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MARCH 18, 2012

To kick it off I am answering a question posed to me by BlogHer's Life Well Lived campaign, "what are your favorite spring cleaning tips?". Also, hop on over to Life Well Lived and find out how you can spring clean in 10 minutes a day. Welcome to Spring Cleaning Week at Family Balance Sheet. Enlist the family to help.

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JUNE 19, 2012

I'll pack sandwiches, fruit, and snacks, although I suspect my stinker-belle's will be angling for concession stand french fries as well. My husband and I might enjoy an adult beverage while the kids play on their swing set well after bedtime. Then we'll head home and make smore's at our fire pit. Let us know in the comments.

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Wedding French's June Fry's 159

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DECEMBER 10, 2011

In addition to the 30 amazing holiday feast recipes, there are a number of great DIY ($10 or less) centerpiece ideas, as well as practical tips and guidance for simplifying your holiday schedule, as well as hosting a simple and fabulous feast. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

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Entertainment Holiday DIY Wellness 127

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JANUARY 28, 2015

When my kids are at the pool, I want them to be well prepared to enjoy themselves and be safe at the same time. While the lessons teach my kids to swim, there are benefits to me as a parent as well. I wanted to reinforce what they were learning, to make sure they retained well what they had been taught. Bonding with the kids.

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DECEMBER 30, 2014

Our family dynamics are changing and I have not adapted well. ” - Ruth Soukup, Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life. Living Well Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life is written for every woman who currently feels overwhelmed or stressed out with a life—and budget—that seems out-of-control.

Kids and Family 187

Kids and Family Home Cleaning Wellness 187

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APRIL 11, 2012

Today, I'm answering a question posed to me by BlogHer's Life Well Lived Campaign, "how do you organize paperwork, both online and off?". Also, hop on over to Life Well Lived and read, Ten Ways to Organize Your Papers - Offline and Online. How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents. 3 Simple Office Supplies for Smooth Tax Prep.

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Organic Organization Paperless Office 138

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

I tend to focus on certain brands that I really like and that fit me well. Three new pairs of shoes seems excessive, but I will get a lot of wear out of them and the price was well within my budget. Also, I tend to keep pieces for a long time, as I learned years ago that buying quality clothing lasts much longer than fast fashion.

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

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APRIL 4, 2011

Add the flour and whisk well to combine. Add the chicken, vegetables, salt, pepper and seasonings and mix the filling together well. This dish goes well with a salad and homemade applesauce. Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute to soften, about 4-5 minutes. Continue whisking while slowly adding the stock.

Homemade 127

Homemade Baking Soda Wellness 127

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JUNE 24, 2013

Drain well. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta salad and mix well. Drain, rinse with cold water to cool down. Place in large bowl. Add the pepper, cucumber, broccoli, tomatoes, and onions to the cooled pasta. Zest & juice the lemon and place in a mini food processor along with the parsley, garlic, evoo, salt & pepper.

Zest 124

Zest Recipes Wellness Refrigerators 124

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AUGUST 9, 2017

She explained how important protein and a well-rounded lunch is for everyone, including growing and active children. Giant is committed to providing health and wellness resources to help their customers eat well, and they have eight in-store nutritionists in stores across PA. I highly recommend this service.

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Lunch Lunches Kids and Family Daughter 100

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MARCH 30, 2015

Add the brown sugar, sugar and beaten egg and stir well. In a large bowl, heat the semisweet chocolate, oil, and butter in the microwave for 20 seconds, stir, and then heat for another 25 seconds until just melted. Add the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. The batter will be dense, keep stirring though to combine completely.

Chocolate 100

Chocolate Cookies Irons Soda 100

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MARCH 5, 2012

They go well with any hearty soup recipe or just warmed up in the microwave and slathered with butter for a snack. Add the dry ingredients and mix well to combine. Soup and Salad night seems naked with just soup and salad. Bread rounds out (and dresses up) the meal. Broccoli Cornbread Muffins Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal. 1 cup flour.

Bread 138

Bread Baking Milk Ovens 138

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JUNE 14, 2012

Today, I'm answering a question posed to me by BlogHer's Life Well Lived Campaign, "what are your best resources to help you get organized?". While you are there, enter the current Life Well Lived Moments Sweepstakes for a chance to win an iPod Touch. Small Business Owner. Wannabe Chef. Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading.

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Organic Organization Tools Paper 138

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Weekly calendar view per two-page spread with enough space for your daily schedule, to-do list, and notes section, as well as your week’s top 3 to-dos. My planner details: January – December 2023 tabs. 2 pages per month. Durable front & back cover. “Coming up Roses” cover design, with other designs available.

College 130

College 2018 Video Paper 130

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JANUARY 28, 2013

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla until well blended. Mix well between each egg. When the batter is well blended, pour onto the baked cookie crust. Press the crushed cookies on the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir in the melted chocolate.

Chocolate 124

Chocolate Philadelphia Cream Cheese Oreo Cookies Ovens 124

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Combine the evoo, garlic, herbs, vinegar, salt, pepper well and pour over the vegetables. Mix together to coat the veggies well. Instructions. In your serving bowl, mix together the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and feta. Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or longer--can be made the day before.

Gardening 113

Gardening Garden Inexpensive Refrigerators 113

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

Well, I guess you could, but why. I used an apple slicer. Homemade Whipped Cream. Mix the sugar, butter, ginger, cinnamon and salt until creamy. Add 1 large egg and beat until fluffy. Add molasses and sour milk. Add flour and baking soda and mix until combined. Prepare a 9 x 9 glass pan with non-stick baking spray. This cake smells so good.

