Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

Read on to learn our favorite money-saving tricks to host a bridal shower on a budget! You might also consider asking everyone working on the party to contribute a set amount of money towards the budget to make sure no individual is shouldering too much of the load. What did you do to make sure the event stayed within your budget?

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 20, 2024

Here are just some of the ways it gives us a mental boost: It makes you more creative and accepting of new ideas - This includes food, culture, traditions, and history. It creates better bonds - If you travel with others, experiencing new things together can build better relationships, even if things don't always go as planned.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. We love to watch a movie on the big screen, but at $7 a ticket, the whole experience can really blow the budget. Build, Grow, Craft & Read. Summer is here.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

Many people have made it a priority to eat organic foods. Here is a list of foods that you don’t have to buy organic (some people refer to it as the clean 15 ) as they are not heavily sprayed with pesticides making them healthier options. It is also considered a brain food. . 5 No Prep Healthy Foods for On the Go.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I used a recipe similar to this one on Playdoughrecipe.com [link] Make sure they use the play dough on a surface that won’t absorb the food coloring! Learn to crochet (knit, sew, build a birdhouse, build a model, play chess). If you don’t know how to craft, build or play, YouTube videos await to enlighten you!

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Entertainment Budgeting Budget At Home 201

For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2016

10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget. We’ve all been there: unexpected expenses put a big dent in your budget and finances are a little tight. You need to start thinking about what you really need and food is definitely on that list. Here are 10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

I've learned so much by just doing things I normally do on vacation: enjoying art, architecture, fashion, and food. Atlanta, Georgia - There are lots of things to do in Atlanta, including eat delicious food and walking along the river, but the city also played a large part in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 3, 2024

This was a short trip, because I was there for the Travel Goods Show, but I still took time to do some of my favorite free things and also splurge on some food and attractions I wanted to get to. Anytime you go, there will be a different theme than the last time you were there. It's open 24-hours and is completely free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2016

He thinks most vacations are a waste of money (even though he seems to enjoy and remember fondly the ones we have taken), and doesn’t see the point in consciously building memories with the kids and grandkids by traveling together. I’m glad they are budgeting and weighing pros and cons to spending.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies. Write down the budgeted amount and how much was actually spent to stay motivated.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Standing activates the muscles in your legs and core while stimulating circulation, which can help you to burn extra calories and build your strength. Standing desks come in a range of styles and cater for all different budgets meaning this is an accessible option for all.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Need to find some wiggle room in your budget? Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? It is totally possible to eat your favorite foods within a grocery budget. Day 16 How to Stop Food Waste in the Kitchen. Day 24: How to Save on Organic Food.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

Early in the pandemic, we felt like we were losing everything we had spent 20 years building. With our non-mortgage debt out of the picture, we could focus on keeping our business and budget afloat in 2020 and not worry about making debt payments. How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2017

Whole Foods is a real behemoth that has great, healthy food but is also adept at sucking money out of your wallet. When you want to build muscle the name of the game is protein. The benefits of eating clean for muscle building are endless. Eating clean on a budget is doable, though. Finding Cheap Protein.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Buy more for longer while protecting future months against food inflation or shrinking income fluxes driven by economic shifts or job insecurities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Influencing a home owner association to build up a reserve fund. My condo association has been struggling for 6 years to build up a reserve fund to handle big future maintenance items, such as re-roofing. These members also never look at the budget, and didn’t initially understand that their pet projects weren’t in it.

