Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 18, 2011

We often approach goals as a chance to change. Setting a goal is our chance to finally save that money, lose that weight, or exercise more. Having a new goal is great in the beginning because there is nothing like the feelings of excitement of finally making a positive change in your life. Remember, every bit counts.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This is better than endless nights of eating out, but definitely not as frugal as an organized trip to Aldi. <3 I told Zoe about it and we both said that this is goals…to marry a man whom you can honestly say is the best man you’ve ever known. I spent $63 at Safeway, spread out between an embarrassing number of trips.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, many of us are very gung-ho about writing goals but are we as enthusiastic about those goals on March 12? Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Take some time to review your yearly financial goals. Did you use the S.M.A.R.T.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 29, 2011

Today I thought I’d take a minute to go over some ideas to set smart financial goals. If you have ever taken a business class, you’ve learned about setting goals that follow the SMART acronym. So, take your Savings.com Savings Pledge goal and see how your plan measures up against the SMART method? Measurable.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 24, 2023

Set Achievable Goals Among other things, Beth stressed the importance of setting achievable goals and creating a plan to reach them. “By By breaking down larger goals into smaller, more manageable steps, it can be easier to stay motivated and on track,” she said. Everybody sleeps, so that is definitely an existing habit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2014

I’ve found that so many people are constantly in the midst of that struggle; finding a healthy lifestyle they can sustain in the long term while accomplishing and maintaining their physical goals. My definition of what moderation is now is vastly different from what it was when I was twenty pounds heavier.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, .

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

A couple of thoughts that might explain the steadiness of my spending: The price of groceries has gone up in recent years I was definitely able to get more bang for my buck years ago as compared to now. And I like your term, “The Great Unpleasantness” I may adopt that. ?

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It definitely did add an educational element to fun, and was a great addition to our homeschool day. My future goals are to continue to create games. It was fun - especially if you like word games. It worked well even with the different levels of ability between my kids, husband, and myself - and my mom really enjoyed it as well.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

The goal is to have a zero balance on our mortgage by January 2030. Lisey loves that type of weather, so she could definitely be a Florida gal. I love my homemade cup of coffee that’s good to the last drop! If $1000 was dropped into your lap today, what would you do with it? What is something you wish more people knew?

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This, in turn, helps to increase muscle definition and tone. This, in turn, helps to increase muscle definition and tone. With PumpX, you’ll have the tools you need to set and achieve your fitness goals. Kickboxing also burns a lot of calories and helps with weight loss. This material comes from Motherhood Moment.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, we’re so gung-ho about writing goals, but are we just as enthusiastic about those goals on March 11? Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. When reviewing your goals, did you use the S.M.A.R.T.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Our long-term goal is to retire in our 40s, and the first step is to pay off this mortgage (in addition to recommended retirement investing). I grew up during the height of beauty culture on Youtube, and during my teens I was definitely influenced into buying makeup I did not need. What is something you wish more people knew?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Who initiated the debt free goal? Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage. We definitely spend a lot more money on eating out at restaurants and using babysitters now that we are debt free. What are your financial goals now? How did you resolve the tension and arguments?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Who initiated the debt free goal? He leaves most of the financial goals up to me, but we make the decisions together. On the flip side, I ate a lot of cheap food while I was paying off debt, and definitely don’t do that now. What are your financial goals now? How did you resolve the tension and arguments?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A lot of life happened over 7 years and our plan changed slightly, but our goal remains to achieve complete freedom from debt. Our 2019 Financial Goal. After years of scrimping and saving and not spending extra money on things, we have achieved the biggest financial goal we have ever set for ourselves in our 19 years of marriage.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Start by evaluating your needs versus your wants, and make sure your spending aligns with your goals and values. If You're willing to apply these simple and practical tips, you can definitely make it work and keep yourself from getting into dire financial straits in the future. Be frugal—live below your means.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. I haven’t done the math to pencil out when we’ll break even but I have a goal to track costs and “income” in 2024 to see where we stand right now.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. 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. But one thing we didn’t want to do was feel like we were living a life of “lack” or sacrifice. Gym Membership.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2011

Our goal is to get them a reliable used car this month as their previous two have died, and it’s getting harder and harder for them to manage w/ the one they’re currently borrowing. – Our #1 goal is to give them a reliable used car in decent working order. Want to help? Every dollar counts! Thanks everyone!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 29, 2012

