Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars. I find gas prices to be higher side at GIANT compared to the member price at BJ’s.

Food 130

Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Comparing the 2015 prices with what we pay now, I discovered that if we kept the same health, dental, and vision plans our health care costs would increase about $115 a month. Gasoline : We currently budget $75 a week for gasoline which translates to a tank of gas for our van. Naturally he happily granted it immediately. Yeah, right.

Health Care 187

Health Care Budgeting Budget Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

These long commutes, coupled with insanely high gas prices, make a sizable impact in your monthly budget. Now is the perfect time to land a new house near your office for a fraction of the cost, as compared to three or four years ago. So what should you do about it?

Money Saving 180

Money Saving Money Eating Out Real Estate 180

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

If you’ve got dishes to prepare for the office potluck, dinner at the in-laws and Christmas morning breakfast—in addition to your annual holiday baking—you’ve got some big grocery bills that figure into the cost of Christmas. Although gas prices have been lower lately, hovering around $3.20 on decorations, the NRF reports.

Christmas 75

Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 25, 2012

Summer is officially here and that means that kids are home, people are time off work, and gas prices are up (yikes!). Just because you are at home, doesn’t mean that you should be on call to the office. Staycation Tips & Ideas to Help You Save. A staycation is the perfect economical alternative to a conventional vacation.

Vacation 102

Vacation Hotel Backyard Kids and Family 102

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2012

In fact, this past winter I didn’t have to be seen more than once for a sinus infection whereas the previous year I had been in my doctor’s office at least 4 times during cold & flu season! I can honestly say that I’m in the best shape of my life thanks in part to my daily bike commutes.

Gasoline 220

Gasoline Work Gas Money 220