Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TruMoo Chocolate Milk for IZEA. Take some time on those occasions where everyone is home to turn off the screens and bring the family together with these budget-friendly indoor activities. 9 Fun & Budget-Friendly Indoor Activities. Enjoy tasty snacks and hot chocolate.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

In the early years, we both spent a lot of money on flowers, food, and gifts, but Valentine's Day can change with your spouse when kids enter the picture. Yes, I'd love to eat out and have someone else prepare my dinner and serve me, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Chocolate Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping.

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Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 7, 2012

Erin over at Food Allergies on a Budget has put together a list of food allergy friendly coupons that are available for printing. Food Allergy Friendly Coupon Round-Up. $1/2 1 Scharffen Berger Chocolate (IE). . $1/1 1 Scharffen Berger Chocolate (IE). 1/2 Chex cereal. $.55/1 1/1 Silk Fruit & Protein. $1/1

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APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. What a delicious gift of food! Make popcorn, serve hot chocolate, and bake a favorite dessert for a fun evening. Give a Photo Session. Cooking Lessons.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Chocolate Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping at Family Balance Sheet. Homemade Chocolate Pudding. Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Dessert (also known as the most important course).

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Okay, maybe pumpkin pie, chocolate pecan pie, and apple pie piled on a plate with whipped cream dolloped on top. Ultimate Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes at Budget Savvy Diva. Bobby Flay’s Pumpkin Pie at Food Network. Chocolate Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping at FBS. Crunchy Top Apple Pie at Paula Deen of Food Network.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Thanksgiving Recipes 147

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2011

We each received a set number of food points to use each week. We tried making meal plans for two week periods before going shopping, but that led to some food waste since we are sometimes hit with specific cravings and ignore the plan willy-nilly. Then I get back home, slice a banana into the cup, and enjoy.

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Meals Frozen Yogurt Desserts Raisin Bran 182

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Feel Good Foods Gluten Free General Tso Chicken, 9 oz - $4.99. Feel Good Foods Gluten Free General Tso Chicken, 9 oz. WinCo Foods (2/9 - 2/15). Includes: Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Peanut Butter or Cranberry Toasted Almond. Udi's Gluten Free Skillet Meal, 18 oz - $8.99. - $1.00/1 Final Price: $7.99.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Ultimate Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes at Budget Savvy Diva. Bobby Flay's Pumpkin Pie at Food Network. Chocolate Pecan Pie at Martha Stewart - I make this pie every year for Thanksgiving and it's a hit! Crunchy Top Apple Pie at Paula Deen of Food Network. Classic Sweet Potato Casserole at Southern Living. Bread & Rolls.

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Thanksgiving Meals Martha Stewart Food Network 153

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

” For some reason, the price of a meal is often used as a measure of how much you love someone, so putting together a romantic meal on a budget can be tricky. Crispy Potato Roses via Family-Friends-Food. Easy Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes via Cooking Mania. Plus, this recipe is simpler than many fondue recipes.

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Recipes Re-use Lava Meals 71

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: I tried two new recipes this week that I found on the Food Network’s website. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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DECEMBER 9, 2015

Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. Offer these cooking lessons and send the food along home with the recipient. Make popcorn, serve hot chocolate, and bake a favorite dessert for a fun evening. Another Ten Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas: Gift Your Skills: 1.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Three new pairs of shoes seems excessive, but I will get a lot of wear out of them and the price was well within my budget. They always have a big sale on their store brand flour, sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips. We decided to donate the turkey to the food bank. DSW might be my new favorite place to find shoes!

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

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DECEMBER 8, 2012

It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. And this year, our budget was lower than ever. I also printed the food cards with clever food names (Galactic Grapes, Warrior Water, etc.). Food – $20.29.

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Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! The first thing we did was to review our spending and create a budget. Once we did our budget, we found that we could put all of that money that once disappeared towards our debt.

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Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 10, 2013

oz bags of Chocolate Macaroons. (1) I’ve tried their chocolate macaroons and their mini tarts (available at Costco in Tx for a limited time!!) Thanks, Food Allergies on a Budget ! Plus, shipping is included! The snack pack includes: (2) 1.75 oz large bag of Strawberry Macaroons. (3) oz bags of Grawnola. (2)

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Snacks Costco Fantastic Chocolate 61

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Head over to grab this new free eBook while you can: Healthy Snacks For Kids: Super Quick, Sure-To-Please Healthy Snacks On A Shoestring Budget (healthy snacks, healthy snacks for kids, snacks for kids, snacks … snacks healthy, natural foods cookbook). Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins. Don’t have a kindle?

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Snacks Kids Food and Drink Homemade 45

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 28, 2016

As you all know, I run a couponing / budgeting site. The culture, the food, the people — and the beer and chocolate was soo yummy! One thing about Belgium, protests happen often and they are peaceful. I remember quite a few protests that happened when I lived there and they were all peaceful. Give Peace A Chance !

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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. And if you feel like adding a little something extra - attach it to a small box of chocolates!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Don’t forget to also add in the flowers and chocolate. You can create a frugal, meaningful Valentine’s Day that can be just as special to those you love AND can keep you on budget. Show Your Love with Food. One of the easiest ways to show your love on Valentine’s Day is with food. Plan a Special Day.

