Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 20, 2011

I buy the Gingerbread House kits. I buy two gingerbread house kits; one for each daughter. Do you buy a kit or make them from scratch? Thanks for reading. I'm not sure what my kids enjoy more - licking the icing or eating the candy. I must make one confession though. Do you build gingerbread houses with your kids?

Thanksgiving 127

Thanksgiving Daughter Entertainment Christmas 127

For the Mommas

JULY 9, 2016

Buy (1) Gillette Shave Gel $1.99 Thanks Lindsi. off one Carol’s Daughter. Check out Giant Deals & Coupon Matchups for next week here – 7/8 – 7/14. Giant Deal: thru 7/31. Use (1) $2/1 Gillette Shave Gel coupon, exp 7/30/16 (7/3 P&G). FREE after coupon. Check out more such Giant Deals here.

Gillette 74

Gillette Coppertone Daughter Axe 74

Coupons Do Work

JULY 31, 2016

The teachers usually smile when I say that and thank me for offering. I don’t have time to go to the store nor the funds to buy the certain color notebooks. I bought my daughter’s last year at Justice. If you need anything or you do not have enough of something let me know and I will get it”. All girly kind.

Kids and Family 100

Kids and Family Georgia Hotel Budgeting 100

For the Mommas

MAY 24, 2016

Buy (2) Banana Boat Sun Care Products $2.84 Thanks Karin E. off any (1) Carol’s Daughter Product. . off any (1) Carol’s Daughter Product. Thru 5/28, select Banana Boat Sun Care Products are on sale and with a high value coupon insert, you will pay just 84 cents for a bottle! ShopRite deal thru 5/28/16. ® product. $2/1

Banana Boat 72

Banana Boat Coppertone Daughter Crest 72

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

No one can take time back or buy it. My virtual assistant keeps track of everything my daughter needs for her dance classes, as well as her competition dates and the necessary payments. Thanks for reading! What’s more, we all know that time is actually priceless. This material comes from Motherhood Moment.

Parenting 100

Parenting Mother's Wellness Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

My oldest daughter loves sausage burgers, so when they’re on sale, which is quite frequently, I buy them. I normally make my own burgers, but it does save time to buy them pre-made. So when wild caught Alaskan Salmon is on sale, I’ll buy it as a treat. a pound, so I only buy it occasionally.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Everyday

JUNE 27, 2011

I just wanted to say thank-you for all you do and tell you that I ordered the free t shirt you posted last week. It was a gift for my daughter before we went to Disney World. She loved it and it was SO much cheaper than buying her an “official” Disney shirt! Thanks again! This has been added to the Online Deals Page.

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Disney World Occasions Daughter Vacation 111

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. Did you buy your phone through Mint, or did you bring your own? Thanks for your time; take care! Do you know if any parental controls that work well, etc? Mandy Hi Mandy!

Phones 175

Phones Cat Health Frugal 175

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 1, 2014

My daughter is a huge Tinkle Bell fan. She dressed as her for Halloween, and still loves to show off her wings :) So, when I heard about Disney’s new Pirate Fairy movie featuring Tinker Bell and other fairies from Pixie Hollow, I knew that my daughter would love to it! Buy it: The Pirate Fairy is available for purchase today, April 1.

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Movies Daughter Disney Son 87

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 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. One time to buy some gift cards for two teenage nephews’ birthdays. February Update. I did go into a big box store two times in February.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting February Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 16, 2015

I forgot to buy the sweet & sour sauce that the recipe called for, so I Googled it and made my own sauce. We don’t normally do this in the middle of the week, but my oldest daughter has had a fantastic week at school and with her attitude so it was a special mid-week surprise treat. I didn’t mind the break from cooking.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Homemade Freezers Ovens 100

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

I clicked on it and saw that his fans were helping him out financially by buying his music, to help him make some extra money… Check out the More Articles Here about Random Ideas on my mind. When the concert ended, I walked up to Taylor Swift and showed her a video my daughter made for her. And Nelly won’t care.

Fans 100

Fans Donation Video Girls 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 18, 2011

I didn't sleep well that night, certain that my daughter was going to wake up screaming because she would be unable to open her eyes. This would go down even more if you buy the oatmeal on sale and with a coupon, or buy the store brand. Price dictates whether or not I buy Quaker Oats or the store brand.

