Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kosher on a Budget. Seattle, Washington ~ Thrifty NW Mom. Metro Detroit, Michigan ~ Saving Dollars and Sense. Oakland County, Michigan ~ Everyday Savvy. South Haven, Michigan ~ Bargain Briana. Twin Cities, Minnesota ~ Creative Couponing. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kansas City Mamas.

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Kansas City Budgeting Budget Pennsylvania 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

For example, even the most consciously thrifty of us tend to occasionally spend a good bit on significant purchases or major events. to help keep your budget manageable. 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund. Guest Post at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff.

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Wedding Budgeting Budget Money 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

This way I can focus on my health without breaking the bank and staying on budget. 5 Thrifty Energy Boosting Snacks. I even started to look at fruit as a snack or even dessert after a meal (this is a new habit I learned while traveling abroad a few years back). Do you see anything on this list that you like?

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Budgeting Budget Finance Desserts 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Guest Author Bio: Monique loves to blog, and writes about thrifty living and product reviews on her site : Stretching the One Income Dollar. 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.

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College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 26, 2014

This week’s feature is “ 6 ways to look expensive on a budget ” from The Thrifty Issue. I’m always looking for ways to stretch my limited wardrobe and The Thrifty Issue offers some helpful advice. Budget Financial Organization' Click on the image to read this great post!

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Personal Finance Thrifty Finance Budgeting 145

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2013

Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas :: Kosher on a Budget. Seattle, Washington :: Thrifty NW Mom. Minneapolis, Minnesota :: Creative Couponing. Rural Minnesota (either Southern our Lake Country) :: Mommysavers.com. Cloud, Minnesota :: Frugal Finders. Springfield, Missouri :: Getting Freedom. Cincinnati, Ohio :: Family Friendly Cincinnati.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 14, 2023

Here are five thoughtful Galentine's Day gift ideas your friends will love— that won't break your budget! If you’re also shopping for a significant other, plus kids, a fur baby or two, the cost to share the love can climb quickly. But don’t break up with this idea just yet! Customized self-care baskets.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

My husband and I got hooked on store bought iced tea years ago, but it was loaded with sugar and at the rate we were drinking it, the tea cut into our food budget. This post is linked to Thrifty Thursday. At an average of $2.00 a gallon, the cost adds up when you drink a couple of gallons a week. I now spend $2.40

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Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

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? Dragging your feet on finally setting a budget? Finalizing your 2013 goals? 90 is the new 70?

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Emergency Fund Debt Student Fridays 193

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom. Helping You Keep a Healthy Budget by More Than A Mom Of Three. by Thrifty Jinxy. 10 Cheap Camping Ideas – Tips for an Inexpensive Camping Trip by Thrifty Jinxy. by Thrifty Jinxy. Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day… Cheaper, Less Stressful Alternatives to Christmas Gift… Go Frugal' I know I do.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. Smart money hacks for the debt-averse individual Here are some of the easiest and most effective strategies to get you started on the road to financial success. This seems like a no-brainer, right?

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Debt Money Building Credit Cards 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 16, 2012

Looking for some thrifty ways to feed your family? 79 with over 200 budget friendly recipes. Get this Kindle Book Dinners On A Dime for only $.79 Want to know how to save more at Amazon ? Read the post on 8 Tips to Save on Amazon.com ! ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved. .

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Dinner Thrifty Budget Budgeting 65

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Thankfully, people with bad credit are able to improve their credit score over time if they stick to a budget and practice responsible credit use.” Some of the best first steps to take include increasing the amount of money you save or use to pay off debts, making fewer non-essential purchases and sticking to a budget.

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Valentines Day Thrifty Debt Las Vegas 130

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom. Helping You Keep a Healthy Budget by More Than A Mom Of Three. by Thrifty Jinxy. 10 Cheap Camping Ideas – Tips for an Inexpensive Camping Trip by Thrifty Jinxy. by Thrifty Jinxy. Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Finally, we took the dive by making a budget and starting our debt snowball. The budget is key. I told Kelvin and he wasn’t overly excited, but he was on board right away and was pretty complicit in the budget making and accelerated debt pay-off. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Penniless Parenting hosted the Festival of Frugality – Life Stages Edition and included YFS’ post, Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. Step Away from the Mall included my post, How to Have Fun on a Budget in the Financial Simplicity Carnival as did Afford Anything who hosted the Totally Money Carnival #56.

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Personal Finance Finance Las Vegas Budgeting 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget. How vital is the item?

