Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

This past winter I cleaned out closets and drawers in my quest to minimize and downsize our stuff and donated everything to the thrift store, rather than hold on to it for the spring sale. This money was put into my Christmas Savings account. It wasn’t worth my time. Progresso Refund: $3.50.

Money 130

Money May Donation 2020 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Millions of Americans and Canadians are experiencing what the emptiness feels like…the emptiness of their savings accounts, the emptiness of their wallets, and the emptiness of their kitchen cupboards. Can you really save money making your own stuff?

Groceries 252

Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

It claimed that a clean workspace improved productivity and gave the illusion of being in control and on top of work tasks. Have a big box ready to take the throw-away items and another for anything that is good enough to go to the local thrift store. Plan your day so you can multi-task or save time back-tracking.

Making 238

Making Work Occasions Pace 238

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

2 – Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. I’d like 2018 to be the year that we clean out our clutter.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113