Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2014

I look forward to Christmas and the month of December all year and once it’s here, it always seems to fly by. 20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities. 20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities. We just watched Christmas with the Kranks on Netflix. Attend Holiday Events at Your Library.

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Activism Christmas Budget Budgeting 208

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. How to Save this Week: Don’t miss the pre-holiday grocery deals. Frugal Resources: Is it your turn to roast the Thanksgiving turkey this year? How did you live frugally this week?

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Frugal Fridays Financial Goals Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. How We Saved this Week: We started a family tradition years ago of going to a Christmas tree farm to buy a fresh tree. Frugal Resources: 1. Shopping online this holiday season?

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sandy Sandler, creator of Bowdabra and a Do-It-Yourself craft and home décor expert for the creatively challenged, has cost effective, easy to do craft projects celebrating Christmas. Christmas Card Display Be ready to display those lovely holiday cards with this Christmas card display.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Day 1 of the 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Plan a Holiday Movie Night. Grab some blankets, make some popcorn, and snuggle up as a family for a holiday movie night. We sat down as a family for our first holiday movie night this past Friday night, but we were distracted by a Duck Dynasty marathon on the A&E channel.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Here’s how we frugal-ed our way through it. Frugal Wardrobe in November: I have a small bedroom closet, so I like to keep my wardrobe fairly lean, but highly functional. It wasn’t all about me in November, I have a teenager and soon-to-be teenager and they both want clothes for Christmas. a small gas fireplace: $100.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Frugal Resources: 1. If you don’t have a Christmas spending list and BUDGET, download my FREE Christmas Budget Excel Spreadsheet NOW! Shopping online this holiday season?

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Day 7 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. Attend Christmas Programs at Church. Most years, I feel that the night of the children's program at our church is the beginning of my family's Christmas celebration. Do you attend any Christmas activities at your church? Let us know in the comments.

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Christmas Frugal Holiday Music 100

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Happily, the cream shortage is not as terrible as it was last holiday season though. I had trouble finding cream from Thanksgiving-Christmas last year. The post WIS, WWA | under the clouds appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Monday We had a simple dinner of ham, rolls, and fruit salad. What did you have for dinner this week?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Don’t get me wrong, I’m no scrooge, but I don’t get into the Christmas spirit because of gifts. That is not what the holidays are about. Most people love the holidays because they tend to bring people together. These are the things that make the holidays special. Go Frugal' A Vacation.

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Giving Christmas Gifts Food and Wine 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

We’re just a few short weeks from the Christmas panic. You know the time 5 days or less before Christmas when even more people hit the shopping mall in droves frantically scrambling for presents? If you want to avoid chaotic scenes like this, take steps now to buy the perfect gift and avoid the last minute holiday scramble.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Seems pretty extravagant for a “hallmark holiday”. and don’t get even me started on Christmas. The older I get and the more cycles of holidays I churn through, the more I start to stop and question my automatic associations and temptations to spend. Is Apple really trying to make the iPad the next standard Valentine’s Day gift?”

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Hallmark Holiday Flowers and Gifts 4th Of July 174

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

With Christmas right around the corner, I thought it’d be fun to round up some frugal Christmas tips for you! Here are just a few of the great ideas I found: Give the gift of a Homemade Holiday Sugar Spice Scrub. Here are just a few of the great ideas I found: Give the gift of a Homemade Holiday Sugar Spice Scrub.

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Frugal Christmas Home Homemade 99

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I always loved Christmas as a child (what kid doesn’t?!), If I’m not careful, I could easily spend a lot of money making their Christmas memorable, but I don’t have to. Whether you’re on a budget or simply want to spend modestly, there are plenty of low-cost ways you can enjoy the holidays with your kids.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Christmas is creeping up on us pretty quick. If you one of those people who love to make crafts for the Holidays , it’s almost time to start getting them started, so you might want to check out this Christmas Craft Bundle. Christmas Craft Bundle: Free Kindle Download. 162 pages).

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Day 8 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. When one thinks of Christmas or the holiday season, cookies most likely come to mind. I grew up baking Christmas cookies with my mother and grandmother and I definitely want to continue the tradition with my own girls. What's your favorite holiday cookie?

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Swap Cookies Holiday Frugal 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Day 5 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. During this hectic Christmas season, take a lazy morning and enjoy pancakes (while in your pj's) for breakfast. Also, use your holiday plates, linens, and serving dishes and play Christmas music softly in the background. PJ's and Pancakes Family Breakfast.

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Pancakes Breakfast Frugal Holiday 100

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Thursday I was out mid-afternoon with Sonia for a Christmas tea outing, so I wasn’t hungry for dinner (too many scones and tea sandwiches in my belly!), Friday My fridge is a little bare but man, I hate going to the grocery store prior to a holiday. appeared first on The Frugal Girl. So I may go freezer spelunking again.

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Ovens Dinner Green And Frugal Freezers 187

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Day 10 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. Do you make a big deal about wrapping all of your Christmas gifts? Of course any gifts for the people wrapping need to still be hidden, but the gift wrapping party reminds the kids that Christmas isn't just about them and what they are getting for Christmas.

