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. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Plasma Donations: $420. I earned $420 from 5 donations and a $50 bonus in the month of July. My time spent averaged about 1 hour and 40 minutes per donation. Here are five ways that I saved money this month.

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July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, I offer this FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to my email subscribers. Enough was enough and we have since changed our ways of budgeting for Christmas gifts. Donate Plasma. You earn money after each donation.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 26, 2022

> NEW YEAR CLEANING Sort through your house for items you no longer use, and either donate for a tax reduction, or sell for extra cash! > > REVIEW YOUR BENEFICIARY Add a beneficiary or review your accounts to ensure your assets go where you intend. > Jeff has been with Direct for 15 years.

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Personal Finance Finance Money Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. We love to watch a movie on the big screen, but at $7 a ticket, the whole experience can really blow the budget. It is also usually free or a small donation and open to the community as most churches welcome non-members. Summer is here. Out & About.

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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Yet, when people in the community come to ask for donations for the needy, the narrator’s mother does not hesitate to give away some of her few remaining canned goods. Yet, how can you continue to donate to charity if you don’t have enough money yourself, or if you have enough, but nothing extra to spare? Donate Your Time.

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Giving Money Swagbucks Donation 235

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars. Charity Donation: Redeem your points for a good cause. Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores.

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Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

Simply CVS

MAY 24, 2011

Just a small addition, but by acquiring all the hygiene items and gum I need free after coupons and/or extra bucks I have more of my OCC budget to buy the other items to fill them. Once again this week's CVS deals netted some items for my Operation Christmas Child stockpile. Like toys, socks, flip flops and school supplies.

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Christmas Donation Shopping CVS 176

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

It can be tough to dress yourself on a budget when you have children. Many people donate their clothing they no longer wear or need, which often include name-brands. Women might donate clothing because the piece doesn’t fit right, or they didn’t like how it looked, and many items could be brand-new.

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Thrifty Budgeting Budget Mom 40

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 5, 2014

I don’t have any little kid coats to donate this year but I’ll be raiding my closet and probably Stan’s for some coats that older kids can use. Find more fabulous Holiday Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest toys, games, technology and more without breaking your budget.

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Donation Movies San Antonio Kids and Family 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Whether you are asked to donate to charity , or whether your cousin needs a little help with his finances, we often get hung up on whether or not we have enough cash to help out. Donate items : Since my son is an only child, his clothing doesn’t get a lot of heavy use. We usually send him home with the leftovers.

Giving 235

Giving Money Donation Bills 235

Couponing 101

MAY 1, 2020

However, the sudden increase in demand means you may have a hard time getting your hands on one, especially if your budget is limited. These masks are paid for by donations. In an attempt to ensure everyone in the United States has a face mask, Dhvani is offering free face masks.

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United States Healthcare Donation Budgeting 66

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2012

Conscious Spending as You Attempt to Budget According to Your Values One of the most important things you can do for your finances is to budget according to your values. Tax Advantage You receive a tax advantage when you donate to charity. Donations of goods can be helpful, as can your donation of time.

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Finance Giving Donation Taxes 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Other Ways to Give on a Budget. Most of us use search engines on a regular basis so this is an easy way to help charities to raise money without donating yourself. Donate unwanted items. Donate blood. Donate your eBay profits. Donate your tax refund. So, do you donate to charities?

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Giving Money Donation Taxes 243

Simply CVS

JANUARY 1, 2011

But did I really save that $3635 from my budget? above what my family needed so they found homes in the houses of friends or were donated to charities. My total savings from my shopping at CVS, according to my reciepts, for 2010 was $3635.94 off the regular CVS shelf price of the items I purchased. No, I did not.

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2010 CVS Saving Donation 166

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

For starters, I didn’t donate plasma this month and that is usually my biggest source of extra cash. This goes back into our medical expenses budget category. Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. Lately, the line has been really long to get in and I wasn’t in the mood to stand in it.

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2013

As outlined in the first post , your goal this past month was to create a budget for your Christmas spending. Once you have a gift budget for 2013 that you are comfortable with, divide that number by eleven. I'm also offering FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information.

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Christmas Club Goals Budgeting 127

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2014

I found myself feeling suffocated by our home, my schedule, my diet, our budget, and my mind, so I’m focusing on decluttering in 2014 and hopefully by the end of the year, I’ll feel much freer and less stressed. I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. Our filing cabinet.