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Frugal Kids Jewelry and Watches Flowers and Plants 177

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2013

My daughter wanted chocolate cupcakes with chocolate icing, so I made these gluten-free chocolate cupcakes. In addition to the cupcakes, I served chocolate peppermint pretzel rods and white chocolate raspberry almonds that I bought from the Christmas clearance at Target for $6.36 Food – $19.36.

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Birthday Cupcakes Daughter Girls 101

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

FREE Kindle eBook: Eating Organic on a Budget. Clif Kid ZBar, Organic, Chocolate Brownie, 1.27-Ounce EnviroKidz Organic Koala Crispy Rice Bars, Chocolate, 6-Count Bars (Pack of 6) , $17.60 Pacific Natural Foods Organic Almond Non-Dairy Beverage, Low Fat Chocolate, 8-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 24) , $19.09 Online deals.

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Organic Organization Freebies King Arthur 102

Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

2 – Mars M&M’s Holiday Chocolate Candies, Dove Chocolate, Minis Mix Holiday Chocolates Variety Bag, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers 3 oz or larger from RP 11/20. Purina Beneful Dry Dog Food, 3.5 1 – Purina Beneful Dry Dog Food Bag from RP 10/30. Rachael Ray Zero Grain Dog Food, 11-14 lb $23.99.

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Paper Towels Sara Lee Hefty Tide 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Flavors include: Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew + Antioxidants, Almonds & Apricot in Yogurt, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt and Pomegranate Blueberry Pistachio + Antioxidants. Flavors include: Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt, Cashew & Ginger Spice, Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Pecan and Madagascar Vanilla Almond.

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Snacks Giving New York City Halloween 49

Couponing 101

MARCH 17, 2019

Change it up with the ingredients (Nutella and bananas, peanut butter and bananas, chocolate sauce and strawberries etc) and you’ll be able to make a variety of snacks for the kids when they get home! The name is a little funny, but chocolate covered bananas are not! Monkey Tails via Six Sister Stuff.

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Snacks Cheap Frozen Yogurt Chocolate 72

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

Debt 9 Frugal Hacks to Save Money in the Kitchen at Organizing Your Way Free Envelope Template and Tutorial for those of you using a cash envelope budget @ Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs Food Around the Web: You Can Make Your Own Yogurt at Kitchen Stewardship Caramel Hot Chocolate at Lynn's Kitchen Adventures. She had me at caramel.

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Daughter Debt Personal Finance Finance 100

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Food and Decorations. The average shopper will spend $100 on food and candy and $51.60 If anyone asks you want you want for Christmas, think practical: gas cards, an hour with a financial planner, gift cards to the grocery store and personal budgeting software. DIY Holiday Gift: Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie in a Jar.

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Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

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. And of course Emily didn’t forget the chocolate lovers among her readers.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Christmas Homemade Desserts 84

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 19, 2014

Are you a resident of Harrisburg or Central PA and looking for some budget-friendly staycation ideas for the summer? Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days. Other attractions at the Park are ZooAmerica and Chocolate World.

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Pennsylvania Museum Ice Cream Friends And Family Sale 147

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 31, 2011

America’s largest direct-to-home food delivery business, has some wonderful options to make your Valentine’s Day extra special. Some of our suggestions are: Schwan’s Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Miniatures (bite-sized treats offer portion control and indulgence!), Schwan’s food items are flash frozen and delivered right to your door.

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Desserts Giveaway Ice Cream Microwaveable 75

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

However, December is a great time to find deals on basics, food, and things that you might need and/or use throughout the year. Related Reading : 20 Fund (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities. 7 Ways to Save Money in December. Find the FREE holiday adventure. There are so many free opportunities this month for holiday fun.

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Saving Money December Money Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 21, 2011

You should make your decisions based upon your needs and budget). 12/31 (Kraft Food & Family) $0.75/2 oz.) - 2/$6 $1/2 Ghirardelli Squares Chocolate printable $1/1 Ghirardelli Squares Bag, exp. after coupon ++Holiday Milk Chocolate Kisses, Jingles or Holiday Milk Chocolate or Peanut M&M's (9.9-12.6

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Giant Eagle Hillshire Farm Arm and Hammer Muir Glen 124

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

I’ve teamed up with over 50 bloggers from across the United States to put together this list of budget-friendly staycation and travel ideas from different parts of the country. Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days.

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Pennsylvania Museum Ohio Ice Cream 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Now decorations range from creating entire ‘haunted’ garages to carving scads of pumpkins from your trip to the local pumpkin farm (to which admission is charged, rides to spend on are available and of course food and drink consumes funds as well). Just mind your budget as you plan to celebrate – and be safe.

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Several new Pacific Natural Foods coupons here, including $1.00/1 Currently free for Kindle: Eating Organic on a Budget. Currently free for Kindle (says with gluten and dairy free recipes): The Guide To Real Food: Volume 4 – Poultry. Clif Kid ZBar, Organic, Chocolate Brownie, 1.27-Ounce 1 Kashi layered granola bars.

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King Arthur Health and Beauty Kiss My Face Organic 45

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! DIY Lavender Bath Salts via Real Food Enthusiast These bath salts will help you relax while soothing your achy muscles at the same time. You can’t beat this combination!

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