Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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. Give a Photo Session. Give your Gift of Organization. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Give your Perennials. Babysitting.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2013

5 Easy & Healthy After School Snacks. It is back to school time so here is a great list of 5 Healthy & Easy After School Snacks you AND your kids can enjoy! As school lunch breaks get earlier to accommodate the number of students in larger school districts, our kids are more likely to come home truly hungry.

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Snacks Kids and Family Microwaveable Crackers 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Snacks and Drinks At about 2 o’clock in the afternoon, the vending machine down the hall starts calling your name, and it can be hard to resist. Still, vending machines rarely offer healthy options, and they are a great way to spend too much money on a small, calorically dense snack. Instant coffee is often very inexpensive.

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Saving Money Money Work Food 203

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Name of Product: Lucy’s Snack n Go Packages and Brownie Cakes. Conveniently packaged in a serving of three cookies in individual foil packs (six foil packs per box) these new snack packs are ideal for travel and for lunch boxes. Where to Buy: at 7,000 grocers nationwide. Price of Product: affordable!

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Cake Snacks Giveaway Cookies 88

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

It's a great way to get breakfast and lunch all in one, but without spending the money of both. I always come away with some delicious snack and having had a great conversation with at least one vendor. I don't have to give my armrest to anyone or watch my elbows when I'm reading or taking a drink. Outside of the U.S.

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Travel Las Vegas Museum Flowers and Plants 194

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 23, 2014

What would you do if you didn’t have to pack your kid’s lunch? Now that school is in full swing, we want to take that lunch-packing dread off your hands, and give you a chance to sit back and relax. We’re changing the lunch game with HALF TIME™! We’re stepping up the game on ready-to-devour lunches. We would, too.

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Fuel Giveaway Lunch Lunches 109

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 23, 2023

Honoring hunger cues, serving appropriate serving sizes, and moderating consumption of sweets and highly-processed snacks are all ways that parents can model healthy eating behaviors for their children. By seeing their parents make healthy choices, kids will be inspired to follow suit. Why is it important not to label foods as "good" or "bad?"

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Nutrition Los Angeles Parenting Kids and Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Give a Photo Session. Give your Gift of Organization. Give your Gift of Organization. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Give your Perennials. Pack a lunch and/or yummy snacks and water bottles, and hit the trails for a day of fresh air and exercise.

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Christmas Gifts Wall Art Home and Garden 100

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2014

Kids can be recycling pros and turn trash into cash for their schools through a new campaign with snack time favorite Entenmann’s Little Bites to create a fully recyclable lunch! Entenmann’s Little Bites “Recycle…Reuse…Replenish” Fully Recyclable Lunch Tips: Recycle. Check out what other lunch items TerraCycle recycles.

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Giveaway Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

for dessert, and the rest were packed in my kids’ lunches. This week’s Adventures in Instant Pot-ting: As I wrote last week , I bought an Instant Pot over the summer and my family has been less than impressed with some of the meals I’ve made, but I’m not giving up on this mega-appliance. Hoping for sunny skies!

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2013

There’s a joke with other departments that if you forget your lunch, you should head on over to the one that I work in. I’ve recently decided I am not going to give in to my whims all the time, and here’s how I’ve been able to ward off the office bulge: Keep Busy. Plus, some people just bring things in for fun. Get Moving.

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Office Food and Drink Birthday Work 212

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2015

I think that was his polite way of saying, “give us a break with the tacos.” This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfast was eggs & toast, cereal, green smoothies. Tuesday: Turkey Tacos. My husband reminded me that we just had these for dinner recently. My husband is on is own for dinner.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 20, 2013

August is winding down and families are officially in “Back to School” mode, which includes packing lunches, soccer games, play-dates, homework and so much more! 79% of parents reported that they pack their kids’ school lunches. Then, take those packed lunches and head to the park for a final summer break picnic. Plan the menus.

