Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. Years ago when I worked in retail buying I went out to lunch just about everyday–not the best habit to fall into. You can pack a lunch and still get out of the office for a change of scenery. Sick of sandwiches?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

PLUS Best Buy has free shipping on everything just for the holidays. Ideal for your home office, this laser printer features a 250-sheet lower input tray and 100-sheet output tray to handle your needs. If you’re looking to conserve toner, just select the Toner Save mode to use less on each print.

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Blu Ray Printers Gifts Buy 40

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 16, 2017

If you’re in the market for a new printer, we found an awesome deal that will score you huge savings! You can also use the Canon PRINT app which allows you to print documents directly from select online serves like Google Drive, Drop Box, AirPrint and more! plus shipping is FREE!

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Printers Wireless Computers Office 49

Couponing 101

MARCH 31, 2019

Whether you’re putting together simple goody bags for a classroom or an ultimate Easter basket for your child, you can get everything you need at Dollar Tree. You can also buy bulk packs of Easter-themed cellophane gift bags to put your goodies in ($1/25ct.) Yes, Dollar Tree! bunny erasers ($1/8ct.) and bubble sticks ($1/4ct.).

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Easter Shopping Buying Bulk Re-use 85

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 6, 2016

Whether you’re sitting in a cubical, your home office or a local coffee shop there are small steps you can take to make your space a more creative, happy place. Step 1: Invest in pretty supplies that you’ll be excited to use. I’m currently using their 2016 agenda and everyday I look forward to writing in it.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 2, 2016

If you’re looking for the perfect gift idea for a teen, then head on over to BestBuy.com. Today only, they’re offering this highly rated Jawbone Mini Jambox Portable Bluetooth Speaker for only $34.99 This mini speaker can be used at home, the office, outside or carry it in your backpack.

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Microphones Laptops Re-use Office 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2013

If you’re in the market for new insurance, make sure to read Deanne’s post about how much life insurance you need at Brighter Life. 10 reasons you’re broke. How to re-use common items. Energy-saving software for an eco-friendly office. Buying a lottery ticket isn’t as stupid as you think.

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Fridays Life Insurance Insurance Consumerism 165

For the Mommas

JULY 8, 2012

STAPLES $5 off Purchase of $30 or more Use in-ad coupon Save $2.00 minimum purchase (limit 2) Really Useful 0.14L Box, Assorted Colors - $0.25 STAPLES $5 off Purchase of $30 or more Use in-ad coupon Save $2.00 minimum purchase (limit 2) Really Useful 0.14L Box, Assorted Colors - $0.25

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 5, 2016

If you’re in the market for a new printer, we found an awesome deal that will score you huge savings! You can also use the Canon PRINT app which allows you to print documents directly from select online serves like Google Drive, Drop Box, AirPrint and more! plus shipping is FREE!

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Printers Wireless Computers Office 45

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2015

Last week, I took advantage of a $20 off coupon for first time users and chose the pick up option instead of delivery, because the delivery times were booked and I wanted to use the coupon. The store is very close to our office, so picking up was convenient. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Complete large print jobs without taking up much space on your desk with this compact Brother – HL-L2320D Black-and-White Printer – Gray that is available at a HOT Price of ONLY $59.99 (reg $120) with FREE Shipping from Best Buy! If you’re looking to conserve toner, just select the Toner Save mode to use less on each print.

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Brother Printers Office Re-use 40

Saving With Shellie

MAY 5, 2016

If you’re in the market for a new printer, we found an awesome deal that will score you huge savings! You can also use the Canon PRINT app which allows you to print documents directly from select online serves like Google Drive, Drop Box, AirPrint and more! plus shipping is FREE!

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Printers Wireless Computers Office 40

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 12, 2017

We bought a used pop up camper about 4 years ago and have been enjoying it ever since. Once you pull in, you’ll stop by the office and store to check in. It’s $1.50, but if you buy their reusable coffee mug for about $4, you get free refills. We usually stay long enough to be worth buying the mug.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 12, 2014

With Christmas shopping in full swing, I thought it was a good time to re-visit how I earn money shopping online! Here are a few tips: Remember, nickles and dimes add up: If you’re thinking “why do I care about getting 2% back?”, Buy it online: If you see it in the store, come home and buy it online.

