Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. Budget items we are temporarily stopping for now: EVERYTHING ELSE! year old Honda Odyssey with a new to us vehicle. I have been using it ever since.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. I used my birthday as an opportunity to check out Sippin' On Sixth, which is a tiki pop-up through the end of the year that has tiki drinks, brunch, lunch, dinner, and specialty events.

Activism 204

Activism Portland Zoo Museum 204

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

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Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. 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. This is going to be a daily challenge for me.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2011

Here are some suggestions you might find useful: It Starts With The Choice of Credit Card. To take this to another level, be aware of the company with whom you’re doing business, and choose a credit card lender that practices good green behavior and puts the environment first. Save The Trees. Four Crazy Credit Card Scams.

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Credit Cards Credit Environmental Groups Paperless 165

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Create a budget. that gym you no longer use.) Do you really need cable television or can you make do without? By refinancing, consumers could quickly save hundreds of dollars every year without having to make significant cuts to their budget. Bring your lunch to work more frequently. Spending Less.

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Monitors Credit Debt Consumer 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. I don’t want to use the term extreme frugality, because that sounds absolutely horrible. We will control our money, rather than our money controlling us.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113