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Giveaway Kids and Family Parenting Lunch 100

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 20, 2012

Description of Product: “Moist, tender chocolate cake, smooth vanilla creme in every bite, and the rich chocolaty coating combine to deliver a superior snack experience in our Cocoa Cremes. I love that they are individually wrapped which is perfect for a treat in your child’s lunch or an on-the-go snack.

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Little Debbie Giveaway Cake 2012 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

If you have a Groupon or Living Social app on your phone, the app can detect your location and give you restaurant deals near where you are, helping you save substantially. Pack Snacks. Be careful not to pack anything too wet for snacks. Generally lunch and breakfast can be cheap and easy.

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Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

For the Mommas

JUNE 5, 2016

Her is an awesome CVS deal that will give you FREE Hershey’s Candy! oz, Snack Bites 2-2.5 1 Hershey’s Reese’s, Hershey’s Snack Mix, Mr. Goodbar, Payday or Hershey’s Milk Chocolate with Almond Snack Bites, exp. Goodbar, Payday or Hershey’s Milk Chocolate with Almond Snack Bites, exp.

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CVS Hersheys Chocolate Kashi 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

My intent is twofold: to hold me accountable with our grocery spending and to give some ideas and insight into how we eat on a budget. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfasts included eggs & toast, oatmeal, and green smoothies. Are you enjoying these “what we ate on a budget” posts?

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Buy (1) Happy or Giving Good Gift Card $500.00 Buy (1) Happy or Giving Good Gift Card $100.00 Buy (1) Happy or Giving Good Gift Card $25.00 Kellogg's Pop-Tarts or Welch's Fruit Snacks - 2 for $5SAVE $1.00 Buy (1) Dunkin Coffee Product $5.99 Each Use (1) $0.50/1 1 Dunkin Coffee printable coupon Pay $4.99

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Pop Tarts Gas Duncan Hines Splenda 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Keep nutritious snacks handy for when your energy levels drop. Include nuts, fruit and yogurt in these snacks. Take a lunch break, eat something light and nutritious and get outside. These teach you how to recognize what stresses you and gives you strategies for dealing with severe stress. Any tips to share?

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Journal Food and Drink Meals Pace 182

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 12, 2015

Entenmann’s Little Bites ® snacks, the individually portioned lunch snack that’s perfect for lunch boxes and grab-and-go fun, is helping kids and families become recycling pros this year through two cool new eco-initiatives with both TerraCycle® and the Arbor Day Foundation — just in time for Earth Day 2015!

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2015 Giveaway Recycle Recycled 40

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 5, 2013

What type of menu will you prepare – brunch, lunch or dinner? Give at least 2 weeks’ notice for a more casual lunch or tea party. Prepare light hors d’ oeuvres and snacks to greet guests. Offer an icebreaker: Ask guests fun facts when serving snacks, for example, do they know where ‘chutney’ comes from?

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Giveaway Holiday Thanksgiving Food and Drink 111

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

We include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks in our planning. Most of our breakfasts and lunches are eaten in and we keep it simple with cereal and eggs for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch. To save money and to avoid fast food, we pack our lunch, snacks and drinks for our trip. Yeah, for nights off!

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

For the Mommas

AUGUST 24, 2015

Print this rare coupon to stock up for school lunches, for after-school snacks and even a quick treat while you are on the run! These are perfect to drop in your bag to give the little ones when you are out to eat too! If you have kids, this $0.75/1 1 Musselman’s Squeezables coupon is for you! Print: $0.75/1

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School Lunch Columbus Pace Lunch 40

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Did you know there is also a lunch delivery service for kids? Wise Apple is a new-to-us program that delivers fresh lunches to you on a weekly basis to pack up for your kids. The food is SO good that I’ve wanted to steal my son’s lunches on a few occasions!

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Meals Mom Delivery Service Lunch 40

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 31, 2015

From the people who brought you Wonderful Pistachios and POM Wonderful, Wonderful Halos give families, and their little angels, a healthy snack alternative that’s filled with “pure goodness.”. Wonderful Halos mandarins are: · A sweet, seedless and easy to peel snack that’s a healthy alternative to fatty foods.

