Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2015

Recently, my oldest daughter had a swim meet that was 35 minutes away and she needed to be IN the pool for warm up at 7 AM. I liked the sausage flavor of the croissant sandwiches, while my daughters preferred the Canadian Bacon. For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.

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Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sweepstakes Gift Cards 100

Saving In Akron

MARCH 9, 2011

Drive him, then get back to get my daughter ready for school. Had to work today so I worked at my real job until 4 when my daughter gets home. As soon as my daughter gets home, leave to pick up my stepson at the bus stop. Get home, and get my daughter ready for bed. Get home, have to take hubby to work. I paid cash.

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Emergency Fund Daughter Cars Car 100

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

A few years ago it worked out that we would be at Disney during my daughter’s birthday. My daughter is like me and very hard to surprise, so I had to enlist the help of my sister to pull it off. Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. Pin This To Pinterest.

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Disney World Cake Disney Daughter 87

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

She is so excited that my former grump-a-lump, I-hate-mornings daughter wakes up to a 7am alarm, gets dressed, brushes her hair, makes her bed, eats breakfast, and brushes her teeth without any nagging. Although today is only day 6 of the school year, so let's hope the new attitude continues onward.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I live just outside of Richmond, VA with my husband, 18-year-old twin daughters, and our two dogs. I also had a blog several years ago (a little more on that below), but these days I write periodic essays at A Word on Substack as well as short, inspiring (I hope) messages most mornings at Good Notes. Here’s Beth: 1.

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Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The other night, my daughter woke me up at 4:30 a.m. In just the 40 minutes before the kids wake up, I can write a blog post. I can work on my own blog. Then, I only have the weekend to do my work, and I miss out on family time. Clearly something had to give, but I wasn’t prepared for it to be sleeping in.

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Kids and Family Work Watches At&T 201

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. Since most come with six or more sticks, it’s a cheap way to stay hydrated if your family doesn’t like plain water! Follow me on Pinterest and check out all my Disney boards.

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Disney Daughter Cheap Frugal 63

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

daughter's school was still canceled. Cookies needed to be baked, house work needed to be done, bills that needed to be paid, blog posts needed to be written and snow balls needed to be formed. As for my oldest daughter, she had the best day EVER, because she got to watch way too much TV as mommy was attending to her little sister.

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Daughter Debt Personal Finance Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

Some of my finds: Red ladies’ size 9 red Converse for $2.50 – These retail for about $40 and this pair was hardly worn and will fit my oldest daughter. For many years on the blog, I wrote extensively about my garden. We want to help pay for our daughters’ college. These wristlets were never used.

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Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

Saving Everyday

MARCH 30, 2020

My daughter completed the college program , a professional internship, and then went on to work on the conservation team at Animal Kingdom. You can read all about her experiences over at her blog Britty Loves Disney. Depending on traffic, it took my daughter 15 – 25 minutes to get to work. She had her own car.

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College Disney Disney World Daughter 52

Saving Everyday

MARCH 30, 2020

My daughter completed the college program , a professional internship, and then went on to work on the conservation team at Animal Kingdom. You can read all about her experiences over at her blog Britty Loves Disney. Depending on traffic, it took my daughter 10 – 15 minutes to get to work. She had her own car.

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College Disney Disney World Daughter 52

Saving Everyday

APRIL 1, 2014

Quick review: My daughter had this a few weeks ago and really liked it. And make sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. Where: Columbia Harbour House inside the Magic Kingdom ( full menu). How much: $10.19 plus tax with chips or $7.99 Dining Plan: Yes and uses (1) counter service credit.

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Disney Food Disney World Daughter 63

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 31, 2016

This year, retailers got smarter, because of all the awesome money-saving blogs (such as couponsdowork.com ), retailers know that people will give “PR” for sales, which means, why stop at Black Friday when sales are better post Black Friday. I took my daughter to Justice on Black Friday.

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January 2017 Pottery Barn Bath and Body Works 100

Saving In Akron

MAY 31, 2011

They are quite easy to make, and my husband and daughter both thought they tasted pretty good. Betty Crocker through My Blog Spark, has generously give me a prize pack to give away to one of my readers. Subscribe to my blog via email or RSS and leave me a comment letting me know you subscribed. if your store doubles).

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Betty Crocker Giveaway Prizes Daughter 145

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 29, 2018

I was vacant from the blog and its social media for much of the summer. And I like to show my daughters that I can have fun too. The end of summer edition of Chit Chat. Here’s a peek at what’s going on with me, my family, and our life since my last Chit Chat. . I’m glad I did it. Your truly even dared to jump in!

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2018 Kids and Family Tennessee Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 23, 2017

In the hectic season that I am in right now of mothering 2 tween daughters, owning 2 businesses with my husband, and running our home, my planner holds it all together for me to stay on task. My favorite free printable was from the blog, Day Designer. And at the time, a planner made me feel like such a grown up. The same is true today.

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2018 Video College Gratitude 100

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 8, 2015

And make sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. “Off Kilter” Band At Epcot. Club Cool At Epcot. Finding Hidden Mickeys. Sharing Meals. Free Outdoor Movies. Deals & Clearance. More Disney articles you may like: Disney Disney - Saving Money save at disney'

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Disney World Disney Cruises Cruise 40

Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

I was lucky enough to see an advanced screening yesterday with my daughter, and I can tell you, it was a hit with her. Blog about the giveaway. Subscribe to my blog via email or RSS and leave me a comment letting me know you subscribed. Subscribe to my blog via email or RSS and leave me a comment letting me know you subscribed.

