Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 24, 2021

These family favorites are fresh, tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. You can find Take and Bake Italian loaf ($1.99) or french baguette ($1.19) in the bread aisle. ** Prices may vary by region and some prices may have been the sale price. ** When it comes to ALDI, you improvise. Are you an ALDI shopper? 1.99 – $2.89.

Homemade 130

Homemade Cooking Burritos Kids and Family 130

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). I figure I may not be “earning” money, but I can earn by saving. And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste.

Rent 180

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer. Or does the sound of the end of the year school bell have you shaking in your sandals, knowing that you could be shelling out some big bucks to keep the family entertained this summer? Below, you will find a comprehensive list of 50 free activities your family can enjoy!

Activism 40

Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Couponing 101

MARCH 1, 2020

While you may already have some favorite recipes that use peanuts and peanut butter, we think that these eight recipes may be worth adding to your recipe box. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls via The Best Ideas for Kids. If your family doesn’t like spicy food, you may want to use less chili pepper or omit it altogether.

Recipes 64

Recipes Cookies Cake Breakfast 64

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 10, 2016

The kids are heading Back to School! My kids have a love/hate relationship with their school’s cafeteria. How can we, as parents, pack a lunch for the kids that is nutritious and appealing to our children? Get your Kids Involved. The kids tell me the nuggets stay warm. 4 Tips to Build a Better School Lunch.

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Lunch Lunches Gift Cards Building 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I bought all the main ingredients for these 7 dinners at Aldi and the cost was around $70–AND there were leftovers for additional meals. A few details about this list of Aldi Dinner Ideas: ** I planned these dinners around my family of 4, which includes 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 tween. My family devoured the whole pineapple.

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Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Sorry to my fellow Eagles fans, may next year). The Patriots were totally supposed to win, and my family was supposed to have a fantastic food spread. Have your husband, mom, friends, kids or dog (anyone but you) do the dishes and cleanup – before and after. Have disposable containers ready for leftovers.

Games 58

Games Win Tyson Leftovers 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Plan uses for your leftovers. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. Instead of taking the family to a professional sports game, attend a little league game near your home and cheer on the neighbor’s child. Use up your food.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Switch from paper tissues to flannel cloth hankies - Flannel is so much softer on my kids' little noses. Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. Thanks for supporting Family Balance Sheet. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

This is a special week in our family. We may end up going out for ice cream if it's a flop! Date Night - Frozen Kashi Pizza for Kids Homemade Macaroni & Cheese w/Grilled Chicken Breasts & Steamed Broccoli My Son's 5th Birthday! and they were not a hit with our family. My youngest child is turning 5 years old!

Menu Planning 49

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 49

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Whether its leftover Halloween candy or holiday pies and cakes — eating sweets may seem like harmless fun but as pediatric oral disease is the #1 chronic childhood illness it’s important we make sure to take care of our mouths! Name of Product: Listerine Oral Care Challenge. Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide.

Listerine 109

Listerine Giveaway Barbie Kids and Family 109

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 5, 2013

You can also use leftover glitter foam to make ornaments for your tree if you wish! I love DIY project I can make with the kids. You could make a fun Peppermint Themed gift basket to give to family and friends with this centerpiece and: Homemade Holiday Gifts: DIY Peppermint Scrub. Cut a small star out of your glitter foam.

DIY 91

DIY Frugal Christmas Crafts Craft 91

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Although you may save time on clean up, you’ll end up spending more money for the convenience. You may be required to spend a certain amount of money get the promotion, but if you look for store deals and match those with coupons, you’ll have an even better deal while getting all the necessities for your Thanksgiving meal.

Thanksgiving 102

Thanksgiving Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 102

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Handprint Snowmen on Canvas Craft via eighteen25 Construction paper is fine, but here’s another way for kiddos to put something unique together for friends and family members. PRICELESS when you consider how much your kids will love you and how their imaginations will thrive once they’re cozy inside, playing and dreaming.

DIY 91

DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Kristia presents Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up posted at Family Balance Sheet , saying, “You don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save money on groceries.&#.

Frugal 150

Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

School is in session ; and that means time to get your school supplies, supply for the classes and as a teacher, as much as you all do for teaching our precious kids, we want to help out as much as we can — including many stores that offer discount travel, school supplies, clothes, or food, these stores get extra credit with teachers.

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Discount Giving Storing Education 124

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Featuring manual controls in a sleek, easy-to-use design, these new vacuum sealers help preserve meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables and leftovers with ease to keep food fresh up to 5x longer than traditional storage methods, and save consumers up to $2,700 per year by buying in bulk, on sale and preventing waste. Product Price: $1.99

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Holiday Giveaway Food Earl Grey 80