Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Pet Sitting.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

There’s outside pressure during Christmas to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. What are your hobbies and/or skills? Are you a knitter, crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? Homemade Crafts. Private Lessons. Some ideas: Do you play an instrument?

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Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2014

If you’re married, you must do this with your spouse. We used Dave Ramsey’s principles from his books, The Total Money Makeover and Financial Peace as a guide to create a step by step plan on how we will achieve our financial goals. Long distance running is now a hobby and my training is a habit.

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Financial Goals Goals Finance Organic 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. If you’re not using it, cancel it today and redirect that monthly money into your emergency savings.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Couponing 101

JUNE 8, 2019

These could include book club meetups, lectures, crafting workshops, and more. Teach Yourself a Trade or Hobby. Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity where you use GPS and other navigational tools to hide and see containers/items called “geocaches” at specific locations marked by coordinates on your app. Go skydiving?

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Library Craft Workshop Activism Frugal Entertaining 51

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Make several batches and use them for teacher gifts, Secret Santa surprises, hostess gifts- don’t forget your mail carrier, dog groomer, and hair dresser this Christmas! Be a little selfish and make one for yourself too while you’re at it. To use: Scoop ½ cup of Peppermint Bath salts into hot bathtub. cup sea salt.

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Ikea At Home Hobby Frugal Lives 84

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

As a hobby. I got 160,000,000 results today using Google Chrome. For those with the desire and aptitude to design clothing or home decorations or craft items and then make them, sewing is an avocation and a delight, and sometimes even a business. Perhaps something that gave you a marketable skill instead of a hobby skill?

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. What is your craft? It is NOT a spending account.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

My husband and I even use the drive time to our destination as time to talk through any goals, issues or other plans. Teach or Tutor your Skills & Hobbies. Sell Your Crafts/Baked Good. Follow the same principle that we use to pay for yearly expenses. Time away can really clear your mind. Do you play an instrument?

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Vacation Finds Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They’re still working on developing their goals for 2017. She and her husband also used a visual motivation chart posted on their refrigerator. Determine what exactly you are trying to achieve when you’re crafting your goals. You’re hustling and working towards a goal. And make it automatic.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

She blogs about at Careful Cents where she helps creative freelancers and solopreneurs make a living from their craft. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? Yep, we’re newlyweds and eloped together in December 2013. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 19, 2011

If you’re going out this weekend, don’t leave the house without your coupons. Hobby Lobby Coupon : 40% off (1) regular price item through 8/20. Michael’s Craft Store Coupon : 40% off (1) regular price item through 8/21 to 8/27. Payless Coupon : 20% off purchase through 8/31 or use code 42565 online.

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Dining Bath and Body Works Ruby Tuesday Shopping 45

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Knowing their hobbies and favorite pastimes can give you the direction you need in the vast world of accessorizing. A well-crafted item also implies a certain sophistication and attention to detail that can be a reflection of your child’s personality. It’s like allowing a painter a spectrum of colors to use on their canvas.

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Hobby Swap Re-use Giving 52