Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. I was just working on it yesterday as I was making some notes of gift ideas for my kids. Tips, baby!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

The same kind of over thinking tends to infect financial advice, as well, especially when it’s doled out to college students who are desperate to come up with ways to make a few extra bucks between studying for exams and balancing their social lives. A Roth IRA lets you sock away up to $5,000 a year, and it can be withdrawn tax-free.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

I’ve teamed up with over 50 bloggers from across the United States to put together this list of budget-friendly staycation and travel ideas from different parts of the country. I’m sharing ideas for Central PA, and the rest of the list is at the bottom of this post. There is a Community Free Day on June 20, 9am – 4pm.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 6, 2015

Target College Registry: Get FREE $20 Gift When Signing Up! The Target College Registry is a fantastic idea for all those kids who will be heading off to college before too long! And what makes this even better is that if you sign up between now and April 11, you will get a FREE $20.00 to qualify!

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 26, 2015

Are you headed to college in the Fall? Don’t miss the opportunity to score a FREE 6-month membership to Amazon Prime by becoming an Amazon Student! Just click HERE to become an Amazon Student by starting your FREE 6-month membership trial. All you need is an valid.edu email address. Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 19, 2014

Are you a resident of Harrisburg or Central PA and looking for some budget-friendly staycation ideas for the summer? The Oakes Museum of Natural History is located at Messiah College, just outside of Harrisburg. for ages 4-12, and children 3 and under are free. Admission: FREE. Admission: FREE. 75 – $2.25.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Y’all I am just loving that college football is back! and cheer on my college team (Hook ‘Em!). Remember, shipping is totally free from Cents of Style and you need to use coupon code GAMEDAY at checkout. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Homemade Christmas Ideas via Taylor-Made Ranch Want personal gifts, gifts truly from the heart? Cookie Dough Gift Idea via I Heart Nap Time YUM! Whip up a batch of cookie dough (any flavor you like) and package it with some of these sweet free printables. Lots of cute photos to help you visualize and give you ideas.

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Y’all I am just loving that college football is back! Or I can add my awesome two-toned infinity scarves in burnt orange and white and cheer on my college team (Hook ‘Em!). Remember, shipping is totally free from Cents of Style and you need to use coupon code GAMEDAY at checkout. I grabbed the Game Day shirt for $13.18.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

So here are 25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas to help you spend more quality time together. And for those of you that aren’t married – these are great date ideas for you, too, when you are watching a budget (aren’t we all)! Visit a local winery if they offer free tastings. Rent a movie or borrow one for FREE at the library.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 12, 2015

Of course, there are billionaires that have dropped out of college (Ted Turner, Mark Zuckerberg) and are doing just fine, but it’s not the norm. In fact, the Pew Research Center found that college grads between 25 and 32 earned $17,500 more than those with a high school diploma. Choosing the Right College. Pace Yourself.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2014

Ever since I graduated college, I had wanted to collect rain and snowmelt off my roof. I was a poor college student and B. my first job out of college barely paid the rent on a 1 bedroom pad, I had to put those dreams off for a while. Why should we pay for what comes down to earth for free? But seeing as how A.

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Coupons Do Work

MAY 3, 2016

Swing by your local McDonald’s on May 3, show them your school ID, and you’ll receive a free Breakfast Extra Value Meal! Get a free combo meal on May 3. Free shipping is always included. On National Teacher Appreciation Day, World of Beer is giving teachers a free pint of Sam Adams Nitro White or Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 12, 2011

Stress-Free Back to School: Counting Down the Days at Life.your way. Back to School Meal Time Ideas. Heading to College 5 Ways to Save on Back to College Needs at Savings Lifestyle. Rent and Save Money on College Textbooks at Financial Success for Young Adults. Lots of exciting changes in the FBS household.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 15, 2014

Who doesn’t love a FREE App?! The Monsters University app is available FREE for download today. Inspired by the Disney film, Monsters University , you can join freshman Mike Wazowski on his first day of college, and catch Archie the Scare Pig for free! Find more Freebies I’ve posted recently.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 5, 2013

Amy has endless craft, organization, and homemaking ideas, so be sure to stop on over for a visit! Here are your Friday Freebies: Free Sample of Clear Ultra Shea Shampoo. Free Sample of Ruffies Trash Bag Sample. Free Amazon Prime for College Students. Free Baseball Printable Pack. Free Fairy Printable Pack.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories! Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We met in college and currently both feel drawn toward higher education. Where are you from?

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 19, 2014

Check out this FREE bagel and Shmear at Einsten Bros Bagels when you buy any drink! Also, note that this deal is not valid at colleges, airports, military bases, or hotels. You don’t want to miss out on this FREE bagel and shmear! Just print the flyer or pull it up on your mobile device to show in the restaurant.