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Money Christmas Making Shopping 65

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage. Rather than buying Marie’s $89 box sets, you can use the random shoeboxes you just found in the bottom of your closet! Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage. Rather than buying Marie’s $89 box sets, you can use the random shoeboxes you just found in the bottom of your closet! Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here are some ways we recycled our moving waste: Creative Ways to Use the Excess Supply. We couldn’t keep all of the paper that our dishes, pots and pans were wrapped in, but we did keep a very large stash in our office closet. So far we’ve used the paper for the kids’ drawing and painting. Wrapping paper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 20, 2014

One of the things I used to tell my mom was that, of course I could do my homework while watching TV. With this technique, you concentrate on one task for a set period of time , about 25 minutes (you can even buy a cute timer, if you want). Then, you take a short break to re-set yourself.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! As my kids have grown, I have expanded my work hours at our office and by the end of the week, I’m too cooked to cook , so take out it is! Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

For the Mommas

AUGUST 20, 2015

If you are still looking for school supplies or just need to re-stock your home office, we have a HOT Moneymaker Deal on Paper Mate Pens at Giant starting on 8/23. Here is your deal: Buy (6) Paper Mate Stick Pens 10 ct $1.50. Use (6) $0.55/1 Giant – Moneymaker Deal on Paper Mate Pens. You will receive $.30

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

What got us through financially? 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. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

These sales are a terrific opportunity to buy everything you think you might need during the year. You might stock up on extra notebooks, pencils, and whatever else you think your child might use up during the year. If you do, you’re in luck! Buy Generic. Hit Dollar Stores.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It's so easy even my 7 year old uses it. If you're looking for a tablet, a Nook or Kindle is the way to go. Best Buy: Black Friday Doorbuster ONLY: Barnes & Noble NOOK Touch eBook Reader (NEWEST model, WIFI Only) $79.99. Office Max Black Friday: Amazon Kindle eReader w/Special Offers , $79. Barnes & Noble.

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Fridays A&W Gift Cards Simple 113

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2014

I still use the same checking account that I opened up in 1986 when I was in high school. I blame the kid before me as he almost hit a pedestrian and riled up the officer that was handling exams that day. The officer failed me when I made a left turn into two lanes and I turned into the right lane not the left lane.

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College Kids and Family Office 2001 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! Use shoeboxes for storage. Rather than buying Marie’s $89 box sets, you can use the random shoeboxes you just found in the bottom of your closet! Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 16, 2012

I wracked my brain with how I ended up with the kink in my neck and then remembered a conference call during which I had my phone at work resting on my shoulder, instead of using a headset. Junk food every once in awhile isn’t bad, but when you’re eating processed food for every meal, it can really upset your body.

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Sunglasses United States At&T Wellness 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

I’d rather buy stocks at a lower price and sell them at a higher one if I can. In fact buy-and-hold investor Ron Baron (chairman and CEO of Baron Capital) told CNBC on February 5, 2013: “So people are saying … ‘[Dow] 14,000, is it too late?’ My situation calls for getting re-invested in the market.

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Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 12, 2012

Name of Product: It’s Academic RE: Writes. Where to Buy: at Walmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Meijer and Office Max. ” Review of Product: These RE: Writes are so cool! They come with a pen and we have been using them for reminder notes, grocery lists, daily schedules, etc. a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Giveaway Curves Re-use Meijer 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

De-cluttering my office is usually a two-day affair by the time I get around to it. We’re getting better at this at our house. We don’t buy things unless we have an actual use for them, or if we get rid of something else we don’t need. Give yourself permission to take a few days — or even longer.

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Home Organic Organization United States 217

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re not sure what kind of business you want to run, use these lists to get the wheels turning: A strong business plan can help you prepare for every aspect of your business. Choose a business structure The legal structure of your business can affect everything from your taxes to what you’re liable for.

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Finance Taxes Insurance Software 52

Saving Everyday

MAY 19, 2012

Here are a few more tips: Remember, nickles and dimes add up: If you’re thinking ”why do I care about getting 2% back?”, Buy it online: If you see it in the store, come home and buy it online. Office supplies are a HUGE earner for me. Staples.com and Office Depot.com give 6-6.5% See it in a store?

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Making Office Supplies Gift Cards Ebates 68

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

I use our own silverware, mostly because I hate eating with plastic ware. We’re having an Ugly Sweater party at our office this year. We’re having an Ugly Sweater party at our office this year. Then you’re house is a party destination. 10 Christmas Party Ideas: 1. Host a Sledding Party.

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Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

However, by using such a company, you do have some protection against being harassed by non-genuine people. If you’re a young couple, you’re probably more likely to find a good fit at the apartment of another young couple than at the home of an older, retired gentleman. How have you saved on travel?

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Travel Swap Home and Garden Couch 243

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Money Cone: 9 Impulse Buys that Turned Out Better than Expected We’ve all bought stuff based on commercials that turned out nothing like how it was advertised. Sometimes we buy stuff on a whim, only to be disappointed later. But not all my impulse buys have been duds. That man was Steve Jobs. Shamwow guy, you listening?)

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

Here are a few more tips: Remember, nickles and dimes add up: If you’re thinking “why do I care about getting 2% back?”, Buy it online: If you see it in the store, come home and buy it online. Office supplies are a HUGE earner for me. Staples.com and Office Depot.com give 6-6.5% See it in a store?

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Making Ebates Office Supplies Gift Cards 59

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Unless you’re a member of a tennis club, hitting the tennis courts is usually free. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and go play some tennis.

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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100