Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer. Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control. appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

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

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.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2014

My neighbors regularly ask me how I get my son to eat healthy foods. “My kids just won’t eat vegetables ! How do you get your son to eat them?” If you want your child to eat healthier, it requires a little effort. The idea is to get them used to trying different foods at an early age.

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Son Kids and Family Food Dinner 200

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! Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. According to the U.S.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

You get to enjoy all the cute moments and hand back the kid when they stink or act out! Boomers claim to have redefined many aspects of life – from open family dialoge to ways to influence politics, now are they redefining grandparenthood? My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids).

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You had to have known that this challenge was coming…I’ve taken away the drive-thru breakfast , then I told to you pack a brown bag lunch and now we’re eating dinner at home. For the record, I LOVE TO EAT OUT! But my oldest daughter has decided that she hates the kids menu.

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Dinner At Home Finds Home 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. Also, have your kids save their own money for their souvenirs. Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Now we save money, but still celebrate our marriage and our family at home. My kids will be okay with chicken.). Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies at Family Balance Sheet.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. Amanda currently homeschools their three kids. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. It’s feels nice to spend money on a date night out.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

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. Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Also See: Clever Ways to Save Money Tips on How to Save Money From Your Salary Without Drastically Changing Your Lifestyle The trick I’ve found that works is to find ways to balance things out. Yet, your kids simply can’t stand the store brands. My family chooses to eat out once per week, for example.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My challenge is I need to reduce our bill, but not make everyone in my family miserable because there is no room for the occasional extras that make us happy, like a special treat or wild caught salmon or Kalamata olives. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

However, they are usually happy to take a cell phone snap of your family if you ask nicely (or if you are taking a selfie, they might say “can I take your photo for you?”). Members can see films, eat out, shop at discount rate. can someone tell me why on earth is the kids ticket price the same as adult?).

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Disney World Saving Money Disney Money 100

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Baby Essentials at Disney Those with little ones know that eating out can be tricky. Luckily, Walt Disney World has a plethora of quick dining options, from food trucks and booths to elegant resort lounges. 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 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. Yes, I'd love to eat out and have someone else prepare my dinner and serve me, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab.

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Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

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

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. Why not go on a picnic instead of eating out? Hey, just kidding. Carry Snacks.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! According to the U.S.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Kids could roam the neighborhood by themselves safely. On Christmas eve, gangs of kids caroled from house to house. On Halloween we did a trick for our treat inside of a neighbors house, without our parents around and got homemade goodies to eat as a treat. There were lots of kids to play with (we were the baby boom after all).

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Whether you are taking a ' staycation ' or a 'gocation', as someone recently called it on Twitter, we all need some time to recharge, connect with family and let stress melt away. Are you staying in a hotel, a rental or with family? Be sure to discuss each family’s food challenges. What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

You want your kid to be financially savvy. But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. Kids this age can start to learn that we can get things by trading. Food Related.

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

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. haha Kidding.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

For the Mommas

AUGUST 29, 2016

This children’s book will motivate the kids to take responsibility and keep their room organized. Tallahassee PI Sydney Brennan crisscrosses north Florida to reconstruct a tragic family history when she’s hired to investigate a murderer’s prison cell suicide. Back to Lazarus: A Sydney Brennan Novel by Judy K.

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Recipes San Francisco Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family 40

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I truly believe that family vacations are a necessity. When our kids were younger, we used to go camping at state parks, and they thought it was the best thing ever! How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. Let’s break it down.

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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

What about eating out? Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month.

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Get the family involved. Every week when I ask my , kids I inevitably hear, "I want pasta". On your designated planning day, pull out the family activity calendar. Also, my husband tries his best to come home several times a week for lunch, so I need to make sure there will be food for him. Plan for all seven days.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

What about eating out? Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

years with no car (and two small kids!). I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. My own kids were born in different time zones, too – one in MN, one in OH. We lived for 2.5

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. If we stopped at 7-Eleven or picked up fast food, he’d take that notebook out and write down what was spent before driving away. Food is a major expense! Check out our ways to save money on groceries ! Cut your cable.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I have no kids but am happily married. And eating out wasn’t the exception for me then. We don’t eat out often, but I like to cook. And I try to buy high-quality food stuff, preferably local products and whenever possible ecological. I think Sweden has a lot of benefits for families with children.

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Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 208

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 12, 2012

Great Grains uses more simple ingredients; more “whole food” ingredients like whole grain flakes from the actual wheat berry, as well as real fruit and nuts. How does color play into the creation of good food? COLOR IS REALLY IMPORTANT WITH FOOD SINCE YOU EAT WITH YOUR EYES AND IT IS A GOOD INDICATION OF HEALTH.

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Kids and Family Meals Main Dishes Cooking 45

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

What about eating out? Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). We also want to get our kids through college without them having loans to pay back, and we are 1 out of 4 on that so far! What’s your best frugal win?

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

When I was a kid in the 1950′s, most folks weren’t overweight. We are bombarded with images of luscious looking food. It seems that every commercial or ad or billboard shows us wonderful looking food – and it is always available quickly and easily. Most families only had one car.

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Food and Drink Parenting Kids and Family Eating Out 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Peggy: Well, probably some of the same ones being espoused now (maybe our kids did pick up on some of our examples!). We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. I cut the family’s hair. The Spectrum Group.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213