For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Tips for Celebrating Valentine’s Day on a Budget. In fact, it’s quite easy to celebrate Valentine’s Day while being on a budget. Now, there are a couple things you should take into account when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day on a budget. Valentine’s Day Candy on a Budget.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Valentine’s Day Menus on a Budget. Having Valentine’s Day dinner at home is much more romantic and costs a fraction of what an expensive restaurant may charge. If you’re on a budget this year, don’t think for one minute that you have to skip on a delicious meal. The Classic Steak Dinner.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TruMoo Chocolate Milk for IZEA. We rush home and rush back out for the evening activities. 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. Life has been go-go-go.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

I understand if you travel with picky children or have sensitivity to new foods or are atypical and the one constant you need is food, but for others to go out of their way to travel to new places and then only eat the same foods they eat at home is crazy. That's not helpful when you're on a budget. Choose a meal to eat "at home".

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Cherry Dark Chocolate Shortbread at Finding Joy in my Kitchen. Chocolate Cherry Bark at Finding Joy in my Kitchen. Chocolate Chip Coconut Macadamia Cookies (gluten, grain, and dairy free with egg and sugar-free option) at Whole New Mom. Flourless Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookies at Chocolate and Carrots.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

It’s difficult to celebrate properly when you are still trying to recuperate your gift budget from Christmas. Having a limited budget shouldn’t mean that you can’t celebrate the day of love, though. Here are some great ways to show your partner that you love them on a budget: Cook Dinner at Home. Stay at a B&B.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays. Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. Are you an amazing home cook? Give a Photo Session. Cooking Lessons.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

My husband and I spend Valentines’s Day in the comforts of our home. Now we save money, but still celebrate our marriage and our family at home. 7 Tips for an Extra Special Valentine’s Day at Home. Wear dressier clothing, instead of your normal ‘lounge at home’ outfit. Homemade Chocolate Pudding.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. Dining out is a separate line item in our budget. Homemade Chocolate Pudding.

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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. If you’re enjoying Valentine’s Day at home, how do you make the meal super special without breaking the bank or killing the mood?

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JANUARY 20, 2020

Sure, booking a trip to a tropical locale may seem like the ideal solution, but it isn’t the most budget-friendly option. Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix – Get your chocolate fix while you enjoy a hot beverage! Hot chocolate mix can be as convenient as it is delicious. Hot Beverages.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 10, 2013

Print popcorn coupons from Cinemark or Regal Cinemas (we never order popcorn if we’ve gone out to eat first, but I might smuggle in some chocolate). Other Cheap Ideas: Go on a picnic: Pack a lunch from home and find a romantic place to go. If you have a $1 theatre, even better. so you have them with you at all times!

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Then dig in and eat the yummy budget-friendly-easy-to-make-cake! ” and best of all, this is budget friendly. the one you made is healthier and easy AND budget friendly! the one you made is healthier and easy AND budget friendly! World's Easiest Ice Cream Cake Recipe (budget friendly). take out the cake.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2011

My husband and I joined Weight Watchers on January 4th, 2011 and knew that we would need to start cooking more at home if we were going to stick to the plan. I usually drive over 2-3 times a week and choose a little of 2 or 3 flavors like Brownie Batter, Cheesecake, and White Chocolate. How do you plan out your weekly meals?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Okay, maybe pumpkin pie, chocolate pecan pie, and apple pie piled on a plate with whipped cream dolloped on top. Nobody feels like they did all of the work and we all go home so stuffed and well fed. Ultimate Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes at Budget Savvy Diva. Chocolate Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping at FBS.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. Are you an amazing home cook? 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. Give a Photo Session. Cooking Lessons.

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Family Balance Sheet

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! Coming home from a trip to Disney World was what started it all. The first thing we did was to review our spending and create a budget. Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 13, 2013

Print popcorn coupons from Cinemark or Regal Cinemas (we never order popcorn if we’ve gone out to eat first, but I might smuggle in some chocolate). Other Cheap Ideas: Go on a picnic: Pack a lunch from home and find a romantic place to go. If you have a $1 theatre, even better. so you have them with you at all times!

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 26, 2013

Print popcorn coupons from Cinemark or Regal Cinemas (we never order popcorn if we’ve gone out to eat first, but I might smuggle in some chocolate). Other Cheap Ideas: Go on a picnic: Pack a lunch from home and find a romantic place to go. If you have a $1 theatre, even better. so you have them with you at all times!

