Saving Everyday

MAY 10, 2013

We close all the blinds, turn the lights down, have some wine and cuddle on the couch while we watch movies. Stay home, alone: If the kids are going to be gone, one of our favorite things to do is just STAY HOME! Go to the zoo: We love animals and can spend hours at the zoo! Be sure to ask for discounts.

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Budgeting Budget Zoo Wine 59

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Making a budget and cutting expenses. If you look at our budget today vs 5 years ago when we started the journey: we have more than doubled our income, and expenses have slightly increased with the babies and some small luxuries. We set our budget and lifestyle at the beginning and it hasn’t changed much even with income doubling.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

We close all the blinds, turn the lights down, have some wine and cuddle on the couch while we watch movies. Stay home, alone: If the kids are going to be gone, one of our favorite things to do is just STAY HOME! Go to the zoo: We love animals and can spend hours at the zoo! Be sure to ask for discounts.

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Baskin Robbins Budgeting Budget Ruby Tuesday 55

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

If you want to get in on these awesome deals, but don’t want to blow your budget, I have a few helpful tips: 1. Stick to a Budget. Whether you have a per-person budget or an over-all budget, set one and stick to it. Even if the item is an amazing buy, if it breaks your budget, it’s still too expensive.

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Online Shopping Shopping Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. Mixer I would love to buy a Kitchen Aid mixer, but that’s not yet in the budget. We have bought a few pieces of furniture new such as our couch. Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Whichever style you prefer, here’s how you can score each look on a budget: Jessica Alba { Crop Top , $34.95; Skirt , $39; Shoes , $19.95; Bag , $49.95, Sunglasses}. And be sure to tune into LIVE From The Couch on CBS2 tomorrow to see these looks come to life! Source: The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style.

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Couch Ralphs Sunglasses Budgeting 53

Couponing 101

JANUARY 19, 2020

Sadly, it can also carry a hefty enough price tag to knock your budget out cold. What better excuse to snuggle up on the couch than a Valentine’s Day Netflix binge? Valentine’s Day can warm your heart in the dead of winter. Between flowers, candy, and dinner out, many couples rack up quite the bill. We don’t think so!

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 13, 2013

We close all the blinds, turn the lights down, have some wine and cuddle on the couch while we watch movies. Stay home, alone: If the kids are going to be gone, one of our favorite things to do is just STAY HOME! Go to the zoo: We love animals and can spend hours at the zoo! Be sure to ask for discounts.

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Budgeting Budget Baskin Robbins Zoo 45

Saving Everyday

APRIL 26, 2013

We close all the blinds, turn the lights down, have some wine and cuddle on the couch while we watch movies. Stay home, alone: If the kids are going to be gone, one of our favorite things to do is just STAY HOME! Go to the zoo: We love animals and can spend hours at the zoo! Be sure to ask for discounts.

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Budgeting Budget Zoo Wine 40

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

We close all the blinds, turn the lights down, have some wine and cuddle on the couch while we watch movies. Stay home, alone! If the kids are going to be gone, one of our favorite things to do is just STAY HOME! Go to the zoo! We love animals and can spend hours at the zoo! Be sure to ask for discounts.

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Budgeting Budget Entertainment Dairy Queen 51

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 16, 2011

We close all the blinds, turn the lights down, have some wine and cuddle on the couch while we watch movies. Stay home, alone: If the kids are going to be gone, one of our favorite things to do is just STAY HOME! Go to the zoo: We love animals and can spend hours at the zoo! Be sure to ask for discounts.

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Baskin Robbins Budgeting Budget Ruby Tuesday 45

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. But we’re also in the market to replace our living room couch that is falling apart. I need spring clothes and I always find the cutest name brand tops at BJ’s at decent low prices.

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Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

My day was spent sitting on the couch with her in my arms and washing loads of puked-on laundry. Yes, I was looking forward to the day off. But this all came to a screeching halt when my youngest started to get sick around 10am and continued to be sick into the evening. She had me at caramel.

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Daughter Debt Personal Finance Finance 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2020

It allows you to explore different locations without leaving your couch, which is good for your budget in addition to helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. And it’s much easier to forget all the work you have to do inside when it’s out of view! Engage in Virtual Tourism.

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Vacation 7-Up Making At Home 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

My mom sat down with me and made a budget, but I didn’t really think about the extra expenses that people that live on their own need to purchase. After a long day of moving, we sat down on the couch to turn on the TV and realized that we didn’t have the cable cord in order to actually watch cable. Storage bins.

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Modems Home and Garden Buy Buying 222

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 20, 2016

Following a list will help you avoid impulse purchases and give you an idea of budgeting before you head out to the store. Socializing on a Budget. Let friends know that you’re budgeting, and consider activities you can do together that don’t require a ton of money. Avoid Impulse Purchases. Stop Using Online Accounts.

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Conserving Energy Money Bills Credit Cards 40

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

If you know me at all, you probably know by now that I am all about budgeting and saving money wherever possible. You don’t even have to leave your couch! What is a digital coupon? Well, it just happens to be one of the easiest and most hassle-free ways to save money when shopping!

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Used Money Saving Money Advantage 52

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Create a budget. Is now really the best time to buy that new couch or could you find one for free? By refinancing, consumers could quickly save hundreds of dollars every year without having to make significant cuts to their budget. Have more money automatically withdrawn from your paycheck and put in your 401k. Paying Off Debt.

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Monitors Credit Debt Consumer 40

Saving Everyday

MARCH 10, 2019

These affordable winter date night ideas are perfect for cold weather and small budgets! Movie Night at Home: Gather up your favorite chick flicks and his favorite action movies for a fun movie night in snuggling on the couch or in bed. Focus on each other and have fun! Laughing together makes you fall in love all over again.

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Food and Wine Snuggle Video Games Music 64

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

5 Action Steps for a Mindful March: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for March. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

Canadian Couch Potato shares with us tips on how we can lower our rebalancing costs. Canadian Couch Potato’s tips are going to be very useful in our journey to rebalance our investments. 365 Days On A Budget tells us how we can become a master of our life. Investing Wisely. This post also hit home.

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February Family March Finance 140

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

For target practice across the couch or outside past the backyard bushes, the fully automatic motorized Scorpion Gatling Blaster is the season’s most exciting high-capacity dart blaster boasting speed and performance at a great price. The Firetek Bow was named Walmart’s 2014 Chosen by Kids Toy Toys Kids and The Toy Insider Hot 20.

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Giveaway Kids Gifts Blu Ray 89

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 10, 2016

ASOTV Couch Coat - $19.99. ASOTV Couch Coat. ASOTV Airbrush Magic - $9.99. ASOTV Airbrush Magic. ASOTV Atomic Beam - $19.99. ASOTV Atomic Beam. ASOTV Chia Pets - $14.99. ASOTV Chia Pets. Wade's Get it Hoops - $19.99. Wade's Get it Hoops. ASOTV Flipeez Hats - $14.99. ASOTV Flipeez Hats. ASOTV Hover Ball Flash - $9.99.

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Emergen-C Travel Points Band-Aid 100