Healthy Inexpensive 147

Healthy Inexpensive Inexpensive Breakfast Milk 147

For the Mommas

MAY 24, 2016

Here is your deal: Buy (2) Suave Men’s or Women’s Body Wash – $1.69 Thanks Sherry K. off any (1) Carol’s Daughter Product. . off any (1) Carol’s Daughter Product. We don’t have a whole lot of details on this Catalina other than when you purchase 2 you will get a $1.00 oyno Catalina. Use (2) $0.50/1

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Suave Kroger Coppertone Mens 61

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

I was able to return the item at the store and the mall is very close to my daughter's pre-school, so not out of my way. I politely said "no thank you" and she said "it will just take one minute" as she grabbed my hand and pulled me in. Why wouldn't you buy them?" I'm not here to buy hand cream. Thanks for reading.

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JC Penneys Politics Sears Daughter 127

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

We received the information about our family in October, so I took advantage of the holiday sales to buy the gifts and food. She was so appreciative for the food and gifts and I was thankful that I could help. Today I want to share with you our experience last year that brought me to my knees. Our eyes met and we both started to cry.

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Family Kids and Family Dec Grandkids 219

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I live just outside of Richmond, VA with my husband, 18-year-old twin daughters, and our two dogs. ” deer on my street One of my daughters has significant health issues that are largely invisible (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and dysautonomia, including POTS). I want my daughters to have more knowledge and opportunity than we did.

Daughter 130

Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

My daughter does competitive cheerleading and that itself is $3K a year (not including travel). I stocked up on several sizes for the next 2-3 years… for my daughter, last Sept, Crazy 8 had a coupon and a sale on summer clothes. I buy them on sale, with the exception the kids feet grow when there is no sale (for gym shoes).

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This is a great gift of time idea for the family member that is so hard to buy for but would really enjoy a day with you and your family. Fortunately, my parents live nearby and my mom never charged us (whew–thanks, mom), but we have close friends who don’t have family nearby and would LOVE a gift of free babysitting. Babysitting.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2011

Stores hope that you come in to buy their other products, but if you stick to your list you hopefully won't get sucked in. My other piece of advice to you is to get to the stores early, because the loss-leader items sell out very quickly and there are usually limits on the amount you can buy. Thanks for reading.

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Advantage Student Sunday Paper Office 127

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

My husband and daughters are on their own. I buy big bags of frozen tortellini and healthy chicken nuggets for my kids school lunches. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! I’ve known some of these women since Kindergarten. We graduated in 1987, so do the math, it’s been forever! I NEED YOUR HELP!

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

I went today and stocked up, as I will be sending these to my daughter who is in college. Buy (1) Kashi GoLean Bar $1.00 Thanks Lauren E. We can use this high value coupon and we can snag FREE Kashi GoLean Bars. Yay for freebies! Giant deal thru 9/18/16. Use (1) $1/1 Kashi Product coupon, exp 9/18/16 (8/7 RP). FREE after coupon.

Kashi 40

Kashi Raisin Bran Irish Spring Jet Dry 40

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

My daughter loves these Emerald Breakfast on the go and there’s an awesome deal at Giant for these. Buy (1) Emerald Breakfast on the go $1.39 Thanks Betty I. Giant: Emerald Breakfast On The Go For Just $0.29 Wow, I am very excited about this deal. This week Emerald Breakfast on the go snacks are on sale for just $1.39

Breakfast 40

Breakfast Spam Daughter California 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

And I was pregnant with our youngest daughter, so what should have been a joyous year was quite a stressful one. Thankfully, my pragmatic side took over and we decided to replace our tires and take the next year or so to save up enough money to buy a vehicle with cash. It was a scary time for us. What got us through financially?

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Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 11, 2012

My kids have and my oldest daughter was super excited when she received one for her birthday last fall. You can also buy it on the Insect Lore website for $19.99. Thanks for reading. Have you seen the Live Butterfly Garden Hatching Kit advertised on TV? Have you ever raised butterflies? Did your family enjoy the process?

Gardening 164

Gardening Garden Home and Garden Kids and Family 164

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

We went this past weekend, on Valentine’s Day, thanks to USFamilyGuide.com. My daughter’s favorite part was meeting a real live mermaid :) The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, and an arts and crafts fair. All rights reserved. This site uses affiliate links.

