Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan. lined paper.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MARCH 27, 2024

Most of us travel on a budget, because we have to. When you don't have a big budget, you learn to be creative, but you find there are small things you can do that can really add up, too. Did a moth just fly out of your wallet when you opened it? Believe me, I've been there. We aren't independently wealthy (if only!),

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

How I’m managing our family budget during the Pandemic: We pay ourselves at the beginning of each month, so when this crisis started in mid-March, we were covered for the month. I set up a strategy years ago to pay for those yearly expenses , so thankfully, there’s money for these bills and we won’t fall behind.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But with careful planning and budgeting, you can still provide your little one with everything they need while saving for their future. But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Stick to your budget and only buy what you truly need.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2014

Are you spending more on groceries every month than your budget allows? The grocery bill can get out of control for me if I’m not careful. This year, I need to reduce our monthly grocery spending to $450 a month to stay within our overall budget I have planed for 2014. Would you like to reduce your grocery spending?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

One of the hardest things to stick to is a budget. I don’t like budgets myself, and actually refer to what I do with my money as a “ spending plan.” ” But budget or spending plan, the reality is that it can be hard to stick to your money commitments when something else comes along. must be paid.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2014

Have you ever made a contingency budget- a plan for how you would pay your bills if you suddenly lost your income or how you would handle an unexpected windfall of cash? Have you even created a budget for your current expenses ? The Low Budget. The Medium Budget. The High Budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Even though the future may offer a brighter hope, one thing that is dim at the moment of crisis and that is, even if you do not have any money anymore, the bills will continue to come. Good money management technique is what you need to get the bills paid. You still have to spend wisely on the priority bills stated here.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Who needs a budget?’ So who needs to worry about budgeting, savings plans and a secure financial future? The thing is, not having a budget is rather like not having a map when you set out on a road trip. If they had a budget, they would know the answer to this, right down to the last cent. . Well, actually, no!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 31, 2014

When I first met him, my husband was not a budgeter. He was happy saving a small amount of his money and spending the rest, and he felt that budgets were restrictive and for people with a lot less money than he had. When I started budgeting, many pieces of the money puzzle fell into place for me.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget This is a two-part conversation. Lean into cheap meals.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2015

I have built a monthly system to set aside money specifically for our yearly bills and while I still dread this month, I am no longer paralyzed by it. If you struggle paying quarterly or yearly bills on time, then keep reading! sewer/trash bill – due quarterly. Add up this list of bills and divide that total by 12.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. My success : My January grocery budget was $450. February Assignments.

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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for March.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. My budget is $450. Grocery Budget Challenge'

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? I’m always looking for new recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Want to lower your grocery bill? What did you make this week that your family enjoyed? Please share in the comments.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. My wins in March: I stayed within our budget of $450.

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Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

freestuff.tv

JULY 12, 2011

on how to save on household bills. Many homeowners are frequently looking for ways to save money on their household bills. From utilities to groceries, bills can really pile up by the end of the month. 1 Get on a Budget. Most utility companies have budget payment plans. This is helpful no matter what season it is!

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Bills Saving Money Money Paper Towels 109

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for May.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for November.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 6, 2011

Your grocery budget might be a good place to start. Here at Family Balance Sheet, we are always trying to find ways to trim the grocery bill without sacrificing quality and nutrition. Did you resolve to find ways to reduce your spending for 2011? There are tons of ways to reduce your spending in your kitchen.

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Bills Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 138

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? I’m always looking for new recipes.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Want to lower your grocery bill? I’m always looking for new recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget. The truth is that you can fill your cupboards to overflowing even on a tight budget, if you know the tricks.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.29.17 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 01.15.16

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This is a blog swap post from LaTisha at Financial Success for Young Adults where she writes about budgeting for college students and easy investing for beginners. There are ways to build a green budget without breaking the bank. The final tip I have for building a green budget is to unplug! Go Digital.

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Budgeting Budget Green Taxes 178

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.22.16 Saturday: We went to a Boy Scout all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner fundraiser. It cost $19 for the 4 of us.

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Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.15.17 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 27, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Homemade Pizza , homemade sugar-free applesauce. Sunday: Leftovers. For breakfast, we ate bagels, yogurt, and green smoothies.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Use these simple strategies to save big on your bills throughout the colder months: Lower Your Thermostat. Lowering your thermostat is one of the easiest ways to save money on your heating bill. Not only can this shave some money off your heating bill, but it can also feel super cozy. But that doesn’t have to be the case.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 03.11.16 Lunches and snacks included sandwiches, leftover soup, apples, oranges, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, air-popped popcorn, and Girl Scout cookies. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , but I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Want to lower your grocery bill? Did you try a new dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 22, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 01.22.16

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Want to lower your grocery bill? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.15.16 This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: I cooked a large spiral ham that I bought during the Pre-Easter sale.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100