Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. My monthly goal is $100.

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2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. My monthly goal is $100.

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2019 Club July Christmas 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. My monthly goal is $100.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas May 100

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Exclusivity keeps motivation high for perpetual deal hunting too. Retail codes aid fashion experimentation on a budget removing barriers inhibiting curiosity!

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Discount Finds Codes Used 40

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Staying healthy through the holiday season can be somewhat daunting. In addition, being budget minded, we are always looking for ways to live healthier to help them drive down costs of medical expenses, so that we have more discretionary income. Just in time for the holidays! Fitting exercise into a busy schedule.

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Gift Cards Giveaway Holiday Gifts 94

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. I''m still offering a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information. Today is the fourth meeting, but anyone can join at any time.

April 100

April Club Christmas Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2012

To do this, you really do need to have a budget. So bite the bullet and sit down to create an effective personal and household budget. With your budget in place, it becomes so much easier to control your day-to day finances. With your budget in place, it becomes so much easier to control your day-to day finances.

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Financial Goals Goals Making Simple 213

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 4, 2016

For me the new year’s reality sets in the first Monday after the holiday. This year, we took a long break over the holidays to travel to see friends and family, so today has been a shock to my system. And to stay motivated, I want to continue to share the successes of others with more Debt Free Stories.

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2016 Money Financial Goals Debt 100

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 6, 2015

While we’re on the topic of post-holiday detoxing , let’s address the elephant in the room: working out. Whether you’re getting back on that yoga routine or hitting the gym, the quickest way to get yourself motivated is by investing in some new gear. Here are our favorites: Y oga Mat , $34.95 , H&M.

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Work Nike Shopping Motivation 62

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. My offer for a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet is still available. If you have not done so, complete the Christmas Gift & Spending Budget worksheet.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Our youngest daughter’s dresser practically disintegrated into pieces over the holiday break. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

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

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Create a budget. If you’re still worried you’ll break your resolution, consider motivating yourself by money. By refinancing, consumers could quickly save hundreds of dollars every year without having to make significant cuts to their budget. Have more money automatically withdrawn from your paycheck and put in your 401k.

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Monitors Credit Debt Consumer 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

This dream motivates you to put in the effort. What about holidays, cars, homes, designer clothes, retirement? Related posts: Take Small Steps Towards Great Financial Health Finding Your Dream Job and How to Land it How to Live your Dream Life Debt Free Bust Out of a Financial Rut How to Have a Small Budget Wedding.

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Money Debt Debt Free Cooking At Home 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Many of us have just celebrated Canada Day or Independance Day; a holiday where we celebrate our freedoms. This doesn’t mean you will always live with a cash budget, although you certainly could. Outlaw from Outlaw Finance presents Fundamental vs. Daniel from Sweating The Big Stuff shares Tips to Start Saving For The Holidays.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

With Valentine’s Day making it’s appearance next week, I thought it would be fun to talk about the kissing part of the holiday. Financial Highway tells us how we can beat inflation with our food budget. Stretching the One Income Dollar shares with us 10 ways to have a royal wedding on a commoners budget.

February 113

February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. You can only cut so much from a budget, so to increase our cash flow, we’ll need to earn extra income by growing our small business and growing my blog. Did you make 2018 financial goals ?

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Those are all great ideas, but one company is taking it a step further to help motivate us. MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Turn off the lights.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 26, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. For my family, Christmas is the holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Take a look at your Christmas budget. Request a Christmas Spending Budget excel sheet here. )

Christmas 100

Christmas Club Finds October 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Pamela Smock, a sociology professor at the University of Michigan, says women typically also handle “kin work, which means who sends out holiday cards, who has to get on the phone with the in-laws to make arrangements for Thanksgiving” ( NBC News ). I help the kids write thank you notes when they get presents. On and on it goes.

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Women Kids and Family Menu Planning Menu Plans 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. We just came back from holidays and did just that. A post about breaking down your insurance costs and how you can budget for them. We have something similar in Canada and it definitely motivates you to save.

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Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. I'm still offering a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information. Today is the second meeting, but anyone can join at any time.

February 100

February Club Christmas Goals 100