Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Currently I try to maintain a $500 monthly grocery budget for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went out for dinner to celebrate my oldest daughter’s tenth birthday. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went out to dinner to celebrate my youngest daughter’s birthday. Sunday: We had 10 elementary aged kids over for my daughter’s birthday party.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Our daughters made dinner (with my assistance) on Saturday night and performed some dinner theater to entertain me and my husband. 10 Paper Products to Avoid.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. Wednesday: My oldest daughter requested a Tomato soup & Grilled Cheese night, so I went to Pinterest for a recipe. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. But we had a lot to celebrate this week, both my husband and my mother celebrated their birthdays and my daughters hosted some friends for a sleepover. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Leftovers Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. My oldest daughter loves sausage burgers, so when they’re on sale, which is quite frequently, I buy them. They both had great years and my daughters kissed third and first grades good-bye.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Close family friends took my daughters to Hersheypark for the afternoon. My husband doesn’t care for tomato based spaghetti sauce and my daughters and I LOVE it. We are hosting 5 other 4th graders for a sleepover to celebrate my oldest daughter’s tenth birthday.

Budget 100

Budget Budgeting Daughter Dinner 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 20, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Sunday: My daughter had a very long swim meet, so we grabbed burritos at a favorite local restaurant. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

Burritos 100

Burritos Homemade Costco Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. One of our daughters has had reactions to tilapia, so I stopped buying it. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? 10 Paper Products to Avoid.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 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. I went to dinner at a Vietnamese Noodle place with a group of friends, my oldest daughter went to a birthday party sleepover, so my husband took my youngest daughter out on a date night.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

My daughter did ballet, and I would say, take the costume and make something fun out of it. He is 5 and 1/2 and my daughter is 9, they are very creative AND isn’t that what Halloween is all about? 1 DIY Paper Doll Costume. I haven’t bought my kids a costume in years. Being creative and not buying costumes?

DIY 100

DIY Halloween Sewing Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2015

I BLEW MY GROCERY BUDGET! So per my daughter’s request, I made Burrito Bowls and there was just enough left for me to have one for lunch on Wednesday. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. I took a break from this series over the summer and you’ll never guess what happened! My supply is very low. Tuesday: First day of school!

Burritos 100

Burritos Freezers Leftovers Breakfast 100

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. My husband and daughters are on their own. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Use my referral code to join. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. And I was pregnant with our youngest daughter, so what should have been a joyous year was quite a stressful one. The numbers that looked great on paper in the summer of 2012 were, in reality, turning out to be very challenging in 2013. It was a scary time for us.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2013

With my daughter’s birthday falling between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, we usually end up having her party in January. This year my daughter asked for a snow princess party…but only if it snowed. I made these tissue paper pom poms to hang over the table and I absolutely love how they turned out.

Birthday 101

Birthday Cupcakes Daughter Girls 101

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

What looked like a great idea on paper, was turning out to be very challenging. We had our daughters later in life and at a crucial time in our lives, I stopped our retirement contribution. I poured over both our business and our home expenses, created a line item budget, and a made a plan for every dollar that was coming in.

Goals 100

Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2015

Feeding your family healthy doesn’t have to break your budget. My daughter and I regularly eat my green bowties with whatever vegetables we feel like that day mixed in. I add 1/4 cup to a brown paper bag, sprinkle in some salt and about a teaspoon of olive oil. Dried pasta is a staple that everyone should have on hand.

Budget 40

Budget Budgeting Food Bulk 40

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2015

We include teacher gifts into our Christmas budget every year, but I also want my children to be part of the gift giving process, whether they craft a card, make an ornament, or write a poem. This idea came to me from my daughter’s preschool teacher many years ago. What We Do: Like I mentioned above, I budget for teacher gifts.

Thankful 100

Thankful Holiday Recession Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Our grocery budget dropped by over $40 per week in the third year of my gardening efforts and it gets better every year.

Gardening 202

Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Money 202

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

The numbers that looked great on paper were in reality turning out to be very challenging. 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. We had a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies.

Finance 100

Finance Debt August 2013 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

I did a MAJOR paper purge back and wrote an extensive post on the subject. If you have a lot of paper financial documents that you’re not sure what to do with, read How Long Should Keep You Financial Documents. Because my office is in the dining room, keeping it tidy is a must and something that I’m always working on.

