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. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money.

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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. Try these websites too: Organic Consumers Association , Organic Kitchen , and Eat Well Guide.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

We used the snowball method to pay off our non-mortgage debts. However, I will re-focus on my meal planning/grocery shopping routine to try to get this number down. Sidebar: Restaurants are also a budget buster for us, and I will be extra diligent in this category as well. How will we make these goals?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 5, 2015

I roasted my free turkey that I received from Giant and as you’ll see below I used the meat and stock through out the week for my meal planning. 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: Turkey & Waffles.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Regardless of your income or gift giving needs, it is important to create a holiday budget from year to year. Creating a holiday budget can help you control your spending and make sure you get all of the items you need while staying out of debt or overspending. 5 Tips to Create a Holiday Budget. This site uses affiliate links.

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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. They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items. We’re fairly new to camping. We have a pop up and a small propane grill that we use to make most of our meals. It’s sale price is $9.99

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today, we’re going to analyze those numbers and challenge ourselves to improve them. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 20, 2012

I decided to re-post an oldie-but-a-goodie to start my “Budget Recipe” series. So here’s my budget, lightened up version: Ingredients: 1 Pound Rotini Noodles. Pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish (I use the Kroger brand non-cooking spray). You could use melted light butter.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I was a teenager in the 90s, and while this may be true of other eras as well, I remember there being a LOT of matching sets, particularly when it came to home decor. Well…MY SWEATER HAS DUCKS ON IT. If things don’t need to match, you are more able to take whatever comes along that’s in your budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

From a money-saving and environment-friendly perspective, this may be the most obvious solution to making room in your budget in an eco-conscious manner. Simply by agreeing to receive the bills digitally, a person can create room in their budget and help save some trees with one click! Transportation. Energy efficient tax credits.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Legal matters can be complex and intimidating, but finding an attorney who fits both your needs and budget doesn’t have to be. This clarity ensures that you’re not paying for unnecessary expertise and that your attorney is well-equipped to handle the nuances of your situation.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

So r ather than leave you to scour the internet at the last minute for budget-friendly destinations, beautiful destinations, or activity-filled destinations, f amily destinations expert Family Destination s Guide have done this for you. There’s also lots of theat re attractions and dinner locations to choose from.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Valentine’s Day Menus on a Budget. If you’re on a budget this year, don’t think for one minute that you have to skip on a delicious meal. Instead of throwing down over a $100 in a fancy restaurant, you can actually make a delicious steak dinner at home for well under $50. The Classic Steak Dinner.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 26, 2019

So starting on April 1, I’m holding myself to a strict spending limit using the envelope budget method. If that sounds like a system you would benefit from, read on for my step by step guide on how to use the envelope budget method to save money. Step 2: Determine Your Budget. Step 3: Fill Your Envelope.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

If you’re tired of being broke, it can be tempting to blow some money you don’t have on lobster, steak or a bottle of wine. Once you have a bit of money together, you can make a well-deserved and stress-free splurge. Once you have a bit of money together, you can make a well-deserved and stress-free splurge.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

It can be tough to dress yourself on a budget when you have children. Never shop online without finding coupons online as well. If you shop at the department store, make sure you’re cruising for end of season deals. Before heading to the store, make sure you have a budget in mind. This site uses affiliate links.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Unfortunately, Black Friday can also suck your budget dry without you even noticing. After all, who has time to tally how much they’ve spent when they’re already hunting for the next great deal? But you don’t have to fall into the trap and blow your entire holiday budget in one fell swoop. Set a Budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. Life is so hectic for us during the school week, and dinner is sadly, on the go. We’re going to take the time and enjoy a family night.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2018

When you finally decide that you’ve found “the one” and you’re ready to splash out on an engagement ring, you want to make sure that you choose the perfect stone. Unfortunately, a lot of us assume that we can’t afford to buy a diamond – when that isn’t always the case. Try Shopping Online.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

We use the gym, so we’ve never felt like it was a waste of money. And his hours at the Y fit into his and our family’s schedule well. Cutting cable is definitely a big step, but it you’re ready to take the leap, find out How We Watch Great TV Without Cable. Let us know in the comments.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That amount will be slightly different depending on the products you use. This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Ingredients You’ll Need Using staples most of us already have, tuna pasta salad is one of my favorite pantry recipes. We love them!

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

These areas range from the basics such as budgeting to more complex areas such as saving and investing for retirement as well as estate planning for the distribution of your assets. A budgeting plan can help you understand where your money is going and how you can adjust your spending to meet your goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Need to find some wiggle room in your budget? Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? You might be surprised and realize that YES, it would be possible for you to slash your grocery spending and still eat well. Day 9: Use Grocery Apps. Day 30: COMING SOON!

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Activating and tracking categories might be too much of a hassle for some students brand new to credit cards, but if you’re up for a little work, the rewards can be handsome. You’ll get a card with your name on it that you can use for purchases, but your parent is legally responsible for the debt. Read our review.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 26, 2019

If you’re using sprinklers to water your lawn anyway, you and your family might as well use the water to cool off before it soaks into the ground. Big stores like Walmart, Target, and Costco are often well air conditioned, so you can take a comfortable walk while perusing the aisles for bargains. Heat rises.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

” And there is one tool that I use that makes meal planning very easy. It’s mind blowing… Well, not really, but it is very effective. 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 no doubt my budget will be blown.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Whether you’re relocating to another part of this beautiful city or moving to a new state, a DIY move often seems like a cost-effective and flexible option. A well-planned move is half the battle won. Trying to DIY Everything Even the most well-planned DIY move can become overwhelming.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

The holidays are quickly approaching, and well, if you're not organized, you're going to be scrambling at the last minute to get things done. Printables include a menu planner, budget worksheet, calendar, and much more. The perfect plan to have everything cooked using only one oven.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. You’ll be thankful later.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

You might even find yourself wondering, “well, they don’t know my circumstances”, or “they can’t have it that bad,” or “their life must be so much easier than mine.” They’re still working on developing their goals for 2017. Shannon and her husband paid off $22,000 in nine months.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

We found over $1600 in extra cash…and on the other side…well, you should scroll down for the details! We think we’ll use the money towards summer vacation. We’re converting our basement to a family room area and the original family room (in the pic above) is becoming a home office. ” Yes, I am.

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AUGUST 11, 2019

The new school year is upon us. If you’re packing lunches for your child or children, you may have already figured out budget-friendly items to include. However, there’s one cost you may have forgotten to put in your school lunch budget: packaging materials. The cost of packaging supplies can really add up.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

I pulled together a list of ALDI salad ideas using ingredients I found at the store. These family favorites are fresh, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. I had those things on hand and you might as well. It goes well with burgers, steak, grilled chicken, or shrimp. You will use red onions in other recipes.

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