Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. When our kids were younger, we used to go camping at state parks, and they thought it was the best thing ever! Vacations don’t have to be huge or extravagant.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. and using all of our extra funds, like bonuses from work and tax returns, we were able to pay everything off in 4 years!

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

I also go on book it.com and get their deals, sometimes $35 a night with free transportation to the parks. We kept track of how much we would have spent out of pocket without the dining plan. We had saved over $3000 on meals by using the dining plan. Gives us a great start towards souvenirs. 3 days for $116.00

Disney 65

Disney Saving Dining Saving Money 65

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Use the below as a guideline only. While you are eating supper. Talk about costs of cooking vs eating out, see if they can guess how much the meal cost you to make and how much it would cost if you bought it at a restaurant. Point out all of the various people working there and help them figure out what they are doing.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc. I transported my kids everywhere either by walking, biking, or taking the bus.

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Most of us don’t have to walk anywhere. Sometimes we choose to walk, but we no longer need to do so as a means of transportation for the most part. Those of us not using the car either walked or rode our bikes or hoofed it to the bus stop to get somewhere. We didn’t use a lot of prepared snack foods.

Food and Drink 167

Food and Drink Parenting Kids and Family Eating Out 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? If both you and your spouse are eating out every day for lunch, you’re looking at $128/month – on top of your regular grocery bill.

Budgeting 245

Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

We have been using this system ever since. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. Also color coding will be helpful as this is a visual exercise, and you will be using all of this info in the upcoming steps. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Couponing is a great start (you do use coupons, right?) Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Food- groceries, eating out, ordering delivery, etc. Once you have a solid estimate of your monthly expenditures, you can work out how much you can allot to your various expenses.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Insurance Homeowner Insurance 40