Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

It seems as though homemade items are all the rage these days as people are finding simpler ways to enjoy the holidays. Homemade gifts, meals, and crafts are all wonderful ways to not only put your heart into something, but to even save a little time and money at the same time. 7 Tips for Enjoying a Homemade Holiday.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. I made enough to put $50 in our Christmas Savings account.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 10, 2012

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. Here is a fun recipe to make for the holiday courtesy of Old London Foods: Print. I still use them today!

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. Sign up for my email newsletter HERE. Read: My Ebates Review.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2017

Every Wednesday from May 31 – August 30, I’ll share ideas, tips, and recipes to help you create a summer that your family will always remember. We treat summer expenses much like holiday expenses and put aside a little money each month. Sign up here—> Family Balance Sheet Newsletters.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

When the holidays are over, when the toys are old and tossed aside, when the wind and snow are howling outside, and the kids are wailing “ I’m bored” what can you do to entertain and educate them? Here are five – no or low cost examples of things to do that actively involve you and your child in learning and bonding experiences.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Today is the fourth day of six days of awesome gifts and giveaways for Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012! These are great smaller items to put in stockings for adults and kids alike! Use this link to find a store near you. scünci Helps You Accessorize Your Hair…and Gifts…for the Holidays!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. 2 – Decide where to put the money. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here. When the smallest loan was paid off, we put that minimum payment towards the next smallest loan. When that loan was paid off, we put that full amount towards the third loan and this continued until September 2019. DONE – 6/1/2014.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 20, 2015

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy here. The first step in putting together this collection was to find the critical homemaking skills that you need to transform your house into a home. Here they are: Cleaning … create a healthy, toxin-free home. What’s in the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle?

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Today is the third day of six days of awesome gifts and giveaways for Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012! It’s so great to watch kids open holiday presents up – they get so excited! Here is a cool assortment of items for the younger kids on your list. Product Name: Disney Fairies Fashion Boutique.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

Recommended Screen Time Experts from all relevant fields will agree that children under the age of 2 have no benefits from screen time, apart from occasionally video chatting with friends and family. Here are some tips which will help make screen time a manageable topic in your home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Here are some of the ways to get and stay organized that I have come up with over the years. The solution was to label the cubbies and shelves so that all the teachers would put things back where they belonged and also teach the toddlers to do so. Put seldom used things in those hard to reach places. Store like things together.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Wishing you had a bigger budget this holiday season? And here are even more reasons to start: In addition to earning commission to put towards your holiday budget on every qualifying purchase your family and friends make, you’ll get that warm and fuzzy holiday feeling after helping others with your shopping expertise.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Make your little princess feel extra special this holiday season – or for her next birthday – with pretty jewelry and/or a jewelry box to put it in. This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Family Deals Online Deals free shipping girls jewelry' All rights reserved.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 11, 2013

And these Peppermint Kiss Cookies are a perfect way to celebrate the holidays after putting up the tree, looking at Christmas lights, or at a holiday party. They are so festive, you can put them on a plate or in a tin to give to friends, neighbors or family. This site uses affiliate links. 3.2.2124. .

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Cookies Recipes DIY Freezers 111

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JUNE 23, 2020

But with many public fireworks displays canceled as a result of COVID-19, families may be looking for ways to celebrate at home. While you’ll need to put a little money into buying a system, you can use it over and over again! This 12 pack of bubble wands from Joyin Toy might be fun for the whole family. Glow Sticks.

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4th Of July July Kids and Family Lighting 66

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 30, 2014

To learn more about the blog tour and join us, click HERE. To find out more about the Secret 13 Essay Contest and your chance to win a weeklong Carnival Cruise for 4, click HERE. Our family dynamics are changing and I have not adapted well. Thanks for supporting Family Balance Sheet. My word was DECLUTTER. Photo credit.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Holidays are for enjoying, eating and having fun with your family and friends. So is the Thanksgiving Day, but this particular holiday involves a bit more effort in order to be perfectly organized and to prepare a good dinner. You may even put some baskets with dry leaves around your house and some small decorative pumpkins.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 17, 2015

My boys actually love broccoli and I try to put spinach in most dishes for me. Did your family enjoy it? This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Recipes Holiday' If you end up trying this, let me know how it goes. ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 31, 2014

If you have a little one that you are buying for this holiday season, don’t miss this Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Cookie Shape Surprise that will help develop fine motor skills as well teach about colors, numbers, shapes, etc. Open belly of the cookie jar is perfect for fun, put-and-take play. This site uses affiliate links.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 16, 2014

Put the smoothie in smaller plastic cups for the kids, or tall glass cups for adults. Either way, this smoothie will be a hit as a festive decoration and tasty drink for your next holiday party. There you have it – now you can make your own Red, White & Blue Smoothie and impress your friends and family at your next celebration.

