Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 17, 2023

Go Slowly, do not make all changes at once. Trying to make a lot of changes about eating all at once or in a short period of time is almost certainly going to fail. As we have all spent literally our entire lifetimes learning to eat a certain way, it stands to reason that permanent changes will take longer to make.

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Nutrition Food and Drink Cooking Eating Out 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

Eating out, while convenient, can be both expensive and time consuming. While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat.

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Cooking Saving Money Freezers Money 222

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. Today I’d like to share what works for our family. This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money. After all, the goal of eating is to fill the tummy and nourish the body.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

We all like to eat out, but if we do it too often, it can get expensive. Still, it is a nice break from the routine, and it is a fun way to spend time with your friends and family. If you like to eat out a lot, and you would like to save some money, here are few tips to save when dining out.

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Dining Saving Money Money Eating Out 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Get Take Out/Eat Out Less. This blew my mind.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

Couponing 101

JULY 20, 2019

Dining out can be a fun family activity, but it can also get pricey to buy meals for the whole family. Buca di Beppo makes eating out a little more affordable by offering free meals for kids!

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Kids Kids and Family Dining Eating Out 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Make a list of all of the family and friends you buy for and how much you usually spend. Can you make any presents? If you don’t have a lot of cash, making presents can be the way to go. First, do you have time to make homemade Christmas presents? How to Make Extra Money. Cut unnecessary expenses.

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Holiday Emergency Fund Homemade Eating Out 169

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

They didn't make your food, so if it's incorrect or cold or not good, be nice. They're probably happy to take it back and make it right for you, but being rude is uncalled for + don't be mean to the people who handle your food/drinks. Choose one meal to eat in - If you have a vacation rental with a kitchen, make use of it.

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 177

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. Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. Eat Out Less. This is something that we do, eat out less. We probably eat out once a month. This is something that can make a little difference on your bill, every little bit helps.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. Eat Out Less. This is something that we do, eat out less. We probably eat out once a month. This is something that can make a little difference on your bill, every little bit helps.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

You may be limiting your trips to the grocery to protect yourself, your family, and your community, so you might not have much access to fresh ingredients. Even if you’re still making regular grocery runs or getting food delivered to your house, you may not be able to get all your favorite products.

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Recipes Groceries Grocery Lowes 93

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

Everyone knows that you can clip coupons and eat out less to save money. So find out where your local beauty school, massage school and mechanics school is and become a regular. If negotiating makes you nervous, follow these simple tips from Life Hacker. That is not rocket science. Then you are in luck! No matter what.

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Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

” We didn’t even really vacation; it was mostly frequent eating out and retail spending. When my husband finished his apprenticeship program we wanted to start a family and so we had to make some real changes to the way we were living to survive on one income. I miss eating out! Coffee shops!

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Kids and Family Thrifting Vacation Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Less than five more weeks of the mad morning dash to make it to the bus stop on time and then we''ll start counting down the days until our summer vacation. Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. Make a list of expenditures.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

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. Now we have 3 kids, and eating out for every meal while on vacation is not possible. We’ve used a number of strategies to do this.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Travel Food Vacation 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Using part of the money that is already earned is one way to not take up a second job and make higher education a viable option. Create a hand written budget and make several copies. Place these copies in the home office and make them readily available for review at any time. Eating Out. Written Budget.

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College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Now, this is what you need to do: think about how much you make and how much you spend on needs, living expenses, and not-so-necessary things, then take away 20% of all that per month and see if your lifestyle will take too much of a hit. I look for coupons and deals that are specific to the brand my family likes, and then I buy in bulk.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

We’ve got a whole list of totally FREE events and activities you can enjoy with your friends and family! If you plan to do any shopping or eating out, check the retail and dining coupon pages before heading out. Be sure to share this fun, money-saving list with your friends and family.

