Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

In fact, there was a time that I rarely cooked over the weekends, because we ate out so often. My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership. Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. Dining Out. Crew, Gap, and Limited.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

So, when he’s done, we give it to a neighborhood family that struggles financially. Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either. That is one less meal he has to cook for himself, and it doesn’t cost us much to cook for one more person. We usually send him home with the leftovers.

Giving 235

Giving Money Donation Bills 235

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. We are a musical family and love plugging into our urban community through volunteering and mentoring local youth. As a family, we love cooking and spending time together. Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. Do you even remember when most people cooked their own meals instead of going out to eat? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul? Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. Few try to repair or get it repaired.

Repairs 214

Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

That is close to what an average family spends on food in one month. Invest in reusable containers with lids to store leftovers. Take them to work in your brown bag lunch, or choose one night a week as, “raid the fridge night” You’ll appreciate the night off from cooking. Brew your own coffee. top photo credit.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

As a family, we drink a lot of water. Home Cooked Meals We Enjoyed this month: Cajun Red Beans & Rice. Shepard’s Pie from Jo Cooks. Thrifty Finds in February: I try to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a month. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting.

February 208

February 2020 Frugal Thrift Stores 208

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. People cooked and ate at home. They used aprons over them when they cooked. Most families had only one car. There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Food/shopping. Go Frugal'

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Create a weekly menu, then buy the groceries, and cook dinner every night. Plan ahead.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). Second, coming from poverty, I am so grateful to be able to help my family when they need things. If it was truly a windfall that was not spoken for, I’d use it to visit my family several states away or pay for the to visit us 10.

Virginia 181

Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 181

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite! I will start preparing for the winter to spring wardrobe transition by spending the month going through our warm weather clothing bins and taking an inventory of needs, so I can take advantage of sales and thrift store finds.

March 100

March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

I have since interviewed 16 families who have collectively paid off over ONE MILLION DOLLARS in debt. Stacy and her family stayed home. ” Brian’s family packed their lunches, cooked meals at home, and shopped with a list to avoid overspending and wasting money. Tracy cooked meals ahead of time to freeze.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2013

1/2 V8 V-Fusion 100% Juices, 46 oz Family Time 02/09/2013. $1/2 1/2 V8 V-Fusion 100% Juices, 46 oz Family Time 02/09/2013. $1/2 InnovAsian Cuisine Entree Kit or Side Dish, Family Size 18 oz., 1 Pepperidge Farm Bread or Rolls (in the fresh bread aisle) (Not valid in Pepperidge Farm Thrift Stores) SS 3/24/13 (exp 6/2/2013).

Publix 45

Publix 2013 Quaker Ore-Ida 45

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

1/5 Campbell’s Condensed Great For Cooking Soup Coupon. $1/5 Birdseye Voila Family size Meal, 42 oz., 1/2 Arnold’s Sliced Bread Loaves, Any (DND; Not redeemable at Bimbo outlet/thrift stores) exp. Publix Deli Cooked Sweet Ham 12 oz., or Lays Kettle Cooked 8-8.5 11/30/13 (SS 10/06/13 R).

Publix 40

Publix Betty Crocker Pillsbury Campbells 40