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4th Of July Blenders Memorial Day Freezers 112

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 10, 2012

I love to bake over the holidays and admit that I always grab butter instead of other spreads. Well, we feel strongly that our spreads are not only a better nutrition option than butter, but they’ll also keep your holiday recipes tasting delicious. You won’t be disappointed, and your family will be coming back for seconds.

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Giveaway Country Crock Baking Cookies 94

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 16, 2014

I really wanted to make his birthday celebration special since this month is just so busy with birthdays, Easter, a family wedding and school obligations. That was a huge hit with my son, especially since it has a clip that he can put on his clothes, his wall, his bed…yes, he has tried it everywhere. This site uses affiliate links.

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Baskin Robbins Birthday Cake Ice Cream 109

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 28, 2013

The 4th of July is the perfect time for gathering with family and friends over food and fireworks! There are plenty of simple and frugal ways to ensure that your 4 th of July holiday is a safe and fun one. Put the sparkler though the hole and have the child grab the handle from inside the cup. Put play dough to use.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 15, 2013

But here is the great news: The Personal Shoppers at Sears and Kmart are FREE ! The best part is you can put your hard earned skills to work and make some extra dough. You’ll earn commission on every qualifying purchase your friends and family make at Sears, Kmart or Lands’ End. This site uses affiliate links.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 17, 2016

My boys actually love broccoli and I try to put spinach in most dishes for me. Did your family enjoy it? This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. If you end up trying this, let me know how it goes. ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved.

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Green Recipes Kids and Family Boys 40

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 23, 2013

Easter like Christmas, can too easily be commercialized, but these cute DVDs remind kids why we celebrate this holiday. Twas the Night Before Easter” showcases those crazy veggies putting on a pageant and learning what Easter’s really about in the process. “ This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

That’s about what a typical family might spend on food in a month. Here’s my favorite 8 Freezer Meals. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 This link has freezer instructions. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night. This also helps to prevent bugs.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2014 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Nicoles Nickels , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. Product Name: Silverlit Nano Falcon Purchase Information: [link] Product Price: $39.99 Product Price: $9.99 digital download $13.98

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

These are great smaller items to put in stockings for adults and kids alike! This 2in1 Shampoo Plus Conditioner is an easy way to cut shower time in half and put an end to morning bathroom battles. Product Name: Petite Treats Holiday Gift Set. Purchase Information: [link]. We have a special holiday only price of 22.50!

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2013 Giveaway Salon And Beauty Band-Aid 96

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Details about each kit: Listed below are the pictures, details, and links to the 12 kits within the Printable Love Bundle. 15 Month Calendar (15 pages) October 2013-December 2014 – vertical with plenty of room to put in a binder or planner. Putting your tasks onto paper allows you to remember, focus and prioritize.

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Organic Organization Menu Planning Menu Plans 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2014 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Nicoles Nickels , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. Product Name: Epson LabelWorks Printable Ribbon Kit Purchase Information: [link] Product Price: $69.99 Makes a great gift!

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Gifts Giveaway Handbags and Wallets Flowers and Gifts 80

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

This week I as your host have chosen the theme of “November” and here is why. Here are some cool things that happen in November. In addition to the lucrative rewards programs, here are a few perks you may not be aware of. We’ve put together a list of 18 of the most popular gameshows and how you can audition for each one….

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

It’s so great to watch kids open holiday presents up – they get so excited! Here is a cool assortment of items for the little ones on your list. Purchase Information: [link]. Purchase Information: [link] Specialty Stores and Amazon.com . The Green Toys™ Tractor puts a whole new spin on farm-to-table.

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