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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? Your Grocery Budget Toolbox by Anne Simpson. Your Grocery Budget Toolbox is a basic handbook for any family who wants to eat well on a budget. Then this week's ebook bundle might be for you!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you…. Create a Budget. Establishing emergency funds aids you in building up savings for unexpected expenses. Control Spending on Food. Practice self-discipline in controlling your food expenses. Are you ready?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Food Waste Doesn’t Have to Be Inevitable. The amount of food waste that goes on at this time of year is shocking.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

This simple scenario shows that small things can build to significant gains. Create a Budget You have to have a budget to know where your money comes from and where it has to go to. Your budget will tell you how much you have left over after paying bills; this is how much you can save. and follow it?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build an emergency fund. Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. 1 – Determine how much you need.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

budgeting and frugal living. 31 Days to Build a Better Spouse by Ashley Pichea. 5 Days to Budget Breakthrough by Kimberlee. Christian Wealth Building by Michael Q. Real Food, Reflections, and Simple Living for the Christian Year by Daniel and Haley Stewart. How to Build a Strong Christian Home by June Fuentes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

I’m quite looking forward to stuffing my face full of delicious food and even doing some gambling. 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. I couldn’t wait to go back. Freemont Street.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

’ Apart from our careers we’re very into cultural experience, LOVE big city life with all the culture and delicious food it provides and our greatest lament in moving to Western NY is that there won’t be the variety that our beloved Portland offers us. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. I was looking for a get out of debt free card, but quickly realized managing money was really all common sense: having a plan for you money in a form of a budget and spend less then you make. We have a budget item for those things now.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

By working out your household’s meals in advance, you’ll save money in food costs. Not only will you get through your food shopping trips much more quickly thanks to your strict list, you’ll also be making fewer trips in the first place. 3. You’ll waste less food. Meal Planning on a Budget. 4. You’ll save time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Ongoing food and products (such as the always needed kitty litter) were also expensive – estimated at upwards of $275 a year now. 18 years worth of cat food: $2070. Pets are Family Members – Put Them in Your Budget. Still, it pays to know the costs related to a family member so you can plan for them in your budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Sites like Dell and Newegg make it easy to build your own computer.&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2018

So, what the best solution that you can use to ease your budget difficulties? Afterward, you can start advertising your side gig on social media and through referrals too to build a customer base and have a repeat business too. Small children can carry the non-food items which are not too heavy. It’s up to you really.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

All you need is a blanket and some food. It can be even cheaper if you make the food yourself, and since picnic food is easy to do, you should give it a try. Just pack up some drinks and food in the cooler and you are ready to go. Fall is also a great time to visit the park when the leaves are all shades of red and gold.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Weekly Meals on a Budget. Maintaining a grocery budget is a weekly process for me. When I blow off meal planning, I blow up our grocery budget.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 24, 2017

Celebrate the upcoming birth of the royal twins, or any occasion, by hosting your best friends for an array of Queen Bey themed food and fun. Pick out foods that you enjoy, or are comfortable with cooking. Print out a copy of your menu, or signs for the food displays, and allow your friends to appreciate your witty snack titles.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

Below are some great ways to save, stay sustainable, and stretch your budget a little bit further. Simply put: the best way to save up to 90% off the retail value of just about everything from food, entertainment, shopping, and that brazilian sugar wax you want, is to check out websites like Groupon. Paperless Coupons. Get online.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 14, 2023

Here are five thoughtful Galentine's Day gift ideas your friends will love— that won't break your budget! The one full of cash back offers for everything from baking supplies to the best snack foods and delicious bevvies. But don’t break up with this idea just yet! Customized self-care baskets. Pro tip (again): Check that Shopmium app!

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With limited budgets and resources, many small businesses are apt to hire an outside consultant to help assist them with installing, managing, updating, and troubleshooting their technology. Woodworking or furniture building Do you love working with your hands to build beautiful, custom furniture?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

We can slash our budgets to bare bones, but the quickest way to reach our savings goal is to increase our income. Starting a direct selling business, like Thirty-One or Tastefully Simple, isn’t for everyone, but I have friends who have been very successful selling things like jewelry and food.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Some of the hottest deals are U-Build Monopoly, Hot Wheels, and Superman and Transformers action figures for $5. Check out the budget-friendly deals at Five Below. Snowman Building Kit – $5.00. U-Build Monopoly – $5.00. There are quite a few great gift items to grab, from games to shoes and accessories.

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