Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2023

Open those windows and freshen up your home with these 20 spring cleaning tasks , Plus find a FREE checklist at the end of the list. What is it about the springtime that makes us want to clean? I don’t love to clean, but when the days turn sunny, I miraculously become inspired to wash some windows. Vacuum the furniture.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. I kind of regretted that I hadn’t ordered another Dinnerly box for this week! Sunday I had eaten a late lunch so I don’t think I even actually ate an official dinner. I love blueberry pancakes!

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 203

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

I placed a Chewy order and used TopCashback Oddly, I’d forgotten about TopCashback for a while! By the way, we use Arm and Hammer Slide litter. In fact, when my friend Carrie was here, she said, “I can’t smell the litter box at all. See #4 for the chair story! back on my purchase. What is your secret??”

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Frugal Eyeglasses Arm and Hammer Painting 208

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year. Hopefully, that’s your goal too.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

If you’re a regular around here, this will not be anything new, since I frequently share my coping mechanisms in posts here. ? Therapy ($$$) If you’re going through a really tough time, it might be worth it to pay for some professional help. I always say: “Going for walks doesn’t solve my problems.

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Phones Cat Health Frugal 173

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 23, 2023

AND when we get called back, we only have to do the skills we needed to improve; we don’t have to do everything all over again. I am still wanting to do Meet a Reader posts They’ve been missing because I don’t have any submissions in my inbox, but I’m definitely still open to featuring more readers! Stay tuned!

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Podcasts Computers Student Package 210

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But if you can let go of the need to match things, a lot of frugal possibilities open up, especially in the free/second-hand markets. If things don’t need to match, you are more able to take whatever comes along that’s in your budget. Since I didn’t care if my stuff matched, I was happy to take whatever.

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Saving Money Money Painting Lamps 206

For the Mommas

MAY 31, 2020

CVS: Free Re-nu 12 Ounce Through 6/6. Don’t miss out on this freebie deal on Re-nu 12 Ounce at CVS. Thru 6/6, Re-nu 12 Ounce is priced at $7.99 Plus we have a $5/1 Re-nu Printable Coupon to use on this deal that will further reduce the price. That will make the final price FREE.

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CVS Re-use At&T Free 76

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 24, 2024

I don’t usually turn my clothes inside out on purpose but… many of them end up inside out after I take them off! Why you should buy everything used WilliamB sent me this Washington Post article titled, “ Why you should buy everything used ” and ooh, I love it! ” Yup, that sounds about right to me!

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Clothes Clothing Toaster Ovens Work 190

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Spoiler alert: I didn’t paint either of them white. If you don’t want to share where you live, you can leave a name that says, “Amanda in Tahiti” And we will all be jealous of you. ? I’ll just need to approve you, but I try to get to that every day and your wait shouldn’t be long.

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Labor Day Spam Florida At&T 211

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

It took us years to pay it all off, but we achieved it in 2019. I couldn’t imagine making the monthly payments for the full term of the loans, so I concocted an idea to pay them off early and wrote our Debt Freedom Plan. Your first assignment: Take the first step and calculate your debts by using my FREE Family Balance Sheet.

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Debt Goals Debt Free Pay Off Debt 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 21, 2020

Knowing all of these numbers doesn’t mean that there won’t be messiness with your money. Become an email subscriber and get a FREE Family Balance Sheet Excel Spreadsheet download. I STILL use our spreadsheet today. Create your own Family Balance Sheet: I offer a spreadsheet free to email subscribers.

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Family Debt Finance Kids and Family 241

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I knew I needed sausage, and I knew I wanted to use Italian sausage, but that’s all I had. You can’t rush it. The flavor is fresh and clean, so it doesn’t compete, and the fat adds moisture and richness to any recipe. Almond flour keeps these gluten-free and low carb. When that happens, I walk away.

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Snacks Making Re-use Ovens 97

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

how to keep kitchen dish-free The most foolproof way to do this: never cook or eat at home. Empty your dishwasher every morning Dishwasher-emptying actually takes less than ten minutes; for us, it’s more like five minutes because it’s just two of us here. Let’s just start from the top! Problem solved.

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Dishwashers Quick Breads Bread Cake 185

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

There’s outside pressure during Christmas to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. That’s a lot of money and if you don’t have the cash , PLEASE don’t feel compelled to spend what you don’t have. 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas.

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Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. We’re in a semi -rural area within 30 minutes of a few good-sized towns, and within 2-3 hours of several major cities. homemade bagels!

