Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. My wins in March: I stayed within our budget of $450.

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Budget Budgeting March Grocery 100

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. What is your craft?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year from January to December. … This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! Spring/Easter: Decorations, baskets, candy, ham, eggs and egg dyeing kits, gift sets, dresses and accessories. The best guide !

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Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 14, 2016

It’s mid-January people. The 70% off Target Toy Clearance should be starting today Thursday, January 14. Look at the toys and see if there are any you can use for upcoming birthdays, Easter baskets and summer activities. Last year I even bought Christmas presents at the January toy sale. Be ready for crowds.

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Clearance Toys Shopping Target 40

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 12, 2015

It’s mid-January people. However my very best educated guess says Thursday, January 15. Look at the toys and see if there are any you can use for upcoming birthdays, Easter baskets and summer activities. Set a budget and stick to it. Do you know what that means? However, this is definitely not a guaranteed date!

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Clearance Toys Shopping Target 40

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

2 Jolly Rancher or Twizzler Pouch Candy (Walgreens Coupon) - Walgreens IVC January 2017 Booklet; Includes 10 - 14 oz Only (exp. 2 M&M's Candy (Walgreens Coupon) - Walgreens IVC January 2017 Booklet; Includes 9.5 - 11.4 2 Planters Nut Products (Walgreens Coupon) - Walgreens IVC January 2017 Booklet; Includes Mixed, 8.75 - 10.3

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Walgreens Travel L'Oreal Glade 100