Motherhood Moments

MARCH 2, 2023

Using common kitchen tools described in these printable instructions , simply mush up paper and cardboard and sprinkle in flower seeds to make paper. Seed Paper: Spring is marked by blooming so creating handmade seed paper is a great way to help kids learn about repurposing cardboard and paper into art that regenerates.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

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. This Week in the Kitchen. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.29.17 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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AUGUST 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 budget is $450. September’s Assignments.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Here’s a peek at what we ate this week on our budget. I’ve had to bump up the budget over the years as my kids have grown and started to eat as much as adults. My kids ate like birds back in day and now they are famished every time they walk into the kitchen. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 12.14.18

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

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. This Week in the Kitchen: Our week nights have gotten so hectic with my kids having different practice times.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

Is a play kitchen on your Christmas shopping list this year? There’s a nice selection of styles and prices so you can find something to fit your child’s taste AND your budget! Little Tikes Get Out n’ Grill Kitchen Set – $29.97 (reg. Dora the Explorer: Sizzling Surprises Kitchen – $49.97 (reg.

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APRIL 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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for May.

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OCTOBER 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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for November.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 10.20.17 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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JUNE 30, 2014

Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! 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.

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Budgeting Budget Grocery Groceries 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

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. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09.15.17 My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s been a long time since I’ve shared the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , but I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09/01/2017 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

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. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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MARCH 5, 2016

Have you ever blown your budget in four days? Our kitchen was pretty bare so the kids bought their lunch at school. I did too and on top of that we officially blew through our restaurant budget. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 03.04.16

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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For the Mommas

MAY 21, 2019

Free College Cookbook: Healthy, Budget-Friendly Recipes for Every Student Kindle Edition. Amazon has College Cookbook: Healthy, Budget-Friendly Recipes for Every Student Kindle Edition for Free. Students don’t usually spend much time in the kitchen. But we’ve got your back.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kosher on a Budget. North Central Oklahoma ~ From this Kitchen Table. Metro Detroit, Michigan ~ Saving Dollars and Sense. Oakland County, Michigan ~ Everyday Savvy. South Haven, Michigan ~ Bargain Briana. Twin Cities, Minnesota ~ Creative Couponing. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kansas City Mamas.

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MAY 30, 2019

Chase a shared passion by volunteering at an animal shelter, helping clean up a park, serving food at a soup kitchen, or any other service activity you can come up with. The post 6 Free Date Night Ideas for Romance on a Budget appeared first on Couponing 101. Date night is about who you’re with, not how much you spend.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. Knobs are great for adding interest to a kitchen themed picture frame. 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment. Leave no stone unturned and do not assume anything is trash. So, have you up-cycled before? Christmas in July.

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Cycle Budget Budgeting Christmas 199

Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Run on over to ToysRus.com where this Step2 Little Cooks Kitchen is marked down to $27.99 Kitchen Includes: Dishes, pot, pan. shipped (regularly $49.99)! This is a GREAT price. and even better than their own Black Friday pricing! Get it now because this at this pirce; it won’t last long ! Food, condiments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. Try these websites too: Organic Consumers Association , Organic Kitchen , and Eat Well Guide.

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MAY 4, 2016

Along with your orderly kitchen, you should also have an inventory of the food that you have on hand. And hopefully, your next shopping trip won’t be as expensive, because you’re using food already in your kitchen. Today is Day 4 and your assignment: Pantry Challenge. I am also participating in this 31 Day challenge.

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JANUARY 10, 2013

A couple of years ago, I coined the term, Kitchen Economics , after I read a dictionary definition of the word "economics" : "the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind." 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Kmart: Essential Home 7-Piece Kitchen Linens Set $1.92 (After Points) – get the awesome deal here. Kmart: Essential Home 7-Piece Kitchen Linens Set $1.92 (After Points) – get the awesome deal here. Deal Idea: Set: 2 towels, 2 potholders, 2 dishcloths and an oven mitt. Potholders: 6-3/4″ W x 8″ L. Towels: 15″ W x 25″ L.

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MARCH 2, 2011

Groceries are the one area in our household budget that I feel like I have the most control over. We usually eat out one night, but if I don't plan the other six days, then it becomes more than one night out and we end up over budget in that category. My binder is a very important part of my kitchen. Create a recipe binder.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

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JUNE 5, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. You are supposed to tie with kitchen twine, but I don’t have any so I just carefully flipped without. I do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Christmas Gifts on a Budget. When you’re on a tight budget, you may think that your Christmas shopping will only yield cheap gifts. Even on a tight budget, you can purchase gifts that look expensive. Your friends and family will never know that you were on a tight budget. It doesn’t have to be that way though.

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Budget Budgeting Christmas Gifts 40

Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Target Shoppers: This week is 10 days of deals and today, Monday 11/21, here is what the deals is : Day 3 (11/21) : 20% off Kitchen purchase. Here are some ideas : . Sunbeam® Hand & Stand 5-Speed Mixer (low inventory: with % off included) – $21.39. Magic Bullet Blender 11pc Set – $42.79 (low inventory: with % off included)).

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Save on the Step2 Little Bakers Kitchen at Kohl’s with this Black Friday deal. You can get the kitchen for $69.14 (reg. Step2 Little Bakers Kitchen – $98.99. This looks really cute for a play kitchen and comes with tons of accessories. The post Kohl’s Black Friday | Step2 Little Bakers Kitchen for $69.14

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014

We’re focusing on our kitchen again this week with the Weekly Decluttering Challenge. If you’re participating in the Grocery Budget Challenge , February’s action step is to clean out and organize our kitchen pantry and refrigerator. 5 Simple Steps to Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator and Freezer.

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JANUARY 20, 2023

In 2022, I wanted to do a major purge of our home , and that lasted until about January 15 of 2022 when I reorganized our kitchen cabinets. Sidebar: Restaurants are also a budget buster for us, and I will be extra diligent in this category as well. Travel and vacations will always be a part of our budget. Get out the shovel!

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

All is well in my kitchen again. To save time, I was planning the same dinners over and over… and over and over. We were bored and my family was revolting. So I pulled out some recipes that I haven’t made in ages and I found a new recipe on Pinterest. Tuesday: Cook Once, Eat Twice night.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Besides a small trip to the store to pick up milk, fresh fruit, and vegetables, this should be a light week for the grocery budget. Some meal ideas that I have planned: A frittata with left-over baked ham and red pepper. chicken corn soup with the shredded chicken and stock. crock pot chicken thighs. pulled chicken sandwiches.

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Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

This week’s installment will be the most budget-friendly with everything featured coming in under $25 … 1. It’s no secret that I’m a lousy cook, but this gift would even inspire me to get in the kitchen! . Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s officially time to shop for the Holidays!

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Budgeting Budget Holiday Gifts 85

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 3, 2024

If you're headed to Las Vegas, or thinking about visiting and worried about your budget, let me take you through some great free things to spend absolutely zero dollars on, except in gas or via Uber (or the Monorail, which I highly recommend): Bellagio Conservatory I love the Bellagio.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Also, in the 90s, kitchen would have themes, such as an Italian wine theme, and all the decor, including the wallpaper border, had wine bottles on it. If things don’t need to match, you are more able to take whatever comes along that’s in your budget. Let’s run through some examples!

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Saving Money Money Painting Lamps 209

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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