Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2013

Our weekends are filled with leisure and required activities – from cleaning house, mowing lawns, running kids to ball games and more. How have you divided up financial chores and is that working well? Are you making progress towards the life and finances you want? Talk finances with your family for 15 minutes.

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Activism Goals Kids and Family Finance 229

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 188

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. Our family lives on a ten-acre homestead property in the Mid-Atlantic region which we bought in early 2022. In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), Tell us a little about yourself Hello!

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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 197

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair. It should be exercised by each member of the family or else the money that you save by your frugal ways will just be wasted by another member of the family on something that is not essential.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We thought we were doing really well. Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. We celebrated both occasions with a family cruise that we paid for with cash.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. Amanda currently homeschools their three kids. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage. Daniel does all the day-to-day finances.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Well this week I wanted to give you an update on how the trip went. It paid really well, especially for the age I was at. Things went well for a while; I was paying my bills and traveling. You see, I was too young to fully appreciate what I had and I didn’t manage my money as well as I should. Family Matters.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Your kids have been to camp, done baseball and goofed off to their hearts content. Each year I try to help my kids teach their kids about personal finance. We have a week long Grandma Money Camp during which we have activities, games, books, movies and lessons about things related to personal finance.

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Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

freestuff.tv

JUNE 2, 2011

With the state of the world economy so fragile, there is even more pressure around the household finances. I have a mortgage that I need to pay off and saving for the kids education etc&#. Well I’ve realized that in some cases, money isn’t everything. Some of you are probably thinking, “Are you nuts?

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Money Family Goals Unemployment 122

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

I know there are many reasons for the dire savings rates: kids, household projects, kids, pets, kids, caring for an aging parent, kids, medical issues, and kids. I hear people say, “how am I supposed to save for retirement AND raise my kids, save for their college, AND still enjoy the present moment?

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Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Regina Lewis is one of the nation’s leading personal finance commentators known for well-researched, practical and actionable advice. She has conducted thousands of on-air interviews and has appeared on every major TV network, as well as TV & radio affiliates nationwide. Her segments cover economic and consumer trends.

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Personal Finance Finance Holiday Shopping 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2016

Recently, an extended family trip to Hawaii got put on hold due to costs. I followed my own advice and tried to be very clear on what parts my spouse and I would be able to handle for the rest of the family – financially. I was raised in a family that went on a two week road trip every year, no matter what.

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Building Kids and Family Hawaii Son 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

You get to enjoy all the cute moments and hand back the kid when they stink or act out! Boomers claim to have redefined many aspects of life – from open family dialoge to ways to influence politics, now are they redefining grandparenthood? My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids).

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

To many, working with a spouse would be too difficult, but our individual strengths and weaknesses complement each other and the arrangement has worked well. Our business was doing well and it seemed like the right time for us to buy. However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash.

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Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 19, 2013

I’ve been using my paper planning process for years and it has served me well. I manage my family home and finances. My kids are in Elementary school and are involved with activities where I am the lead chauffeur. I write about family life and finances for my blog and other sites.

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Paper Finance Office Supplies Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

He is a financial coach and blogs at Well Kept Wallet. Tell us about you and your family. I own two different business, Phoenix SEO Company which helps businesses get on the first page of Google and Well Kept Wallet which is a Financial Education company. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. Have a Potluck Party.

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Frugal Life Frugal Kids and Family Inexpensive 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2012

His usual diet of sugar and white bread has not served his health well. In addition to my father’s health issues, my mother is no longer able to drive anymore, so the little errands and doctor appointments that need to be done to aid my father have become a substantial issue in our family. Or maybe, they weren't so good.

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Budgeting Budget Parenting Converse 201

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

That’s why a vast majority of us go the financing route. Do you want something spacious enough for the whole family, or are you going through a bit of a mid-life crisis and, therefore, want a two-door sports car? How much of that do you have saved up as we speak? There’s no shame in that! Buying a new car is only the beginning.

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Cars Car Bank Banking 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Well, we made it and here are some of the surprising things I found out about having a few millions. Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on. You still want to do your best at work.

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Maybe you prefer golf over cross-country skiing, or you just want to be near your kids or grandkids. We analyzed five broad categories across all 50 states: affordability, overall well-being, the cost and quality of healthcare, weather and crime. Diversity, wellness and culture are other strong points. 3 spot for affordability.

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Iowa West Virginia Healthcare Delaware 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. Tell us about you and your family. We strive to be a pretty active family. We save and try to manage our finances, but do so with an openness to give money away as well. Where are you from? What are your hobbies?

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Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. In addition to paying off a ton of debt, I am also a 8-time national weightlifter and 2-time US Olympic Festival medal winner as well as an Ironman triathlete. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2013

I learned that when you work for someone else, they get to set the minimum job well done standards. Another thing that, according to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), happens in childhood that affects our adult finances is that we learn from the financial behavior of our parents. Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

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Used Parenting Credit Cards Debt 228

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We will be away at the time the risk is the highest so we are working on getting our furniture in our basement propped up on blocks as well as running dehumidifiers. We get a visual picture every month of where are finances are and what we have spent our money on. I wasn’t managing my money very well. Managing Money.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. (I tried hang drying towels before and didn’t like the way they felt like burlap on my skin.). We are a one car family. Minimize your wardrobe. Conserve gas.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

My own kids received an allowance from me, and in time honored tradition of my family, it too was ‘extra’ money. Instead of just giving your kid an allowance (aka ‘extra’ money), split up the household budget and allocate a piece of it to your child to manage (their allowance).

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Making Budgeting Budget Kids and Family 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

I know it might sound a little selfish, and we don’t like to do it that much because our families need us too, but you can’t keep pouring from an empty cup. And if I know you guys well, and I like to think I do, the answer would be, efficiently! No, not your kids or your partner! It’s okay to get help.

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Bath and Body Works Mom Kids and Family At&T 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 20, 2015

After our wedding in 2000, I was over-whelmed by the thoughts of managing our home and even now 15 years of marriage and two kids later, I still struggle with many aspects of making our house a home. Finances … build a budget that works. Holidays & Special Events … brighten up old family traditions and create new.

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Kids and Family Library Health and Beauty Audio 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Well your wish has just come true. Ruth from the wildly successful blog, Living Well Spending Less , has created the course Elite Blog Academy and it is designed to help you take your blog to new heights. I toyed with FBS for years, but I never gave it or myself a chance to create a self-sustaining website.

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Growing Goals Full Time Video 190

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Families are facing some really desperate times. The costs of feeding, clothing, and housing a family have nearly doubled over the last decade. When you plan your vacation equipped with the right knowledge and a few well-placed clicks, you can afford to LEAVE and actually GO on a vacation. Weekend Getaways. Outdoor Fun.

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Vacation Travel Insurance Airfare 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2012

Here is a little history: Ever since I was a little kid I have had a keen interest in medicine. I had already been working at the family business for 4 years and had developed some skills with office management, accounting, sales, and customer relations but this wasn’t my dream. Well I studied, wrote the exam and got the job.

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Full Time Work College Kids and Family 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

If it’s a team effort along with your spouse and kids, life can really be a bed of roses. That way, you get time to exercise as well as save on the fuel costs. Family Contribution. Try to include your kids and spouse in your home management and you’ll see that you really have achieved more than you could have.

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Debt Thrifty Money Fuel 171

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I’m in my 60’s, I’ve been married to the love of my life for 44 years and we have two adult “kids.” We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. We have a family of 4. Farrah also has a kids t-shirt line that she runs out of the house called Lovely Littles Shop. We love to shoot photos and videos and focus on family and a healthy marriage. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip.

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