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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

Family Balance Sheet

January 2021 was a month of extremes in my family’s finances. We’re converting our basement to a family room area and the original family room (in the pic above) is becoming a home office. I like to think that buying a pre-owned vehicle is the best possible scenario. Found Money in January: $1681.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. We didn’t have enough cash saved to buy a car without a loan and that wasn’t sitting well with me. Plus, I was getting antsy for a new car.

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Caring Causes - Little Bricks Charity

Motherhood Moments

Russell ( @LittleBricksCharityGuy) and Local Forth Worth Ambassadors are set to deliver over $5,000 worth of LEGO® Sets and products for the kids at Cook Children’s. Russell is also pleased to have Holly Jones, a Registered Nurse at Cook Children’s and part of the LittleBricks Charity Family, join the delivery. and Canada.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

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. I think I started reading FG regularly in 2018 or 2019. Within reason, we like to give our kids a nice Christmas with presents they enjoy.

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Black Friday 2019 Shopping Tips to Help You Save

Saving Everyday

Black Friday 2019 will be here before you know it! Going out Black Friday shopping was a tradition in our family for years. I thoroughly enjoyed partaking in the craziness with my kids, sisters, and nieces. Black Friday 2019. Leave the kids at home. It’s chaotic out there and no place for kids.

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Frugal February

Family Balance Sheet

One month down for 2019. We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite! The post Frugal February appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. 5 – Plan ahead.

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