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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

We also like to have enough means to travel and visit family and friends, so being frugal in some areas helps us be generous in others. I’ve often wished to be able to go back in time and undo that house purchase, it would have saved our family so much trouble and money! What’s your best frugal win?

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The Christmas Gift Exchange Game

Family Balance Sheet

Have a large extended family that buys gifts f or everyone ? I belong to many frugal living Facebook groups and so often people rant about how expensive and overwhelming gift giving can be for the extended family. Years ago, my extended family decided to play a gift exchange game. And nobody wants to feel like the Grinch.

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017

Family Balance Sheet

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. My grandmother taught me this money saving tip years ago and I now only buy the seconds. My family loved it, but I want to figure out a way to make it without processed soups. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Cooking apples on the stovetop for applesauce.

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Weekly Meal Plan 02.26.16

Family Balance Sheet

Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Saturday: We had my parents and both of my grandmothers over for dinner. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! Use my referral code to join.

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7 Organization Apps to Get Your Home in Order

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When you discover a jug of milk in your fridge that expired three months ago, misplace your keys, or can’t find your grandmother’s cake recipe that you desperately want to make, you may feel beaten down by life. You have a lot going on in your life, and juggling it all can be incredibly hard.

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5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas for Busy Weekday Mornings

Family Balance Sheet

In the morning, I wrap the muffins in a cloth napkin (or paper towel) and microwave for 15-25 seconds or until the are warmed all the way through. This is my grandmother’s recipe. I make a batch and then store them in a freezer bag. Buttermilk Waffles. I always make two batches and store in freezer bags.

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Holiday Appetizers with Old London Foods and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

My family has long been a fan of Old London products , Melba Toast and Melba snacks. I remember my grandmother eating them with all kinds of toppings and having them at family gatherings as the base of an appetizer. Remove from the pan and transfer to a paper towel. I still use them today! Season with salt.