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Frugal Holiday Gifts Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. As I mentioned in previous Frugal Fridays , our main heat source (gas fireplace) was out of commission for several weeks. Christmas is just 5 short week away. Financial Resources: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Holiday time can be fun, but so very expensive and consequently stressful. Amidst the frantic schedules we keep all year long, the extra tasks thrown in for the holidays and all those expectations, sometimes we are just glad when it is all over. Save On Holiday Decorating. Save On Holiday Parties And Dinners.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Looking for some frugal fun this upcoming Holiday Season? We always enjoy the 25 Days of Christmas Movies! This years 25 Days of Christmas Schedule has been released! 7:00am – Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas. 8:30am – Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish. 10:30am – A Dennis the Menace Christmas. 8:00pm – Elf.

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Christmas Frugal December Vacation 101

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

It’s difficult to celebrate properly when you are still trying to recuperate your gift budget from Christmas. As life catches up with us and we get bogged down with work, familial responsibilities, holiday preparations and other demands, we sometimes forget to get out and try new things and let loose. Frugal and fun!

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Valentines Day Frugal Green And Frugal Wine 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

The Christmas season is upon us, along with Hanukkah and other seasonal holidays. Each one typically has a ceremony to light up the tree, complete with entertainment and much holiday spirit. Holiday choirs at local shopping areas. Holiday Trains. Tours of historical homes decorated for Christmas.

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Inexpensive Activism Holiday Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Day 9 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. The hustle and bustle of the Christmas season was about to swallow us up, so we had a 'night in' on Saturday with a Family Game Night. They have had 3 Christmas parties this past week, so they really appreciated and loved the family game night. Family Game Night.

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Games Frugal Family Holiday 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2012

One of the absolute best things about the holiday season is that it’s the time of year when you can sit back and spend some much needed quality time with the ones you love the most. This year for Christmas, rather than leaving everything up to mom, how about having each person pick a dish that they will cook or bake? Differently.

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Inexpensive Holiday Activism Family 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Christmas is less than 11 weeks away. We all know that it comes every year on December 25th and that there are many, many expenses associated with Christmas. If you’ve not yet set aside any money for holiday shopping, know that there are things you can do now to reduce holiday expenses and round up the extra money.

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Holiday Emergency Fund Homemade Eating Out 169

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Day 3 of the 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~ Bake & Decorate Gingerbread Men Cookies. One of my favorite Christmas traditions with my kids is also our messiest tradition. But when you get beyond the mess, there are some great skills that kids can learn when baking and decorating Gingerbread Men (& Girl) cookies.

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Mens Baking Frugal Holiday 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The Gift Exchange Game will eliminate that stress, but add loads of laughs, smiles, and memories to your next holiday gathering. I belong to many frugal living Facebook groups and so often people rant about how expensive and overwhelming gift giving can be for the extended family. Related Reading: 10 Frugal Christmas Party Ideas.

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Games Christmas Gifts Family 100

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

If your like me, you are always looking for ways on how to save money for the Holidays. In this post, I have listed the ways that we like to save for Christmas every year. How To Save Money For Christmas. These are the tips that we use on how to save money for Christmas. How to save money before Christmas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. Here are some ways that you can improve the sustainability of your holiday gifts: Shop Local.

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Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. My parents took our kids for an overnight, while Jeff and I went to the Harrisburg Symphony using tickets we received as a Christmas gift LAST year. How did you live frugally this week?

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2014

You probably don’t want an extra 5 pounds of fat for Christmas, do you? Especially with office holiday parties the calories add up very quickly. Like anybody, I love the Christmas goodies, but I don’t plan to let them give me the gift of tight pants this year. (Photo credit: Wikipedia). Avoid Drinking Your Calories.

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Holiday Office Green And Frugal Cookies 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

My fiance and I are hosting Christmas this year, which for me means that my mom and stepdad are driving from my home town to spend the week with us, and my aunt is coming from about an hour away to feast. Sometimes my close friend will join us for the holidays, and sometimes she stays behind. Go Frugal' Cutting Down.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The holidays are a fun time to get together with friends and family. It’s not too late to pull a holiday party together for Christmas or New Year’s and you don’t have to blow your budget. 10 Christmas Party Ideas: 1. Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Ugly Christmas sweaters are quite trendy this year.

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Christmas Budget Budgeting Swap 100

Stockpiling Moms

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

That is when I decided to thrift all of my gifts this year for Christmas. Frugal Gift Ideas: Frugal Gift Ideas for Parents and Grandparents 10 Teacher Holiday Gift Ideas Bath Gift Basket Gift Card Flower Bouquet The post Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items appeared first on STOCKPILING MOMS™.

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Thrifting Gifts Flowers and Gifts Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

As November begins to wind down, we are officially in the holiday season. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and breaks for school and work calls for a lot of overeating. In my family, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the biggest holidays as far as cooking. 20 Ways to Spend Time With the Family Over the Holidays.

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Holiday Food and Drink Thanksgiving Hanukkah 231