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Saving Money Money Baby Parenting 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

I initially booked directly through Budget, and the cost for a large SUV for a week was $595. I got the exact same SUV (a Chevy Suburban) through a different Budget location for $390, a savings of $205 just for being a Costco member and using their discount program. Go Frugal Travel Tips'

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Travel Family Hotel Making 196

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 19, 2013

The Thrifty Housewife – Redmond Clay Product Giveaway (Ends Oct 24). The Thrifty Housewife - Baltic Amber Jewelry Giveaway (Ends Oct 25). Posh on a Budget – Peyton Pocket Tote Handbag by Coach (ARV: $328) Giveaway (Ends Oct 27). My Fab Fit Forties – Nomad Footwear (up to $60) Giveaway (Ends Oct 24).

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Giveaway Oct Thrifty Halloween 64

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2015

Additional thrifty and money-saving posts that I find from the web. The three books included: The Money Saving Mom’s Budget: Slash your Spending, Pay Down your Debt, Streamline your Life, and Save Thousands a Year, by Crystal Paine. Benefits of Subscribing to the FBS Weekly: It’s FREE! Debt Free for Life By David Bach.

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Win Personal Finance Debt Debt Free 100

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Ruth over at Living Well Spending Less is all about the adventure of finding the good life on a budget. Lydia from Thrifty Frugal Mom is about delicious easy recipes, homemaking tips and money saving ideas! She blogs about ways to help you save money, make money, has lot’s of printables, shares recipes and so much more.

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Frugal Frugal Lives Frugal Living St. Louis 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

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. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores Don't forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. Only 2 days left.Most people think clothes when they think.

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Saving Money Money Library Saving 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Sometimes the family vacation is put on hold because there just isn’t enough money in the budget to pay the skyrocketing costs of airfare. Not only do you get to go away on a budget, but can also commune with nature and have a great time laughing, telling stories, and building s’mores around a roaring fire. Let us know how you did it!

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Vacation Travel Insurance Airfare 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

But we are so apt to go overboard in the developed world around Christmas, and it not only promotes an incredibly unhealthy relationship with “stuff”, it also is bad for the environment and our budgets. – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Cut Back on Waste & Help the Environment. Go Green'

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Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

It is possible to eat out without blowing your budget, it just takes a bit of planning and a few thrifty tips. There are so many ways to enjoy a meal out on a budget. Those days are long gone for us now as we’re working hard to cut corners and save money. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out.

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Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2014

Budget does rule over many of my vacation and trip planning decisions, including where I go. Exploring a New Town 5 Ways To Save Money On The Biggest Travel Expenses Now Is the Time to Plan Summer Vacation Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel Free Places To Visit On A Worldwide Adventure. How about you? Travel Tips'

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Vacation Flights Cancun Travel 170

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. Wishing you a great and restful weekend.

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Debt Fridays Finance Re-use 171

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. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! 23 – Flip your thrifty finds.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 11, 2013

Moms Living Thrifty – Massive Mother’s Day Giveaway (Ends May 16). Posh on a Budget - $50 Walmart G.C. Living Chic on the Cheap - Thirty-One Coupon Clutch Giveaway (Ends May 15). Stay at Home Mom – Firmoo Sunglasses Giveaway (Ends May 20). Giveaway (Ends May 26).

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Giveaway Frito lay Juicers Thrifty 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund Guest Author Bio: Monique loves to blog, and writes about thrifty living and product reviews on her site : Stretching the One.

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Dining Saving Money Money Eating Out 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 18, 2015

To hold down costs, I’ve been looking for recipes that are more thrifty in their use of things like nuts, chocolate and sugar (all the good stuff!). – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas The post Summer Camp Activites for Kids for a Winter Business Opportunity appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter.

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Kids Kids and Family Cookies Thrifty 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

This post is linked to Thrifty Thursday. Are your ready to spring your finances? For more spring cleaning tips, don’t forget to read 20 Spring Cleaning Tasks to Freshen Up Your Home. photo credit.

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Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs. 22 – Flip your thrifty finds. Become hyper-focused on funding this account. You will be so thankful later.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

The strategies did keep us out of debt however, and instilled in us habits of self-reliance, attitudes of ‘we can do that’ and a measure of life-long thriftiness that we might not otherwise have had. is based on a Billshrink.com article – Dining on a budget. 91,404 Entertainment.

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Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 4, 2011

My name is Ruth and I write all about my adventure of finding style and luxury on a budget over at my blog, Living Well Spending Less. But then I discovered coupons and daily discount sites and slowly morphed into Thrifty Girl, (something that still confounds those who knew back in the day), and I began to re-think the way I planned parties.

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Food and Drink Birthday Budgeting Budget 63