Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

If you have a lot of paper financial documents that you’re not sure what to do with, read How Long Should Keep You Financial Documents. Review Your Bills. This is a great time to perform an audit to review your bills to see if you’re paying too much. Bills to review this spring: homeowners insurance.

Finance 130

Finance Cleaning Goals Insurance 130

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 27, 2016

Weis: Cheap Angel Soft Bath Tissue & Sparkle Paper Towels | As Low As $0.17 Thru 3/2 at Weis, you can score some really cheap paper towel and bath tissue deals! We see AngelSoft Bathroom Tissue 12 doubles rolls and Sparkle Paper Towels 8 reg rolls on sale for $4.99 Buy (1) Sparkle Paper Towels 8 reg rolls $4.99

Paper Towels 40

Paper Towels Sparkle Paper Cheap 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Big energy bills can bleed your budget dry, not to mention the potential impact on the environment. Here are some ways you can reduce your energy bills. Cutting Your Heating Bills. You could be paying over the odds if your bill is based on estimated readings. Cutting Your Electricity Bills. Fix draft excluders.

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Bills Appliances Home and Garden Green 224

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

How would you like to cut your grocery bill? When I am diligent about using the notebook for meal planning, my grocery bill stays within my budget. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. It is POSSIBLE. Meal planning is by far the #1 way I save money on groceries. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Tools Groceries Grocery Bills 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Ditch Those Paper Products Paper is convenient, but it’s expensive and the cost can add up quickly. Think for a second about all of the paper products that you use in your kitchen. You probably have paper towels , and you might have paper napkins. Paper plates are another popular culprit in some families.

Saving Money 202

Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2013

Most of the time, most of us don’t care if there is a database somewhere that says “Marie bought a 12 roll pack of toilet paper on 2/10/13 at a certain Walmart for a certain dollar amount. If you pay with bills, no one will know what you are buying. Luckily we were there and covered his bill. It is a privacy issue.

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Used Credit Cards Psychology Credit 234

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

Coupons are an easy way to reduce your grocery bill. Sunday Paper. The Sunday paper is number one on this list, since it is the most popular place to find coupons. The booklet was just like what comes in the Sunday paper. It’s not a lot of money, but I am usually able to reduce my bill by $1-$2.

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Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

It can be intimidating to think about, but your grocery bill is one of the easiest expenses to reduce. In the meantime, check out these popular posts that are full of tips to help you reduce your grocery bill. Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List. I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Menu Planning 159

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

One way to track your spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. Review your spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. You might find some interesting habits. For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 27, 2015

Would you like to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. For lunches and snacks, we ate leftovers, pb & j sandwiches, apples, oranges, pretzels, yogurt sticks, and cheese sticks. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. We had a tasty week!

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2013

I don’t have to worry about logging onto my bank account and paying the bill when it comes to using cash, so it removes the pain of feeling it leave my pocket twice. How to Save Money Using a Prepaid Mastercard Is Automatic Bill Pay Right for You? I find that the second cash enters my pocket, it’s gone in 60 seconds. Money Tips'

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Credit Cards Credit Bank Banking 243

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. Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. Skip the paper towels and instead keep some old towels and rags under your kitchen sink to clean up kitchen spills.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

For the Mommas

JANUARY 21, 2018

I have always wanted a laminator for at home and this Scotch Laminator Bundle from Walmart fits the bill! Use the laminator to save recipes, photos, important papers and so […]. For only $17.88, it comes with the laminator plus 25 laminating sheets! Choose free store pick up or get free shipping with a $35 order.

Bills 40

Bills Photos Fitness At Home 40

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

A few years ago, I was just filing papers in my cabinet, but not purging along the way. So much is done electronically now, but there are documents where a paper copy is needed. Any bills for big purchases like jewelry, appliances, computers, etc, should be kept permanently for insurance and warranty purposes.