Finance 100

Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We told our daughters that they could set up a lemonade stand at the yard sale to earn their spending money. Create A Budget. Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. dishwasher detergent, dish soap, paper towels, napkins.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. You will save about $2.50

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

If you have a lot of paper financial documents that you’re not sure what to do with, read How Long Should Keep You Financial Documents. Around the time our second daughter was born, I found myself so overwhelmed and distracted that I missed paying the rent for our business office. Organize your Financial Documents.

Finance 130

Finance Cleaning Goals Insurance 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 30, 2014

And as I type this post on December 28, 2014 I am sitting in my dining room that also works as a make-shift office, books piled high, papers strewn over the buffet, rolls of gift wrap lying against the wall, and our extra chairs from Christmas breakfast still haven’t been put away. The room (and my home) is a complete mess.

Kids and Family 187

Kids and Family Home Cleaning Wellness 187

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law.

Kids and Family 186

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

I’m busy raising my daughters with my 50-something husband, managing our small business, and writing my blog. Write these dreams down on paper. And by over 40, I mean I’m on the down slide to 5……nope, can’t quite type that number just yet. I really am enjoying this decade though. And Read some more.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

My daughter-in-law knew the power of negotiation. Crystal (owner of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) wrote about how she annually contacts her cable/internet supplier to get reductions in her bill – step by step. To get the best buy on new furniture to fill your house, you have to negotiate. Persistence. Dealing With Government Entities.

Saving Money 202

Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Recording your workouts and racking progress is made easy, so you can leave that pen and paper where they belong – the past. He is married, with a daughter, and likes to spend time with his family. Guest Post Author Bio: The following is a guest post from Crystal at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff, where she. MyNetDiary.

Food and Wine 222

Food and Wine Food and Drink Motivation Nutrition 222

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!

March 100

March Financial Goals Budget Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Budgeting in the Fun Stuff negotiated a reduction in her cable and internet bills by calling the retention department and saying she would hate to leave but would if she couldn’t work out a cost reduction for the services. Add ons (if you can’t negotiate the price, get the other guy to throw in extras!). Everything else.

Haggle 202

Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. This should save you a bundle on the cleaning products budget. Minimize Money Spent on Disposables Today, we spend a lot of money on disposable products such as paper towels, plastic water bottles, plastic wrap, and the like.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. A post about breaking down your insurance costs and how you can budget for them. Sometimes on paper it looks like a no-brainer, but it could really be tough in many cases. They are definitely worth a try.

Saving Money 232

Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 3, 2017

Bounty Paper Towels, 1 ct - $2.00 Bounty Paper Towels, 1 ct. Paper Goods Mix & Match. Paper Bowls, 20 - 40 ct - $2.00 Paper Bowls, 20 - 40 ct. Paper Plates, 20 - 40 ct - $2.00 Paper Plates, 20 - 40 ct. Bounty Paper Towels, 6 Rolls - $5.99. - $1.00/1 Bounty Paper Towels, 6 Rolls.

Walgreens 100

Walgreens Travel L'Oreal Rebates 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 22, 2017

Bath Tissue & Paper Towel Mix & Match. Smile & Save Paper Towels, 1 ct - $0.50 Smile & Save Paper Towels, 1 ct. Paper Products Mix & Match. Bounty Paper Towels, 2 Roll - $3.33 1 Bounty Paper Towels; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day; Excludes Basic Trial/Travel Sizes. - $0.50/1

L'Oreal 100

L'Oreal Walgreens Emergen-C Travel 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 28, 2017

Bath Tissue & Paper Towel Mix & Match. Smile & Save Paper Towels, 1 ct - $0.50 Smile & Save Paper Towels, 1 ct. Paper Products Mix & Match. Bounty Paper Towels, 2 Roll - $3.33 1 Bounty Paper Towels; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day; Excludes Basic Trial/Travel Sizes. - $0.50/1

Walgreens 100

Walgreens L'Oreal Travel Points 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 3, 2016

Paper Goods Mix & Match. Smile & Save Paper Towels, 1 ct - $0.50 Smile & Save Paper Towels, 1 ct. Bounty Paper Towels, 8 Rolls - $8.99. - $0.25/1 1 Bounty Basic Paper Towels; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. - $0.25/1 Bounty Paper Towels, 8 Rolls.

Walgreens 100

Walgreens Travel Vicks Emergen-C 100