Homemade 164

Homemade Cake Soda Baking 164

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AUGUST 22, 2013

This sauce freezes really well in reusable containers. Place each batch in one large bowl and stir well to combine. Stir the blended tomato sauce well. Every tray that you roast will taste different, depending on what vegetables you use. Any combination will do, but I recommend that half of the tray is tomatoes. Ingredients.

Gardening 100

Gardening Garden Ovens Baking 100

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MAY 16, 2011

Stir well to combine. The muffins go well with a salad, fresh fruit or homemade applesauce. Grease the muffin pan liberally with non-stick cooking spray. Fill the muffin cups and sprinkle with Parmesan and/or paprika on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 muffins.

Leftovers 138

Leftovers Cooking Daughter Homemade 138

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NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Got turkey leftovers: 20 Recipes for Turkey Leftovers and if you’re sick of turkey, it freezes really well–how-to details in the post. It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

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JUNE 27, 2011

The pesto would also go well with a round of homemade artisan bread. Add cheese and pulse a few times to mix well. It takes a lot of basil leaves to pack into 2 cups. I mixed this pesto in with some pasta and served with grilled chicken. It was a wonderful summertime meal. I used this entire batch right away by mixing in to pasta.

Plants 157

Plants Bread Gardening Garden 157

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Stir to combine well. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 3/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs 1/2 cup peanut butter chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs and vanilla.

Microwaveable 208

Microwaveable Ice Cream Desserts Baking 208

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

40 wellness reimbursement from our Aflac policy. Total Found Money in August: $155.52. I redeemed credit card points from our business card for a $100 Target gift card and used the gift card on back-to-school necessities. $40 This goes back into our medical expenses budget category.

August 130

August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

If you've gone to the trouble to roast the turkey for Thanksgiving, then you might as well take the next step and make homemade turkey stock. Stir well and allow to cool down completely. Homemade Turkey Stock. Ingredients. Turkey carcass and reserved neck. 1 onion, quartered. 2-3 celery stalks. 2-3 carrot sticks. 2 bay leaves.

Homemade 113

Homemade Thanksgiving Press Freezers 113

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

Add milk and cheese and stir until well-blended. Add potatoes, salt and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes. Use a hand masher and mash potatoes until desired consistency. Easy peasy and very yummy! Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

Milk 194

Milk Fans Cleaning Wellness 194

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

IT WAS TIME WELL SPENT! I’m not sure why I didn’t complete it in 2020, since I had more free time than usual, but I finally got the project done in 2021. It took about two hours to gather everything needed for the binder.

Family 130

Family Financial Goals 2020 Insurance 130

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APRIL 9, 2012

Add the milk, applesauce, butter, and egg and mix well. Ingredients. 2 cups old-fashioned oats, uncooked. ½ cup packed brown sugar. 1 tsp baking powder. 1 ½ cups 2% milk. ½ cup homemade applesauce , or store-bought. 1 tsp vanilla. 2 Tbsp butter, melted. 1 large egg. 2 over-ripe bananas, mashed. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Instructions.

Baking 203

Baking Homemade Milk Ovens 203

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NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Add the milk, applesauce, butter, and egg and mix well. Mix the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold in the apples. Prepare an 11 X 7 baking dish with non-stick spray. Pour the batter into the dish and sprinkle the walnuts on top. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

Baking 211

Baking Breakfast Milk Recipes 211

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MARCH 18, 2015

She is the author of the successful website, Living Well Spending Less , where she writes about finding the Good Life on a budget. We paid off the remainder of our mortgage, which was about $150,000, as well as some law school loans, and a car loan. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. Tell us about you and your family.

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Debt Free Debt Finds Home and Garden 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! That price makes a trip to the U-Pick farm worth it because berries freeze well.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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OCTOBER 20, 2011

Recently, I participated in the BlogHer and P&G Life Well Lived Blogger Panel where they explored the topic of Getting Organized: When Your Purse Weighs More Than Your Body. Also, be sure to read BlogHer's Life Well Lived Campaign , where they are exploring the topics: Looking Your Best, Getting Organized, and Getting Happy.

Handbags and Wallets 138

Handbags and Wallets Organic Organization Cosmetics 138

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APRIL 11, 2012

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Meals 173

Meals Food April Saving Money 173

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JANUARY 13, 2016

As your schedule allows, you can go deeper with your cleaning, but I’ve found making this list your default gets you that balance of well-kept place on a real world schedule. If you have any suggestions that work well for you, please share! Thoughts on Simplifying Your Cleaning.

Cleaning 100

Cleaning Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Family 100

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Yes, this does require time, but if you have more time than money, this works well. Don’t let a small grocery budget make you think you can’t feed your family well! To keep costs down, we don’t purchase many packaged foods as the same things can be made from scratch for far less. Muffins & other baked goods. The sky’s the limit.

Grocery Spending 246

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

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AUGUST 31, 2011

Recently, I participated in the BlogHer and P&G Life Well Lived Blogger Panel where they explored the topic of Prepping, Prioritizing, and Delegating for a Stress-Free Morning. Also, be sure to read BlogHer's Life Well Lived Campaign , where they are exploring the topics: Looking Your Best, Getting Organized, and Getting Happy.

Kids and Family 127

Kids and Family Daughter Backyard Family 127

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FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Hopefully it freezes well. Wednesday : Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup at The Recipe Critic. We liked this soup. We ate it twice and we still have leftovers, so I’m going to put that in the freezer. Thursday: leftovers from Monday and Wednesday nights. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks.

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Leftovers Budgeting Budget Costco 100

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JANUARY 31, 2020

We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. This new routine only costs me $3 for the pick up and I’m finding it’s well worth it. Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us.

January 130

January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130