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Family Balance Sheet

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. I thought that was a pretty good price for TWO and they’ll last for many years. a small gas fireplace: $100.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

Tip – If you are eating late, don’t be afraid to have a small snack at home. Split Dessert Do you really need the entire 1000 calorie piece of chocolate cake? Instead try baking a cake or cookies once a week or so at home. Take Some Home If it is appropriate, you can save some money by taking home the leftovers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

From attending costume parties to converting their home or yard into the scariest place in the neighborhood, they are causing part of the surge in Halloween spending. Decorations were usually either home made or paper with the exception of one carved pumpkin. Costumes were typically home made but sometimes came from the dime store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2011

Plus, these plants are grown close to home so you are not contributing greenhouse gases to the atmosphere that would result from air shipping conventionally grown varieties. Just imagine this: Your loved one comes home after a long day and walks into a candle lit bathroom to find it has been transformed into a spa.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

But in August 2013, our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business. I analyzed both our business and our home expenses, created a budget, and made a plan for every dollar that was coming in and out. Yep, life was good.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

I enjoy making chocolate truffles as gifts. These make great gifts that can be environmentally friendly, as well as consumable so that they aren’t cluttering up the homes of your friends and relatives. Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer. You can also bake items. Know What You are Buying.

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MARCH 17, 2019

Making it at home is incredibly simple and much more cost effective. 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! Easy Garlic Hummus via Dessert Now Dinner Later.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

If your budget is tight, you can still use the sinking fund principle by adding just a couple dollars to each account from each paycheck. If your monthly budget has enough wiggle room for these amounts, then you’re ready to get your sinking funds started. If there’s no extra money in your budget, there’s still hope, though.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

1 Hershey's Pot of Gold Boxed Chocolate; Includes 8.7 1 Hershey's Pot of Gold Box Chocolate - 12-4-16 SS; Includes 8.7 Holiday Hershey's, Mars, or Nestle Chocolate candy, 7.9 - 11.5 Holiday Hershey's, Mars, or Nestle Chocolate candy, 7.9 - 11.5 Home Supplies. 10 SYWR wyb $30 or more Qualifying Home Purchase.

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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. My son wanted chocolate cupcakes with chocolate icing, so I made these gluten-free chocolate cupcakes.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

All I could think about was a day at home where I could get some things accomplished. We had a snow day on Wednesday. And while it was fairly mild compared to last year's Snowpocalypse.my daughter's school was still canceled. She had me at caramel. Broiled Grapefruit at A Few Short Cuts.

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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. You could prepare a special meal at home and spend the evening together. And then there’s the pressure to give the perfect gift.

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Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

1 Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Chocolate Mocha or Frosted Vanilla Latte Toaster Pastries; Includes 8 ct or Larger Only; Limit of 4 Like Coupons In Same Shopping Trip. - $1.00/1 Home Supplies. DG Home Bathroom Cleaner, 22 oz - $2.00. DG Home Bathroom Cleaner, 22 oz. DG Home Disinfectant Spray, 13.5 Candy Heart Boxes.

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Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

I really, really wanted to try the chocolate covered strawberries, but I opted instead for a beautiful bouquet of tulips that came with a red vase and small box of chocolates. You can find an unbelievable selection in their Valentine’s Day flower collection. The item I chose was quite reasonable at only $29.99.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

DG Home Trash Bags - B1G1 50% OFF Must Purchase 2 For Discount. DG Home Trash Bags. Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa, 10 ct - $1.00 Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa, 10 ct. Includes: Chips Deluxe, Fudge Sticks, EL Fudge Stripes, Chocolate Chunk Chips Deluxe, or Peppermint Fudge Stripes. - $1.00/1 oz - $2.00.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 31, 2011

Even having dinner out, it’s fun to come home and have a special sweet treat. Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. America’s largest direct-to-home food delivery business, has some wonderful options to make your Valentine’s Day extra special. And for sweethearts on a budget; it’s still an affordable indulgence.)&#.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 29, 2013

For parents on the go and on a budget, here are “Lunch Box 101 Tips & Tricks” from TruMoo Milk Boxes to help make lunchtime less stressful and more nutritious for their kids. They are available in three flavors kids will love – chocolate, vanilla and plain low-fat varieties, and are free of artificial colors and flavors.

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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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