It is beneficial to set goals. Struggles and setbacks can happen anytime but setting your mind on achieving your goals or having the endpoint in mind will definitely make you more driven to continue. Set the goals. It is best to compare and see what information is reliable and applicable. Changes can happen.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

That depends on your goals. Trading costs definitely matter to active and high-volume traders, but many brokers offer commission-free trades of stocks and ETFs. Which brokerage account is best? Need more guidance? Read our article on how to buy stocks for step-by-step instructions on placing that first trade.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2014

So, you have to think about what your goals are as far as growth, then compare those goals to the risk you’d have to take to achieve them. However, I can definitively say that once you’re in, you’ll be hooked. For any reward, you’re going to take a risk. Final Thoughts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The first conclusion many people come to is a carpool, and this is definitely more eco-friendly than driving yourself to work. It couldn’t hurt to ask, and it will definitely save you (and the environment) in all kinds of ways when it comes to your daily commute. A few days ago I posted about my goal of 50 countries by 50.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

The reason for this is that the definition of a perfect world is different for everyone. Maybe an end to global warming would be your goal. Ask them what their definition of a perfect world would be. Align yourself with people whose vision of a perfect world is similar to yours and work together to achieve your goals.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Take the fun wherever you may go with the Soccer Carrying Case Playset Figures can bend, sit, stand and turn their heads Encourages children to explore and learn while having fun Includes 2 figures with kickable legs, soccer ball, goal and two cones This is the lowest price on record, so you’ll definitely want to grab yours now !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

What goals can I set in the new year to help me build wealth ? Other definitions of wealth include more than just income. The Difference Between Looking Rich and Being Rich Why Being Rich is Overrated 8 Ways to Reach Your Goals The World’s Top 5 Countries – Sorted By Billionaires How to Know It’s Time to Quit Your Job.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2014

Every issue brings you the strategies, tips and advice to fuel your performance, prevent injuries, burn fat, shed stress, and achieve your personal goals. I haven’t *EVER* seen a discount on this magazine, so definitely take advantage of it if you’re a runner! You can buy up to 4 years at this annual price.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Buy What Is Worth It “By definition, saving – for anything – requires us to not get things now so that we can get bigger ones later.” — Jean Chatzky Let’s face it: you probably have a dress or ten in your closet that you never wear, yet you bought it because you thought it was cute.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It’s not necessarily fun, but definitely necessary. Set a Savings Goal “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” Set personal and financial goals for your savings. The important and immediate purchases simply have to be made. They can be anything.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2011

My new goal is to hit 140 pounds by September 25, 2011. Hopefully that will lead me to hit my 90 minute weekly goal that I set for myself in my Crystal Light Challenge. My downfall this past month was definitely the snacks I chose and desserts I indulged in. When I weighed in at 150.6 Getting Back into the Program.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the most important things in life is to find ways to achieve your financial goals. Your acceptable risk is usually determined by your financial goals, your age and your circumstances in life. This adage definitely applies to doing your taxes, and there are many tax professionals that offer their services.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Football, helmet, field goal, etc! These are definitely some football food must-haves to wow your guests when they arrive to watch the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears! Because you can mold this easily, you can get creative in the shape you’d like to have. BBQ Football Mini Meatloaf via Belle of the Kitchen.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

For savers, the definition of compound interest is basic: It’s the interest you earn on both your original money and on the interest you keep accumulating. Compounding can help fulfill your long-term savings and investment goals, especially if you have time to let it work its magic over years or decades.

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Couponing 101

MAY 15, 2014

Decide how active you want to be by setting a daily NikeFuel goal. Definitely take advantage of this deal if you’ve been interested in getting one! Then, get moving and see your progress along the way. Nike+ helps you understand your activity patterns so you can do more!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 31, 2016

It’s that time again – to reflect on this last year and look forward with intention on my beauty goals for 2017. All this considered, here are my beauty goals for 2017 – many I think applicable to moms and non-moms alike. I’ll lean on multi-use products and some deeper colors on my eyes and lips for definition.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Something happens mentally when you WRITE down your goals and plans for execution. We originally (and naively) estimated that we would be done by end of 2016, however, 2016 was not been kind to us, and we moved this goal into 2017. Yes, I’d like to visit Nashville, but going down to scream at DR isn’t really a goal anymore.

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