Family Balance Sheet

JULY 12, 2017

My family does! We bought a used pop up camper about 4 years ago and have been enjoying it ever since. Avalon Campground is family friendly, full of amenities, and very close to the beach. If you’re planning a trip to the Jersey shore, I must give you one piece of advice. Let us know in the comments!

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. To tempt your sweet tooth, GIANT Food Stores has launched the latest flavor of their Limited Time Originals brand: Twisted Chocolate. Try them all before they’re gone! Visit GIANT Food Stores for more information, and follow Giant on Facebook and Twitter.

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APRIL 2, 2020

Just download the app and scroll down to find the deal you’re most interested in. You can use one reward per transaction. One of the best deals for families is the Super Family Meal for $19.99. Due to COVID-19, individual Fazoli’s locations may vary in how you can get your food.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

This post is sponsored by Giant Food Stores and Savory Magazine. As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. I scour websites, magazines, and Pinterest for new recipes and ideas that will WOW my family and save me money. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. Can you teach piano lessons?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

We used to think that a vacation wasn’t a vacation unless we had eaten like the locals and indulged in all of the local foods. Instead, we’ve learned to save money on food when vacationing so we can vacation longer and see more sites. We’ve used a number of strategies to do this.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

There are times at the end of the week that I realize our family has spent very little quality time together. We’re an active family who loves to spend time together outside, but as the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, we spend much of our free time indoors where gadgets so easily grab out attention.

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. To make your life easier, GIANT Food Stores has launched their Limited Time Originals Holiday Inspired Collection in time for your first holiday celebration or to just add some holiday flavor to your day. Try them all before they’re gone! And it’s FREE!

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JUNE 17, 2020

June is National Soul Food Month! Combining African and Native American flavors and techniques with the limited food rations allotted by their enslavers, enslaved people developed cuisine so delicious that it became widely embraced across the South, then across the United States, and then all over the world.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The holidays at Disney World are truly magical, and we’re covering all the holiday happenings, food, shows, decorations, and more! Disney has thought of every aspect to make guests feel celebratory : from specialty food and decked-out parades to cozy winter gear and holiday-themed souvenirs. New Year’s Eve.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? The following list of summer activities is family-friendly, fun, and easy on the budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

One of the best things you can do for the sake of your own self reliance is to build up your home food storage. Your home food storage can tide you over in the event of a financial setback, or be part of your efforts for emergency preparedness. Unfortunately, many people think of stockpiling when they consider home food storage.

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MARCH 22, 2020

When you’re on the go, you may get hungry. When you need a quick meal for your family, it may be the easiest solution. Fast food is undoubtedly appealing. But if you have dietary restrictions, getting fast food isn’t always so simple. Fast food restaurants can be particularly challenging for vegetarians.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2012

However, one challenge can be that if you spent a lot of money purchasing Christmas gifts (oh, and lots of food to feed everyone), the finances can be a bit limited when it comes to keeping everyone entertained. Thanks to Hulu , Netflix and On Demand, you don’t have to spend $100 to take the whole family out to the movies.

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APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win.

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JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! This is a great breakfast for the whole family.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

Today, we feel fortunate that our business has survived and we’re extremely grateful that we spent prior years focused on our Debt Freedom Plan. Cautiously, we’re turning our attention back to our savings goals. Related reading: Track your Net Worth with a Family Balance Sheet + Get a FREE one for your family!

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MAY 1, 2020

So we’re doubling down on our frugalness and we’ve set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. Not hard to do for my family, so I scored 11 pound spiral ham for FREE! We use the bacon fat in place of butter or oil for eggs and sauteed dishes. Yes, please!

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In today’s world, where fast food is more accessible than fresh produce and a sedentary lifestyle is becoming the norm, leading a healthy life is both a challenge and a necessity. Think of your plate as a palette for variety and color—including a rainbow of fruits and vegetables to ensure you’re getting a wide range of nutrients.

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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! These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Nor is it healthy.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Use up all of those odd ingredients.

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JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! This is a great breakfast for the whole family.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. If you’re a regular around here, this will not be anything new, since I frequently share my coping mechanisms in posts here. ? How much moreso during a traumatic time??

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 20, 2011

Well, if you’re in the market for more family magazines check out Discount Mags. You can get a one year subscription to Family Fun magazine for just $3 when you use coupon code 3592 at checkout. You can also get a one year subscription to Family Circle magazine for just $3 when you use coupon code 8308 at checkout.

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MARCH 23, 2020

I could use some free ideas to do during the quarantine and to keep boredom at bay. They range from educational live streams, free trials to virtual tours and free food. The food must be ordered online or through Burger King’s mobile-phone app and the offer is available at participating locations.

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AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. I only use cards that offer some type of cashback offer.

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MAY 12, 2016

How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries. Use Pinterest to Search by Ingredient. Honestly, Pinterest is the only search engine I use when I’m looking for recipes. Also, if you have an odd ingredient and you’re not sure what to do with it, simply search the ingredient in Pinterest’s search bar.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Create a Family Favorites Recipe Booklet. If your family has a lot of favorite recipes that have been passed down from previous generations, make a recipe booklet. If you have recipe cards with the family member’s hand writing, make copies. Laundry Service or Use of Your Laundry Room. What a delicious gift of food!

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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 ! You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Have a plan. Here’s why.

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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 ! You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Have a plan. Here’s why.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. Thursday: Much to my family’s dismay, it’s leftover night. ” Suck it up, buttercup, we’re not going to waste the food! We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

My mother hosted her side of the family. Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. I use Ebates on almost every purchase I buy online.

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Every baby requires necessities like nappies, clothing, and food, but it’s easy to get swayed by the wide array of tempting baby gear. Here are some tips to help you save for your new baby.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Over the last three years, my family has slowly moved away from buying most of our food at the grocery store to buying most of it directly from the farmer through CSAs. The food is fresh and tasty and often more reasonably priced than organic foods at large chain stores such as Whole Foods. How to Find a CSA.

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