Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 19, 2012

As I planned my goals for 2012, I realized that I made only one goal for myself in 2011. I was racing to beat my personal goal of a 10 minute mile pace. Over the course of 2011, I learned some lessons about myself and how I respond to goals. 5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals. 5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals.

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Goals Dairy Queen 2011 2012 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 18, 2011

We often approach goals as a chance to change. Setting a goal is our chance to finally save that money, lose that weight, or exercise more. Having a new goal is great in the beginning because there is nothing like the feelings of excitement of finally making a positive change in your life. Remember, every bit counts.

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Goals Motivation Work Budgeting 124

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Since the pandemic took hold of our lives, sales of board games, card games and jigsaw puzzles soared more than 370% as families stocked up on in-home entertainment to avoid lockdown apathy and fatigue. It definitely did add an educational element to fun, and was a great addition to our homeschool day. Thanks for reading!

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Games Friends And Family Sale Education Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2011

Last month they gave over $6,000 worth of cash and goods to their recipient, the Kahlen family, who had been going through a financially hard time due to the economy (and whose daughter is currently battling Tuberous Sclerosis). – Our #1 goal is to give them a reliable used car in decent working order. Want to help?

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Family Goals Used Cars Used Car 124

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, .

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. A freebie cabinet.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 187

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

We spend most of our time seeing friends and family, participating in our church activities or working on our property. I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. We also have three cats! I do a lot of our cooking from scratch which takes a lot of my time!

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 191

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

The goal is to have a zero balance on our mortgage by January 2030. True happiness for me personally stems from having a deep relationship with God, family, and nature, spending time with my grandchildren, and always having a little fun. Lisey loves that type of weather, so she could definitely be a Florida gal.

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Florida Cruises Cruise Health Insurance 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. Last summer my husband started volunteering at the Y in exchange for a free family membership and now we have all of the benefits of the gym, but not the monthly fee. And his hours at the Y fit into his and our family’s schedule well. Gym Membership.

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Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Something happens mentally when you WRITE down your goals and plans for execution. We celebrated both occasions with a family cruise that we paid for with cash. During our debt payoff mode, we camped and went on beach trips with extended family, but never left the country…honestly, we never left the east coast. . |

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Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, we’re so gung-ho about writing goals, but are we just as enthusiastic about those goals on March 11? Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. When reviewing your goals, did you use the S.M.A.R.T.

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Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. Who initiated the debt free goal? Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage. What are your financial goals now? Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A lot of life happened over 7 years and our plan changed slightly, but our goal remains to achieve complete freedom from debt. Our 2019 Financial Goal. After years of scrimping and saving and not spending extra money on things, we have achieved the biggest financial goal we have ever set for ourselves in our 19 years of marriage.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here, let me show you: Say, for example, that your family is used to a certain high-end brand of cereal, but your analysis has shown that it’s too expensive and should be part of the things you cut out of your monthly budget to shore up that 20%. My family chooses to eat out once per week, for example.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

What goals can I set in the new year to help me build wealth ? This time of year, my thoughts usually turn to my family and to my lifestyle. Other definitions of wealth include more than just income. Do you have a good family life and enjoy time with friends? Is there enough money for the holidays? Money Tips'

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Making Money United States Goals 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

The reason for this is that the definition of a perfect world is different for everyone. Maybe an end to global warming would be your goal. Get your family involved; you could be surprised at the ideas children come up with. Ask them what their definition of a perfect world would be. What is a perfect world?

Goals 181

Goals Gratitude Kids and Family Home 181

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Check out this list of fun football party recipes that your friends and family are sure to love. Beer-Cheese Dip via My Food and Family. Football, helmet, field goal, etc! These are definitely some football food must-haves to wow your guests when they arrive to watch the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears!

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Recipes Cupcakes Tacos Chicago 73

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. On a daily basis, home cooks produce, distribute, and consume in our kitchens for (and with) our families. Doesn't that sound familiar?

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Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. If you are having guests, ask them to bring a dish.

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Budgeting Budget September October 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. I finally got inspired that we should at least start working on this huge goal of being debt free when I read Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon.

