Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I have been diligently challenging myself to spend less at the grocery store this year. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. I carefully planned our menu each week around the sales flyers and loss leaders. And finally…Junk Food.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 11, 2016

Great Tips On Ways to Save Money Using Coupons. For the Mommas gets new shoppers every day that are curious about ways to save money using coupons. We strive to bring you the best deals to save the most money on your groceries. Often times, sale cycles can run anywhere between every 8 to 12 weeks.

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Saving Money Money Used Friends And Family Sale 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

But the truth is, we have the money. 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. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Currently our monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went out to dinner with friends. I bought another type of white fish that was on sale, but I don’t remember what kind. Friday: We’re going out to dinner with some friends to a local favorite diner.

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Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Sunday: Day 2 of a weekend long swim meet, so I took advantage of a sale at Giant, buy a store made Stromboli and get a store made pizza FREE. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Leftovers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. The big hitters this month saved us about $500. That’s money that stayed in our accounts.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

If you are trying to reduce your expenses, groceries should be the first thing you attack. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. It saves us $67 a month. Gym Membership.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Pork tenderloin is a pricier cut of pork, but our favorite, so I buy it occasionally when it is on sale. The sale price was $2.77 It was a cozy meal for a crazy day. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. 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. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

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. If you are new, please read more about the Christmas Savings Club in the first post and join us. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100. September Assignments: 1.

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August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Groceries are the one area in our household budget that I feel like I have the most control over. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Menu planning saves me time. Develop a system.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

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

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Since my family loves white rice, I make a batch of my oven-baked rice every week, which is what we used for this recipe. White rice and eggs is a simple and humble dish with rice, eggs, sesame oil, and soy sauce. The garnishes are optional but highly recommended! Eggs aren’t just for breakfast! This meal is cozy and comforting.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I also love to visit family (all our family is between 2 and 4 hours away) and friends, bake, and play board games. Playing board games with friends I really don’t like crafts, despite years of attempting scrapbooking, knitting, etc, but I do like advising on my fiancé’s woodworking projects. The mug shelf 2.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 192

Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2012

One of the simplest ways to save money (especially if you love bread as much as I do) is to home-make your bread rather than buying it at the store. A loaf of bread from the bakery at the grocery store costs at least $2. If you’re worried about it taking too much time, a bread machine is your best friend.

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Bread At Home Frugal Bread Machines 68

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. to be able to go on a family missions trip. When my husband and I got married, we were making hardly any money.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Do any of them include saving more? I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. What about eating out?

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

And now my husband, who is also from PA, and I have settled in central PA to raise our family. There are a variety of summer family-friendly activities in Central PA that are exciting, fun, and educational, but not expensive. There is a $40 family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members).

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Pennsylvania Museum Ohio Ice Cream 100

The Coupon Game

MAY 24, 2011

You can choose menus for each day of the week that coincide with the sales you find on CouponSavingGame.com and what you already have on-hand in your freezer or pantry. Remove the element of chance from family dinner with today's Moolala deal: $15 buys a six-month subscription to the meal-planning resources at RelishRelish.com (a $36 value).

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Alone or with a friend. I was born in 1948 so my early childhood was spent in the 1950′s. I remember it as a simpler time, but a less convenient and more labor intensive era. My standard of living (and most other people’s as well) is much better now that we have all of the conveniences from the past 60 years available.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

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. Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. Zip lock freezer bags.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

This beginner’s guide to couponing will teach you the basics so you can start saving money with coupons. I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper per family member. Ask your friends and family for coupons. Some stores only give the sale prices to card-holders. Get Some Coupons.

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 85

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Do any of them include saving more? I have 10 savvy ways to save in the new year, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, read through these simple and easy tips. Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. What about eating out?

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Do any of them include saving more? I have 10 savvy ways to save in the new year, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, read through these simple and easy tips. Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. What about eating out?

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. My husband travels a lot for work, so grocery shopping for one person is something I have learned a thing or two about. Grocery Shopping for One Inventory what you have.

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Grocery Shopping Groceries Grocery Shopping 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

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. Review the ingredient list carefully to determine what you need to buy. ** Prices may vary by region and some prices may have been the sale price. Nice work, Aldi! for a pineapple.

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Dinner Baking Cooking Microwaveable 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2015

It took me awhile to jump on the grocery app bandwagon. But I have found 4 grocery apps that I now use regularly and I have a system in place to use them efficiently. Every time I plan my grocery list, I also browse these 4 apps to see if anything on my list is a current reward. Earn more money by referring your friends.

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Groceries Grocery Simple Friends And Family Sale 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

This beginner’s guide to couponing will teach you the basics so you can start saving money with coupons. I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper per family member. Ask your friends and family for coupons. Some stores only give the sale prices to card-holders. Get Some Coupons.

Friends And Family Sale 40

Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 40

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

I can’t tell you how often I’ve looked for legit ways to make money only to feel frustrated with my results. So, when I sat down to write this post, I focused on ways to make money that we’ve personally had luck with ourselves or know someone who has. Also read: Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month.

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Money Making Christmas Friends And Family Sale 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? Read away my friends. Money Q&A : Seven Car Insurance Myths You Need To Know – There are a lot of car insurance myths that continue to be spread around by consumers. Take a moment to watch them.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Taking a cue from the past , I prepare seasonal foods while they are in abundance — in order to conserve time and money, as well as to store away delicious treats for future enjoymen t. Interesting and unusual ways to gather sustenance George Bernard Shaw pointed out “There is no love sincerer than the love of fo od” and I heartily agree!

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Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living? What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. I’m a British reader, based down on the south coast. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 22, 2017

Happy saving money on Chicken ! Save $5 off your grocery purchase when you spend $50+ in a single transaction with Just for U Clip or Click coupon. 5 Friday - Sale Valid Friday January 20th ONLY. B1G1 Sale Prices Based on Purchasing a Single item. B1G1 Sale Prices Based on Purchasing Single Item.

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Betty Crocker Price Hamburger Helper Tyson 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 30, 2017

Happy saving money on Chicken ! Includes: Family Pack of Giant Eagle brand. Includes: Family Pack of Giant Eagle brand. Includes: Family Pack of Giant Eagle brand. Includes: Family Pack of Giant Eagle brand. 1 coupons; Includes Upromise Rebate AND Fuel Rewards Savings. Grocery; Mix & Match.

Betty Crocker 100

Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper Price Tuna helper 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 23, 2017

Save money when you can and here is a round up of the best laundry detergent deals at various stores ! 3 coupons; Includes ExtraCare savings. Here are the latest : laundry detergent deals this week…… weekly Round-Up at various stores! This list is good for ads that start 1/22, and more during the week. Final Price: $5.99.

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Laundry Price Arm and Hammer Tide 100