2019 October Club Christmas 100

Stockpiling Moms

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Now, more than ever we need to save money. It is not only sustainable but also a great way to help reduce your gift giving budget. I yard sale and thrift all year long for my booth. Why am I not thrifting gifts for my friends and family too. It is reducing waste and saving an item from the landfill.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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2019 June Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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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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Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I also love to visit family (all our family is between 2 and 4 hours away) and friends, bake, and play board games. Playing board games with friends I really don’t like crafts, despite years of attempting scrapbooking, knitting, etc, but I do like advising on my fiancé’s woodworking projects. The mug shelf 2.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 192

Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

If a friend or family member is getting married, you may find yourself wrapped up in the excitement and romance of it all. Read on to learn our favorite money-saving tricks to host a bridal shower on a budget! A venue can take a good chunk of your budget, but it’s also one of the easiest places to cut expenses.

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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. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. Here’s 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I make notes of gift ideas for my family and friends throughout the year.

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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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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. We have close friends who moved to Germany a few years ago and we always hoped to go visit them. Whew, got all of that!

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February Money Airline Flights 257

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 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 bought a huge watermelon that was on sale and we had it several nights as a side dish. This week, I included some of my money & time-saving tips from each day. I picked a good one this week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? 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. These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

.” However, if you’re on a tight budget, the holiday season may seem more stressful than joyful. But you don’t need to break the bank to give your friends and loved ones amazing gifts! These eight ways to save money on holiday gifts can keep more money in your wallet. Stack Savings. Save Your Receipts.

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For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2016

10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget. We’ve all been there: unexpected expenses put a big dent in your budget and finances are a little tight. Of course coupons are always part of your saving strategy but coupons on fresh food are harder to find. Here are 10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget.

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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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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. There is a fee, but many of my friends have been raving about the convenience of groceries being delivered right to your door step. They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. We bought the family a summer pass to Hersheypark for a Christmas gift, something we’ve never done before. We bought the family a summer pass to Hersheypark for a Christmas gift, something we’ve never done before. Budget Your Summer Fun!

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

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

7 Ways to Save Money in December. 7 Ways to Save Money in December. Related Reading : 20 Fund (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities. Plan your menu around these sales, and stock up for your pantry and/or freezer. Save on Christmas Cards. Find the FREE holiday adventure. Gift Card Freebies.

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Saving Money December Money Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 22, 2022

When you join, you will also get a referral link to share with your friends to earn additional cashback. How I save on groceries with the I botta app: The first step to start earning cashback is to join. However, Giant of PA had the 8 oz bottle on sale for $5.89 (Orig. All links to Ibotta are to my referral link. What is Ibotta?

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Check out my simple tips for creating a budget friendly Thanksgiving below: 1. Although you may save time on clean up, you’ll end up spending more money for the convenience. Just ask those cherished loved ones to help in the clean up and you’ll also save on time! Break out the good dishes. Not looking forward to all the dishes?

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Thanksgiving Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 102

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. Start Shopping Early.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went out to dinner with friends. I bought another type of white fish that was on sale, but I don’t remember what kind. Wednesday: Spaghetti.

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Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

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August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2012

If you are looking for a way to save some money or if you are looking for a place to find good deals, you should check out your local thrift. If you want to find great deals for clothing for you and your entire family, you should search these thrift stores and the local ones. Set a Budget and Take Cash. Take a Friend.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Saving Money Clothes 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

While this is a whole lot of money up front, your iPhone may make up for the initial cost with its money saving applications. These six iPhone apps have the potential to save you gobs of cash and a bunch of stress. GasBuddy : As gas prices increase each day, our gas budget has skyrocketed.

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Phones Money Friends And Family Sale Gas 184

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. How did you get interested in saving money? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Here’s Jennifer. ?

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

January 2021 was a month of extremes in my family’s finances. Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. Found Money in January: $1681.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. What Are Discount Codes? Some discounts require meeting minimum order value thresholds, too.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.)

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Couponing 101

APRIL 9, 2019

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. Over the course of this series on canning, you will gather the knowledge and know how to successfully, and safely make your own canned goods to share with family and friends. Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget.

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