Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2014

I find that you can enjoy most any activity inexpensively, if you are flexible on the when, where, and how. Pick the Right Day of the Week – The weekends are typically the busiest days of the week for children’s activity centers. Sunday’s circulars may include coupons to local children’s activities as well.

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Activism Kids and Family Newspaper Saving 206

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Whether you are taking a ' staycation ' or a 'gocation', as someone recently called it on Twitter, we all need some time to recharge, connect with family and let stress melt away. We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. How did you get interested in saving money? Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches!

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 181

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

You can often take advantage of these to save money away from work or grab some gusto during work. took no sick days) you received a first class ticket to where ever you wanted to go for you and your immediate family. I took my family to London in first class on an L1011! Why do companies offer perks? Free to use PC.

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Saving Money Work Money Used 187

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

We spend most of our time seeing friends and family, participating in our church activities or working on our property. How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! I have always wanted to save money for the future.

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

It was the trip of a lifetime with our extended family (two sons, their spouses and two of our grandchildren). Each family charted their own way out, in their own vehicles but we stayed together loosely in the park. We had two family dinners, one at Old Faithful Inn and one at Lake Yellowstone. How did you save money?

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Saving Money Money Saving Kids and Family 188

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. We all love outdoor activities, but we don’t all enjoy the same ones. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I A third “why” is that saving money is like a game to me.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

Many people like having hobbies , but many of us have cut back when it comes to doing the things we like so that we can save money. If you are looking for a new hobby or simply something fun to do with your family that is inexpensive, there are quite a few options available to you. What do you like to do in your free time?

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Hobby Family Cheap Inexpensive 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2011

One advantage of being able to self-monitor your energy usage lies in activities and times of day that are costing excessive amounts. Simply choosing to run the dishwasher, washing machine, or tumbler drier at off-peak hours can result in significant savings. As a family, self-monitoring can become a challenging but rewarding activity.

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Family Monitors United States Bills 179

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money?

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 184

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 3, 2011

I need to have a game plan for summer activities and they need to be fun, affordable and last longer than 10 minutes. They also have a summer schedule for special story times and other activities. Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Keep your eyes and ears open for local activities.

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Inexpensive Entertainment Amusement Park Activism 230

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

Those days are long gone for us now as we’re working hard to cut corners and save money. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. What tips can you add to help save money when eating out? But we still want to enjoy a meal out and do so about once a week, usually for lunch.

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Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). How did you get interested in saving money? Second, coming from poverty, I am so grateful to be able to help my family when they need things. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Out of necessity originally.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Luckily, it is possible to restore the balance of work, friends and family so that you can enjoy life once again. Many people say that the reason they are working so hard is because of their family but if it means that there is limited quality time spent with the family, more is lost than is gained. Keep family time free.

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Work Family Finds Kids and Family 272

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2012

What I’d really be doing, while my mechanic fixes my car, is hanging out with my family for some much needed R&R. In this case, my supposed blogging opportunity is really just a straw man argument to justify spending money on a mechanic. It could be zero, in fact, but it’s definitely less than $18.43. Don’t get me wrong.

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Money Saving Money Cars Car 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Camping is an awesome activity if you want to be closer to nature or get away from all the hustle and bustle of the city. Here are a few tips you could do to save money on your next camping trip. If you have a friend or family member that has a tent you could borrow, ask if you could borrow it. Google is your friend.

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Budget Budgeting Family Kids and Family 100

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 13, 2023

Those who want to have fun and save money while they do it will want to take advantage of the After Dark tickets at WonderWorks. There are fun activities for guests of all ages, allowing everyone to learn, share what they know, and test their physical abilities. “We each after 5 pm.

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Tickets Amusement Park Education Art 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

It could be due to the lack of discipline in handling money or savings just getting depleted easily. If you really want to, one can come up with dozens of reasons why it is so hard to save. Do you keep your family in a survival mode? Arranging a family financial analysis is very important to long term financial success.

