Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

I bake the boats in the oven. It’s a great time to stock up on turkeys, hams, baking supplies, potatoes, canned goods and so much more. Maybe even pick up a few extra to donate to the local food banks. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. What We Ate this Week: Monday: Taco boats. We love Ortega Flat bottom taco shells.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Financial Goals Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

On your counter or kitchen table, sort your food by category, such as: beverages, baking supplies, canned goods, boxed goods, breakfast foods, condiments, pasta/rice, snacks, etc. Store all of the baking supplies near your mixer. Store all of the baking supplies near your mixer. Place the food back in your pantry by category.

Organic 100

Organic Organization Kitchen Equal 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 2, 2016

On a counter or table, sort your food by category: beverages, baking supplies, canned goods, boxed goods, breakfast foods, condiments, pasta/rice, snacks, etc. Store all of the baking supplies near your mixer. Donate any food that you probably won’t eat (and is not outdated) to a food bank. 5 Easy Steps to Organize your Pantry.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Organic 100

For the Mommas

MAY 16, 2014

Kroger Freebie: Free Twistos Baked Snack Bites. TD Bank Summer Reading Program: Read 10 Books & Earn $10.00. Free Recyclebank Points: Add 40 Points. New Pampers Gifts To Grow Code – Add 5 Free Points. Free Ajax Detergent {Full Size}. FREE Stuff for Kids & Families. Barnes & Nobles Summer Reading Program 2014.

Freebies 81

Freebies Free Stuff 2014 Painting 81

Couponing 101

JULY 20, 2019

Here are some ideas for quality girl time that won’t break the bank! Have a Baking Party. Have everyone bring their favorite recipe and choose what everyone will bake. Go to the Beach (or Pool). Always a fun time whether you wish to just lay out in the sun or swim in the ocean.

Girls 58

Girls Food and Wine Food and Drink Wine 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2011

There are ways to build a green budget without breaking the bank. Some banks and cell phone service providers will even pay you to choose paperless statements. Some green-cleaning recipes are as easy as vinegar and baking soda. It’s understandable but it doesn’t have to be the norm. Go Digital. Clip Coupons or Go Pro.

Budgeting 178

Budgeting Budget Green Taxes 178

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

I will take advantage of that deal too and send the turkey to the food bank. Baked Turkey, Macaroni & Cheese. This year, Wegman's is offering whole, frozen turkeys at.39/lb 39/lb when you spend $25 or more. There is a limit of one per customer. Outside of the free turkey promotion, that is the best price that I have seen.

Economical 149

Economical Thanksgiving Kitchen Freezers 149

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 20, 2011

Easter is four days away and I can smell my mom's baked ham now. I'll bake the ham and freeze for future meals. I stock up my freezer, pantry and I like to buy extra to donate to the food bank. Christmas is also a good time to buy turkeys, hams and baking ingredients. lb, that is less than half price.

Economical 147

Economical Kitchen Holiday Groceries 147

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Frugal Kitchen in November: I stocked up on enough baking supplies at Wegman’s that should get us through most of 2021. We decided to donate the turkey to the food bank. It wasn’t all about me in November, I have a teenager and soon-to-be teenager and they both want clothes for Christmas.

November 130

November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Baking Soda – Exfoliant. Another great exfoliant is banking soda. Baking soda is also gentler on your skin than sugar. You can use a baking soda exfoliant on your face if it is more sensitive to the rougher sugar crystals. Lots of people also use grapeseed oil to make a sugar exfoliant.

Kitchen 100

Kitchen Soda Steep Baking 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

Sort food items by category, such as baking items, breakfast, canned goods, coffee/tea, condiments, pasta/rice, snacks, etc. My coffee is stored right by the machine and all of my baking supplies are stored right above the counter where I use my mixer. Donate any food that you probably won’t eat and is not outdated to a food bank.

Economical 113

Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2014

Try mixing equal parts of baking soda and water in a bowl to make a paste, and then use it to clean your fridge, microwave, tile counter tops, or even your toilet. It’s definitely good for the environment, it’s really good for your bank account, and it’s even better for your health. Don’t believe me? Go ahead, I’ll wait.

