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How to Live Off the Land Even If You Don’t Own Land

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The problem is, I rent an apartment with a tiny lawn in the near suburbs of a large urban city. Last year we also “rented” two organic apple trees about two hours away from us. We paid $55 to rent each tree, and then when the apples were ripe, the farm called us. The rest we froze to eat all winter long.

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Increase Your Income | 31 Days to Find $1000

Family Balance Sheet

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. Years ago, a neighbor started delivering newspapers to increase their family’s income. Rent Out Your Extra Space. Find a Seasonal Part-Time Retail Job.

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Friday Top FREEBIES and Great Deals, Week of 10/26/12

Nicoles Nickels

Here are this week’s FREEBIES and great deals: FREE Redbox Video Game Rental - Text message: RENT to 727272 on your cell phone. FREE Family photos in November at JCPenney - During the month of November you can get a free 8×10 portrait and digital image at JCPenney Portrait Studios. One offer per family per month.

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Central Park Zoo, Life Changes.and Zucchini

Family Balance Sheet

My husband and I just commented this week about how active we have been--VBS, Y-camp, play-dates, boating with the grandparents, weekend trips to visit extended family and friends, trips to the playground, picnics, swimming at the community pool, CSA farm days, a day trip to Central Park zoo, and a summer vacation to the beach.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

My family’s finances have also been affected. It was during this time that I created my first Family Balance Sheet. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. Everything changed. I still use my spreadsheet to this day!

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

Family Balance Sheet

Our Debt Freedom Plan (October 2019 Update): Exact numbers have been omitted at this time. 5 – Cash flow a family trip to celebrate. . We never stopped taking vacations, but our trips were mostly camping in our pop-up or renting a beach house with other families. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. We rent a shelter (usually), and it is bare! They have more money to spend on stuff. You move on.

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