Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

We like to start a backyard fire to roast marshmallows and invite friends over to enjoy the long summer day. Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Swap with another family who could use a date night too. The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately. Local fairs & festivals -Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party.

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

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Host a Swap Meet. Swaps are a great theme for your moms’ group, the neighborhood, and family. How to Host a Cookie Swap. How to Host a Soup Swap. Gifts must be handmade.

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Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Bad spending habits when grocery shopping often opens up the door to lots of impulse purchase buying—things that you may end up not needing or using until they go bad. Go build a treehouse in the backyard or teach your kids how to bake. “Swap Days” are a lot like that, but with a host of variations.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This post has been reprinted from the Frugal Luxuries Food blog circa 2009. Eat by design: Establish a food budget and then design a weekly, bi weekly or monthly menu. Don’t assume you have to buy everything you need. For a list of what foods are in seasons when check this link: [link] 4.

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Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40