Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. I also earned $20 from Ibotta and $7 from Ebates, and found $23 within our May budget.

2019 100

2019 June Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. I offer a FREE Christmas Budget spreadsheet to my email subscribers.

2019 100

2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. I also earned $20 from Ibotta and $7 from Ebates, and found $23 within our May budget.

2019 113

2019 Club July Christmas 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. I found the balance of $23 from our budget. My monthly goal is $100.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas May 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 6, 2015

Looking for something to do with your family this weekend that won’t break your budget? FREE Museum Weekend for Bank of America Customers. Saturday, March 7th and Sunday, March 8th. Bank of America’s Museums on Us is offering free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide. Saturday, March 7th at 11 AM.

March 40

March Family Kids and Family Food and Wine 40

Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2012

March was pretty good to me…I was able to add $307.55 But since our trips also include visiting my family for a week or so, we always spend more than what we’ve budgeted. 25 doesn’t sound like much, but that adds up to $1300 a year my friends – Tip: If you bank online, do NOT add this account.

March 86

March Disney Friends And Family Sale Vacation 86

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

At first, I thought my eyes were deceiving me, so I marched right into the DSW to see what shoes I could find around $49. Three new pairs of shoes seems excessive, but I will get a lot of wear out of them and the price was well within my budget. We decided to donate the turkey to the food bank. Yes, please!

November 130

November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It’s March 1, and I declare it Mindful March. 5 Action Steps for a Mindful March: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for March. 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!). 2 – Track your cashflow.

March 100

March Financial Goals Budget Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Life suddenly changed for most of us in March 2020 and this past year of the pandemic has reinforced how important an emergency fund is. With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Kinda nice – and you still have 3 in the bank! I’m blaming this primarily on budget. For me, it’s the first weekend of March Madness. Instead of using 5 vacation days on 1 trip, simply use 2 vacation days – use Saturday, Sunday, and Monday – and you have yourself a 5 day vacation. One Week Vacation. Forget Your Birthday.

Vacation 221

Vacation Economical Birthday Fridays 221

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MARCH 10, 2010

I need a little help… I am in a wedding at the end of March. I have the perfect dress for you and I think your budget and bride will love it! Thanks, Elena. I’m so excited that you wrote in! I’m so excited that you wrote in!

Wedding 62

Wedding Budgeting Budget Bank 62

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

Ever since we stumbled past the Fiscal Cliff and the budget crisis, the stock market has been rising like a hot air balloon in an updraft (at least as of the time this post was written at the end of March 2013). Some Wall Street bears argue that the gains have been artificially inflated by the stimulus injected into markets by bankers.

Economy 187

Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187

Finally Frugal

JANUARY 8, 2011

Unfortunately for me, I'm not sure I have room in the budget, but it's a great idea all the same; How about some extra education (such as a certificate or associates degree) that will put you in the running for a new, more meaningful (or better compensated) job? before my spendthrift side can get its grubby paws on it.

Frugal 45

Frugal Spendthrift Debt Recession 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. Newlyweds on a Budget : Paying down student loans – The following is a guest post. Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: Really!?! krantcents: Budgeting is Easy! Well I’ll let you decide.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220