Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November, I'm holding a viral meeting for the Christmas Savings Club , a monthly accountability to help us save for a cash Christmas. Today is the first meeting! As outlined in the first post , your goal this past month was to create a budget for your Christmas spending.

Christmas 127

Christmas Club Goals Budgeting 127

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 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. On with the meeting. How Are You Doing?

March 100

March Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 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. On with the May meeting.

Club 100

Club Christmas May 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. On with the July meeting.

Club 100

Club Christmas July August 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Today is the final meeting of the 2019 Christmas Savings Club! . On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I held 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. My monthly savings goal was $100. It became a habit.

2019 130

2019 November Club Christmas 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Look over your current budget. Meet with a financial advisor. Meet with a financial advisor.

Debt Free 241

Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

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

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. On with the June meeting.

June 100

June Club Christmas Goals 100

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. On with the August meeting.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. We do meet every month to go over expenses and needs.

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 31, 2014

When I first met him, my husband was not a budgeter. He was happy saving a small amount of his money and spending the rest, and he felt that budgets were restrictive and for people with a lot less money than he had. When I started budgeting, many pieces of the money puzzle fell into place for me.

Budgeting 180

Budgeting Budget Money Finance 180

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2016

Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: My oldest daughter had a YMCA district swim meet. Friday: My 10 year old daughter qualified for YMCA PA State swim meet which will be held at Penn State’s pool. A note about side dishes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Daughter Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We spent the day at the day at a swim meet. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Saving enough money for the future starts with a plan. Use our tool to start working toward your savings goal. How to use a savings goal calculator Here are brief definitions for terms used in the calculator. . How to use a savings goal calculator Here are brief definitions for terms used in the calculator.

Goals 52

Goals Calculators Emergency Fund Financial Goals 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 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.

2019 100

2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 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. Monday: Hubby had a late meeting, so it was Spaghetti Night! My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 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.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas May 100

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.

2019 100

2019 October Club Christmas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are living with a tight budget. You might need to be a bit more creative than just booking into a 5-star resort or buying expensive tickets to the latest show but it is possible to find budget activities.

Budgeting 189

Budgeting Budget Entertainment Outdoors 189

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We were in Penn State for my daughter’s swim meet. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We were in Penn State for my daughter’s swim meet.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Dinner 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who only found my blog a few months ago; I love that she already volunteered to do a Meet a Reader post. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Hey everyone! Here’s Andrea: 1. My college education.

Friends And Family Sale 190

Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 190

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.

2019 113

2019 Club July Christmas 113

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.

2019 100

2019 September Club August 100

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.

2019 100

2019 June Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

We found that we could save more than $100 every month just by going to an off brand. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

Debt Free 243

Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. On the last Thursday of each month from January to November in 2015, I’ll hold a virtual meeting (a post) where we will discuss how we did for the month. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday & Sunday: My kids had swim meets on both days. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

Have you ever blown your budget in four days? Last weekend, my girls had a two day swim meet. I did too and on top of that we officially blew through our restaurant budget. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. I don’t blame her.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. You’ll save yourself so much money. On the last Thursday of each month from January to November in 2015, I’ll hold a virtual meeting (a post) where we will discuss how we did for the month.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2013

Yesterday, I announced my new year long series, Christmas Savings Club. To kick off the series and get everyone started on the first step, I created a Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet that I am offering FREE to readers. Next, fill in a budget for 2013. I'm offering the excel spreadsheet FREE to my readers.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2013 Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. On the last Thursday of each month from January to November in 2015, I’ll hold a virtual meeting (a post) where we will discuss how we did for the month. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. I also share any money-saving tips and tricks that I learned from the week. My hubby had a late dinner meeting. What We Ate This Week grocery budget roasted potatoes' 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

But if those gifts were paid with a credit card that doesn’t get paid off as soon as the bill arrives, any savings from store sales, coupons, and/or rebates might be negated from the interest accrued. any savings from sales and coupons washed away from the interest accrued from unpaid credit card balance(s). Add up the total.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas 2018 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. On the last Thursday of each month from January to November in 2015, I’ll hold a virtual meeting (a post) where we will discuss how we did for the month. I can’t wait to see how much we will save in 2015.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We lived for 2.5

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2013

Another Christmas has passed by and while the memory of the Christmas shopping and spending is still lingering in my head, I've come up with a plan for all of us to start saving for 2013. a "I don't have to worry, because I've saved money" Christmas. We have to plan and save for it. a relaxing Christmas. I created one on Excel.

Christmas 113

Christmas 2013 Club January 113

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

These calculators will help you estimate the level of monthly savings necessary to make it to retirement and can also help you predict how your investments can boost retirement returns. Setting retirement goals When it comes to retirement planning, it’s hard to meet goals you haven’t set.

Calculators 40

Calculators 401K Taxes Goals 40