Arizona 40

Arizona Family Amusement Park Tickets 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2011

I have always been able to walk through a store with my kids and they wouldn't beg or plead or ask me to buy anything for them. I will buy it for you, but you're going to have to pay me back when we get home. When we got home, my daughter went to get her wallet. But should we have rules on what she can buy with her money?

Money 138

Money Equal Grandfather Daughter 138

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

I am excited for this deal because my husband and daughter loves these! Buy (1) Slim Jim 14-ct Smoked Snack Sticks $2.99 Thanks Mary H. 75/1 Slim Jim 14-ct Smoked Snack Sticks printable coupon. Use (1) $.75/1 75/1 Slim Jim 14-ct Smoked Snack Sticks printable coupon. 75/1 Slim Jim 14-ct Smoked Snack Sticks ShopRite ecoupon.

Snacks 40

Snacks Raisin Bran Instruments Carnation 40

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Thankfully, I’ve got most of my shopping done, but there are always a few people that I have no idea what to buy. They bring ease to gift buying , and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a new fragrance. The awesome ladies at the beauty counter helped me choose one that was perfect for my daughter!

Giving 40

Giving Gifts Daughter Re-use 40

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

I love this deal because my daughter and a few on my coworkers really like these and they make great little gifts! Buy (1) Softlips Cube $2.49 Thanks Lois G. Buy 3 Tombstone Pizzas, Get 1 Free. We can combine these savings and we can score these FREE plus a $1.51 moneymaker. Use $2/1 Softlips Cube Shoprite ecoupon.

Bayer 40

Bayer Paper Towels Tombstone Huggies 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We told our daughters that they could set up a lemonade stand at the yard sale to earn their spending money. We''ll take our own reusable bottles and buy gallon jugs of spring water. Thank goodness our rental has recycling containers. It is so much cheaper to buy at home than on vacation. Thanks for reading.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

These are great items for stocking stuffers for the mommas with daughters! Buy (1) Wet & Wild Shine Nail Color $.44 Buy Wet & Wild Silk Finish Lipstick $.49 Buy (1) Wet & Wild Eye Brow Pencil $.89 Buy (1) Wet & Wild Eye Brow Pencil $.89 Buy (1) Wet & Wild Mega Brilliance Lip Gloss $.99

Cosmetics 40

Cosmetics Ore-Ida Philadelphia Cream Cheese Jenny-O 40

Saving Everyday

JUNE 5, 2015

I’ve been excited about this for a while and have to thank my awesome helper Kim for getting it going! It’s easy to get sucked into buying pricey apparel and souvenirs once you’re in the Disney “bubble”, so the more you buy in advance, the more you’ll save on your trip, and that includes apparel.

Disney 40

Disney Re-use Daughter Florida 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2012

We are very excited about the possibility of being completely debt-free and there are two things that have made it a possibility: (1) We made a very conscious decision 10 years ago to buy a house below our means and (2) we made a risky decision 18 months ago to convert our mortgage to a HELOC. Thanks for reading.

Financial Goals 127

Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127

Saving Everyday

MAY 3, 2016

My kids and husband have been thoroughly enjoying the fact that I’ve been buying more soda than usual – thanks to these awesome giveaways. My Walmart store finally had the Dr Pepper Cherry back in stock which is my daughter’s all-time favorite soda! We also LOVE the smaller size bottles and cans.

Dr. Pepper 40

Dr. Pepper Giveaway Walmart Amusement Park 40

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2013

” They were holding a special gold buying event just in time for the holidays. I noticed that the reporter was holding a copy of the ad in her hands and the first thing that came to my mind was, “Thank goodness I showered and put a little make-up on this morning”, LOL!! How I Made $150 by Cashing in My Gold Jewelry.

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Jewelry Finds Craigslist Cameras 138

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2014

I home-birthed both of my daughters. The first buying office that I worked in was women’s fragrances. My husband and I thought we were just buying a “starter” home back in 2001 and that we would only be in it for 5 years. I was 36 & 38 when I had children. I am almost 5 feet 11 inches tall.

College 100

College Kids and Family Office 2001 100