Cleaning 182

Cleaning Used Fair-Trade Green 182

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Bank of America – Saturday 12/3 & Sunday 12/4, Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America cardholders! Sunday 12/4 Passport to Imagination, Germany: from 1-3pm, Rudolph's Kitchen: Decorate a chef's hat and apron, From 3-4pm, Make a treat bag for Santa's goodies you bake for him! Sponsored by Medela.

Activism 113

Activism Bank of America Pottery Barn Building 113

Saving In Akron

APRIL 10, 2011

5 off Easy-Bake Microwave & Style Kit. $5 4 off Scrabble Flash or Monopoly Electronic Banking Edition game. $1 . $5 off Crazy Craine Stunt Set or Tumble Tower. $3 3 off Play-Doh 24 Pack or Play-Doh Sesame Street Cookie Monster's Letter Lunch. $3 3 off Baby Alive Splash 'n Giggle or Sips & Cuddles. $5

Meijer 113

Meijer Hasbro Irons Hersheys 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2013

How much money do I get to keep in my bank account this month? Nothing will sap your energy efficiency faster than a dryer vent that has never been cleaned or refrigerator coils with baked on grease and cat hair. - Did I use less power than last month? Were my showers shorter?

Bills 202

Bills Conserving Energy DVD Players Toaster Ovens 202

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Once you save $5.00, you can redeem your earnings into your Paypal Account , Amazon Giftcard or Bank Account. Save 50¢ when you buy ONE (1) PACKAGE any flavor/variety Immaculate Baking Co.® Save 75¢ when you buy ONE (1) Package any flavor/variety Immaculate Baking Co.™ ™ Dry Baking item.Expires 12/31/2014.Save Save $0.50.

General Mills 55

General Mills Chex Mix Betty Crocker 2014 55

For the Mommas

MARCH 20, 2015

Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking. Recycle Bank: 20 FREE Points. FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Packet. FREE Mother’s Day Cards. Cottonelle: FREE Sample Kit for You & a Friend! FREE Samples of Simply Right Diapers & Wipes. Moneymaker.

Yoplait 40

Yoplait Freebie Friday Freebies Martha Stewart 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Some popular items include homemade baking kits (think all of the ingredients for soup or brownies in a jar), homemade jewelry, artwork, crafts, and food. After all, there’s no point in making something just so you can give a gift, especially if it’s a gift the recipient wouldn’t like. You can also try taking surveys.

Holiday 169

Holiday Emergency Fund Homemade Eating Out 169

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 29, 2016

Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream – Skin-perfecting, hydro-ionized mineral water infused with 6 essential minerals to give your skin 24 hours of continuous hydration. Bioré Baking Soda Pore Cleanser – An everyday liquid cleanser that deep cleans and exfoliates dirt and oil from pores, leaving skin clean, soft and smooth.

September 45

September Beauty Target Fair-Trade 45

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. New Weis Facebook Coupons | Save Over $3 on Valentine’s Day Baking. New Ibotta Rebates: Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips, Pop Tarts & Waffles. For REGAL Entertainment Group Gift Card Worth $50.00. High Value Schwarzkopf Coupons | Save up to $10.00 + Store Deal.

Martha Stewart 40

Martha Stewart Aunt Jemima Philadelphia Cream Cheese Little Debbie 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Think about the vendors that stock the shelves, the employees who run the registers, the people who clean the bathrooms, the store manager, the person who makes the baked goods or cuts the meat. In store retailers sharing the space (as in the bank in your local super Walmart). Learn About Different Ways To Pay. Parking spaces.

Money 229

Money Kids Storing Kids and Family 229

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 2, 2013

What you’ll need: baking soda and white vinegar. Place the baking soda and white vinegar together until you form a paste. Not only will the above cleaners save you more money in your bank account, they are also better for the environment. Dry Carpet Spot Cleaner. Run the vacuum over the paste to remove it and the stain.

DIY 95

DIY Saving Money Money Carpet 95

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 17, 2017

As you begin to book your summer getaway tickets, and your daily iced Starbucks count rises to match the temperatures, your bank account may seem to have painfully less room for shopping trips. Several years ago, Kimberly Kardashian West swept the world with the trend of “baking” makeup. Your hair will thank you.

