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

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

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. Health foods stores sell many items in bulk containers, such as nuts, grains, beans, and lentils.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

You can pick up fun things like these ring pops or Valentine head boppers or glasses at your local dollar store. If you want more tips for things to do outside of your home, here's my post on how to do a romantic staycation on a budget. Mine are pink, but almost disappeared in pictures. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 2, 2016

Times can be tough and we need a way to budget our cash whenever possible. A good way to budget your bill on this one is to buy rice in bulk from Amazon at only $18 for a 15-pound bag. You can even find a can at your local dollar store, but I usually stray away from this as I don’t usually trust their quality. Cost : $1.79

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories. I talk a lot about grocery spending on this blog. Dining Out. It saves us $67 a month.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

This weekend is the Grand Opening of the J.Crew Factory store online!! A weekend only store …opens Friday at midnight and closes at midnight on Sunday… J.Crew will be featuring a virtual outlet on their website. Most of the clothing are versions of the most popular items currently in the store.

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Storing Budgeting Budget Fantastic 97

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 12, 2010

Based out of Orange County, CA, this has quickly become one of my go-to online stores. And be sure to check out their equally cute blog … Love it Spotted Moth !! Their motto is “ Be chic and sweet in clothes that are rich in style but not in price! ” And we couldn’t have said it better ourselves!

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Clothing and Accessories Storing Budgeting Budget 76

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

In this blog post, we'll share some of the top financial habits that can help you improve your financial mindset and reduce your chances of falling head over heels in debt. Set a budget and follow it consistently. Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it.

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Debt Money Building Credit Cards 130

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 12, 2010

Based out of Orange County, CA, this has quickly become one of my go-to online stores. And be sure to check out their equally cute blog … Love it Spotted Moth !! Their motto is “ Be chic and sweet in clothes that are rich in style but not in price! ” And we couldn’t have said it better ourselves!

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Clothing and Accessories Storing Budgeting Budget 70

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 27, 2010

The blog Modish hardly needs an introduction! I am so excited to share this blog that my advice is to go right NOW to check out all the great finds , talented new designers and inspiring artists that are featured. Learn more about the blog’s beginning and why it has been so successful, in the interview with Jena below….

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Clothing and Accessories Jewelry Art 2006 53

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2013

Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas :: Kosher on a Budget. Fresno, California (Central Valley) :: NerdFamily Blog. Dallas, Texas :: Surviving The Stores. Minneapolis, Minnesota :: Creative Couponing. Rural Minnesota (either Southern our Lake Country) :: Mommysavers.com. Cloud, Minnesota :: Frugal Finders. Houston, Texas :: MomsToolbox.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

I have to admit I’m a pretty die-hard Victoria’s Secret shopper, but when I came across an Aerie store at my local town center – I was converted! The online store always has some great sales going on, so be sure to check the site often! Aerie has a variety of styles, fabrics and colors and all are very reasonably priced!

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Victoria's Secret Storing Budgeting Budget 60

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

I think that I heard about Kristen’s blog through Katy, the Non-Consumer Advocate. I don’t know how I heard about Katy’s blog first! The grain mill was an investment but if you compare the cost of homemade sourdough bread to store bought loaves of equivalent quality, it’s a huge savings.

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 189

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. Those are weekly staples at my house! According to the U.S.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Scribbles over my friend’s face because I dunno if she wants to be on a blog! If things don’t need to match, you are more able to take whatever comes along that’s in your budget. For instance, I have a fair number of white serving dishes that I’ve gotten at thrift stores.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 30, 2016

My website started in 2013, as a blog, trying to prove if coupons do work (hence the name), my site helped me budget, and learn how to coupon correctly. My site , is ran by one person, me : Rachel I blog not just about my local stores and deals, I also blog about nation-wide stores and deals.

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Marshalls 2017 Donation January 100

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 25, 2009

I had the chance to work in Japan for 3 weeks and was so inspired by the Japanese looks I saw on the streets of Tokyo that I decided to do my own blog on street style fashion when I went back to Paris. Most of the time, I stand in front of clothing stores selling vintage things and waiting for who seems to be the right stuff.

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Press Budgeting Budget Clothes 56

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

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. This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. My monthly goal is $100.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 29, 2014

When I first began the blog, it was because of my own life circumstances. Having been laid off and losing half our income, my goal was how to figure out how to stretch our budget. But it wasn’t long before I realized that many of the coupon blogs I followed back then, although very informative, did not help me shop stores in Arizona.

