Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Or sell some bigger items on Craigslist. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. Cut your cable TV.

Club 100

Club Christmas July August 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I loaded the kids in the car, dialed the address in the GPS and set out for some fast cash. She said that she would give me $150 for the jewelry. I could have tried to sell the unbroken pieces online, on eBay or Craigslist, but this was definitely instant gratification. Honestly I about fell over.

Jewelry 138

Jewelry Finds Craigslist Cameras 138

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Or sell some bigger items on Craigslist. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. Cut your cable TV.

June 100

June Club Christmas Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be! Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

Hopefully these ideas will give you the inspiration you need to find the cash for your summer vacation. During our vacation, we hired a college kid (whom we trusted) to stay at our house, collect the mail, water our vegetable garden, and take care of the dog. But the reality is that the funds aren’t always so readily available.

Vacation 100

Vacation Finds Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Farrah also has a kids t-shirt line that she runs out of the house called Lovely Littles Shop. Find stuff on the side of the road and sell it on craigslist or Facebook. Additional giving to missions work and local community.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

This is a great way to get rid of clothes your kid has outgrown and get the items you need for less. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. Give these couple of tricks a try and see how easy it can be to find quality back to school clothing for less. Start your own!

Clothes 90

Clothes Clothing Finds Swap 90

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Have a yard sell, put valuables on Craigslist you’d be surprised how quickly you could make some fast cash to dump on debt! One of the first things we did is buy a swing set for our kids with cash! Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Challenge yourself to give a thoughtful gift without spending a lot of money. What luxury service can you give up…just until your emergency fund is full. The neighbor kids are doing quite well on my street. 10 – Do It Yourself.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

This is a great way to get rid of clothes your kid has outgrown and get the items you need for less. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. Give these couple of tricks a try and see how easy it can be to find quality back to school clothing for less. Start your own!

Clothes 40

Clothes Clothing Swap Garage Sale 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Jester presents The Importance of Vacations For Kids posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “This article explains the reasons that we prefer to take destination oriented vacations for the kid’s sake. Let me give you the full story: I have been dating Miss Blinkin for approximately 1 year and 4 months.

Money 113

Money May 2012 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Carrie downsized and sold her excess on Craigslist and put it towards debt. Amanda & Daniel had yard sales and sold items on Craigslist and put it towards debt. When dining out, Olivia always used a coupon and/or went to places where kids dine free. These interviewees sold their stuff and put it towards their debt.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100