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FEBRUARY 23, 2019

They are a family of four and have a grocery budget of $60 per week, they cook 2-3 dinners from scratch each week and eat out once or twice a week. In an effort to save more, they might begin couponing and buy a bunch of things they don’t need that are free or cheap. The Jones family wants to learn how to save more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

From a money-saving and environment-friendly perspective, this may be the most obvious solution to making room in your budget in an eco-conscious manner. Simply by agreeing to receive the bills digitally, a person can create room in their budget and help save some trees with one click! Transportation. Outdoor Entertainment.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories! With tuition payments and debt payments we spent about $60,395 between January 2012 and March 2014 when we became completely debt free with two bachelor’s and two master’s degrees between us. What inspired you to get debt free? Who initiated the debt free goal? Where are you from?

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 16, 2012

I have had my eye on this flower basket charm that costs $95 – not a budget breaker but still not a part of my monthly budget! I decided to use Bluebird to buy this for myself by setting aside some money every week that I would have used to buy coffee or lunch out during the week. This saved me about $20 per week at least!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Master the Art of Budgeting. Budgeting is simply spending just within your means. Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. Who Needs a Budget? I’m Doing OK!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 25, 2014

At the beginning of the year I set a goal for myself to have one hour of unplugged time each evening to enjoy offline and tech-free activities. There are a surprising amount of activities you can do, completely technology free. It works out really well and we connect. Make a Budget, Review Your Budget or Review Your Spending.

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Financial Goals Goals Budgeting Budget 213

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Amanda & Daniel. Together they blog about becoming debt free and location independence in order to serve the world at Life with a Mission. What inspired you to get debt free? We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. Who initiated the debt free goal?

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

When you've bought random snacks and have hunger in the evening, you don't have to go out Bring snacks - When I'm out doing things, I can eat all day. That's not helpful when you're on a budget. When I declare I'm hungry, it means that I probably need to eat within the hour before I turn into a different person.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Yes, I'd love to eat out and have someone else prepare my dinner and serve me, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Will you go out or have a date night in? If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. free except for our mortgage. What inspired you to become debt free? in America.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

This way, if you’re planning to order the bare minimum to keep costs down, you won’t be covering someone who has had a lot more to eat and drink than you. Look for cheap or free entertainment options. Have a look around and see if there are entertainment options such as free (or inexpensive) gigs coming up in your local area.

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Bills Budgeting Budget Entertainment 208

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. Thaw as needed.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2013

I'm still offering a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information. My husband and I started Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University last month, so we scrutinized our March budget more than ever before. Today is the third meeting, but anyone can join at any time. Stay Strong!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. She is the author of the successful website, Living Well Spending Less , where she writes about finding the Good Life on a budget. What inspired you to get debt free? We started making a monthly cash budget and paying with cash instead of credit or debit cards. Stop eating out.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 2, 2012

There is a Denny’s Coupon for FREE Strawberry Pancake Puppies right now with any entree purchase of $2.50 Remember, if you like to eat out but are on a tight budget, breakfast is a great option. Find more Restaurant Coupons to help you save when dining out. or greater. The coupon is good through 8/12.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. What inspired you to get debt free? Making a budget and cutting expenses. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Couponing 101

JULY 28, 2011

They are a family of four and have a grocery budget of $60 per week, they cook 2-3 dinners from scratch each week and eat out once or twice a week. In an effort to save more, they might begin couponing and buying a bunch of things they don’t need that are free or cheap. The Jones family wants to learn how to save more.

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Budgeting Budget Saving Eating Out 96

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

We thought eating in restaurants was a main attraction of travel because you get to try local foods. Even when eating out on the cheap, we were still spending hundreds of dollars on food. I initially booked directly through Budget, and the cost for a large SUV for a week was $595. Visit free attractions.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

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. For lunch, we usually pack a cooler with food each day that we are at the beach and eat out somewhere for lunch on the one day when we need a sun-break.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Having a routine keeps me scheduled so that I don’t forget to prep something and end up tempted to eat out. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Glean what you can from my suggestions, but feel free to make this work for your family. The sky’s the limit.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Even though they have all the money in the world, they have simple lives free of all the complexities. They think that if they start being frugal, they will no longer get the opportunity to eat out, go to spas, travel, or even watch their favorite movie. Learning to Start. On traveling. Food is essential. You need it to survive.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. What inspired you to get debt free? We realized that debt payments were eating into our income and potential to build wealth. Finally, we took the dive by making a budget and starting our debt snowball. The budget is key. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. We used up what we had.

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Coupons Do Work

MAY 28, 2016

Eating out? Buy one get one free Slurpee through 5/30. Free Snapple or Nantucket Nectars with purchase of any breakfast or lunch sandwich. Get a free burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos when you buy $25.00 Free queso dip through 5/31. Free doughnut on 6/3. Free hashbrowns through 6/30. .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We finally convinced the board to map out future needs and come up with a plan to get there. In the annual meeting, the members have to approve the budget for the year, which included the staining, a $60 a month increase in fees and no improvement projects. I do, which is why I wanted it out in the open as to what the budget allowed.

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Real Estate Money Kids and Family Budgeting 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

My entertainment budget is not very big, because my “fun” happens to be reading, writing, and spending time with family. However, if going out to eat with friends or going on all-inclusive vacations is your thing, I’m not one to judge. My newest phone was free as I was due for an upgrade. High End Cars.

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Money Cars Car Laptops 184

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Thinking about eating out? Genghis Grill has a free appetizer or dessert for new members of its rewards program. Genghis Grill has a free appetizer or dessert for new members of its rewards program. You’ll receive a unique Khan’s Rewards Kard number with a free appetizer or dessert award.

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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. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. 6 – Eat dinner at home. 11 – Find free entertainment.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Set a Budget Spending adds up quickly on any vacation, and overspending can add unwanted stress when all you should be doing is relaxing! Some people prefer having an overall budget, while others prefer setting a daily budget. Some people prefer having an overall budget, while others prefer setting a daily budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. What inspired you to get debt free? We gave up eating out, cable, driving as many places. Who initiated the debt free goal? Tell us about you and your family. Not really.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. According to the U.S.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

Since I am off to Disney World and buy the ‘Hopper Ticket’ while breaking the bank (good thing I have been budgeting and couponing this year!!!!), Have your picture taken for free: At Disney, there is a “Disney Photopass Photographers” who sell professional pictures. Free Wi-Fi !

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. If you want to become debt free, I’m here to tell you it is TOTALLY worth all the time, effort, and frustration. When we first started we couldn’t have even conceived of becoming completely debt free.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 7, 2015

Heading out this weekend? If you are eating out, grab a coupon to help you save. Blimpie – Free Regular Sub When You Buy Regular Sub & Drink (exp: 12/31/2015). Corner Bakery – Free Latte or Small Espresso Beverage with Breakfast Purchase (exp: 3/11/2015). These vouchers make great gifts too!

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget. When people hear the word budget, they think “restriction” and “no fun”, but honestly that couldn’t be further from the truth. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

I will definitely continue to use the card because it’s so simple and I don’t have to carry cash but still get the same budgeting tool cash gives me. The American Express Prepaid card is: FREE to get. A GREAT budgeting tool – you can only spend the money you put on the card.

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