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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 193

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2020

Personally, to pass the unexpected free time, I’ve cleaned out closets and cupboards, taken walks, spent way too much time on social media, baked, cooked, and eaten way too many snacks. I could use some free ideas to do during the quarantine and to keep boredom at bay. FREE Things to Do During the Quarantine!

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Credit Cards Zoo Museum Education 162

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. Tell us about you and your family. We live in metro Phoenix, in a 70s tract house that we’ve been gradually re-doing. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. From start to finish it took us a very long time — I would guess 10 years.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

Free is good, right? Once in a while, the homeowner is so anxious to get rid of something that they offer it for free. Who wouldn’t want something for nothing? Lately though, I’ve begun to re-consider. Lately though, I’ve begun to re-consider. The free item needs too much re-furbishing.

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Garage Lamps Garage Sale Free 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

Unfortunately, this isn’t my first time. However, I wasn’t able to complete the job before moving day arrived, so some of our “stuff” we didn’t need came with us. And then, well, like a weed that just won’t stop growing, the stuff started piling up again. Boy, did I declutter.

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Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Growing up, we didn’t have much. That amount will be slightly different depending on the products you use. This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Use whatever brand you like. I use albacore tuna in water. We love them! Cottage cheese. Mayonnaise.

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Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2018

When you finally decide that you’ve found “the one” and you’re ready to splash out on an engagement ring, you want to make sure that you choose the perfect stone. Unfortunately, a lot of us assume that we can’t afford to buy a diamond – when that isn’t always the case.

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Saving Money Money Re-use Saving 138

Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Don’t forget less obvious yet significant expenses like increased utility bills or potential healthcare costs. Sign up for these programs and take advantage of the free items.

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Budgeting Budget Baby Friends And Family Sale 52

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Last week’s post, 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas was so successful that I have dreamed up 10 more ideas. 10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas. Laundry Service or Use of Your Laundry Room. We live in a tech age and a lot of seniors could use some lessons to keep up. Handyman Services.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 223

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Use grad PLUS loans if you’ve maxed out your federal direct unsubsidized loans and still want to use federal loans to pay for graduate school. You can apply for federal loans for graduate school by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. citizen co-signer. and work at a university.

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Student Graduation January College 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

If you haven’t put together a gift & spending budget for the holidays, I urge you to do so and I’d like to make it easy for you. Back in January, I offered my Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet for FREE. You can then use this spreadsheet to plan for 2014 and so forth.

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Budgeting Budget Christmas Gifts 164

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

While we had decluttered a bit before we moved, the feeling of less clutter was fleeting; we just hadn’t unpacked all of our boxes yet.). Now, we’re planning another move, this time 2,000 miles away. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from.

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Garage Sale Garage Daughter Friends And Family Sale 180

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Eggs aren’t just for breakfast! They’re a fantastic source of protein and nutrients that can be enjoyed any time of the day. White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. Don’t let the simplicity of this dish fool you.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. We’re currently in the “shovel all extra funds into their college savings accounts season of life. It’s FREE! Use a Upromise Mastercard. Instead, it is my honest review. Hello, 2020. 108 Months X $72 = $7,776!

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College Used 2020 Saving 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

How to choose the best money market account If you’re interested in opening a money market account, you’ll want to be sure to choose the right one. Debit card: Some accounts include a debit card in case you’d like to withdraw cash directly or use your money market account funds to buy things.

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Money Bank Banking Savings Account 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I could talk all day about personal finance and money-saving strategies, but my husband, while very responsible with money, just doesn’t feel the same way. I STILL use our spreadsheet today. I offer this FREE spreadsheet to community. I don’t want him to feel that way. It was tricky at first.

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Family Financial Goals Debt Calculators 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

You have multiple coupons for the same product, but you can’t use all of them… or can you? While you can’t always use multiple coupons for the same item, you can combine some coupons, and the results are often phenomenal. Expert coupon stackers sometimes snag items free of charge.

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Re-use Coupons At&T Storing 107

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! Growing up, we didn’t have much. They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us.

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

At that time, we didn’t consider all debt to be dumb. Yet after listening to Dave’s approach, I knew I didn’t want to be anybody’s slave and if I was being honest with myself, the total amount of debt payments we made every month was ridiculous. We thought we were doing really well. Debt is Dumb and Cash is King.”. “…and

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Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

We’re going to give it everything we’ve got and hopefully pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt by the end of this year. Saddled with business and student loans in 2013, I just couldn’t imagine making the monthly payments for the full term of the loans. Are you ready to crush debt this year?

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