Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. I also share any money-saving tips and tricks that I learned from the week. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? What We Ate This Week grocery budget roasted potatoes'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Instead of paying for more than what you can, or worse, postponing the date until you can save more money, there are ways to have the wedding of your dreams for less money. Wedding planning on a budget may seem like a difficult task to tackle without appearing tacky, but it can be done. Do you have any money saving tips?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 7, 2011

Switch to direct debit and paperless billing. Organizations are getting greener and more waste conscious so many will reward you with money off by switching to direct debit or paperless bills. By reducing your thermostat by only 1 degree you could cut your bills by 10%. It’s less effort for them too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. What are you money saving strategies? So, do you eat organic?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Here are my most effective 20 ways of saving money fast so you can start trekking toward your savings goal. Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential.

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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. Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Saving on Grocery Bills. Pay Your Bills on Time. Lower Your Utility Usage.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

How much of your salary should you save? What about when your bills are simply pulling you under? Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? Your bills are going to be there, and you can’t simply not save money because you have to pay bills.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2013

Are you looking for ways to stretch your budget, increase your income and save money on a variety of household expenses? This week only, get all 5 ebooks for just $7.40 (a savings of more than 70%)! Your Grocery Budget Toolbox by Anne Simpson. Then this week's ebook bundle might be for you!

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JUNE 11, 2019

Your new bundle of joy may be the most exciting thing that’s ever happened to you, but your new bundle of bills probably isn’t. If medical bills aren’t enough, you’ll have to worry about strollers, car seats, changing tables, cribs, clothes… it may seem like the expenses never end. Complete Baby Registries.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Healthy food gets a bad rap for being expensive, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. These are all staples that I keep on hand for quick, healthy, and affordable meals! Dried pasta is a staple that everyone should have on hand. If you prefer to eat healthier pasta, whole wheat is only a few cents more and is even better for you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2014

Throughout this flurry of activity, we’re also being very mindful of our budget. Since my fiancee and I are footing the bill for our wedding, we have to be mindful of where are money is going and ensure that we keep the costs down so that we don’t start our married life on poor financial footing. Go Frugal'

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

25 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. To kick start your emergency fund savings, take the next 31 days and challenge yourself to find $1000. Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2012

Many people are operating on a tight budget, and it is important for some to work on a specific budget so that they won’t be overly burdened when they have to pay their bills. It is true that you definitely need money to renovate a home but spending more than you can afford is something that you can avoid.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2015

I BLEW MY GROCERY BUDGET! If you’re on Facebook , I started posting time & money saving tips videos over there. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? I took a break from this series over the summer and you’ll never guess what happened! That’s what happens when I take my eye off the ball.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

And who can fully enjoy wedded bliss if they’re still paying off a thick stack of wedding bills? For instance, if you go with a botanical theme, your flower budget could skyrocket. Getting creative with your theme can help you shave a little more money off your budget.

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Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Manage bills. Create budgets. Invoicing and online bill payment. Record bills, purchases, and expenses. Email reports in PDF or CSV Excel-compatible formats. iCloud backup. Customize categories. Store frequent trips for easy mileage entry. Mint (iOS/Android Free). Track and manage expenses. Customize reports. Track time.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

To this day, I’m always looking for creative ways to save money each month , and many of the things on this list came from my dad. Money saved is money earned. Money you don’t spend = money saved = money earned. Negotiate your bills. Lower Your Electric Bill.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

It’s another late night of trying to juggle the finances and balance the budget. You have pawed through all the crumpled receipts littering the bottomless pit of your purse and typed dozens of entries into an overly complicated spreadsheet, but you still can’t figure out where all the money has gone. Frugal apps money save money'

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 15, 2013

One of biggest tips for reducing your budget is to go over your monthly bills every six months and believe it or not, some of my biggest savings has been on car insurance. It literally only takes a few minutes to get on online quote and could save you 5-15% (or more) ~. Remember…a penny saved TRULY is a penny earned.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Yes, there are budget friendly options on the Strip, (The Excalibur and Imperial Palace come to mind) but even those hotels come at a premium because of their location. If you’re willing to stay a few minutes walk away from the Strip, you can save all sorts of cash. Related posts: Five Great Money Saving Tips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

The best way to find out what money saving resources your local library offers is to call them or visit their website (if they have one). Even small libraries can help you save money. If so, how has your library helped you to save money? Do you have a library card? Maybe you have.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

On top of the basic cost of your bill each month for text messaging and making calls, tack on 30+ dollars for a data package, and another 200+ dollars for the phone itself. While this is a whole lot of money up front, your iPhone may make up for the initial cost with its money saving applications.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. 7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life. How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life. 52 Week Money Saving Challenge | Save $1378 In 2014. Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 5, 2013

A lot of people are looking for ways to cut their costs and adjust their lifestyles to lower budgets. Finally, one excellent way to lower your monthly bills is to be proactive about keeping your home plumbing repair costs at a minimum. Below are some steps that everyone can take to reduce the costs of their plumbing bills.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

In response to a pay cut at work three years ago, I started living a frugal lifestyle and decided to save wherever I could. I started by cutting grocery expenses, and then expanded to lowering monthly bills and reducing insurance fees. Eventually, I staged an all-out assault on every area of spending in my budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Save on your Energy Bill.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. I scour websites, magazines, and Pinterest for new recipes and ideas that will WOW my family and save me money. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Kiosk Savings. I save $1-$2 each week with these coupons.

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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

First, activate the Bill Play game in your online account, make at least three qualifying bill payments of $50 or more within the first 90 days of game activation, and a redemption button will appear in your online account, good for a $100 NBAStore.com e-gift card. BBVA Compass NBA Checking – $125 in Gift Cards Bonus.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. 7 Easy Ways to Save on Travel by Living A Frugal Life. How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life. 52 Week Money Saving Challenge | Save $1378 In 2014. Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 30 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. How much can you save just by cutting out non-essential spending? 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Dinner time is stressful.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 11, 2011

and putting $30 in the bank may be impossible for you, but here are some steps to start “Saving Your Savings”. Set up a budget. This is always the first step to building savings. If you don’t know how much you make and spend, it is very hard to save anything. Stick to your budget, and try to spend even less.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 8, 2013

Not only will cooking big meals save time and money, it will also save on your energy bill because you won’t have to use your oven and stove as much! You can see more “stretchable” budget recipes HERE. Remember…a penny saved TRULY is a penny earned. and last for days.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. Although I don’t claim to be an expert, I have learned many money saving tips through the past 7 years of running this frugal blog. Saving Money on Haircuts.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Tips for Saving Money on Gas Like most of our articles on saving money, it starts with taking an honest look at your overall budget and spending. Sometimes, you can find areas where you’re spending too much, and rectifying that will keep more money in your bank account for things like gas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Danielle from Saving Without A Budget shares 5 Smart Investing Tips for 2012. and says, “There are all kinds of ways that family and money are intertwined. Jack from Money Saving Ethics tells us Easy Tips for Saving Money Part 2. years, my perspective on an engagement ring is simple.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? My kids both have chronic medical issues that are costly & require much budgeting.

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