Family Balance Sheet
JULY 13, 2011
This is the time of year to get some amazing deals on back-to-school supplies, but you don't have to be a student to take advantage of the deals. Consider donating school supplies to womens' shelters, local schools, children's hospitals, libraries, churches. Are you going to take advantage of the back to school bargains?
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. We love old toys!
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
Once you have a total, you know the amount you need to start saving for and it’s not too late to find the funds. Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 1, 2017
7 Ways to Save Money in December. Check the events calendar of your community, library, mall, and places of worship. Save on Christmas Cards. It’s gotten expensive with postage and the price of cards, and since we’re trying to save money and cut costs, I’ve stopped mailing them.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 14, 2013
Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Saving on Grocery Bills. Get them from the library where movies are free if you return them on time. Take advantage of them. Do you have other money saving tips that you would like to share? You just need to put them in practice.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 17, 2015
I scour websites, magazines, and Pinterest for new recipes and ideas that will WOW my family and save me money. There is also a video library of recipes and step-by-step tutorials on the website. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Use the card every time you shop to take advantage of the weekly sales. Kiosk Savings.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 12, 2014
The local library Every year my son, a book lover, signs up for the local library’s reading program. While all of these programs are good and should be taken advantage of, if possible, don’t forget to also let your kids just have fun outdoors. They can redeem the points for online prizes. Have backyard fun.
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