Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How are you doing with the financial goals you made for 2023? Unfortunately, many people abandon their New Year’s goals by mid-January and everything goes downhill from there. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending.

February 130

February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2014

What’s more demotivating than stepping on the scale and seeing a weight gain from all of the holiday treats, or looking outside before a workout and seeing incessant rain? The holidays, in North American culture , are a time for extreme and gluttonous excess. I was in denial. Diet Detox. Media Detox. Get Healthy'

Holiday 189

Holiday Food and Wine Wine Food and Drink 189

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, .

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Write down any events/holidays/activities that will require funds for the month that you are planning, along with a projection of what you’ll need. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan.

Budget 133

Budget Budgeting Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. At the beginning of the month, we were in the market for a bedroom dresser because my youngest daughter’s dresser fell apart over the holidays. Surprisingly I was able to walk out with nothing for myself.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. I have a friend who sells cookies and candy during the Christmas and Easter holidays.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100