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Couponing 101

JULY 27, 2012

Amy has endless craft, organization, and homemaking ideas, so be sure to stop on over for a visit! Here are your Friday Freebies: Free Sample of Biotrue Solution. Free Sample of Nectresse No-Calorie Sweetener. Free Sample of Pert Plus. Free Sample of Victorinox Swiss Army Fragrance. Free Download of Jump Out!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2011

It was back in 1989 and I was a college sophomore. There weren't a lot of people walking around, mostly hippies and college students. When I was a college sophomore, I didn't even know how to cook scrambled eggs, let alone grow my own food. I remember my first Earth Day celebration. Earth Day has come a long way.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 22, 2014

Colgate: FREE Bright Smiles Kit for Teachers. Free Mp3 Download Credit. Free Cesar Savory Delights Entrée to a Friend. Free Kids Haircut At Remington College. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. Free Redbox Rental Code {Today Only}. Free Sample – U by Kotex.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 16, 2014

Dave Ramsey is offering his Budgeting Guide for FREE. The guide contains helpful tips on planning for retirement, saving for college and paying off your home. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Need a little help planning out your budget?

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 8, 2013

Dave Ramsey is offering his Budgeting Guide for FREE. The guide contains helpful tips on planning for retirement, saving for college and paying off your home. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Need a little help planning out your budget?

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Microsoft Office 365 is now being offered as a free download for students 13 years and older. While most participating schools are college campuses, there might be some elementary, middle school, and high school students that might eligible, so be sure and check ! You will have to check to see if your school is eligible. Office Online.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 25, 2013

Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or any order over $25. Will you go to college and take out student loans? Right now Amazon has the Hasbro Game of Life on sale for only $11.86 (reg. Practice makes perfect in the game of Life. Try marriage, kids, and more. Or join the working force and collect on payday? is a post from Couponing 101.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Check out this FREE bagel and Shmear at Einsten Bros Bagels when you buy any drink! Also, note that this deal is not valid at colleges, airports, military bases, or hotels. You don’t want to miss out on this FREE bagel and shmear! Just print the flyer or pull it up on your mobile device to show in the restaurant.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 15, 2014

FREE sample of New Always Discreet Sample Pack. Staples: Free Ream of Hammermill Copy Paper. Staples – Free Bag + 20% off Everything in Your Bag. Colgate: FREE Bright Smiles Kit for Teachers. Free Mp3 Download Credit. Free Cesar Savory Delights Entrée to a Friend. Free Kids Haircut At Remington College.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Check out this FREE bagel and Shmear at Einsten Bros Bagels when you buy any drink! Also, note that this deal is not valid at colleges, airports, military bases, or hotels. You don’t want to miss out on this FREE bagel and shmear! Just print the flyer or pull it up on your mobile device to show in the restaurant.

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 27, 2014

There are also some College Care Packages that are still available. You don’t need to be in college to request these. Don’t forget, shipping is free for the holidays at Target. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 9, 2014

If you are looking to overhaul your finances or if you are looking to just take baby steps to get started on the road to financial freedom, for a limited you can grab a FREE copy of Dave Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money ! Plus, you can still get Dave Ramsey’s Budgeting Guide for FREE. Download it and get started today!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

But I really do enjoy granola and as I was looking for ideas to use up the shredded coconut last week, I realized that I had all of the ingredients on hand to make a homemade batch. Granola is the main reason that I gained the freshman 10 in college. Homemade granola is very easy to alter. I must confess a little secret.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 30, 2012

Right now when you order a pre-paid American Express gift card loaded with $200 or more, you’ll get a FREE $25 American Express Gift Card ~. The last time this was offered, one reader ordered one to do her online shopping…great idea (and got a free $25 bucks)! Great idea Kelly!! NO credit check!

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 20, 2014

I spotted a new free Kindle Book available today: Conundrum by Susan Cory. It’s a mystery novel set in Cambridge about an architect who tries to solve the 20-year-old murder of her college friend. Check out the hundreds of free titles available from Amazon. There are tons of great reviews for this one. Freebies'

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

I can remember quite a few years in college and grad school when my part-time jobs juuuuust barely covered my expenses (and sometimes not even that!) Part of my flower garden this year I hate the idea of being haunted by money-woes when my husband and I are retired. I don’t know how I heard about Katy’s blog first!

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Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2013

Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or any order over $25. Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise graduation speech is the perfect send-off for children starting out in the world, be they nursery, high school, or college grads! See more gift ideas here ! Hardcover Book by Dr. Seuss on sale for only $9.50 (reg.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

with FREE shipping! I think these would be fun gift ideas for college dorm students. The Cents of Style Monday Steal is the Geometric Pillow Covers for only $6.95 No coupon code required. These are regularly priced at $32.95 so this is a nice deal! Choose from 3 different designs in 6 different colors.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 4, 2012

Right now when you order a pre-paid $50 American Express Gift Card , you’ll get a FREE $10 American Express Gift Card ~. You can load money to it anytime, so it would be perfect for, say, a college student. Think of it as PRE-paying for whatever your heart desires and getting a FREE $25 bucks out of it! Get your card now!

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