Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2019

On January 25, 2019, I started the Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. This should cover my tentative Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. But now I have $70, so I decided it’s going towards my Christmas savings.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

On January 25, you might not want to even think about Christmas. I promise I won’t start reciting Christmas carols, but while the holidays are still somewhat fresh in our minds, I think it would be a good idea to start planning for Christmas 2019. How did you do with your Christmas spending in 2018?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas. Are you Crafty?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

One month until Christmas! Today is our 11th and final meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. We’ve worked hard over the last 11 months to scrimp and save our monthly goal so that we can have a cash Christmas. It was due on January 19 and I had had enough–no more ridiculous credit card bills.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Starting today (12/19), Swag Bucks has released four Holiday-themed Collector’s Bills. Then on 12/26, a 5th New Year’s themed Collector’s Bill will be released. Collect all FIVE holiday bills before January 1st, and you’ll get a BONUS 13 swag bucks! Swag Bucks Holiday Collector’s Bills!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2011

Does the sight of a Christmas tree make you want to hurl? Does it make you cringe to even think about Christmas? What makes me cringe is realizing how much we spent on Christmas in 2010. Since we use credit cards for almost all of our purchases, we are paying the bills now for our Christmas presents.

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Christmas 2011 Bills Credit Cards 138

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Rich, hearty Christmas foods can be so satisfying, but sometimes, you just want a healthy alternative. Whatever your motivations, these seven healthy alternatives to classic Christmas dishes are just as festive without being quite so heavy. A good side dish can make or break a Christmas meal.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I got some free ornaments from my Buy Nothing group I don’t have a lot of my original Christmas ornaments, and that was fine last year because of Lisey’s Brobee Christmas tree. If you are new here, you might not know that Lisey has a history of wanting off-the-wall Christmas trees, such as this Cookie Monster tree.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2019

For many families, Christmas is grounded in tradition. Mulled wine has long been associated with Christmas. We’ve included this recipe on the list because it is for a type of mulled wine punch mentioned in “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. “A Christmas Carol” set so many Christmas standards.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Christmas is coming! The average American will spend about $700 on holiday purchases* and unfortunately many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. We will pay cash for Christmas this year and I want that for YOU too! 3 Smart Steps to a Debt Free Christmas.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2013

Another Christmas has passed by and while the memory of the Christmas shopping and spending is still lingering in my head, I've come up with a plan for all of us to start saving for 2013. According to a recent survey, Americans were planning to spend on average $854 on Christmas gifts in 2012. a relaxing Christmas.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 31, 2018

VegaHome 100-Count Christmas Lights 2Pack $27.19 (Reg $60) These lights help to save up to 80% energy over standard super bright mini lights, saving your money in electrical bills. Amazon has VegaHome 100-Count Christmas Lights 2Pack for $27.19 (Reg $60) with free shipping.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 13, 2014

Lee Mendelson AND A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Peanuts Worldwide is having a year-long celebration of 50 years of A Charlie Brown Christmas ! So Willie Mays is responsible for A Charlie Brown Christmas. Have you and Mr. Schulz ever thought about doing a Christmas show?” And that’s how we got together.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2013

Yesterday, I announced my new year long series, Christmas Savings Club. To kick off the series and get everyone started on the first step, I created a Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet that I am offering FREE to readers. Details on how to obtain your FREE copy will be at the bottom of this post. Thanks for reading.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Years ago, there was a month where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. One January, we received a very large credit card bill in the mail. Gift Giving – Use this spreadsheet to plan for your gift-giving for the entire year, but especially Christmas.

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Budgeting Budget Family Property Taxes 130

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 21, 2015

10 Ways to Recover From Christmas Debt. Every year, millions of Americans go overboard at Christmas. The following tips are meant to help you recover without becoming overwhelmed by your Christmas debt. #1: The following tips are meant to help you recover without becoming overwhelmed by your Christmas debt. #1:

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2018

There was a month in 2013 where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. One January, we received a very large credit card bill in the mail. Gift Giving – Use this spreadsheet to plan for your gift giving for the entire year, but especially Christmas.

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Budgeting Budget Family Property Taxes 160

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Christmas will be here before you know it. Fall is officially upon us and the best place to help you save money for the holidays is 101 Deals of Christmas, right here on FTM! I know we’ve been telling you about our 101 Deals of Christmas Newsletter which has had a successful launch. Can you feel it in the air?

