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. Here’s why.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. He took the truck to our mechanic because a dashboard light came on. But the truth is, we have the money.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

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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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. We bought the family a summer pass to Hersheypark for a Christmas gift, something we’ve never done before. We bought the family a summer pass to Hersheypark for a Christmas gift, something we’ve never done before. Need some summer cash?

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2019

For many, building a stockpile means buying lots of bottled water, batteries, and canned food in preparation for a snow storm or natural disaster. stock·pile – A supply stored for future use, usually carefully accrued and maintained. Here are my tips for stockpiling: Use Multiple Coupons. Wait for Sales.

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Saving Money Money Friends And Family Sale Expiration Date 89

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

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 last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. I use this spreadsheet. Can you teach piano lessons?

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

They’re a fantastic source of protein and nutrients that can be enjoyed any time of the day. White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

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! How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

A store coupon can be used only at that particular store offering the coupon. A Manufacturer coupon is offered from a particular brand and can be used at most stores. Take what you use and drop off the coupons that you don’t use. The sale on the chips caught my eye first and I was delighted to see a coupon.

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Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

You cut out coupons for products you use often, head to the store with your shopping list, and fill your cart. Grocery stores often have sale and clearance items that don’t appear in any ads. And don’t even get us started on the coupons you can find in stores! Watch for Coupons and Markdowns as You Shop.

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Friends And Family Sale Re-use At&T Frozen Food 63

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I used the recipe on the cornmeal bag and I baked in my cast iron skillet. Sunday: We were still snowed in, and thankfully, we had plenty of food. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. The sale price was $2.77 I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

However, December is a great time to find deals on basics, food, and things that you might need and/or use throughout the year. Plan your menu around these sales, and stock up for your pantry and/or freezer. We give restaurant gift cards to extended family members as gifts and try to find the best bonus deals.

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Saving Money December Money Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. I bought a huge watermelon that was on sale and we had it several nights as a side dish. while I went on a girls weekend away with some college friends. I used it for Wednesday night’s dinner. I also used leftover ham and peppers that I had in the freezer.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

Doesn’t a break from your daily schedule to get away and spend quality time with your family sound amazing? Every summer we take a week to focus on our girls, fitness, good food and spending time with our extended family that we vacation with. A friend makes extra money teaching piano. Is the cost holding you back?

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Vacation Finds Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite! Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Be ruthless in your decision-making process; if you haven’t used an item in the last year or it doesn’t hold significant sentimental value, it’s probably time to let it go. Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. It’s an opportunity to reset, redecorate, and redefine your living space.

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Home Tucson Furniture Friends And Family Sale 52

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. I do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up. There is a fee, but many of my friends have been raving about the convenience of groceries being delivered right to your door step. We’re fairly new to camping.

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Budgeting Budget Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

If a friend or family member is getting married, you may find yourself wrapped up in the excitement and romance of it all. Park buildings and community rooms in apartments are often affordable and usually allow you to bring in your own food. If you’ve seen “Bridesmaids,” you know what we mean. Decorate Wisely.

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Budgeting Budget Costco Homemade Cookies 66

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Never used a coupon in your life? I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper per family member. Ask your friends and family for coupons. With this method you just file your inserts by date in a box and use an online coupon database to find the coupon you need. Get Some Coupons. File by insert.

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 85

For the Mommas

MAY 20, 2013

Whether you’re already a fan of the talented Katie Kimball or just hearing about these ebooks for the first time, this collection of real food ebooks includes not just recipes but plenty of information to empower you on your real food journey — and it’s available at almost 80% off retail this week only.

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Kitchen Recipes Friends And Family Sale Library 51

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Today is the eighth meeting, but you can join us at any time. If you are new, please read more about the Christmas Savings Club in the first post and join us.

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August Club Christmas Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

She (we will call her Susan, although that is not her name) started life as a member of an industrious lower middle class family – one sibling, two parents married to each other. Use Up Existing Resources. She gave large gifts to close friends. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. Sink Into Depression.

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Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Saving Everyday

APRIL 1, 2014

If you look in my refrigerator on any given day, you’re sure to find fresh pesto. Everyone in my family loves it…even the kids! Not to mention, jarred pesto is a completely different food in my opinion. I also use it as a seasoning. Add the basil, garlic, cheese, and nuts to a food processor.

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Recipes Trader Joes Friends And Family Sale Re-use 85

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Three glorious months of sunny skies, warm weather and family time. Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. My family has had fun with most of these activities locally, but a quick Google search will help you find locations and destinations near you. Summer is here. Out & About.

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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who only found my blog a few months ago; I love that she already volunteered to do a Meet a Reader post. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Andrea, I’m in my 20s. I also love to visit family (all our family is between 2 and 4 hours away) and friends, bake, and play board games.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 194

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Tell us about you and your family. works in outbound sales, and I teach part-time. One thing that is really important to us is serving. to be able to go on a family missions trip. My husband.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

For many, the word “stockpiling&# means buying lots of bottled water, batteries, and canned food in preparation for a snow storm or natural disaster. stock·pile – A supply stored for future use, usually carefully accrued and maintained. Wait for Sales. You have enough to last you until the next time it goes on sale.

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Saving Money Building Money Friends And Family Sale 81

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Whether you’re an avid Aldi shopper or new to the store, I’ve pulled together 7 Aldi Dinner Ideas for $70 to make your next meal plan easier. A few details about this list of Aldi Dinner Ideas: ** I planned these dinners around my family of 4, which includes 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 tween. Nice work, Aldi!

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Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

So, you just keep it, crammed into the closet, back in the darkest corner of the deepest shelf – where it won’t be found until your kids hold the estate sale after you die! The chimpanzees spontaneously shared food with another chimp that they could have had all to themselves. But how can they do that? Not necessarily.

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Gifts Holiday Giving Friends And Family Sale 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Never used a coupon in your life? I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper per family member. Ask your friends and family for coupons. With this method you just file your inserts by date in a box and use an online coupon database to find the coupon you need. Get Some Coupons. File by insert.

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 40

Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable! I also hope this will show that you can coupon and not eat boxed foods every day. Dinner at a Friend’s House.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers 51

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. My husband is an engineer and we’ve been married for 21 years.

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 169

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 21, 2015

There’s nothing quite like the joy you feel when you find out you’re expecting your first child. In addition to making the right food choices, I wanted to use the best products I could find on their delicate skin. After tons of research, I chose to use Pampers® Swaddlers and wipes for our diapering needs.

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Pampers Baby Walmart Friends And Family Sale 40

For the Mommas

JULY 11, 2016

The Blithedale Animal Shelter has just ended its annual holiday sale for dogs, and miraculously all but a few have been adopted. You may have used it in the past to wrap up leftovers, to keep sandwiches fresh in a lunch box or used it to cover the food you have prepared for a buffet. Here Are Some Foil Packet Recipes.

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Parenting Vacation Friends And Family Sale Disney 40

Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2011

We are all packed and will be heading to Florida tomorrow after making a stop to see some high school friends!! My family loves Port Orleans Riverside , and since this may be our only trip this year, this is where we chose to go. After comparing all the discounts we were eligible for, the military offer worked best for our family.

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Disney Friends And Family Sale Tickets Military 75

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from?

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192