Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

…enter 2023 We have not one, but two teenage high school daughters. We want to assist our daughters with their college expenses. We have a number that we want to save for each daughter. <<— Once we paid off our non-mortgage debts in 2019, we started saving some of the debt snowball money for college savings.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt College 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” ” Money and control in a relationship is a complex and powerful topic. Watch for these other money tricks. Revenge spending.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. But besides the big expenses there are many ways being green can actually save you money right away. 1.) Make your own cleaning products.

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Saving Money Money Reuse Home and Garden 220

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

I’m busy raising my daughters with my 50-something husband, managing our small business, and writing my blog. I’m on this journey to financial wellness with you and every weekend, I pack the newsletter with budgeting inspiration, money-saving tips & ideas, and frugal, yet tasty recipes. And Read some more.

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Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Knowing when to get help is sometimes difficult (will the help be worth the money?), My daughter-in-law knew the power of negotiation. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. This will save you money on any capital gains tax that might be in effect when you sell.

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Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

My daughter lives in California and we talk regularly. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made? I have put money into learning various ways to make money. So, the money was wasted, maybe. But I did learn some things that I find I use today.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. When my husband hung a smart TV in the sunroom back in April, we started spending more time in the room–even our teenage daughters started hanging out with us. The money hit our account in April. Frugal living is not about deprivation.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. That’s money that stayed in our accounts. April’s Thrift Store Finds. Savings: $20.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

The school year is winding down and I find myself day dreaming of sand, surf and our upcoming summer vacation. We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation. Make a list of expenditures.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. 31 Days to Find $1000' Good Luck! .

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Jewelry Finds Craigslist Cameras 138

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

She is the author of the successful website, Living Well Spending Less , where she writes about finding the Good Life on a budget. We have two daughters—Maggie, age 8, and Annie, age 5. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? Stop eating out.

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Debt Free Debt Finds Home and Garden 100

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Saving money at Disney is a hot topic, and we’re here to help. Being the broke 20-somethings we are, we tried to spend the least amount of money on food as possible, while still being satisfied. Being the broke 20-somethings we are, we tried to spend the least amount of money on food as possible, while still being satisfied.

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Disney World Saving Money Disney Meals 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Found Money in January: $1681. Found money can be found from various sources, such as rebates, refunds, online sales, or even the ground. Finding extra cash is a fun game for me and this month has been our biggest month yet. We think we’ll use the money towards summer vacation. ” Yes, I am.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

If you get a chance, find this book at your library and read it, especially chapter 17. My new mission was to manage our money to make sure we used it wisely and stretched it as far as possible. Money and marriage are a joint responsibility between the two spouses (at least in our home). Treat the position like a job.

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Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 29, 2014

I couldn’t find any sites to help me with couponing in AZ (that I didn’t have to pay for) – by the way, I don’t recommend you ever pay for match ups. We were also blessed with our daughter and had fun celebrating with all of you in the baby shower bash. money saving tips. family and life updates. family and life updates.

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Finds Storing Santa Barbara Goals 108

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

My daughter will start kindergarten (remember when I announced my pregnancy ?) – I can’t believe how fast time flies! I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. Saving Money on Haircuts. Happy New Year!!

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Saving Money 2016 Money Pay Off Debt 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I remember going through magazines and catalogs picking out the things I would have when we had money. Some might find it surprising that a millionaire would want to keep working. I found that I wasn’t really working for the money (although I wouldn’t have done the work without being paid!), Your life is your life.

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 6, 2023

Treppie is a great way for moms to help their daughters launch an online business out of their handmade creations. After suggesting that her young student pursue selling the bags as a business, Jennifer began finding other talented girls looking for a place to sell their creations. There are now Treppies all over the U.S.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. What We Ate this Week: Monday: We went out for dinner to celebrate my oldest daughter’s 11th birthday. I also purchased through EBATES , so.54

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Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

I know I was very confused as to the amount of interaction and activity I should be doing with my newborn daughter. Eventually, I did find my own way; I have raised three well-adjusted, delightful and independent children; I guess I must have done something right! 7 Ways to Save Money As New Parents Are You Financially Ready For Kids?

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Baby Music Sewing Machines Musical Instruments 185

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Fast forward to the neighborhood where I currently live with my husband and 2 daughters, Trick or Treat night is a 2 hour long candy fest and each of my daughters comes home with a bag full of deliciousness. I’ve trained my daughters to hand over their peanut butter cups (which go into my secret freezer stash).

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Leftovers Halloween Used Cookies 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money. At the beginning of the month, we were in the market for a bedroom dresser because my youngest daughter’s dresser fell apart over the holidays. Daughter and mommy were both thrilled.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2017

It all started when my daughters were very small and were having a hard time grasping time and how long they had to wait until our beloved late August beach vacation. We treat summer expenses much like holiday expenses and put aside a little money each month. Read —> 10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation.

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2017 Budgeting Budget Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

We’ve had several instances over the years that have shaped how we viewed and managed our money. And I was pregnant with our youngest daughter, so what should have been a joyous year was quite a stressful one. We reduced our spending where we could, but the money to pay any shortfall each month came from our emergency fund.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. For example, focus on getting clothes for your daughter, then yourself, then your son, or focus on specific articles of clothing like shirts, pants, skirts, etc. If so, how do you tackle your trips and find the best deals?

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Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores Thrifting 188

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Read: 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat . They LOVE it. I chopped them up and put them in a freezer bag. Enough said!

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I live just outside of Richmond, VA with my husband, 18-year-old twin daughters, and our two dogs. During the pandemic, I earned extra money detailing cars. The focus was on saving money and resources and living in an eco-conscious way. How did you get interested in saving money? Here’s Beth: 1. I’m 52.

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Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. We will control our money, rather than our money controlling us. Apply any Found Money to Debt.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

My husband and I both like to travel, but we’ve never had a large disposal income, so we’ve never had a lot of money to travel. In fact, eating out while on vacation got so expensive for us, especially after we had our first child, that we often had to cut our vacations short because we ran out of money.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Travel Food Vacation 176

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 26, 2014

Written by my daughter, Brittany Madden. The only hiccup in my adventure was money. I have got the savviest Momma around who has taught me all of her money-saving tips. My advice is to find your favorite one (or two), and shop exclusively through that website to gain points faster. Pin This To Pinterest. But never fear!

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Thankful Shopping Gift Cards Swagbucks 66

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2014

While it is good to network, it is expensive to go out every day, especially if you find yourself picking up the tab. Customers and bosses want you to spend money on personal grooming and appropriate clothing. What if all those citizens in each of the 12 districts had refused to give up their sons and daughters to the hunger game?

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Games Flowers and Plants Film Contest 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2013

My mom, wanting the best for her daughter’s future, told me to go to Business school. Here are some steps that I wish I’d taken to figure it out before wasting my time and money. Look at the the job descriptions of the positions and find out what the requirements are. The way I did that?

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College Psychology Education Graduation 237

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. Therapy can be on the more expensive end of things, but if you can find someone who is in your insurance network, it can be affordable.

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Phones Cat Health Frugal 175

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

But finding the money to pay for the lastsemester of school is the least of her problems when she uncovers a body in her boss’s bed. The daughter of a wealthy slave-holding family from Richmond, Virginia, Caroline Fletcher is raised to believe slavery is God-ordained and acceptable. Candle in the Darkness .

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Cleaning Virginia Student Daughter 73

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. Borrow a new(er) movie from the library or find a good movie on your cable/subscription account. Host a movie night. Host a game night.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130