Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars. I find gas prices to be higher side at GIANT compared to the member price at BJ’s.

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Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 14, 2014

From the subject line I knew exactly what it was, but I wanted no part of it because I knew the effect it would have on my family’s budget. My wife and I were going to have to discuss a change to our monthly budget. Gasoline : We currently budget $75 a week for gasoline which translates to a tank of gas for our van.

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Health Care Budgeting Budget Gasoline 187

Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

Trying to Travel on a Budget these day, is almost impossible. With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. The consumers have spoken and gas seems to be gradually dropping but not fast enough.If

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Budgeting Budget Travel Discount 40

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. This goes back into our medical expenses budget category. Lately, the line has been really long to get in and I wasn’t in the mood to stand in it.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

GasBuddy : As gas prices increase each day, our gas budget has skyrocketed. There is nothing more frustrating than spending a huge chunk of your earnings and savings on gas. With gas at nearly $4 a gallon in many areas, saving a few dollars each trip can really add up.

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Phones Money Friends And Family Sale Gas 184

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! Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. Bring your own snacks. Pack lunch!

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

Trying to Travel on a Budget these day, is almost impossible. With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. The consumers have spoken and gas seems to be gradually dropping but not fast enough. If the budget is tight, you can plan your vacation around the cheapest destinations.

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Budgeting Budget Travel Discount 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Sometimes the family vacation is put on hold because there just isn’t enough money in the budget to pay the skyrocketing costs of airfare. While gas prices aren’t faring any better, you can at least hit the road and travel the same distance you would fly for half the cost. Have you ever planned a vacation using a tight budget?

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Vacation Travel Insurance Airfare 202

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 11, 2011

Name: Energizer Lithium Gas Reward Promotion. Description: “Summer travel season is in full swing and the ever changing cost of gas prices is impacting everyone. Super easy and with the price of gas these days the $10 really helps. It’s that easy.&#.

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Gas Giveaway Rewards Summer Travel 60

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2011

As gasoline prices quickly approach an average of $4 a gallon across the country, many people are looking once again at hybrid cars as a way to cut expenditures from their budget and save money. By purchasing a hybrid car, you are assuming the risk related to gasoline prices. How to Save Money on Gas.

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Electric Car Cars Car Gasoline 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. How to Reduce Gas Consumption.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

One of the biggest ongoing costs to owning or renting a home is electricity and gas. These long commutes, coupled with insanely high gas prices, make a sizable impact in your monthly budget. Gas Saving Tips. I know it takes a little discipline to do this, but it is well worth it in terms of monthly savings.

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Money Saving Money Eating Out Real Estate 180

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Although gas prices have been lower lately, hovering around $3.20 If anyone asks you want you want for Christmas, think practical: gas cards, an hour with a financial planner, gift cards to the grocery store and personal budgeting software. Photo by Upupa4me via Flickr. per gallon during the holidays.

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Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2013

This free award-winning app offers up-to-date information on your account balances, budgeting and transactions so you can make better financial decisions. This allows you to see whether you’ll break the budget by indulging. Just by looking up where to find the cheapest gas, you can save up to 20 cents per gallon.

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Money Financial Goals Saving Phones 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 11, 2012

Even if you are planning to have a “Staycation” in your town, find a HOT bargain at a nearby hotel or attraction is welcome on the budget! With gas prices rising, you can still take a car trip, just make sure you use my 9 Ways to Save at the Pump.

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Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts Hotel 102

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 14, 2011

With gas prices on the rise, this might be a way to help your budget a tad. I know earning money at home offers are tougher to come by these days. You won’t get rich doing surveys but it is a nice way to make a few extra dollars per month. Or use your survey income to build a rainy day fund.

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Gas Prices Budgeting Budget Building 45

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 11, 2012

The costs can really add up, too, if you have more than one person in your household that wears glasses, so finding affordable prescription eyeglasses is important for a family budget. In today’s economy, and especially this time of year with higher gas prices, vacations, and other summer activities, it is nice to find affordable glasses.

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Sunglasses Eyeglasses Lenses Kids and Family 55

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 25, 2012

Summer is officially here and that means that kids are home, people are time off work, and gas prices are up (yikes!). Create a budget for your staycation. You may not leave home (or travel far), but you’ll want to have some money set aside for tickets, eating out, gas, and possibly a night or two at a hotel.

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Vacation Hotel Backyard Kids and Family 102