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Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2011

Last month they gave over $9,200 worth of cash, goods and services to their recipient, the Stalnaker family, who had been going through a financially hard time due to the effects of the BP oil spill on the Louisiana economy. Places like Target, Wal-mart, restaurants, etc would definitely help them out.

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Rent Donation Michigan Economy 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. March’s Assignments.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

We can slash our budgets to bare bones, but the quickest way to reach our savings goal is to increase our income. Years ago, a neighbor started delivering newspapers to increase their family’s income. If this is an option, definitely seek counsel to help you write up an agreement and to find out your local laws.

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Finds Part Time Hobby October 113

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

a P&G program that highlights innovative products for your self, family and home, is here in 2013 to help offer you bright ideas to transform your everyday. Keep the family in full swing with some tips on how to stay happy and healthy in 2013! A Family Affair: Help Your Family Make the Most Out of the New Year. •

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2013 Giveaway Family New Year's 111

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. He was always trying to put us on budgets, help us look for ways to save and not spend so much but we never found a system that worked for us and continued in spending behaviors that didn’t help advance goals. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2014

Sure, I had fun, and I’ve very much enjoyed seeing my family and friends, but I am in need of a major detox – of everything. I am not a day-to-day drinker; in fact, I only have a glass of wine or two when I am with other friends or family members that also drink wine. . Excess spending, excess eating, excess drinking.

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Holiday Food and Wine Wine Food and Drink 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Spending more than you can afford will definitely put you either in grave debt, or it can even make you bankrupt at some point. Your goal should not be limited to earning just enough to get by and supplying for your daily needs but also to save a part of your income for the future. Master the Art of Budgeting. Save For The Future.

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Money Cable Service Budgeting Budget 273

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Family Matters. I am definitely Tigger: always ready to try something new and very goal orientated. for the Week of February 28-March 4/11- Spending Time With Family Edition. Eventually you will have to pay off your debt and if you have let it get out of control, you are going to be in for a real surprise.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. I knew that we had to do something different because we made a decent family income, but had nothing to show for it except for the mountain of bills that I had laid out in front of me. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

That myth is definitely false, but I will say that couponing while eating healthy foods has proven to be a bigger challenge than I thought. Now that I’ve learned a few ways to make this healthy lifestyle work, I’ve made a goal to eat whole, unprocessed foods in 2012 while sticking to a modest grocery budget.

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Whole Foods Saving Money Money Food 94

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

My entertainment budget is not very big, because my “fun” happens to be reading, writing, and spending time with family. It’s fair game if you aren’t going into debt over it and if you are still able to put money aside for emergencies, retirement, and to meet your goals. Luckily, none of these hobbies tend to cost very much.

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Money Cars Car Laptops 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2015

For individuals working in small businesses especially, it’s easy to peak out before you reach your full potential, especially in a family-owned business where members hold the top spots. Are your co-workers motivated by personal gain over advancing the company’s goals? You’ve Gone as Far as You Can .

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Work Healthcare Motivation At&T 100

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Description of Products: “For 70 years, Stanley Home has been offering quality cleaning, home, and personal care products to North American homes and families. Save on dry cleaning costs, while using a family-friendly formula designed for safety. Where to Buy: online at Stanley Home. The Aqua Clean Concentrate laundry helper.

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Home Giveaway Lotion Cleaning 110

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

So it’s now 2014 and while I am not big on New Year’s Resolutions there are definitely some things I want to do differently this year. Listerine helps me do just that and I am embarking on a 21 day Listerine Oral Care Challenge along with my family! LISTERINE® SMART RINSE®. REACH® Floss.

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Listerine 2014 Health Goals 78

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 24, 2012

We created this site especially for you, “The busy mom and her family” with the goal of helping you not only improve your life, but give your children a better life too. Join us at 2:00PM EST every Tuesday for our weekly Twitter Party along with Family Food Experts! This book will definitely help them do just that!

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Mom Giveaway Food Kids and Family 79

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The Gatorade definitely helped and I haven’t had any trouble since making it a part of my donation routine. My goal is to continue at two times a week, which is approximately $360 of compensation. appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. You are not allowed to nap during the donation process. Have questions?

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Donation Money Food and Drink Europe 130