Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 2, 2013

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Del Taco Tacos Restaurant Burger King 58

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Check out the group and watch my Facebook LIVES where I describe the steps to writing a budget. This is to keep out any trolls and help to keep the group a safe and encouraging place.). 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

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

That was the first and last time I went to Disney World… the only time I liked Disney World is when I watch Disney movies. Members can see films, eat out, shop at discount rate. Bring your own food and water : People have told me when you go to Disney World, bring your own water and snacks! Free Wi-Fi !

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Disney World Saving Money Disney Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2013

One of the biggest changes I noticed in my life came after I began paying better attention to what I was eating. It’s easy to mindlessly snack on junk food all day. I started keeping track of what I was eating, and paying attention to its nutritional content, as well as how it was produced.

Finance 212

Finance Nutrition Money Motivation 212

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Heading out for Valentine’s Day dinner sounds lovely, but long lines, high prices, and the cost of a babysitter, can keep many of us in for the holiday. 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.

Menu Planning 113

Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. Making Homemade Baby Food.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. Seeing the joy of discovery on a child’s face or watching them learn a new skill or develop a new talent is just plain fun, no matter the cost in money or time. Expectations of our children. We raised our children to expect more involvement.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Watch out for sugar. Where possible, swap sugary foods for fruit, raw vegetables and other snacks that won’t lead to weight gain. Don’t cut out treats altogether. You can limit this probability by not cutting them out of your plans completely so that you still have something to look forward to.

Wellness 199

Wellness Swap Motivation Consumer 199

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. Watch a Romantic and Funny Flick.

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Valentines Day Saving Money At Home 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. Be there at the park opening to watch the opening ceremonies! until 2:30 p.m.

Disney World 52

Disney World Disney Baby Outdoors 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. Making Homemade Baby Food.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. Daniel cut some of his business expenses by cutting out a monthly fee for a co-working space and cutting out monthly charges for services he didn’t need anymore.

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. 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. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. 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. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Originally for groceries, it has expanded to include clothing, entertainment and eating out, pet supplies and other categories. For others, you’ll need to complete an additional task such as watching a video or taking a poll. Offers can be product or retailer-specific. The total points awarded can vary by task.

Money 52

Money Making Swagbucks Bank 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2013

When you save money and watch your spending, you’re going to feel a lot better about your finances and this can help you relax. Most budgets get depleted because of excess spending at fast food restaurants, entertainment, or other luxuries. The more money you save, the better you will feel and the more relaxed your life will be.

Health 81

Health College Tuition Insurance Saving Money 81

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. Making Homemade Baby Food.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

And if you go out to eat for a meal, you’re essentially paying for two meals at once. Since school meal plans are typically pre-paid, think about the extra cost of going out to eat on top of the meal you’re side-stepping. Broadband vs. DSL. Keep in mind broadband Internet and cable are costly. Student ID.

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College Student Public Transit DSL 102

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. Plus, by watching shows without commercials you are less likely to be influenced to buy items you don’t need. The trick is, you just have to know where to look to find the savings.

Bills 124

Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Food/shopping. Fast food was rare. There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. Out of season produce, if available at all, was super expensive. Gasoline stations did not serve food, have coffee or provide bath rooms.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

’ Apart from our careers we’re very into cultural experience, LOVE big city life with all the culture and delicious food it provides and our greatest lament in moving to Western NY is that there won’t be the variety that our beloved Portland offers us. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Food Related. Explain how the checkout process works, point out the employees in the store and talk about what they do. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). While you are eating supper. Watching TV. While you are planning meals. At bedtime.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Somehow, I was watching a video of Korean YouTuber Maangchi making something she called a frugal Korean dish, which made me think that I probably should look for more frugal recipes to save money on expensive ingredients. And eating out wasn’t the exception for me then. We don’t eat out often, but I like to cook.

Green And Frugal 206

Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 206

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. This doesn’t mean every minute of your day needs to be planned out. Eating out at every meal drains your wallet , so choose the most important meals and make those your splurges.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 11, 2016

If you watch The Biggest Loser or any of those other TV shows, you’ll find that people are working out 8 hours a day and dropping weight like crazy. Planning was essential for meals because I knew that if I got tired and hungry it would be so easy to continue to snack or grab non-nutritious filler foods. I know, I know.

Food and Drink 40

Food and Drink The Biggest Loser Lunch Lunches 40

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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. I watched him do this every day of my life. Food is a major expense! Check out our ways to save money on groceries ! My dad also kept track of every penny he spent. Cut your cable.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 27, 2013

It’s so much easier at home when I can control more how my food is cooked but eating out is a part of life! You do need to watch calories and sugar with greek yogurt, some of the leading brands have over 150 calories in that small cup! I have to constantly battle the urge to go off and eat something bad.

Fuel 79

Fuel Food and Drink Cake Wellness 79

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. Watch Kristy and her husband’s Dave Ramsey Show segment.). Sell stuff, say no to vacations and eating out, and just get through this time. We used up what we had. We do a monthly budget.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 16, 2023

I don't go out for every meal if I can help it. I generally show up at my destination and take a trip to the store on the first day to shop for breakfast foods, because that's the easiest meal to make and the least exciting to me to eat out. You can also use it as a laundry bag if you don't have that much.

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Travel Hotel Sunglasses Phones 226

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

We wake up, stroll to the kitchen, sit in a chair, hop in the car to drive to work, sit in a chair at the office all day, go to lunch with the gang and sit in a chair, hop in the car to drive home, then sit in a chair to watch TV. We are bombarded with images of luscious looking food. We didn’t use a lot of prepared snack foods.

Food and Drink 167

Food and Drink Parenting Kids and Family Eating Out 167

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Last summer in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp, we gave the 3 kids advertisements from the Sunday paper and asked them first to identify and cut out things that were needs; and then to do the same with things that were wants. It is food, so maybe a need. TV was family entertainment and watched as a family. A TV in every room.

Phones 204

Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

– Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. How to Watch Great TV without Cable – We were able to cut $50/month by giving up cable, yet we still watch great TV. If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out .

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Take a moment to watch them. The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. Over the last few years I’d watched uneasily as my monthly payments ballooned. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. And I cut back on lifestyle – cooking food at home, taking the bus to work vs driving and paying for parking, etc. Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home.

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100