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Giveaway Prizes February Movies 124

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

No surprise there; I write a blog about family life and finances. Today at age 50+, I still optimize our cash flow, but my focus is shifting towards saving with our daughters’ future education costs, building our net worth, and planning for our retirement years. After motherhood, this role was my dream job!

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Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

This Week’s Financial Challenges: I bought one daughter’s Halloween costume at a pop-up Halloween store. Frugal Resources from around the Web: I recently discovered a blog, Passionate Penny Pincher. I chopped them up and put them in a freezer bag. Enough said! I would like to hear some actual feedback.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2011

I am a wife, mother, home manager, business manager and a woman who would also like to read an occasional book or maybe take an occasional yoga class and definitely post on my blog on a more regular basis. I also got severely behind on some Quickbooks work for our business.

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Rent Office Simple Daughter 127

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

I just saw this post on one of my favorite fashion destinations (and home to my latest guilty pleasure… Dallas Divas and Daughters )… mystyle.com. Click here to see their fabulous coat find for under $50 !

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Dallas Budget Budgeting Daughter 45

Couponing 101

APRIL 14, 2019

And yes, they can draw on the ground, but it’s always fun to have draw on their very own homemade chalkboard – especially my daughter who likes to play teacher! Via Kids Activities Blog. Drawing with chalk is one of my kids’ favorite things to do. Backyard Tightrope. Kids of all ages love to practice balancing on it.

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Backyard Kids Pottery Barn Outdoors 74

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JUNE 19, 2011

With its ¾ length sleeves and tailored fit you can pull off chic and totally on trend (without trying too hard)… Now If you’d like to compliment the romantic color with pretty detailing on the sleeves, you’ll LOVE this Material Girl pearl blush blazer from Madonna’s line with her daughter Lourdes, available at Macy’s.

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Equal Daughter Girls Fitness 85

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. You’ll see some of the backstage areas and holding houses for the animals along the way. Go the official book (it’s less than $10). FREE Disney Planning DVDs.

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Watches Disney World Disney Photos 61

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. She made a Disney themed basket for one of her co-workers and added this fun little freebie to it – great idea! Click the banner below to get your FREE Disney Parks Vacation Planning DVD!

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Vacation Disney Dvd Disney World 59

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. Follow me on Pinterest and check out all my Disney boards and join our Facebook Group where you can see all the deals , share yours, and connect with other frugal Disney addicts!! More Disney articles you may like: Disney Disney Food disney food'

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Disney Shopping Kids and Family Chocolate 65

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 22, 2014

And make sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. Be sure to check the Disney Food category for lots of yummy food photos, and send me your favorites too! You can also sign up for my daily email to stay up to date on all Disney posts. More Disney articles you may like: Disney Disney Food disney food'

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Disney Food Disney World Vacation 71

Saving Everyday

MAY 15, 2015

Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. An overview of Disney Cruise Line destinations. An inside look at our ships and ports. Information on dining, activities, staterooms and much more.

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Vacation Tools Disney Cruises 40

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Our daughter recently went on a gluten-free diet due to allergies, so we are finding out how to keep our eating habits as normal as possible without eating gluten. Besides blogging I enjoy decorating, cooking, spending time with my family, and going to new places. We have a 4 year old spunky little girl that we adore so much!

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California Daughter Education Girls 51

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

A few years ago it worked out that we would be at Disney during my daughter’s birthday. My daughter is like me and very hard to surprise, so I had to enlist the help of my sister to pull it off. Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. Pin This To Pinterest.

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Disney World Cake Disney Daughter 40

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 15, 2014

Quick review: My daughter had been wanting to try the Surf and turf burger, which did not disappoint. And make sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. Where: Art of Animation Resort. How much: Entrees range from $4.69 – $17 at breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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Landscaping Art Disney Food 66

For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2014

Four women who have never met … Four lives inextricably joined … Four friendships that will last forever … Told in the medium of their blog posts and emails to each other, The Sound of Crickets is a touching novel of friendship in the digital age. Download: The Sound of Crickets by Marissa Farrar.

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Daughter Politics Son Free Stuff 51

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

And make sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. Be sure to check the Disney Food category for lots of yummy food photos, and send me your favorites too! You can also sign up for my daily email to stay up to date on all Disney posts.

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Dole Disney Food Disney World 78

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. Follow me on Pinterest and check out all my Disney boards and join our Facebook Group where you can see all the deals , share yours, and connect with other frugal Disney addicts!! More Disney articles you may like: Disney Disney Food disney food'

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Disney Shopping Kids and Family Chocolate 55

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 29, 2014

When I first began the blog, it was because of my own life circumstances. 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. So, I did the only thing I could think of – I started my own blog. It was out of necessity.

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Finds Storing Santa Barbara Goals 108

Saving Everyday

MARCH 2, 2015

Be sure you’re following my daughter’s Disney blog. At 189 feet high, it’s the tallest structure in the park but thanks to forced perspective, it appears even larger than it actually is.

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Disney World Disney Building Daughter 40