Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

Have you ever blown your budget in four days? ” Dining out is a fun treat, but when you eat out too often it gets old and my sweet girl wanted a home cooked dinner. I did too and on top of that we officially blew through our restaurant budget. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. How to make used furniture usable.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

I use blank calendars for meal planning, half marathon training, and family event planning. It’s not too late to make a budget for your Christmas spending. My offer for a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet is still available. Do you use a Swiffer to clean your floors? Dine and Dish.

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November Used Menu Planning Menu Plans 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. Dining Out. We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. It saves us $67 a month. I encourage you to read my post, 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

I use Bitdefender for both internet security and a VPN. It makes it easier to save on dining and allows you to enjoy being outside, too. One fancy dining experience - I'll always look for places I want to eat on trips before I go and then plan my days around the general areas.

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Travel Las Vegas Museum Flowers and Plants 194

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. Using epoxy, attach a saucer to a garden stake. If you have china that is past the point of usefulness, broken or severely cracked, break it some more to create mosaic tiles for other craft projects. Galvanized pipe for plumbing is perfect.

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Cycle Budgeting Budget Christmas 199

For the Mommas

AUGUST 14, 2012

Do you like to dine out? I typically use coupons and try to find specials. Restaurants with a $100 price tag are usually out of my budget, but not with Restaurant.com. I had the opportunity to participate in Restaurant.com’s Dining Destination. I love to eat out, but I hate how expensive it can be.

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Restaurant.com Dining Budgeting Budget 56

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories. It is by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget.

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Budgeting Budget Finance Organic 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 29, 2015

This series helps me stay on top of our grocery spending and currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. We dined on pizza, carrots and dip, and Girl Scout cookies for dessert. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. I’ll write about the trip in a few weeks. Would you like to lower your grocery bill?

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Budgeting Budget Hotel Freezers 100

Fashion Without Guilt

JUNE 22, 2009

Dining Out is America's past time, at least I know it's mine. By making some minor adjustments you will still be able to enjoy dining out while still watching the bank. According to FeedThePig here are some great tips on Dining on A Budget. Use coupons for restaurants. Eat a snack before going out to dinner.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 23, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We spent the afternoon at the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg and dined at the show. We have some gift cards to use that we received at Christmas. Also my husband made green smoothies for the two of us. We’re not farmers, but the Farm Show is a yearly attraction that we do NOT miss.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2014

Set a Budget. Before you start the hunt for you dining locale, decide how much you’re willing to spend. Setting a budget can help you narrow your search significantly, particularly when you’re in unfamiliar places (on business, vacation, etc). Have you used any of these strategies? But be sure to read the fine print.

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Eating Out Bills Food and Drink Dining 207

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. Credit can be a valuable tool when used wisely, but it can also quickly lead to debt if you're not careful. Invest in yourself.

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Debt Money Building Credit Cards 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

We use consumer spending data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to get a reliable third-party measure of people’s spending habits. For example, a card’s grocery rewards rate receives a 23 percent weighting based on how much of the average person’s budget is spent on groceries.

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Credit Cards Credit December Calculators 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Use the Good China. My husband and I like to indulge on a adult beverage (or two) when we are dining at home. Unplug from the Outside World. Turn off the phones and any form of social media. Don't invite or allow your Facebook friends into your special day/night with your sweety. Create a Romantic Ambiance. Sip on Adult Beverages.

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Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Restaurant Coupons 02/09/19: Olive Garden, O’Charley’s, Fleming’s & More This roundup of Valentine’s dinner deals runs the gamut from steak to pizza to ice cream, from fine dining to fast food deals, so there’s something for every taste and budget. Baskin-Robbins: For a […].

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Baskin Robbins Gardening Garden Restaurant 45

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Sunday: Using leftover turkey & gravy, I made Turkey & Waffles , steamed vegetable. Tuesday: Using leftover turkey, I made Turkey Noodle Soup and served with a salad and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Saturday: Dining with family. I started using a really cool Savory Cooking app on my iPad.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Also See: How to Budget Money on a Low Income How Much of Your Salary Should You Save? It goes: 50% of your salary should go to your expenses and needs 30% should go towards what you want (a new car, a vacation, and all that) 20% should go towards your savings plan So, using this rule, 20% of everything you earn should go toward savings.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Some people wouldn’t be caught dead going into a thrift store, but they are often nice, clean stores where you can find great, gently used items at great prices. Set a Budget – Set a budget before you leave and bring cash.