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Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I also love to visit family (all our family is between 2 and 4 hours away) and friends, bake, and play board games. How did you get interested in saving money? Everyone said “it’s so fun, it’s like driving a race car, you really get to be active in driving, etc. I really assumed I would get it.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 187

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. We bought the family a summer pass to Hersheypark for a Christmas gift, something we’ve never done before. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we were anticipating our summer fun. Budget Your Summer Fun!

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 7, 2012

PJ's and Pancakes Family Breakfast. We rarely get the chance to sit down as a family to enjoy breakfast. We talked as a family. We laughed as a family. We celebrated the spirit of the season as a family. And thankfully, we cleaned up as a family too! Day 5 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~.

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Pancakes Breakfast Frugal Holiday 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab.

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Frugal Life Frugal Kids and Family Inexpensive 242

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

I want to INCREASE our savings and net worth. In January 2020, we had a lot of savings goals. We paid off all of our non-mortgage debt in 2019, so we felt we could shift our focus to saving money for other goals, like retirement and college savings. How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic.

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Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

Koupon Karen

JANUARY 4, 2024

Moreover, the constant need for substances or activities to fulfill an addiction can quickly drain one’s bank account. Implementing Lifestyle Changes to Save Money To successfully overcome addiction without incurring excessive expenses, consider implementing lifestyle modifications that can yield long-term financial savings.

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Bank Banking Finance Job Loss 52

For the Mommas

JULY 21, 2015

I am also very proud of our forthemommas.com readers who donate so generously from their stockpiles to their local food banks, individual families and other charities. From 7/14/15 – 8/25/15 Family Dollar will donate one meal to Feeding America for every person who participates in the educational activity about hunger in the United States.

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Family Donation St. Ives Bank 40

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 9, 2012

Get a family size 2-topping Delite Pizza for only $7. For even more savings, sign up for a free account now and get a $10 bonus. To get the most savings, be sure you sign up for BeFrugal’s free Cash Back and activate your account before you click to use the coupon offers above. Expires 7/31. Expires 8/15. Expires 7/31.

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Dining Saving Money Money KFC 53

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

2) OR activate the Rakuten Cash Back Button on Google Chrome. This is my preferred method, because you’ll see a small Rakuten pop-up in the top right corner when you enter an online store that has active Rakuten. The post Rakuten Review: How to Earn Cash Back appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Join Rakuten HERE.

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JC Penneys Old Navy Airline Money 147

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week in the Kitchen: In an effort to save time and money, I’m trying to add either meals or ingredients to my freezer each week. This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: We had many activities going on, so it was a fend for yourself kind of night. garden salad.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Meal Planning Saves Money. Get the family involved. Ask your family for suggestions. Refer to your family’s activity calendar.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

I don’t know about your kids but friends of mine’s kids wanted to try lots of different activities before finding ones that became favorites that they then stuck with. Have you noticed that no two activities seem to use the same equipment? Each time they took up something new, it meant new uniforms and equipment.

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Sports Kids Kids and Family Musical Instruments 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2013

One of the keys to healthier eating — and saving money while you do it — is preparing meals at home. There are a number of benefits to cooking at home beyond just improving your health and saving money. In our family, we plan meals for four or five nights, which covers all of the work and school nights.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers At Home Home Making 202

For the Mommas

MAY 29, 2013

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Magazines Family Health and Beauty Education 55

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Spend some quality family time in the great outdoors this President’s Day weekend! What an awesome way to save money on a fun day out with the whole family! Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! Free Kids Activities Freebies activity family free Free Admission kids national park National Parks Parks'

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Activism Outdoors Family Money 60

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2012

However, the easiest way to save money on your invitations is to send out evites. Potluck – Some people look down on a potluck party, but it is one of the easiest ways to save money when it comes to throwing a party. Also limit the types of drinks that you offer, and you will save money. Food and Drink.

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Bank Banking Food and Drink Food and Wine 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2013

There are many studies that show the benefits of having the support of a friend or family member when it comes to weight loss. If there isn’t already an established team or group for your favorite activity, round up a group of people that also want to stay active and join forces. How do you get motivated to stay active?

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Motivation Bath and Body Works Couch Goals 234