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Thrift Stores 2014 Garage Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

I''m still offering a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information. We have made gift giving a line item in our budget since it can be a budget buster unless it is planned for. If you have not done so, complete the Christmas Gift & Spending Budget worksheet.

April 100

April Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2013

I'm still offering a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet, click that link for more information. That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army's Adopt-a-Family program.

March 100

March Club Christmas Goals 100

Birmingham Bargain Mom

DECEMBER 9, 2011

This is a great gift if you're on a budget or if you need to donate to a toy drive. I stopped by DG tonight and spotted this bag of Mega Bloks for $5!!!

Toys 77

Toys Donation Budgeting Budget 77

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 16, 2016

There is an awesome way to budget for your pet, the right and healthy way with these awesome steps : 1. Perks: Shop for free by redeeming Paw Points and special offers, enter monthly sweepstakes, donate your Paw Points to cat shelters (200 point minimum for donation). And guess what? Pet Supermarket. Website: [link].

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Pets Saving Money Money Iams 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Maybe even pick up a few extra to donate to the local food banks. Get started with my excel Christmas Gift & Spending Budget. How to Save this Week: Don’t miss the pre-holiday grocery deals. It’s a great time to stock up on turkeys, hams, baking supplies, potatoes, canned goods and so much more. It’s going to be okay!

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Frugal Fridays Financial Goals Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2013

If you end up in life with assets that you would like to use or from which you need to receive income, yet also want to donate to charity, there may be ways for you to do both. Give to Charity and Help Your Finances Don’t Let Your Budget Stop You From Donating DIY Butterfly Garden The Do’s And Don’t''s Of Real Estate Investing.

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Cake Taxes Giving Donation 201

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. Donate any food that you probably won’t eat (and is not outdated) to a food bank. Disorder equals disaster…at least in my kitchen. Place the coffee by the machine.

Organic 100

Organic Organization Kitchen Equal 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these. Now that they failed to keep their resolutions, some folks are deciding to free up space by donating their last years equipment, or selling it. Other tips. Snag a discounted gift card online.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

This year, why not give (and receive) a better gift by telling them to donate to a charity in your name, and you’ll do the same for them? And, to get your children involved, help them clean out clothing and toys they no longer need or use to donate to charity.

Giving 203

Giving Holiday Kids Kids and Family 203

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 30, 2016

My website started in 2013, as a blog, trying to prove if coupons do work (hence the name), my site helped me budget, and learn how to coupon correctly. And on my spare time, I help out with charities (I have donated to Sentebale, Centrepoint, Princes Trust and various other charities in the past — all AMAZING charities ).

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Marshalls 2017 Donation January 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

You can cash in for gift cards, charity donations, or an authorized check. While you won’t get rich taking surveys, every little bit helps to stretch your budget just a little bit further. Join Ipsos I-Say , a legitimate survey site, to take surveys and earn rewards. This is a great opportunity.

Money 100

Money Home Work At Home Donation 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. The shop donated a portion of our dinner bill to this charity. I’m sorry that I missed last week’s recap, so this week’s post will include the last two weeks.

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Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I Same thing with my books: anything in really good condition, I’m selling online and the rest I’m donating. Also, if you have any ideas to add let me know.

Money 55

Money Making Consignment Shops Consignment 55

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

You can cash in for gift cards, charity donations, or an authorized check. While you won’t get rich taking surveys, every little bit helps to stretch your budget just a little bit further. Join Ipsos I-Say , a legitimate survey site, to take surveys and earn rewards. Right now, they are especially looking for Moms!

Money 94

Money Home Donation Points 94

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

And at that price, it’s an easy way to make a big impact by donating to your local food banks. If you don’t have a Christmas spending list and BUDGET, download my FREE Christmas Budget Excel Spreadsheet NOW! Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. We finally have heat at our house! Try Ebates.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I Same thing with my books: anything in really good condition, I’m selling online and the rest I’m donating. Also, if you have any ideas to add let me know.

Money 60

Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Then you can cash in those reward points for prizes, cash (in the form of a mailed check) or even donate them to select popular charities. While you won’t get rich taking surveys, every little bit helps to stretch your budget just a little bit further. I’ve been with this site for a long time and they are one of my favorites!

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Work From Home Money Equal Home 82

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2013

My offer for a FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet is still available. That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program.

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Club Christmas May Goals 100