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9 Fun Family Indoor Activities

Family Balance Sheet

We rush home and rush back out for the evening activities. We’re an active family who loves to spend time together outside, but as the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, we spend much of our free time indoors where gadgets so easily grab out attention. 9 Fun & Budget-Friendly Indoor Activities.

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11 Essential Tips for Leading a Healthy Lifestyle

Koupon Karen

In today’s world, where fast food is more accessible than fresh produce and a sedentary lifestyle is becoming the norm, leading a healthy life is both a challenge and a necessity. Think of your plate as a palette for variety and color—including a rainbow of fruits and vegetables to ensure you’re getting a wide range of nutrients.

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

Family Balance Sheet

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Use up all of those odd ingredients.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

My family has had fun with most of these activities locally, but a quick Google search will help you find locations and destinations near you. Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Out & About. Fun @ Home.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. Budget-Friendly Summer Fun Ideas: Summer activities can be found all around you. Swap with another family who could use a date night too.

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Affordable Activity Idea: International Night

Couponing 101

If you don’t know where to start, you might consider selecting a country that your ancestors were from, a country you enjoy cuisine from, or a country you’re considering visiting. Try to use your new vocabulary repeatedly during the evening. Prepare Food from the Country. Give Each Family Member an Assignment.

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Fun And Inexpensive Holiday Activities For The Whole Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, one challenge can be that if you spent a lot of money purchasing Christmas gifts (oh, and lots of food to feed everyone), the finances can be a bit limited when it comes to keeping everyone entertained. This year, why don’t you start another one with your family by using pictures instead of Christmas ornaments?