Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Our active life goes on, so I will be planning a nice eat-at-home dinner with a special sweet treat, rather than eating out. Invite friends over for a potluck/game night, instead of going out to dinner. Borrow movies from the library. 7 – Look for FREE entertainment. Find free fun in Frugal February.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2012

Maybe you have stopped eating out as much or perhaps you have put off expensive purchases. You might have even thought about cutting out your expensive cable or satellite bill. Some other options might include buying some board games, becoming a member of your local library, or renting movies once a week.

Bills 189

Bills TV shows Television Televisions 189

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 25, 2012

You may not leave home (or travel far), but you’ll want to have some money set aside for tickets, eating out, gas, and possibly a night or two at a hotel. enjoy eating out at new restaurants. checking out a local winery or brewery. Check your local library, too, for events they may have throughout the summer.

Vacation 102

Vacation Hotel Backyard Kids and Family 102

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Cameras had to have actual film and pictures had to be developed after the whole roll of film was ‘exposed’ Research was done at a library using the Dewey decimal system, not a search engine. There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. Weather prediction was terrible.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month. I shared our strategies in this post, 15 Smart Ways to Save Money when Eating Out. Find a fitness video series that you enjoy and rent from the library or purchase.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Are you spending too much on coffee each month? How about clothes?

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. If I can’t get the item online, then I check with my local library to see if they have it for sign out. Stop paying for cable.

Bills 124

Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Are you spending too much on coffee each month? How about clothes?

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Americans eat out 3 – 4 times a week on average, do we really need a fancy kitchen, when we don’t even do that much cooking? Is it sufficient to be able to go to a library or school or other facility to use theirs or do we need them at home? Multiple vehicles. ” How many vehicles do we really need? Need or want?

Phones 204

Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

because we aren’t eating out. We knew it would take us years to get out of debt! While we said no to eating out and going to the movies all the time, we. We take out a small amount. Eating out, buying shoes, whatever. Or rent it from the library. towards paying off your debt.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Are you spending too much on coffee each month? How about clothes?

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

If you plan to do any shopping or eating out, check the retail and dining coupon pages before heading out. Be sure and check out your local library and parks and recreation departments for free programs and events right in your hometown! You don’t have to have a ton of money to have fun this weekend!

Activism 40

Activism Pottery Barn Family Home Depot 40

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

We won’t be eating out AT ALL but I do have a couple of free drink rewards from Starbucks that I plan to use strategically. We have an Arboretum membership if we get *really* bored (though, with it being January, I doubt we’ll want to venture out into the cold for fun…). This way the food doesn’t “feel” like leftovers!

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

That meant no vacations, no new clothes, no eating out, nothing. Take the time to enjoy a good book (on loan from the library) or go for a hike or bake a meal at home from scratch. Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years!

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100