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Home Depot brought back their Christmas Lights promotion again this year! Take in your old Christmas lights and this Home Depot coupon and you can choose a coupon towards energy efficient LED Christmas Lights. The post Home Depot Christmas Light Trade-In Event Through 11/16 appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Christmas Gifts on a Budget. When you’re on a tight budget, you may think that your Christmas shopping will only yield cheap gifts. Outlet malls are one of the best places to buy Christmas gifts that look expensive. Stick to your budget and purchase what you can afford to pay off when the bill comes.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Rakuten: $233.93. This money is being put towards my new-to-me car loan.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 24, 2016

That money I could have used to pay bills or pay for a new car. At that point, I was a little annoyed with Harry, however with talking to mutual friends, I realized that he has no idea what goes on and I let it all go. I was upset because I wasted my time and money to fly to the UK for a meeting that never happened.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Holiday Living 70-Count Mini LED Christmas String Lights Just $3.98. Save on Christmas Lights! Head over to Lowes.com has the Holiday Living 70-Count Mini LED Christmas String Lights (White or Multicolor) for $3.98 70-count mini LED Christmas string lights provide up to 25,000 hours of constant warm white light.

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Lighting Christmas Holiday Bills 40

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Here are some of my favorites available to download for FREE right now: Christmas Dessert Recipes: Simple Delicious Recipe Cook Book With 3 Main Ingredients – Chocolate, Cakes, Cookies, Pops, and More… by Jane Jeffreys (reg. Exploring the Christmas of Every Day by Ross Parsley (reg. Homemade Christmas by Tawra J.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Christmas Homemade Desserts 84

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

When we think about how much we spend at Christmas, we typically focus on how much we spend on gifts for other people. Let’s look at where you could save a little money this holiday season: Christmas Lights. Wired.com figures Americans spend $233 million to power Christmas lights every year. Photo by jspad via Flickr.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I made quite a bit more from the 4th quarter of 2020 where I do most of my Christmas shopping. This money was put into my Christmas Savings account. Rakuten: $11.31.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. January and February were stellar months with finding money.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 4, 2013

This promotion is available to customers located and with billing addresses in the United States. 101 Deals of Christmas Amazon Deals Hot Deals 101 deals of christmas Amazon' Promotional credits must be redeemed by 11:59 PM PST on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Limit one promotional credit per customer. Quantity is limited.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2014

The grocery bill can get out of control for me if I’m not careful. Last year, I ran a monthly series, The Christmas Savings Club , that encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. Are you an impulsive grocery shopper? For me, that is too high.

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Discount Coder UK

DECEMBER 4, 2013

I thought it’d be a good idea to do some research and provide our readers with a load of links pointing to excellent advice about cutting the cost of your Xmas booze bill. First, a couple of my own: one, get your guests to bring at least one bottle each and share the cost. Two, read more. Seasonal cheap xmas booze save cash on booze'

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Kill Bill $1.99. 101 Deals of Christmas Amazon Deals Hot Deals Online Sales' Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen $1.99. The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader $1.99. Mr. Popper’s Penguins $1.99. Sin City $1.99. Max Payne $1.99.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Save all $5 bills that you get. Instead, I decided to save every $5 bill that I received. I kept those bills in an envelope in my dresser, and I was surprised how quickly the money added up. I kept those bills in an envelope in my dresser, and I was surprised how quickly the money added up. months, I had over $200!

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Money 2015 Emergency Fund Bills 100

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The remaining balance will be automatically billed to your credit card in three equal installments every 90 days. 101 Deals of Christmas Amazon Deals Hot Deals 101 deals of christmas Amazon Online Sales' To be eligible for this offer, you must purchase your Kindle Fire HDX device prior to 11:59 p.m.

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Equal Credit Cards Bills December 78

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Through April of 2021, I have found over $6500 for the year!

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April Money Credit Cards Donation 130

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Now is definitely the time to get your Christmas cards around, before the rush and while the deals are this HOT! Offer cannot be redeemed more than once per account and/or billing address. Shipping added on a $5.99 charge for me. Even with shipping, still a fantastic deal! You pay almost $5 for greeting cards in-stores these days.)

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