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Denver Kids and Family Chicago Sister 40

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 18, 2013

You can choose to use the gift cards you earn toward additional back-to-school purchases, or give them to the teachers in your life to help support classroom expenses. Ending on August 31, members of the ExtraCare program will receive a $5 CVS pharmacy gift card after spending $20 on select items featured in the weekly circular.

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Gift Cards Gifts CVS Lunch 63

Couponing 101

JULY 20, 2019

Save money by packing your own drinks and snacks to enjoy, and don’t forget sun protection! Give each other a spa day/makeover at the house. Go hiking and maybe even stop for a picnic at lunch time. Here are some ideas for quality girl time that won’t break the bank! Go to the Beach (or Pool). Have a Baking Party.

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Girls Food and Wine Food and Drink Wine 58

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

That’s because we follow our 6 Smart Eating Principles when making all of our meals, breakfasts, snacks and desserts – so you can always say ‘YES’ to the tastes you love!” I also tried the honey bbq chicken rolls as pictured here and they were great for a light lunch or a snack!

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Giveaway Desserts Meals Breakfast 80

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2014

The main female character, Katniss Everdeen, however, didn’t always give in to the expectations. Co-workers expect you to eat lunch out with them – or catch a drink after work (at least occasionally). What if all those citizens in each of the 12 districts had refused to give up their sons and daughters to the hunger game?

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Games Flowers and Plants Film Contest 170

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 7, 2012

When parents are desperate for ideas for what to make for dinner (or lunch, or snack time), they want recipes from someone they trust, for food that tastes good, that doesn’t require a lot of fancy ingredients, and that the whole family can eat. Allergy-Friendly Food for Families is the ultimate resource.

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Giveaway Family Food Kids and Family 87

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

And not one person complained about the dinners or their breakfasts and lunches. They’ll give you an idea of how we spent the $425. This month, I bought one package of juice boxes for the girls’ lunches and that was a treat for them and a thank-you from me for behaving so well in the grocery store. So refreshing.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Anything that is left over from one meal can be eaten for lunch or as a snack the next day. I have found this also works good for work lunches too. Meal planning gives you the flexibility to simply open the freezer and reach for some leftovers to dish up. 4. You’ll save time. 5. You’ll eat healthier.

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Meals Cooking Saving Money Work 239

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Plan a lunch break every day in which you eat a light, healthy meal and get outdoors for fresh air and a brisk walk. When you know that you are stretched almost to your limit, learn to say ‘no’, give your reasons and be confident that you are doing the best thing for your own health. Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

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Simple Pace Food and Drink Work 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2012

Make sure you eat your last meal of the day several hours before you go to bed, to give your body a chance to start the digestion process. Have a light snack half an hour before bed if you are hungry. If you can’t find the time to exercise, aim for a short brisk walk during your lunch break each day.

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Food and Drink Debt Work Meals 202

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 28, 2012

Reduce lunch waste and send the kids back to school in style with reusable bags from Re-Pac. They’re ideal for snacks, baby wipes, sunglasses, cell phones, crayons, and more. Your vouchers are good until February 21, 20132, giving you plenty of time to choose the bags that are right for you! Shipping starts at $5.

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Food Re-use Sunglasses Taxes 49

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Well here’s a snack the kids will love! The finished product looked great and he loved eating a few for his lunch that day! Giveaway: The folks at Hillshire Farm have graciously decided to give three (3) lucky Nicole’s Nickels readers each 2 VIP coupons! Name of Product: Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies.

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Hillshire Farm Giveaway Halloween Press 97

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Room discounts can be as much as 70% off, the dining plan is highly discounted, and you get (6) sets of tickets (hoppers) to give away with each ticket allowing (3) people in free. Since Epcot is their favorite park, we’ll be headed there with lunch at Via Napoli …a must-do on every trip. The deal she got us was UH-MAZING!

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December Disney Daughter Home and Garden 80