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Home Improvement Taxes Credit Cards Bills 153

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My challenge is I need to reduce our bill, but not make everyone in my family miserable because there is no room for the occasional extras that make us happy, like a special treat or wild caught salmon or Kalamata olives. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 2020

Even if you and your kids have a passion for crafting, you might not feel comfortable racking up a steep bill at craft stores like you used to. While an adult should be in charge of all oven-related steps, kids can help by gathering crayons, removing the paper, and breaking them into smaller pieces. Kids Activities.

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Kids Kids and Family Paper Towels Wall Art 80

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 20, 2015

Would you like to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. For lunches and snacks, we ate leftovers, pb & j sandwiches, apples, oranges, pretzels, yogurt sticks, and cheese sticks. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. We had a tasty week!

Burritos 100

Burritos Homemade Costco Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Want to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Snacks included popcorn, apples, oranges, tortilla chips & salsa. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Want to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Want to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Lunches and snacks included some leftovers, egg sandwiches, soup, apples, oranges, pretzels, and popcorn. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

I did a MAJOR paper purge back and wrote an extensive post on the subject. If you have a lot of paper financial documents that you’re not sure what to do with, read How Long Should Keep You Financial Documents. Review Your Bills. Use spring as a reminder to review your bills to see if you’re paying too much.

Finance 100

Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2016

Want to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Kids and Family Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 12, 2015

Would you like to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Lunches and snacks included homemade chicken salad sandwiches, apples, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, tortilla chips & salsa. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. We had a tasty week!

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Homemade Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2014

The grocery bill can get out of control for me if I’m not careful. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. I’m a paper and pencil gal, for my system and tips, read 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. Would you like to reduce your grocery spending?

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 174

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

The shop donated a portion of our dinner bill to this charity. Want to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. During her training, she has also been raising money for a local organization called, Vickie’s Angel Foundation. They provide a financial bridge for families fighting cancer. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2015

Would you like to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Lunches and snacks included turkey or ham and cheese sandwiches, apples, oranges, grapes, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, tortilla chips & salsa. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

Want to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. We’re all looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

This is a good week to get the paper (or multiple papers) since we will see up to 4 coupon inserts this Sunday, 9/30/12. You can view a preview of what coupons are supposed to be in the paper HERE. Learn how to to use coupons in a REALISTIC way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. All rights reserved.

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Coupon Inserts Sunday Coupons Smart Source Red Plum 83

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

It is so easy to walk into the grocery store with an idea of what you will spend, walk out with a bill that is double and get home to discover that you have nothing to eat. Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. So read through the below tips and attack that grocery bill!

Grocery Spending 113

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Want to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Lunches and Snacks included leftover pasta, leftover meatballs, soup, apples & peanut butter, oranges, peach cups, bananas, pretzels, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and Halloween candy. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2011

My piles of papers and receipts were stacked higher than I would like. Either pay bills immediately or put them in a To-Be-Paid file. Contain your paper. I am a paper person and keep my to-do list on my desk at all times, but you could easily keep a list on your computer too. How can anyone work under that mess?

Office 147

Office Home Identity Theft Credit Cards 147

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

I remember the first time that I saw a representative from the local paper in the grocery store. Newspapers are so desperate for subscriptions that they have moved to the grocery store to give away free papers with the hope of luring in new subscribers. The major employers of this town were paper mills.

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Economy Green Environmental Movement Green And Frugal 212

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 10, 2015

Would you like to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Lunch and snacks included ham & cheese sandwiches, pb & j sandwiches, apples, oranges, tortilla chips and salsa, cheese & crackers, store-bought granola bars. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Want to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Lunches and snacks included turkey sandwiches, leftovers, chicken nuggets, apples, oranges, pretzels, cheese and yogurt sticks. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Want to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Lunches and snacks included ham & cheese sandwiches, leftover pasta, apples, oranges, pretzels, cheese sticks, yogurt sticks, and popcorn. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Costco 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

If you want to learn to coupon and save 50% or more on your grocery bill , then I can certainly help – and you won’t need to spend 70+ hours a week on couponing! I think it is entirely possible to save 50% or more on your grocery bill. 40 years worth of toilet paper? Realistic Time. I also consider my time valuable.

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Newspaper Bills Family Coupons 96