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Thrift Stores Thrifting Furniture Storing 201

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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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Debt 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

MARCH 23, 2024

I dined at Park on Fremont - just steps from the Fremont Street Experience - and was pulled in by the colors of this bike with the restaurant sign and the textures of the wall. They are an Italian artist that uses these same colors and palm tree design in their work, so maybe it's them.

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Las Vegas Art Beauty Garage 147

For the Mommas

JANUARY 13, 2011

And I would do it without busting my budget. My area of modification is my side table in my dining room. Use mesh bags from produce to add another level of texture to items. Use paint on an old item and make it new. Paint it a color you love but have been afraid to use in your house. I would break out of the rut.

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Budgeting Budget Kansas City Kansas 70

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

Some families find it feasible to make drastic cuts to non essential expenditures such as entertainment, dining out, and vacationing. Create a budget. It’s time that you put yourself and your family on a monthly budget. A simple budget allows you to regulate spending as well as track cost.

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Debt Recession Unemployment Budgeting 157

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

Who doesn’t love to dine out? Those days are long gone for us now as we’re working hard to cut corners and save money. Those days are long gone for us now as we’re working hard to cut corners and save money. This is a great way to dine at your favorite higher priced restaurants. Avoid the soda pop.

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Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

So r ather than leave you to scour the internet at the last minute for budget-friendly destinations, beautiful destinations, or activity-filled destinations, f amily destinations expert Family Destination s Guide have done this for you. Spring Break is a special time and needs to be done right. Post courtesy of familydestinationsguide.com.

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Puerto Rico Family Travel Indianapolis 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

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. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! 25 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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. If you use the formula: INCOME–EXPENSES = SAVINGS , then you are bound to find yourself with a ‘financial cavity’. Rather, you must use this formula: INCOME–SAVINGS = EXPENSES.

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Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

I’m in good company with my love of all things used. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.” Kitchen Appliances.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

rather than leave you to scour the internet at the last minute for budget-friendly destinations, beautiful destinations, or activity-filled destinations, family vacations expert Family Destinations Guide has done this for you. Ogden also offers lots of shopping, dining and nightlife options, as well as art at the local community theatre.

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Puerto Rico Family Travel Indianapolis 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. Even so, after spending hundreds of dollars on food on my trip to NYC, I began to look more into saving some serious money on dining for my next trip. Thanks, couch surfing! After all, you’ve got to eat! Grocery Shop.

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Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

We had a dining room now, which we didn’t have in our tiny little apartment, so our pub style table and chairs looked small and awkward in the space. We furnished our house almost for free by using a few methods: Repurpose Old Pieces . Everyone has something lying around that they don’t use or want anymore.

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. My challenge is I need to reduce our bill, but not make everyone in my family miserable because there is no room for the occasional extras that make us happy, like a special treat or wild caught salmon or Kalamata olives.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Couponing 101

APRIL 9, 2019

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. Beyond the basic fruit jams and jellies, you can get into the more “gourmet” variety of things, using the exact same skills and basic know how. Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget. Do you love kiwi? Try making a Kiwi Jam!

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Canning Homemade Simple Making 81

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

One thing that I didn’t want to do much of on our date week was COOK, but I didn’t want blow our budget. We used gift cards on 3 nights, ate leftovers on 1 night, and grilled burgers on the last night. One of the gift cards was given to us TWO years ago for Christmas. These wristlets were never used.

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Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

It took use about 10 years because we didn’t get serious until the 11th hour. Finally, we took the dive by making a budget and starting our debt snowball. The budget is key. More diligence with finances brought in more income producing opportunities for us. So I work the budget and spreadsheets.

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

The Coupon Game

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

A good friend of mine decided to live on a cash budget and loved the way it helped her and her husband to be more aware of where their money was going each month. For those of you who may have never heard of a cash diet, this is where you physically go to the bank and withdraw cash to live on rather than using a debit or credit card.

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Budgeting Budget Vacation Credit Cards 55

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 22, 2014

I use cash envelops that I receive from the bank to hold cash for certain budget categories, such as dining out, clothes, and groceries. Remove any outdated cards or misc stuff that you don’t need or use regularly. It could also fit my checkbook when I need it, however I don’t usually carry it around.

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Handbags and Wallets Organic Organization Bank 138