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Activism Pottery Barn Family Home Depot 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip. in America.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

” Dining out is a fun treat, but when you eat out too often it gets old and my sweet girl wanted a home cooked dinner. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. I never got to the grocery store until 8pm on Tuesday night.

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Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2014

While you do want to be careful (watch out for food allergies), many things can be fed to children if they are properly prepared. We used the food processor to make it easier for our son to eat what we were eating from a young age. Make sure that the bigger portions are vegetables. Keep Healthy Snacks Available.

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Son Kids and Family Food Dinner 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Eating out harms you in two ways. It is always costlier than eating at home, and it makes you fat, no matter whether you are buying a quick snack at a fast food restaurant, vending machine or a convenience store. Find out any similar places or situations where you can make cuts. Carry Snacks.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Koupon Karen

JANUARY 4, 2024

Treatment programs and therapy sessions can also add up, making it seem like overcoming addiction is only possible for those with deep pockets. Additionally, many therapists offer sliding scale fees based on income, making therapy more accessible. Some organizations offer free or low-cost support groups and counseling services.

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Bank Banking Finance Job Loss 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! NOTE: Only go for the best price per unit, if the size makes sense.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

Whether it’s been seeing family, weddings, or traveling with my husband for business, it’s just been CRAZY this summer. We always make sure to buy a large pack of water before leaving on a trip. For those times that you will want to eat out, see what’s available at Restaurant.com ahead of time.

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Travel Frugal Hotel Food and Drink 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

And yet, so many struggle to make it happen. But if you’re going to have any chance of breaking the “grab and go/ delivery” habit, you’re gonna have to get excited about eating in. But if you’re going to have any chance of breaking the “grab and go/ delivery” habit, you’re gonna have to get excited about eating in. Pinterest!

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Homemade Food and Wine Cooking Cooking At Home 180

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

My family’s finances have also been affected. It was during this time that I created my first Family Balance Sheet. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. Everything changed. I still use my spreadsheet to this day!

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Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Eating out as a family can be expensive but these types of deals make it worthwhile. Be sure to check out all the other restaurant deals available, as well! Hurry and grab this Chili’s coupon for a FREE kid’s meal with entrée purchase. Just head over and click to print this coupon.

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September 2012 Kids Kids and Family 63

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

There is a LOT to see and do at Walt Disney World, which makes it both exciting and overwhelming at times. Baby Essentials at Disney Those with little ones know that eating out can be tricky. We also considered what is baby-friendly, seasonal items, and family favorites. until 2:30 p.m.

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Disney World Disney Baby Outdoors 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite! Check out the group and watch my Facebook LIVES where I describe the steps to writing a budget.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. We have a family of 4. Farrah also has a kids t-shirt line that she runs out of the house called Lovely Littles Shop. We love to shoot photos and videos and focus on family and a healthy marriage. Making a budget and cutting expenses. Making 100k but living on 50k.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

Boomers claim to have redefined many aspects of life – from open family dialoge to ways to influence politics, now are they redefining grandparenthood? We were open and sharing with our children – letting them in on the family experience/family discussion/family decision making. We desire a lifeline to the future.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Do you think that your income is just not enough and that maybe you need a second or maybe a third job just to make ends meet? Spending more than you can afford will definitely put you either in grave debt, or it can even make you bankrupt at some point. Always make a list when you go to the grocery store. Trim Your Expenses.

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Money Cable Service Budgeting Budget 273

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Individuals, families and workplaces are complex organisms with multiple constantly changing parts and pieces. A person, trying to help a family member figure out how to pay taxes on their home and thus be able to keep possession of the fully paid off home suggested that the family member take in a roommate to earn some extra money.

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Real Estate Money Kids and Family Budgeting 183

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

While our family enjoys eating out at some special restaurants, we love eating at home and having the same great flavors even more. This Shrimp Carbonara dish is one a family favorite. It is definitely a dish I prefer to make only on rare occasions due to all of the rich cream, cheese and bacon included.

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Recipes Cooking Restaurant Occasions 91