Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I found one daughter’s dress at David’s Bridal and saved $10 for becoming a member, which made my daughter’s dress $50. I saved $5 on my other daughter’s dress just by searching online for a coupon. My daughters are both 5’10, so finding dresses that fit them appropriately is no easy task.

September 130

September Frugal Plants Pop Tarts 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

” So I immediately logged into my account and sure enough, $100 was deposited into each of my daughters’ accounts. In the grand scheme of college funding, $200 is a drop in the bucket, but I always appreciate free money. In July, $98 was transferred to each daughter’s 529 accounts.

July 130

July Frugal Credit Cards Donation 130

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I’m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. I live in a fairly transient town with lots of college students. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt.

Kids and Family 185

Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 185

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

I have been using a paper planner since my early college days in the late 80’s. I learned very quickly in college that making lists and writing down important dates on a calendar kept me fairly organized and I rarely missed an assignment or deadline. While I embrace the digital world, paper is the way I plan my life.

College 130

College 2018 Video Paper 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2020

I have been using a paper planner since my early college days in the late 80’s. I learned very quickly in college that making lists and writing down important dates on a calendar kept me fairly organized and I rarely missed an assignment or deadline. While I embrace the digital world, paper is the way I plan my life.

College 130

College Gratitude 2018 2020 130

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 6, 2023

Treppie is a great way for moms to help their daughters launch an online business out of their handmade creations. How selling creative products on Treppie is different You don’t have to be 18 or older to sell on Treppie.

Parenting 130

Parenting Girls Denver Ranges 130

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 27, 2016

Have a daughter going to prom soon or need a gift for your teen or college student? Hop on over to Macy’s.com where you can score this cute Prom Set w/ Silver Bag AND 9 Deluxe Samples as well as a Prom emergency kit all for only $19.99 with free shipping (regularly $35)!

Philosophy 100

Philosophy A&W Student Viva 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

When I was a young adult, out of college and into my first years of marriage, I cringed at the thought of getting money from my parents. Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. I wanted to prove myself.

Money 124

Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

At the time, I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay our monthly bills, so future plans like funding our retirement , our daughters’ college education, or a lavish vacation were not on my mind. Start saving for college. A few years ago, we were struggling financially and I felt like our situation was hopeless.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Debt Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

We had our daughters later in life and at a crucial time in our lives, I stopped our retirement contribution. When my own parents were the age that I am now, I was graduating from college. I want to live a long healthy life with my daughters and at times, the magnitude of what we need to accomplish financially is overwhelming.

Goals 100

Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait. This is a perfect gift for the newly married couple or a college graduate leaving the nest on your list. Give your Gift of Organization. Family Heirlooms. Private Lessons.

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 23, 2017

I have been using a paper planner since my early college days in the late 80’s. I learned very quickly in college that making lists and writing down important dates on a calendar kept me fairly organized and I rarely missed an assignment or deadline. While I embrace the digital world, paper is the way I plan my life.

2018 100

2018 Video College Gratitude 100

Saving Everyday

JULY 12, 2012

Our daughter was accepted into the Disney College Program and will be checking in the first week of September. Although she’ll be busy with all with all sorts of fun Disney College stuff, we’re hoping to see her as much as possible. September 3rd – Check her into the Disney College Program woohoo!!!

Disney World 76

Disney World Disney Cruises Cruise 76

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 13, 2014

My daughter went on two study abroad trips in college and saved a ton of space by using free samples instead of full-size products! Request a FREE Sample of Nature’s Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair, Skin, & Nails Gummies ! Remember, free samples usually come with higher value coupons and are the perfect size for traveling.

Daughter 45

Daughter College Travel Free 45

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Alayna graduated high school and moved away to college, all the while working on the book. One of Melissa’s daughters had a life-threatening medical emergency that required a long hospitalization and persistent follow-up. As always, life got in the way during the 2 years we spent writing FULL. What do you hope readers walk away with?

Kids and Family 100

Kids and Family Girls Parenting Growing 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

I’m busy raising my daughters with my 50-something husband, managing our small business, and writing my blog. They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. ” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

Some of my finds: Red ladies’ size 9 red Converse for $2.50 – These retail for about $40 and this pair was hardly worn and will fit my oldest daughter. We want to help pay for our daughters’ college. These wristlets were never used. We want to be debt free. We want to travel to Disney and Hawaii.

Home and Garden 100

Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 29, 2018

I spent a long weekend visiting with college friends in Dandridge, Tennessee, home of Bush’s Beans. And I like to show my daughters that I can have fun too. It took a lot for me to balance and I consider myself to be in decent shape, but once I figured it out, it went more smoothly. I headed south! I’m glad I did it.

2018 100

2018 Kids and Family Tennessee Family 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 17, 2012

One of my daughter’s favorite snacks is white rice and soy sauce, so I am constantly making (and buying) rice! Since she is leaving for the Disney College program soon so I am stocking up on things like this for her to keep in her dorm. We love rice in my house. Uncle Ben’s Original Rice Cups 4.4

Uncle 77

Uncle Uncle Bens Air Purifiers Walmart 77

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2014

I home-birthed both of my daughters. I was a freshman in college and I took a bus to Pittsburgh to see 10,000 Maniacs open up for REM. Speaking of college, I have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from Indiana University of PA. I was 36 & 38 when I had children.

College 100

College Kids and Family Office 2001 100

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. I came into adulthood struggling to pay my way through college and then struggling to repay student loans on a small salary. As I was paying my way through college. Here’s Beth: 1. Tell us a little about yourself.

