The Budget Diet

JANUARY 17, 2024

However, if you’re filing late or want to prepare for next year, you may want to know what options are available to you. Read more The post Liberty Tax vs. H&R Block Tax Services appeared first on The Budget Diet. Many people choose TurboTax for their tax preparation needs. And while TurboTax and other software programs.

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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. How did I do in May? I found the balance of $23 from our budget. I offer a FREE Christmas Budget spreadsheet to my email subscribers. How did you do in May?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2014

Have you ever made a contingency budget- a plan for how you would pay your bills if you suddenly lost your income or how you would handle an unexpected windfall of cash? Have you even created a budget for your current expenses ? The Low Budget. The Medium Budget. The High Budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2012

My husband and I live within our means and budget and hope our children will learn from example. It’s Not Just Important for Children Currently, I’m getting a crash course in just how vital budgeting, preparing and planning for the future is to the stability of your financial future. So, how have you budgeted for life?

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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. May’s Assignments. How Did We Do in April?

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 13, 2024

Many schools have release dates in May, so if you can take time off before Memorial Day weekend, you can save a ton. South America is close, but there are so many different places to choose from that are amazing, tropical and super budget-friendly. Less desirable equals more affordable.

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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. May & June Meeting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Here are a few thoughts on giving your child access to music on a budget. Your School’s Music Department May Already Have Instruments. Relatives – Great Uncle Joe may still have that trumpet he used to play and might like to donate it to a future generation! Make Musical Instruments From Household Items. Go Frugal'

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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. Hosting a bridal shower can be a wonderful way to celebrate, but you may be sorely tempted to overspend to make the event extra special. What did you do to make sure the event stayed within your budget?

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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”. Instead of serving a full meal, you can serve hors d’oevres, cake, and some punch.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2012

With this wintry time of year comes a season of parties that could leave you stressed out and strapped for cash if you’re not careful, especially with all of the other demands on your time and your budget at the end of the year. However, a tight budget could leave you with little wiggle room when it comes to your usual arrangements.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. Savvy decorators can give a living room or bedroom a makeover with a budget as small as $500. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.15.17 My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. Here’s a nice website that may help you to find a local farmer’s market in your area.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 25, 2019

But budgeting for your vacation can take a lot out of you. Planning ahead can help you set and stick to a vacation budget without skimping on the fun. Base Your Vacation on Your Budget. With the remaining money in your budget, you can set aside funds to cover your food, souvenirs, and activities.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Unfortunately, it can also turn into a budget buster. Souvenirs can be expensive, but you and your family may want something to remember your trip by! If there is any flexibility in your travel plans, aim to visit Universal Studios Hollywood during its off-season, which usually runs from January to May. Buy Souvenirs Elsewhere.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2013

My offer for a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet is still available. On with the May meeting. How did I do in May? Our monthly goal of $100 is now a part of our monthly budget and I was able to transfer the full $100 to our savings account in May. Our monthly goal is $100.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

to help keep your budget manageable. Of course, you don’t want to take out your personal touch or preferences, but you may be able to save quite a lot of money by borrowing just a couple of things. 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund. Guest Post at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

I wanted to give you some alternatives to expensive items that may not be in your budget or you may just rather spend more money on your actual trip than just getting there. You may not have a bunch of extra space at your non-first class seat, but that doesn't mean you can't make extra room.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Are you enjoying these “what we ate on a budget” posts? My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. Our budget is currently $500 for my family of four. Although my kids are young (9 & 6), they truly eat like adults, truly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. Think outside the gift giving box this season; look at old unused items that may have parts that can be reused for other interesting and unique gifts. 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment. So, have you up-cycled before?

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Couponing 101

MAY 30, 2019

Plus, if the series you select has enough episodes, you may need to schedule follow-up dates to finish what you started. The post 6 Free Date Night Ideas for Romance on a Budget appeared first on Couponing 101. Have a game night. You can indulge your competitive streak with this fun date night option.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

With inflation at a high, saving money may seem like an impossible task to some. TikTok has seen a rise in popularity of financial and budgeting influencers across the platform, as well as viral budgeting trends, challenges and hacks. The Round-Up Hack Another clever microsavings hack is the round up challenge.

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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. It will save you money, and you may discover a love of the culinary arts.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

This is a repost from last year, but I wanted to share this idea for Teacher Christmas Gift on a Budget. I have received quite a few people who are looking for budget minded Christmas gifts for teachers. I know that teachers prefer to receive items like gift cards, but many of you are working on a very limited or no budget.

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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.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I challenged 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. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings.

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For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2016

5 Ways to Make Living on a Budget Fun. If you think words like budget and fun don’t belong in the same sentence, you may need to shift your thinking on budgeting. Sure, living on a budget isn’t as fun as taking a great vacation abroad, but it doesn’t have to be depressing either.

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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. Here are 10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget. It may not be the same quality, but it’s still a caffeine fix and it doesn’t cost you anything.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

You may have to dip into your survival skills a little bit. photo by: The post Budget Friendly Camping for the Whole Family appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter. Not all sites will have water sources you can use, so plan accordingly. Bring Old Stuff. Forget sleeping bags and mats. Old comforters and yoga mats can do the trick.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

Cooked sweet corn may lose some of it’s vitamin C nutrition, but it retains its antioxidant activity and has higher levels of ferulic acid (known to help battle cancer). . This way I can focus on my health without breaking the bank and staying on budget. Pineapples are high in vitamin C, manganese, dietary fiber, and vitamin B6.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Valentine’s Day Candy on a Budget. Still, if you’re on a budget a local chocolate shop may be out the question. Still, if you’re on a budget a local chocolate shop may be out the question. With a few simple tips, you can get a great box of candy, even on a budget. Let’s face it.

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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. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies. Make sure the budget includes some money for things that help make life enjoyable. It will be easy to spot habits or spending patterns.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 20, 2014

It may feel like a long way off (and, in truth, it is), but it’s never too early to start prepping your spring look, especially when we’re talking beauty. Beauty Budget Babe' Cheap Chica’s got the spill on the best spring beauty tips from one of our favorite NYC salons, Salon AKS. What are your spring beauty tips?

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 6, 2013

There are, however, some helpful hints to aid people in the process of making better food decisions while maintaining a balanced budget. Eating out less can help save the budget as well as force people to eat healthier. Planning out the meals for the week can also help people with eating healthy on a budget. Planning Ahead.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 20, 2014

Ladies, you may have met your match. Beauty Budget Babe Robin Reetz' We’re after the Rosetto shade, which is like a soft, muted berry that would work with a variety of skin tones. Priced at just $4.92 , we’d recommend you stock up on a few shades to find your favorite color. Source: The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Tips for Celebrating Valentine’s Day on a Budget. In fact, it’s quite easy to celebrate Valentine’s Day while being on a budget. Now, there are a couple things you should take into account when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day on a budget. Valentine’s Day Candy on a Budget.

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