Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 14, 2017

Today’s post is from my good friend, Elle Martinez, of Couple Money. It was a low key and fun afternoon with several conversations flowing. As parents, I know we’ve been guilty of pushing aside date nights, but over the past year, I have noticed a difference dates have made. ” Treasure Those Date Nights!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Most financial literacy courses and parents in the know believe that teaching the difference between something you need and something you want is key in being able to control spending and thrive financially. A lot of times, she didn’t use grocery money either. Really, are you sure ? Why do we care about want vs. need?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

If you don’t have enough money to put food on the table, you are going to do something about it. In its simplest form, the thing that makes a person a saver is the act of saving. For some, having an unmet need is enough to make a saver. None of us are the same as we were yesterday, nor will be tomorrow.”.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Eating out: our worst “frienemy” Saving busy professionals and parents from slaving in the kitchen after a long day at work, and bringing friends together, eating out is a cornerstone of our North American culture. It is the first thing that many of us think of when we think of celebrating a milestone.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 22, 2013

The New thinkbaby Starter Set is the perfect gift or start set for any parent. The transformational line – The thinkbaby system allows parents to transform baby bottles to our award winning Sippy Cup through purchase of the Conversion Kit. The set includes 2 of our polypropylene 5oz baby bottles.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Most new parents are shocked by how much diapers, wipes, food, and baby necessities add up to be. But our consumer driven society makes new and naive parents think they need these high-tech, expensive gadgets. If you’re a new or expecting parent without a lot of extra cash, here are a few tips: Babies grow FAST.

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For the Mommas

JULY 3, 2014

When you have children, it can be a real struggle to keep them occupied without spending a lot of money on expensive forms of entertainment. Discipline without Shouting or Spanking is a practical guide that shows parents how to manage the most difficult part of parenting. Practical solutions lead to practical results!

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For the Mommas

MAY 10, 2012

I wanted to start this website for not just me, but for all families to learn to stretch their money and focus on more on family time. FTM has earned your trust and will continue to posts safe content for you, your kids, and even your parents. Join the conversation for your chance to win 3 year Unlimited 4GH Hosting from Go Daddy!

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Ways to Save Money on Birthday Parties. However, if you sit your child down and have a conversation about which friends are particularly special and which ones they really want to have at their party, you can cut the list way down. To save even more money, keep the decorations from each year and recycle them for the next child!

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Couponing 101

JUNE 17, 2020

Where you direct your money determines which businesses thrive and which are forced to shutter their doors. New parents are often so sleep deprived that it’s hard to remember all the best childcare practices. Believe it or not, shopping might be one of the most impactful things you do.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. While your conversations and examples could encompass a wide spectrum of topics, there are many simple ideas that children can easily grasp and put into action. Our children learn by example.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Managing Money. Broke Professionals shares with us a conversation they had with a friend about finding financial success early in life and how it can be detrimental. You see, I was too young to fully appreciate what I had and I didn’t manage my money as well as I should. I can’t express how happy I am. Going Frugal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Regardless if you live in a cold or warm climate there are many ways you can save money and energy in your home. Monthly cooking appears to be a growing trend, however, think back to when you were young and you likely remember your parents or grandmother cooking far too much food and freezing it for later use.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 14, 2015

With Peapod.com, save time and money by shopping for your groceries online, and selecting pick up or delivery options. Simplify the pet parenting process with the experts at Pet360.com! com also dog and cat parenting centers with advice on what products will work best for your furry friend. Peapod Coupon: $20 Off.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

The article reports that: “Those who had certain variants of a gene called “AVPR1a” gave an average of nearly 50 percent more money than those not displaying that variant. She claims that investing time instead of mindless money on predetermined choices: “.can

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Regardless if you live in a cold or warm climate there are many ways you can save money and energy in your home. Monthly cooking appears to be a growing trend, however, think back to when you were young and you likely remember your parents or grandmother cooking far too much food and freezing it for later use.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Save time and money on everything that you need for your office by shopping hassle-free online at OfficeDepot.com. Save time and money when you shop conveniently online at Peapod.com and have your supplies and snacks delivered straight to your office! Simplify your pet parenting process this Fall with the help of Pet360.com!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

On Twitter the other day, I had an interesting conversation with some bloggers and followers regarding teenage employment. The conversation was brought on when my colleague told me that he wasn’t allowed to get a job while he was in high school because his parents thought he was too young to work.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We have jointly handled our parents estate but we have never talked through (with each other) how we want our own estates handled by the other. Most of the advice found with internet searches applies mainly to adult children starting the discussion with parents or vice versa and doesn’t seem very relevant to my situation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Our routines can be a powerful force to help us and our family accomplish great things, or, they can be a destructive and time wasting monster, causing us stress, money and waste. Saving money is merely a financial routine. Financial record keeping routines can save you money. You train yourself to be hungry every time you eat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? If Pa had known about the futures market he could have made money selling a futures contract. Just how much money did that save me? Darwin’s Money : No Cost Refinance – A No-Lose Financial Move?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

As a child and teen, I painted (inside and out), mowed and trimmed, punched holes in concrete to install decorate iron railings, worked with hand and power tools and helped my parents do everything from putting up a garage to putting up storm windows. You will save a lot of time and money! Today, I share a few of those things with you.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Sproul writes, Jesus’ intent was to give His disciples a model prayer, an example to follow, one that would teach them transferable principles for conversation with God. Managing Money God’s Way FREE (reg. In The Prayer of the Lord , Dr. R. Jacobsen (reg. Entrepreneur. 2.99, print version $25 – $100)! Tozer 99¢ ea.

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