Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

Here are five ways that I saved money this month. Show me the Money! My Total Found Money for July: $816. I like to tally up any extra money I find through the month. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, and online sales. I use my plasma money for special treats for my family and me.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Out of necessity originally.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 183

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Bell and her real-life mom (actress Sadie Silcock) star together for the first time as mother and daughter. After getting wind of the plan, the whole family bands together to save Elvis, uniting to reclaim their farm and prove that love is worth more than money. The tale introduces young actress Aggie Bell as Elvis’ best friend.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

I was thinking today, about the quick money saving tips that I do every so often and I wanted to share with you. My daughter is 7. That is one last thing I have to worry about spending money on (and high valued coupons are rare, especially when you combine them with a sale). I saved money and have one less thing I need to shop.

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Money Saving Money 2015 Saving 100

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. Grabbing control.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Our daughter is 24 and was adopted from Eastern Europe when she was one week short of a year old. He married the love of his life almost two years ago, so now we have a daughter-in-law, too. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Our son is 29 and biological.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 178

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

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

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law.

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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. You will want to know how to challenge the new appraisal and avoid spending more tax money. 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

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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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

Lazy Saturday Reads: Night Marchers, The Candidate’s Daughter and More. The Candidate’s Daughter by Catherine Lea. The plan is simple: kidnap the daughter of Senate candidate Richard McClaine, take the money and run. The time you enjoy wasting is not a wasted time. Here are some Lazy Saturday Reads.

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Daughter Hawaii Kids and Family Son 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

One of the biggest mistakes new gardeners make is wasting money on plants that are intended for climates in which they do not live. Unless you can figure out how to control the temperatures and growing seasons in your yard and fields, you are wasting time, money and garden space. Grow Plants That Will Thrive In Your Climate.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Money 202

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. Since March of 2020, over $1300 has been transferred into my daughters’ 529 College Savings Accounts.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

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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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. I’ve been divorced (unmarried) for 15 years.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

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. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

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. The big hitters this month saved us about $500. Savings: $20.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2011

Can't we use your money?" When we got home, my daughter went to get her wallet. She handed me the $5 without even flinching and that is when it hit me that it was time to start talking about money with her. This was literally the first conversation we have had about money. 5 yo : "No, it's at home. Do you understand?",

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

My daughter was finally accepted (she had to try a few times) and received her scanner below. For more ways to make money online, read my guide Make Extra Money At Home: My Tips & Recommendations. They limit the number of people that can sign up so hurry over HERE to see if you qualify ~.

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Money Home Making Scanners 95

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

OCTOBER 20, 2017

This Week in the Kitchen: In an effort to save time and money, I’m trying to add either meals or ingredients to my freezer each week. My husband and I had leftovers, one daughter had breakfast-for-dinner, and the other daughter had a can of soup. Note to self: listen to daughter more often! garden salad.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

You will save gas money and frustration. We also sat and chatted with our son and daughter-in-law in front of the fireplace at the Lake Lodge building, enjoyed the free piano concert and string quartet in the sunroom at Lake Yellowstone Hotel and rocked in the rustic rockers on the porch of the Roosevelt Lodge. How did you save money?

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Saving Money Money Saving Kids and Family 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

While I was growing up, my family didn’t have much money. Through it all, I learned how to budget my money and how to find bargains. The Obamas Want Their Daughters To Work Minimum Wage Jobs. I read recently that the Obamas want their daughters to work minimum wage jobs. Sasha and Malia are daughters of a U.S.

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Daughter Kids Kids and Family Parenting 242

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

My new mission was to manage our money to make sure we used it wisely and stretched it as far as possible. Today at age 50+, I still optimize our cash flow, but my focus is shifting towards saving with our daughters’ future education costs, building our net worth, and planning for our retirement years.

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Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. Maybe four years? Biggest mistake ever.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180

Simply CVS

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Since Sarah, my designated driver, had her wisdom teeth cut out last Thursday I figured she would not be up to CVSing with me on Monday like normal so I had my hubby and other daughter stop in Sunday night and grab one deal for me just in case we can't get out later in the week.

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Gift Cards Daughter Money Shopping 185

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

I am a single mom who lives in the Greensboro, NC area with my 6 year old daughter, Emme and 9 year old mutt, Belle. My daughter and I are gluten free due to celiac and changing to a healthy grain free sugar free way of cooking has become a big passion of mine over the last couple of years. Round 2 was already paid.

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Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235

Simply CVS

DECEMBER 16, 2011

My daughter had a doctor's appointment today so I rode into town with her and stopped at CVS again for more vitamins and $10 CVS gift card. I scanned my card for the $5/1 ProNutrient coupon and had taken two printable coupons for $5 each with me.

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Gift Cards CVS Daughter Gifts 193

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2014

The parents of one of our daughter-in-laws chose to renew their vows on their 40th wedding anniversary. They said the words for the priest, kissed and went off to hors d’oeuvres at a daughters home. Money Tips' Why do folks decide to renew their marriage vows? The family expects it. You are hoping to get back the romance.

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ReNew Wedding Daughter Money 165

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

Why are we having difficult discussions about money on a daily basis? Being a good example is the first step to teaching your kids how to handle money with maturity. But my oldest daughter immediately zeroed in on #5: Cash flow a trip to Disney. I want our daughters to have freedom before they can even articulate it.

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Debt Debt Free Daughter Thrifty 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

In the early years, we both spent a lot of money on flowers, food, and gifts, but Valentine's Day can change with your spouse when kids enter the picture. Now we save money, but still celebrate our marriage and our family. Our two daughters love the holiday too. Do you celebrate Valentine's Day?

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Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

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. We think we’ll use the money towards summer vacation. The money is going towards new furniture for our basement. I put down half the money and financed the other half.

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For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2014

This book is written to equip parents with the tools needed to teach children about money in fun and educational ways. Download: Smart Money Kids by Hannah Raybans. Download: Farmer’s Daughter, A: Recipes from a Mennonite Kitchen by Dawn Stoltzfus. “This book is effective, simple, and moves along with a nice flow.

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Money Kids Mother's Daughter 55

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

My oldest daughter is on a competitive swim team that practices on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Both my daughter’s take a recreational gymnastics class at the YMCA on Thursday night and they have Girl Scouts two Tuesdays a month. Saving Money - In the Kitchen' So yeah, by our own choosing, weeknights are crazy.

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Freezers Cooking Kitchen Daughter 164