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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017

Family Balance Sheet

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. My grandmother taught me this money saving tip years ago and I now only buy the seconds. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Family Heirlooms.

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps

Coupons Do Work

Over the years I have had to budget, put money away…so we can live the life without worrying about money. All I had to do was what my grandmother had taught me. To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can. The weekend is what I call : FFA (free for all days). My total bill was $27.57.

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Vera Bradley | FREE Shipping + 60% off Select Patterns

Saving With Shellie

Vera Bradley has some awesome deals where you can get FREE Shipping plus 60% off Select Patterns ! Vera Bradley is always a great gift choice for mom, aunts, and grandmothers. Find more fabulous Holiday Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest toys, games, technology and more without breaking your budget.

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Foods You Need to Buy Organic, and Foods You Don’t

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. EWG has been publishing this reference document – available here for free – for years, and I always refer to it when the updated list comes out.

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9 Fun Family Indoor Activities

Family Balance Sheet

We’re an active family who loves to spend time together outside, but as the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, we spend much of our free time indoors where gadgets so easily grab out attention. 9 Fun & Budget-Friendly Indoor Activities. Does this happen to your family too? Have a Fancy Dinner In.

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9 Ways to Save Money at Disney World 2016

Coupons Do Work

The last time I went to Disney World , I was in 4th grade and I remember going with my grandma and great-grandma, throwing a tantrum because I wanted to meet Cinderella and my grandma and great-grandmother were taking their time at the souvenir shop. Free Wi-Fi ! Wifi should be free here! For the price of the ticket!