Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 25, 2023

But, with rent across the country remaining at an all-time high, it begs the question: What does the current economic and housing climate mean for renters? This report shows where Americans are staying locked in their leases and in a perpetual renting cycle. There are many steps people can take while on the path to becoming homeowners.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. So, instead of trying to cram my hubby, my grandson, myself and all of our travel things into my little Toyota Camry Solara (read that convertible with very little trunk space), I’m looking for a mid-sized SUV to rent for a couple of weeks. Rent by the week.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. Here’s 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! Some people see traveling as a luxury, but I see it differently.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates a sense of order, trains forethought, and so broadens the mind.” Start Using Cash This is a wonderful way to save money.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

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. Fixed categories are things like your mortgage/rent, insurance premiums, and car payments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Here are a few tips you could do to save money on your next camping trip. Save on Gas and Transportation. You don’t need to drive cross country on a rented RV or else your trip will be super expensive. Use your own car or SUV instead, and look for local campsites that’s easy to get to so you can save on gas.

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For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2016

10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget. We’ve all been there: unexpected expenses put a big dent in your budget and finances are a little tight. The rent or mortgage is due and you don’t have another paycheck coming for another week. Here are 10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2020

These nine easy tips can help you save money on your next ski trip! Bringing your own food and drinks can help you save a lot of money. If You’re a Beginner, Consider Renting or Borrowing Gear. Renting your gear can be a more affordable way to try skiing without a long-term commitment. Gear is pricey.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

These 8 easy tips can help you save money on your big day! However, the more specific your vision, the harder it will be to save money. Your closest friends and family might be prepared to help you host a wonderful wedding, and making use of their skills can help you save big. Rent or Borrow What You Can. Be Flexible.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

While there are plenty of blog posts out there sharing ways to save money each month , many of them are overwhelming and unrealistic. I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. Because of this, I became a bit obsessed with saving my money. Money saved is money earned.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2014

This isn’t a typical wedding venue (more popular right now are barns, vineyards, and back yards), so we had no problem booking the venue in advance, save for a small amount of date reservation drama that was the result of a change in camp management. The fact that the camp has tables will save us upward of $120. Booking Costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2012

I learned quickly that the costs add up and that budgeting is of utmost importance if you want to graduate without thousands of dollars worth of debt. Here’s how I saved a lot on the cost of textbooks when in college, and you can too: Find Out Whether You Need The Book. What kinds of ways have you found to save money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Saving on Grocery Bills. Do you have other money saving tips that you would like to share?

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Right now you can rent Moneyball starring Brad Pitt for just $1.99. Here’s the synopsis: The story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players. When I posted the other $1.99 Happy Viewing!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

If you are anything like me, you probably want to know as many different ways as possible to reduce your monthly expenses, thereby increasing your savings. For example, buying food and paying rent do not make you any money. You’ll find yourself saving quite a bit of money with this mentality. Therefore, they are expenses.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

Since I am off to Disney World and buy the ‘Hopper Ticket’ while breaking the bank (good thing I have been budgeting and couponing this year!!!!), I thought I would post 9 ways to save money at Disney World. Another great way to save money on your phone bill ! <—-> Now that is cheap living !

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For example, good credit can improve your chances of landing a job or renting an apartment. Further, good credit can qualify you for lower interest rates, which saves you money. Renting an apartment. Annual fee It’s ideal to avoid an annual fee when you’re on a student budget. Setting up utilities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The first thing you need is a personal budget. The only effective budget is one that balances and is written down. Anything else is not a budget but fantasy. So set out a personal budget for yourself, either as a computer spreadsheet or on paper. Another important aspect of your budget should be an emergency fund.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. If you believe in using allowances as part of personal finance training, letting your child take on more and more financial responsibility with an increasing allowance can help them be prepared to make good budgeting and spending decisions when they are on their own. Rent Don’t Buy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

But did you know that Pinterest is also a fantastic resource for saving money? Whether you’re spending minutes or hours pinning photos of your favorite meals, outfits or vacation destinations, there is a wealth of money-saving knowledge floating around on those boards. Has it helped you save money? If so, how?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Inform The Whole Family About Your Plans Tell them about your intentions of wanting to save.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

The problem is, I rent an apartment with a tiny lawn in the near suburbs of a large urban city. Last year we also “rented” two organic apple trees about two hours away from us. We paid $55 to rent each tree, and then when the apples were ripe, the farm called us. The rest we froze to eat all winter long.

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Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 12, 2010

Finding a nice dress that can transition from your wedding ceremony and to the reception is a another great way to save money. And another way in my mind of cutting cost but still having a fabulous day is if you want a beach wedding renting a beach house, big enough to accomodate you and your guests. Photo Credit:Cinderella Toppers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. the Redbox and Blockbuster kiosks that have popped up on every corner have helped people save money by offering newly released DVD’s for just $1 per night. Rent It Out. In the U.S., Shop Online.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 5, 2012

Here’s the synopsis: Brad Pitt stars in this film about Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane and his attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players. Plus request a Saving with Shellie Coupon Class in your area! Too busy to watch it tonight? Happy Viewing!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 18, 2019

And as an added bonus, the same steps that help the environment may also help your budget. Preparing your home for your departure can reduce its energy consumption, thereby saving you money. It doesn’t need to be a perfect temperature when you’re gone, so you might save money by making adjustments before you leave.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. I send in $50 every month to each of their accounts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

This would include your monthly mortgage payment or rent payment. Although you can do this too, we will leave space in the budget for you to buy these items. This portion of the budget would be a big fat zero. Your actual budget and your frugal budget should technically not be that far off from one another.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Now that there are 5 members of our family, we easily save at least $100 a day every day that we’re on vacation and eating our own food. We rented an SUV for our last vacation because our car is getting very old and the route was fairly desolate. What’s your favorite way to save when vacationing with your family?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Shelter Depending on your amortization, mortgage or rent, the amount you need to set aside for house payments may vary for every individual. You may want to transfer to a smaller place if you are renting, if that will work best for you, but do not in any way remove house payments on your list of top priorities.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

Around the time our second daughter was born, I found myself so overwhelmed and distracted that I missed paying the rent for our business office. Tasks might be as simple as ‘reconciling’ or more complex like ‘paying the office payroll taxes’ and at that time, I definitely added ‘Pay Rent’ to that first list. Review Your Bills.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MAY 1, 2024

The post Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. But, of course, you want to make sure you plan your vacation with your budget in mind. Know your budget Before you even think about planning your vacation, you need to have a budget. And, you need to stick to it.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

strict budget. We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. 1 – Set a budget. Not only did we write a new budget before the start of. came up that day that made us need to tweak some of our other budget. 2 – Used a cash budget. cash for our cash budget categories.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. I am totally paraphrasing the year, but had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. We spent the next few years building our savings back up to the level we had prior to 2007. Our emergency fund.

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