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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

Family Balance Sheet

Way back in 2008 I signed up for a Upromise account and then it sat unused for many years. I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. Back in 2008, I was a mama to a toddler and infant, so a lot of things slipped my mind. Use a Upromise Mastercard. Hello, 2020.

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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Back in my teens and early twenties, Mom used to yell at me about not carrying enough cash. Either I would be walking or using my last quarter in the pay phone to call home and beg someone to come get me. As an adult, I use both cash and credit as well as checks. If I buy anything online, I use credit.

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Scared to paint? Here’s a pep talk!

The Frugal Girl

Zoe still uses this freecycle nightstand that I painted for her in 2008 And now I have eleventy zillion furniture painting projects under my belt. I have some plastic cases for larger brushes and rollers (the type you use to paint walls), and I do like those. I hate using mineral spirits. Let me know!

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Book Nook - 101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness

Motherhood Moments

Offering personal stories, priceless practical guidance, journal prompts and therapeutic tools to open the hearts of readers, 101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness is an imminently useful guide for anyone seeking to embrace the power of forgiveness to forge a happier, healthier life.

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What We’re Loving: The Frosting Company

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

The sisters’ passion for creating organic products was inspired by Gabrielle’s cancer diagnosis in 2008 and her subsequent chemotherapy treatment. The Lip Scrubs use raw sugar and natural oils to gently exfoliate and simultaneously nourish your lips. Use these products every day to add a slice of luxury to your routine!

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Target – Tide Laundry Detergent $1.99

For the Mommas

It’s the first time since 2008 that Target shoppers can get prices this low! Use $2/1 Tide Detergent, exp. or use $1.50/1 and use $1.00 Use $2/1 Tide Detergent, exp. or use $1.50/1 and use $1.00 Use $2/1 Tide Detergent, exp. or use $1.50/1 and use $1.00 for a 100oz. for the 92oz.

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Top 10 FBS Posts of All Time

Family Balance Sheet

I casually started writing Family Balance Sheet in October 2008. Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons (03/09/2011). I had a toddler and an infant and it was an outlet for me. I posted just a few times a month back and didn't really get into a rhythm until 2010. Top 10 FBS Posts of All Time (most page views): 1.