Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

7 Tips Celebrate Valentine's Day at Home. My husband and I like to indulge on a adult beverage (or two) when we are dining at home. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed. Unplug from the Outside World. Sip on Adult Beverages.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 3, 2020

Getting outside is a great opportunity for a free workout. While some at-home workout equipment is quite pricey, there are also plenty of affordable workout tools you can use from the comfort of your home! Work Out from Home. How do you keep your body and your budget in good shape? Use Affordable Workout Equipment.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories. It is by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

If you haven't planned anything yet, it's okay, there's still time to get the most coveted reservation, the one at home with your sweetie. If you want more tips for things to do outside of your home, here's my post on how to do a romantic staycation on a budget. Valentine's Day is already next week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

People lived happy and healthy lives before the advent of the huge range of cleaning products that currently adorn our supermarket shelves; their clothes, bodies and homes were perfectly clean as well. Look for eco-friendly products with limited recyclable packaging, low-toxicity, no petrochemicals, are biodegradable and phosphate-free.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Instead, he shared the story about Susan, a wife, and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. I read this book around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time workforce to stay at home with our new baby. Pay our bills in a timely manner.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 29, 2024

I told myself there was food at home, and I didn’t need to spend the money. Stay Home + Do Free Stuff Staying home is one of my favorite tips on how to save money, probably because I’m a homebody, ha! By staying home more, we save money by not spending money. This morning, I went to my chiropractor.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 17, 2024

Other reasons you should invest in Cheat Sheets for your travels (and at home): No messy liquids, which also means you aren't restricted to 3.4oz limit. Free of harsh chemicals you want to avoid: phosphates, fluorescer, dyes, sulfates, phthalates, 1,4-dioxane, parabens, and more unnecessary additives.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies. Place these copies in the home office and make them readily available for review at any time. It will be easy to spot habits or spending patterns.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

I understand if you travel with picky children or have sensitivity to new foods or are atypical and the one constant you need is food, but for others to go out of their way to travel to new places and then only eat the same foods they eat at home is crazy. That's not helpful when you're on a budget. Choose a meal to eat "at home".

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2013

Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas :: Kosher on a Budget. Oshkosh, Wisconsin :: Adventures of a Stay at Home Mom. Arlington, Texas :: Grocery Shop For FREE. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed. Cloud, Minnesota :: Frugal Finders.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget. Go sledding.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 16, 2012

I have had my eye on this flower basket charm that costs $95 – not a budget breaker but still not a part of my monthly budget! Each week I consciously decided to make my coffee at home and bring my lunch to work instead of eating out. This saved me about $20 per week at least!

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

1 Year Subscription to Budget Travel Magazine for only $3.99 (for up to 3 years) with coupon code: FORTHEMOMMAS. About Budget Travel: Unlike any other publication, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel brings you travel options that most people never know. Get a Free Scarf! Budget Travel Magazine Subscription | $4.17

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

It's just a good way for me to get a little bit of home wherever I am, or even just to be able to access certain websites and pay bills and keep up with news. It also enables me to keep my connection private on the free wifi connections. I use Bitdefender for both internet security and a VPN.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 8, 2012

1 Year Subscription to Budget Travel Magazine for only $2.99 (for up to 3 years) with coupon code: FORTHEMOMMAS. About Budget Travel: Unlike any other publication, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel brings you travel options that most people never know. This is a fantastic opportunity to get high value coupons for FREE!

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2012

Today only, subscribe to Budget Travel Magazine for only $3.50 Unlike any other publication, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel brings you travel options that most people never know. It can make the difference between staying at home or taking a dream vacation. Cardstore.com: Free Greeting Card + Free Shipping.

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Koupon Karen

MAY 17, 2024

Their expertise and local knowledge can make the process much smoother and hassle-free. By starting fresh in your new home with only the essentials, you can create a more organized and clutter-free living space. This includes moving company fees, packing supplies, travel expenses, and any deposits or fees for your new home.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Standing desks come in a range of styles and cater for all different budgets meaning this is an accessible option for all. Cost: $150 - $600 Calories per hour: 60 - 90 Desk Treadmill Although it is a more expensive option, this is one of the most effective ways to stay fit while working at home.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 15, 2024

39.95 + use code SHEREENTRAVELS Sleep Well This set is a lifesaver on vacation and at home. SpectraSpray makes vegan, organic, sugar-free, gluten-free, yeast-free, wheat-free, dye-free sprays to help you through every facet of your life. It comes with B12 Energy and Sleep Spray. All opinions are 100% my own.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Amanda & Daniel. Together they blog about becoming debt free and location independence in order to serve the world at Life with a Mission. What inspired you to get debt free? We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. Who initiated the debt free goal?

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

They are a family of four and have a grocery budget of $60 per week, they cook 2-3 dinners from scratch each week and eat out once or twice a week. In an effort to save more, they might begin couponing and buy a bunch of things they don’t need that are free or cheap. You can easily cook a meal for four for about $10 at home instead.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 1, 2019

Set a Budget. The first thing you need to do is set your budget. Without a budget, you will spend too much, regardless of whether you use coupons or not. Then you need to divide that budget into two categories: needs and stockpile. An example of this budget split would be: $75 Weekly Budget. $60

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For the Mommas

MAY 28, 2014

76 Free Things to Do with Kids: A Real Mom’s Guide [Kindle Edition]. Keep your kids busy all year long with these 76 fun activities without busting your budget! Activities include a complete description, a list of any supplies you’ll need (usually gathered from around the house), and links to even more free resources.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. As per your budget, how much do you need to use every week? I can, however, help you with the plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Look for cheap or free entertainment options. Have a look around and see if there are entertainment options such as free (or inexpensive) gigs coming up in your local area. Stay at home. If going out is just too expensive for your budget, why not entertain some friends at home instead?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. She is the author of the successful website, Living Well Spending Less , where she writes about finding the Good Life on a budget. My husband was formerly an aerospace engineer but is now a stay-at-home-dad, and I run a blog called LivingWellSpendingLess.com. Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. Debt Free Stories. I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. Weekly Meals on a Budget. I am painfully inpatient.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 26, 2023

While school systems continue to dispatch various resources and approaches to help students catch up, parents and caregivers can support their child’s learning at home—something that’s especially important during the summer when most children aren’t in school. Many of these attractions are free or low-cost. Start a book club.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there!

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Fashion Without Guilt

JUNE 22, 2009

According to FeedThePig here are some great tips on Dining on A Budget. Eat dessert at home or share it with a friend to cut the cost. If you have kids, find places that have kids-eat-free nights. Tags: money management monday tip frugal dining out budget feedthepig. Eat a snack before going out to dinner.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

1 cup – diced lean ham (I used the Cure 81 because it was free after coupons). Cooking at home gives you complete control over your ingredients, so you know what you are putting into your family’s bodies. It’s frugal-comfort food-deliciousness at it’s best…and it’s super easy! Ingredients.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 10, 2024

I rounded up all the things I normally use at home. This is another product I keep trying new ones for at home, but the Urban Decay is tried and true, so that's the one that goes on trips with me. I receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) so I can continue to create helpful free content. Thank you.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Beef and Lentil Stew at Budget Saving Mom. Cheesy Ham Chowder at Contented at Home. Hamburger Vegetable Soup at Contented at Home. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed. Hopefully something on this list inspires you too!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MAY 1, 2024

The post Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. But, of course, you want to make sure you plan your vacation with your budget in mind. After all, coming home to a mountain of bills will do nothing more than make you want to run away again. And, you need to stick to it.

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