Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

He has paid a price to win with hard work and sacrifice to reach his goals, and I truly admire him for that. I decided on the name because I did not want to keep up with the Joneses anymore, or pretend to be Mrs. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 11, 2016

Lunch : Salad (pre-made on Sunday so they are easy to grab each morning) and Fruit for dessert (I have a sweet tooth!). Pre-making salads is the absolute best way to make sure you are going to eat right throughout the week. I use bowls from Ziploc since they are the perfect size for a lunch box. Eliminate processed foods.

Food and Drink 40

Food and Drink The Biggest Loser Lunch Lunches 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

5 – Brown bag your lunch. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. 12 – Do It Yourself.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2011

Look at cutting back on little luxuries such as eating out at lunch each day or in the evenings. Instead pack a lunch and cook some simple meals at home for dinner. Also cut out any unnecessary expenditure, such as subscriptions and memberships that may no longer be of much use to you.

Debt 113

Debt Finance Pay Off Debt Credit 113

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Pack lunch, snacks and a ton of water. I also go on book it.com and get their deals, sometimes $35 a night with free transportation to the parks. saves the $15 parking a day. i also bring my own water and i bring fruit. Stay in the park buy the dining planning love it. We save all our silver coins for the year!

Disney 65

Disney Saving Dining Saving Money 65

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Personally, I like having an overall budget because trying to keep track of what we spend every day stresses me out. We usually go with one empty credit card, put everything on that ONE card so it’s easy to keep track of, and try our best not to go over our spending goal. Pack lunch! Bring your own snacks.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

5 – Brown bag your lunch. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. In fact, there would be entire weekends that we ate at a restaurant for every single meal–breakfasts, lunch, and dinner…AND ice cream cones for dessert! How do you eat an elephant? We said NO a lot.

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out . Budgeting is a lifelong habit.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

” Brian’s family packed their lunches, cooked meals at home, and shopped with a list to avoid overspending and wasting money. When dining out, Olivia always used a coupon and/or went to places where kids dine free. Stacy also advised to pack your lunch. Eating out daily will add up.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100