Daughter 130

Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 9, 2013

This Sunday my daughter will celebrate her 4th Mother’s Day and I’ll celebrate my 40th! I always loved the handmade gifts my daughter gave me when she was young; the macaroni necklaces, the plaster of paris handprints, the crayon drawings. Each year has presented new and exciting challenges as a mom.

Mother's 61

Mother's Daughter College Graduation 61

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

General Travis Bains has two daughters, one who is good, and one who is bad. Most of its victims die a gruesome, agonizing death. Others become violent savages. But a precious few, like Amanda, survive. and change. The Other Sister {Kindle}. Everyone knows Lindsey is the good one, and Jessie is the bad one. Tomorrow is Today .

Fridays 76

Fridays Sister Free Stuff Daughter 76

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 31, 2012

Wasn’t it just yesterday that I graduated college? She has been such a joy with all the giggles and baby’s “firsts” – and my husband and I have learned that 3 kids REALLY does mean you are outnumbered. :) I’m looking forward to watching her grow older and share in more “mother and daughter” activities. or got married?

Girls 84

Girls Baby Daughter Mother's 84

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2018

Aside from a health concern with one of my daughters , 2017 was a great year, however, I was distracted by non-necessities, so my overall theme for 2018 is to use my time more wisely on the people and things that are important to me. I usually leave for work around 8:30 after my youngest daughter gets on the bus.

Goals 100

Goals 2018 Motivation Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Between starting new jobs for all three of my paid internships, as well as my first real job after college and now this one, – all within a span of a little over three years – I feel that I have some solid experience in the “new job” category. Furthermore, my field of practice is HR. People love others that are interested in them.

Fitness 184

Fitness Lunch Lunches Work 184

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

My store had a huge display of these, so I bought four and already gave them to my daughter and her best friends (all college students). As if that isn’t awesome enough, each set includes over $10 in coupons…and they are awesome coupons! These make great gifts! 1 Rubbermaid LunchBlox Lunch Packing Containers Coupon.

Kroger 40

Kroger Lunch Lunches Student 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Even so his surviving daughter had to live off charity. We toured Monticello in 2005 and learned that Thomas Jefferson, one of my favorite presidents died a pauper. He was so poor that his Monticello (an estate of 5,000 acres and an architectural wonder of its time) was auctioned off. Not all of the US presidents were bad at personal finance.

Personal Finance 186

Personal Finance Finance 2005 Debt 186

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

My daughter doesn’t pay for cable and only uses our Netflix and Hulu accounts. Sincer she’s in college, this saves her a TON of money! After the 30-day trial, continue for just $8.00 per month and cancel at any time! Check it out for the first 30 days, totally FREE! The post FOUR Free Redbox DVD Rental Credits!

Redbox 40

Redbox Dvd Credit Blu Ray 40

Saving In Akron

MARCH 7, 2012

I promise it's safe – I've been doing it for 5 years and we've e ar ned almost $3K for college. We've added our additional savings to our daughter's 529. You'll earn a lot more if you register your credit or debit card. (I

2012 138

2012 March Giant Eagle Charmin 138

Saving Everyday

JULY 23, 2012

– If you’re anything like us, we had tons of fun setting up our daughter’s dorm. From plush pillows to fun frames for favorite pictures of family and friends, this cool collection ensures the college-bound will always be surrounded in style. Save up to 60% off Back to School: Dorm Essentials at Zulily through 7/25.

Friends And Family Sale 45

Friends And Family Sale Daughter College 7-Up 45

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. Now thru 9/29, Giant will have Kashi GoLean Bars singles on sale for just $1.00 each and we have a $1.00 off ONE Kashi product coupon from the 8/7 RP coupon insert. We can use this high value coupon and we can snag FREE Kashi GoLean Bars.

Kashi 40

Kashi Raisin Bran Irish Spring Jet Dry 40

For the Mommas

AUGUST 17, 2016

This sale comes at such a great time as my daughter loves these drinks and she is leaving for her first year in college next week. We have a few $1.00 Off FOUR Sparkling Ice Drinks coupons available to print and we can combine the coupons with the sale and we can snag these refreshing drinks for ONLY $.63 Giant deal 8/19 thru 8/25/16.

Sparkle 40

Sparkle Drinks Raisin Bran Dole 40

For the Mommas

AUGUST 16, 2016

This sale comes at such a great time as my daughter loves these drinks and she is leaving for her first year in college next week. We have a few $1.00 Off FOUR Sparkling Ice Drinks coupons available to print and we can combine the coupons with the sale and we can snag these refreshing drinks for ONLY $.58 ShopRite deal thru 8/20/16.

Sparkle 40

Sparkle Raisin Bran Dole Drinks 40

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 7, 2012

I promise it's safe – I've been doing it for 5 years and we've e ar ned almost $3K for college. We've added our additional savings to our daughter's 529. You'll earn a lot more if you register your credit or debit card. (I

January 113

January 2012 Giant Eagle Grandchildren 113

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 11, 2013

I would never undo the decision to marry because that eventually allowed me to have my daughter, the best child in the whole world (just in case she reads this). In retrospect I felt that I had lost an important time of my life – the college years. Going to a women’s college gave me those opportunities and more.

College 58

College Education Student Women 58

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 17, 2016

I taught my daughter how to use a REAL Dictionary, not one that is online. because I believe in the following things: Let kids be kids, let them play with all the toys they have in the house / let them run outside. but a paperback.

Electronics 100

Electronics Education Buy Buying 100