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Finds Storing Santa Barbara Goals 108

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

If so, read Crystal’s post about how to Become a Product Tester for Free Swag on Budgeting in the Fun Stuff. Curb this nasty habit by reading SFB’s post on How Much House Can You Afford posted at Simple Finance Blog. For anyone grappling with unemployment, Debt Guru has a great post at Debt Free Blog: Stuck in a Rut?

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Fridays Debt Unemployment Rent 187

Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Head to your nearest Party City or other party store for colorful platters and bowls and cheap drinking cups. It's free for you, but your purchases enable me to continue to run this blog and bring you travel tips, so thanks in advance. I'm partial to the aluminum Ball cups , because they keep stuff really cold and they are recyclable.

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At Home Home Food and Drink Recycle 206

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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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 12, 2010

Based out of Orange County, CA, this has quickly become one of my go-to online stores. And be sure to check out their equally cute blog … Love it Spotted Moth !! Their motto is “ Be chic and sweet in clothes that are rich in style but not in price! ” And we couldn’t have said it better ourselves!

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Clothing and Accessories Storing Budgeting Budget 40

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

All of the items in our Holiday Pop Up Shop are under $100 and there’s plenty to choose from- no matter what your taste or budget ! To keep the inventory fresh throughout the season, we’ll also be adding new items every week right up until New Year’s Eve!

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Holiday Giveaway Budgeting Budget 106

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

I love going into a Gapbody store because they always have great sales ! Explore the site, and even if you can’t get to a Gapbody store to check these amazing finds out I would recommend exploring the store online! I have been a long time lover of all things Gapbody.

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Budgeting Budget Work Fans 73

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

From November 11-14th Gap and Teach For America are running their “Give & Get&# program which let’s you save 30% at all Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic stores…you can even use it at their outlet stores as well! I plan on making very good use of my coupon…what will you be buying this weekend??

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Old Navy Budgeting Budget Bulk 72

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

That's not helpful when you're on a budget. A quick trip to the grocery store is not only fun, but can save you money over dining out. It's completely free for you and your purchases enable me to keep this blog running, so thanks in advance. I am also a person who gets hangry. A person you don't want to know.

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 178

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

I splurged on it last Fall because it’s the kind of boot that makes everything look totally bad-ass and they were so comfortable I couldn’t imagine leaving the store without them! My pair is a perfectly worn-in gray color with a red zipper up the back and that’s kind of the reason I was attracted to them in the first place!

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Budgeting Budget Charlotte At&T 81

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Make a Homemade Birthday Cake: Store-bought cakes with special personalization can reach sky-high prices! With a few parenting tricks up her sleeve, Melissa posts how-to videos and blogs for parents on a range of issues including baby, toddler, kids, fashion, travel, and well-being. Get fun and creative right at home with your child.

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Birthday Budgeting Budget New York City 40

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Every designer from Milly to Tory Burch has taken their turn reinterpreting this gorgeous runway look, but lucky for us, some of our budget friendly favorite like ModCloth and ASOS have also succeeded in pulling off this exact same look… for less! This gorgeous polka dot blouse from ModCloth is much more affordable than Wu’s for $89.99

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Budgeting Budget 2011 Collectibles 72

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 18, 2010

While, the winter months are definitely not my favorite- all of the knitwear in stores right now is making me crave for cooler weather. While they don’t have a great selection online, in store, I’ve found a ton of great sweaters. I can’t tell you how many Fair Isle sweaters I have tried on lately.

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Printing Budgeting Budget Charlotte 70

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

Read more in Katrina at Canadian Budget Binder’s post about I Can Buy it, But Can I Afford it. Don’t discount the dollar store–you can find quality items for cheap prices! Jen at Frugal Rules shares Why I’ll Always Be a Fan of the Dollar Store. Trying to cut back on your spending?

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Fridays Finance Home and Garden Personal Finance 196

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 7, 2010

Check out their etsy store for more styles; they ship fast and package your treats with care…it’s like getting little presents from yourself in the mail. The necklaces pictured here are each $29 , and the chandelier style earrings are worth the price at $18 each.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 21, 2010

I also always love the Aqua line from Bloomingdales–but make sure you shop in-store as their selection online isn’t a good representation of how much they carry in-stores! For under $100, I think this deep blue dress would be perfect for the wedding! The best part is that they’re both well under $100!

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Wedding Budgeting Budget Re-use 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. I own a blog and some other websites and have been wanting a new camera to take pictures and videos for them. I own a blog and some other websites and have been wanting a new camera to take pictures and videos for them. I know I do.

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