Beauty 56

Beauty Cheap Makeup Building 56

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Most leftovers can easily be turned into an egg bake. Look at everything coming out of your bank account and ask yourself what you can cancel, and don’t pay for services that do the same thing. If you implement the above strategies, you will see more money in your bank account. Anything goes. I do this ALL the time!

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

For the Mommas

AUGUST 7, 2015

Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking. FREE Memberships to the Franklin Institute in PA for Teachers! FREE Nexcare “Give” Bandages. FREE Admission to National Parks! Cottonelle: FREE Sample Kit for You & a Friend! FREE 2015 International Delight Calendar.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Hormel Freebies Fridays 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way. Bread, rolls, bagels, and other baked goods freeze really well, so when you find a great price, store them in the freezer. Baking products and hams are also at loss-leader prices leading up to Christmas and Easter. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2015

Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking. FREE Bausch & Lomb Biotrue Multi-Purpose Contact Lens Solution. FREE Admission to National Parks! FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Packet. Cottonelle: FREE Sample Kit for You & a Friend! FREE Sample of Allegra.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Reusable Tote 40

For the Mommas

MAY 15, 2015

Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking. FREE Bausch & Lomb Biotrue Multi-Purpose Contact Lens Solution. FREE Admission to National Parks! FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Packet. Cottonelle: FREE Sample Kit for You & a Friend! FREE Sample of Allegra.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Reusable Tote 40

For the Mommas

MAY 8, 2015

Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking. FREE Admission to National Parks! FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Packet. Cottonelle: FREE Sample Kit for You & a Friend! FREE Samples of Simply Right Diapers & Wipes. FREE 2015 International Delight Calendar.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Martha Stewart Freebies Reusable Tote 40

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Freebies: Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking. Here are the week’s best freebies! Cottonelle: FREE Sample Kit for You & a Friend! FREE Samples of Simply Right Diapers & Wipes. Free H&R Block Tax Filing. Kroger: FREE U by Kotex Tampons + $1.02

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Martha Stewart C&H 40

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Freebies: Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking. Here are the week’s best freebies! Cottonelle: FREE Sample Kit for You & a Friend! FREE Samples of Simply Right Diapers & Wipes. FREE 2015 International Delight Calendar.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Martha Stewart Fridays 40

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking. FREE Memberships to the Franklin Institute in PA for Teachers! FREE Nexcare “Give” Bandages. FREE Admission to National Parks! Cottonelle: FREE Sample Kit for You & a Friend! FREE 2015 International Delight Calendar.

Taco Bell 40

Taco Bell Freebie Friday Tacos Freebies 40

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MAY 11, 2016

Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder. For those who want to achieve this look without breaking the bank by going out and buying everything, try any of these all in ones below. Highlighter (two shades lighter than skin tone). Blush (optional). My personal faves: Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation.

Blenders 56

Blenders Beauty Press Bank 56

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

My Mother-in-law used to bake small cakes at Christmas time in empty vegetable cans to give away. I bake Christmas cookies every year to give away to family and friends. We reuse both kinds of items for replacement parts, crafts and etc. Empty vegetable cans. You all know you can make puppets for kids from an old sock. Coffee can.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

For the Mommas

AUGUST 14, 2015

Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking. FREE Memberships to the Franklin Institute in PA for Teachers! FREE Nexcare “Give” Bandages. FREE Admission to National Parks! Cottonelle: FREE Sample Kit for You & a Friend! FREE 2015 International Delight Calendar.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Museum 40

For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2015

Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking. FREE Nexcare “Give” Bandages. FREE Admission to National Parks! FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Packet. Cottonelle: FREE Sample Kit for You & a Friend! FREE 2015 International Delight Calendar.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Home and Garden 40

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2015

Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking. FREE Bausch & Lomb Biotrue Multi-Purpose Contact Lens Solution. FREE Admission to National Parks! FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Packet. Cottonelle: FREE Sample Kit for You & a Friend!

Skinny Cow 40

Skinny Cow Freebie Friday Freebies Reusable Tote 40