Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 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 March.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. January’s homework was to figure out your monthly grocery budget and start meal planning. My success : My January grocery budget was $450. Grocery Budget Challenge'

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Budgeting Budget January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories. The 5 Easiest Categories to Reduce.

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Family Balance Sheet

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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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 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 wins in March: I stayed within our budget of $450.

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Budgeting Budget March Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

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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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

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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Budgeting Budget September October 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. The balance sheet is not a budget spreadsheet, but instead a full list of all your accounts, both assets and debts. (We’ll

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Finance Organic Organization Family 178

Family Balance Sheet

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 Groceries Grocery 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are living with a tight budget. You might need to be a bit more creative than just booking into a 5-star resort or buying expensive tickets to the latest show but it is possible to find budget activities.

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Budgeting Budget Entertainment Outdoors 189

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. Build A Menu will plan a variety of meals taking advantage of store sales , making it quick and easy for you to choose what your family will enjoy that week, and prepare an itemized grocery shopping list organized by category ready for you to print and use. Cooking with Kids. Special Menus.

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Meals Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

MARCH 16, 2024

I've just returned from the Travel Goods Show, which I haven't been to since 2020 (it was cancelled the following two years and I couldn't justify a trip to Chicago last year) and it's back in Las Vegas and under a new group of organizers. I'm also testing out a new over-the-tray organizer for the airplane.

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Travel Las Vegas Recycle Recycled 253

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today we will start to get into the nuts and bolts of our budget. Budget Financial Freedom Financial Organization'

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Finance Organic Organization Financial Goals 113

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Organize Your Financial Documents. Please refer back to the original post for a complete list of daily assignments.

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Finance Organic Organization Budgeting 100

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Dave Ramsey is offering a FREE new budgeting tool called My Christmas Budget ! More than a simple budgeting tool, My Christmas Budget will help you get and stay organized for this season’s Christmas shopping. To learn more, read 5 Ways Our Christmas Budgeting Tool Will Change Your Life from Dave Ramsey.

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Budgeting Budget Tools Christmas 70

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Budget Financial Freedom Financial Organization' Please note, I AM NOT A FINANCIAL PLANNER.

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Finance Organic Organization Emergency Fund 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Even more pronounced is the cost of organic produce. We all know that consuming pesticides is not good for our bodies, but organics are almost unaffordable. Many people claim that you can just wash non-organic produce really well because pesticides are sprayed on the produce and can come off. Don’t Shop at Organic Grocers.

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Organic Organization Saving Money Money 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2014

My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. Before it became a “fad”, a “necessity”, or a “ripoff” (depending on who you ask), everything was organic. But back to the “organic” issue at hand. Your health, and the health of our planet, depends on it.

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Food Organic Organization Buy 170

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2016

Day 24 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Save on Organic. When it comes to organic food , everyone’s line in the sand is different. I have friends who are adamant about eating only organic food and I have friends where eating organic is not a priority. How to Save on Organic Food. lb, 6 oz cups @.79

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Organic Organization Food Saving 113

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 11, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Have you been following along in the 31 Days to Organize Your Finances series? Please note, I AM NOT A FINANCIAL PLANNER.

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Finance Organic Organization Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. Savvy decorators can give a living room or bedroom a makeover with a budget as small as $500. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 17, 2024

Colombia has all that and more, with a budget-friendly price tag. Visit a monkey sanctuary, trek up a volcano, or visit a plethora of temples. Colombia - Pirate history, fine dining, graffiti art, beautiful lakes, and nightlife. You don't have to spend 100% of your time by yourself. I'll often take pics and send them to a friend.

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Travel Las Vegas Food and Wine Budgeting 251

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Since the underlying theme of this series is planning and budgeting, today’s assignment is to create a gift giving fund.

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Finance Giving Organic Organization 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Back in 2012, as I was organizing our files, I wondered, What Financial Records Should I Keep and How Long Should I Keep Them For?

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Finance Organic Organization 2014 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2014

On October 1, I embarked on a month long series, 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. During the series, we talked about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Day 23: Organize Your Financial Documents. I had high hopes.

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Finance Organic Organization Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family.

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Finance Emergency Fund Organic Organization 127

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 19, 2015

Whether you prefer lotions, balms, or oils, finding the right moisturizer for your skin type (and budget) is key. Organic Lavender Coconut Lotion , $9.99 , Dr. Bronner’s. Beauty Budget Babe Robin Reetz' Oil-Free Moisturizer , $9.92 , Neutrogena. Hope in a Jar , $15 , Philosophy. Priming Moisturizer , $25 , Glossier.

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Budgeting Budget Oil Of Olay Philosophy 74

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

Many people have made it a priority to eat organic foods. However more people would eat organic if it didn’t come with such a high price. Here is a list of foods that you don’t have to buy organic (some people refer to it as the clean 15 ) as they are not heavily sprayed with pesticides making them healthier options. TAKEAWAY

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Budgeting Budget Finance Desserts 213

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 22, 2014

It has all the compartments I need to keep me organized and it is still in great condition. I use cash envelops that I receive from the bank to hold cash for certain budget categories, such as dining out, clothes, and groceries. Keep your cash organized, in dollar order ($1, $5, $10, $20, and up) and in one pocket for easy access.

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Handbags and Wallets Organic Organization Bank 138

Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

I wanted to give you some alternatives to expensive items that may not be in your budget or you may just rather spend more money on your actual trip than just getting there. The Kroser 20" is also expandable and has extra organization in the zipper divider, which makes packing so much easier.

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Gifts Travel Saving Podcasts 248

Couponing 101

MARCH 31, 2012

Need help organizing your finances? Download a FREE Budgeting Spreadsheet from Following to Lead! Download A Free Budgeting Spreadsheet! Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! is a post from Couponing 101.

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Budgeting Budget Finance Money Saving 82

Couponing 101

JUNE 8, 2013

Need a little help getting your finances on track and sticking to your budget? Sign up for LearnVest and you’ll get access to a FREE personalized budget tool that helps you figure out a budget you can actually stick with. LearnVest makes it easy to get your financial life organized for FREE.

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Budgeting Budget Tools Finance 61

Couponing 101

APRIL 3, 2013

Need a little help getting your finances back on track and sticking to your budget? Right now, they are also offering a cool Create A Budget tool that helps you figure out a budget you can actually stick with. LearnVest makes it easy to get your financial life in control and organized for FREE.

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Budgeting Budget Tools Finance 67

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

If you’re following along with the Grocery Budget Challenge , this month’s action step is to organize our pantry to help make meal planning easier. It doesn’t take much to organize your pantry and to keep it that way, just follow these easy steps. 5 Easy Steps to an Organized Pantry.

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Organic Organization Kitchen Equal 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family.

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Finance Money Organic Organization 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Every month, we set aside money in our budget to cover our basic car maintenance. Budget Financial Organization'

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Finance Organic Organization Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2013

To kick off the series and get everyone started on the first step, I created a Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet that I am offering FREE to readers. Before the first meeting on the 25th, everyone needs to create a Christmas Gift & Spending Budget for 2013. Next, fill in a budget for 2013.

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