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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

Family Balance Sheet

July was another stellar month for marked-down meat. My Total Found Money for July: $816. Finding extra money is a game for me and July turned out to be a stellar month! I earned $420 from 5 donations and a $50 bonus in the month of July. I use my plasma money for special treats for my family and me.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). my sister-in-law earned enough cash to take the family to Hawaii!!

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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Chit Chat: End of Summer 2018 Edition

Family Balance Sheet

Here’s a peek at what’s going on with me, my family, and our life since my last Chit Chat. . We spent the first week in July camping at our favorite campground, Avalon Campground — I wrote a complete review last summer. That didn’t deter my family from jumping in. Camping Trip #1! I headed south!

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2012 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

On Christmas day, my husband and I spent 4 hours together traveling in a car to visit his family. We talked through some issues and opportunities for our business and our personal, family, and financial goals. We have set a goal date of July 2015 to pay off all of our debt. Increase Family Emergency Fund to Six Months Salary.

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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

An August 2013 issue of Daily Finance, in an article entitled Credit Card Debt Falling But Still Very High reported: “According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of July 2013, the average indebted household in the U.S. I undersand the incentive, but don’t think it is worthwhile for us. Sure, I have heard the stories.

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Enter the Huggies® Little Hands, Big Plans Essay Contest for a Chance to Win $5000!

Saving Cents With Sense

Helping to pay for a private school, their first car, or even starting that ever important college fund – a $5000 can go a long way. For me, as a mom of 3, I would love to win an extra $5000 to help pay for college tuition for my kiddos. Family Deals sponsored' Can you imagine what you could give to your child for $5000?

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