Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
In an effort to find some extra money to fund our Christmas Savings Account , I'm doing a pantry challenge in February. My goal is to plan February's menu around what is currently in my pantry and freezer and fill in any needs at the store, but reduce my overall monthly grocery expenses. Was it a success for you?
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 25, 2019
You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings.
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Family Balance Sheet
MAY 25, 2019
So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 25, 2013
That final number will be your goal to save each month between now and November 25, 2013. I'm also offering FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information. Our bank offers free change counting. I'm using a savings account that was used previously for another goal.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 25, 2019
So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 31, 2020
I earned a free ham at my grocery store in December, so I baked it on New Year’s Day. I loaded up on their seconds and made my homemade sugar free applesauce. Related reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. How to Make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. I bought a new machine that will be delivered in early February.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 25, 2019
So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. This number is the monthly amount you need to save between 4/25 and 11/25. Easy peasy!
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