Family Balance Sheet

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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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 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. It’s a little more expensive per pound, but we’re getting bored with chicken and it was on sale this week. Did you try a new dish this week that your family enjoyed?

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 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. Wednesday: Last week, I baked a spiral ham that I bought on sale before Easter. It was a tasty dinner and VERY budget-friendly. I ordered pizza. Tuesday: Turkey Tacos. It turned out pretty tasty.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I also love to visit family (all our family is between 2 and 4 hours away) and friends, bake, and play board games. Playing board games with friends I really don’t like crafts, despite years of attempting scrapbooking, knitting, etc, but I do like advising on my fiancé’s woodworking projects. The mug shelf 2.

Friends And Family Sale 190

Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 190

Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

If a friend or family member is getting married, you may find yourself wrapped up in the excitement and romance of it all. Read on to learn our favorite money-saving tricks to host a bridal shower on a budget! A venue can take a good chunk of your budget, but it’s also one of the easiest places to cut expenses.

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Budgeting Budget Costco Homemade Cookies 66

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. My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I challenged myself to find the cash outside of our budget. However by late summer, I found it easier to set aside the money directly from our budget. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings.

2019 130

2019 November Club Christmas 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Three glorious months of sunny skies, warm weather and family time. Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. My family has had fun with most of these activities locally, but a quick Google search will help you find locations and destinations near you. Summer is here. Out & About.

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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 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. I bought a huge watermelon that was on sale and we had it several nights as a side dish. while I went on a girls weekend away with some college friends. I picked a good one this week.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I make notes of gift ideas for my family and friends throughout the year.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. We have close friends who moved to Germany a few years ago and we always hoped to go visit them. Whew, got all of that!

February 257

February Money Airline Flights 257

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies. Make sure the budget includes some money for things that help make life enjoyable. It will be easy to spot habits or spending patterns. Eating Out.

College 100

College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. My monthly goal is $100.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas May 100

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. Here are 10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget. Take a look around your local area and ask your friends. Plan your meals by what is on sale.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Meals 60

Family Balance Sheet

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. There is a fee, but many of my friends have been raving about the convenience of groceries being delivered right to your door step. They used 22 plastic bags to bag 31 items.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you’ve been hunting for a single-family home to rent, you know how difficult it is to find available, affordable rentals in the current market. Not only does demand far exceed supply, according to recent data from Dwellsy , asking rent for single-family rental homes (SFRs) rose more than 22.4 to live right now,” says Bordo.

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Rent Home Family Landlord 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. It is NOT a spending account.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. My monthly goal is $100.

2019 100

2019 September Club August 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I started the year challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. However by late summer, I found it easier to set aside the money directly from our budget. My monthly goal is $100. Read: My Ebates Review.

2019 100

2019 October Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. We bought the family a summer pass to Hersheypark for a Christmas gift, something we’ve never done before. We bought the family a summer pass to Hersheypark for a Christmas gift, something we’ve never done before. Budget Your Summer Fun!

2019 124

2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. My monthly goal is $100.

2019 100

2019 June Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 22, 2022

When you join, you will also get a referral link to share with your friends to earn additional cashback. Every week, I create a meal plan and grocery list based on my favorite grocery stores’ sales flyers, what’s in my pantry and freezer, and what deals I can find on Ibotta. All links to Ibotta are to my referral link.

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Groceries Grocery Friends And Family Sale 2000 130

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. Start Shopping Early.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Christmas Gifts 40

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. My monthly goal is $100.

2019 113

2019 Club July Christmas 113

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.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Check out my simple tips for creating a budget friendly Thanksgiving below: 1. Match up the items that you plan to buy with store sales and coupons. The traditional kid’s craft of a hand print turkey can also create a family friendly atmosphere. Break out the good dishes. Take advantage of free turkey promotions.

Thanksgiving 102

Thanksgiving Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 102

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went out to dinner with friends. I bought another type of white fish that was on sale, but I don’t remember what kind. Wednesday: Spaghetti.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Couponing 101

AUGUST 14, 2019

Transitioning to your fall wardrobe doesn’t need to be rough on your budget or your morale. for each additional item, so there’s no shame in buying a few gifts for friends and family. The post Flash Sale! With the right denim jacket, you can keep wearing a lot of your summer clothes into the fall.

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Flashes Friends And Family Sale Sale Aug 55

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Even sweeter, select toys are on sale Buy 2 and Get 1 FREE and you can combine this offer with the 50% off sale: FYI – to find which toys qualify for the Buy 2 Get 1 FREE offer, scroll down the page to the “Special Offers and Product Promotions” section (as shown above) and you will see that they are clearly identified. shipped (reg.

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Toys Friends And Family Sale Amazon Buy 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

January 2021 was a month of extremes in my family’s finances. Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. Found Money in January: $1681.

Finance 130

Finance January Family 2020 130

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

.” However, if you’re on a tight budget, the holiday season may seem more stressful than joyful. But you don’t need to break the bank to give your friends and loved ones amazing gifts! Shopping sales is one of the most obvious (and fun) ways to save money. Blowing your budget is all too easy this time of year.

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Saving Money Money Holiday Gifts 64

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 14, 2018

Here’s what we ate this week on our budget. I’m sure it altered the taste slightly from the original, but my family didn’t know and they enjoyed the dish. I’m sure it altered the taste slightly from the original, but my family didn’t know and they enjoyed the dish. Found this on Facebook.

Friends And Family Sale 100

Friends And Family Sale Gardening Garden Lunch 100

Couponing 101

APRIL 9, 2019

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. Over the course of this series on canning, you will gather the knowledge and know how to successfully, and safely make your own canned goods to share with family and friends. Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget.

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Canning Homemade Simple Making 81

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Pork tenderloin is a pricier cut of pork, but our favorite, so I buy it occasionally when it is on sale. The sale price was $2.77 It was a cozy meal for a crazy day. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100