Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2014

What’s more demotivating than stepping on the scale and seeing a weight gain from all of the holiday treats, or looking outside before a workout and seeing incessant rain? The holidays, in North American culture , are a time for extreme and gluttonous excess. I was in denial. Diet Detox. Media Detox. Get Healthy'

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Holiday Food and Wine Wine Food and Drink 189

Finally Frugal

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Hello, and Happy Holidays, folks! My goal at the beginning of this year was to double my income, and while that didn't happen, I am pleased with what I've managed to achieve. My goal at the beginning of this year was to double my income, and while that didn't happen, I am pleased with what I've managed to achieve.

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Goals 2012 Debt Student 45

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 23, 2012

Walmart Holiday Layaway Program | 2012. It’s that time of year again where many of can not believe that we have to start thinking about shopping for the Holidays again! Walmart has just released the Walmart Holiday Layaway Program for 2012 which will start earlier this year on September 16th and end December 14th.

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Holiday 2012 Walmart Home Appliances 92

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. January will be one giant nightmare when the credit card bills start rolling in.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The holiday season can bring shudders and tears to folks who have lost family members or friends; who have lost jobs and income; who have seen illness come into their lives; or who have lost hope and aspiration. How does he find the blessings of the holiday season with no money to buy gifts? How To Create Extra Holiday Money.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale At&T Giving 183

Teresa's Deals

DECEMBER 8, 2014

The holiday season is a great time to give back to those less fortunate, and we hope to help a lot of people through #FavaDONATION. Our goal {Read More}. Help Fight Hunger with #FavaDONATION 49 million Americans, including 17 million children, are hungry. Printable Coupons FavaDONATION'

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Goals Donation December Giving 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

It should include gifts, decor, Christmas cards and postage, holiday parties, gatherings–everything that is holiday related. My monthly goal is $100 and I’m happy to say I found the money this month. Find your monthly savings goal for March and any shortfall from February. How Did I Do in February?

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2019 February Club Christmas 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

For the Holiday Season, this is a perfect place to sale those used toys your kids have to make room for new ones or Holiday decorations that you may not need any longer for the holiday season. It is a place where you can sell items that you have laying around the house that you no longer need or sell your home made crafts.

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Holiday Mobile Phone Phones Goals 71

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. 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. Include gifts, decor, cards, postage, party planning and prep, and any other holiday expenses you can think of. Read: My Ebates Review.

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2019 October Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, .

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 12, 2012

I love the flavor of Kahlua and gingerbread is such a yummy holiday flavor to add to it. As the gusty chill of winter comes a ’knocking at our doors, why not warm your senses by sipping one of the quintessential flavors of the holiday season with newly released limited-edition Kahlúa Gingerbread ($17.99). part Kahlúa Gingerbread.

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Holiday Donation Giving Limited Edition 63

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Without doubt, this holiday season brings new thought to gift giving as the heightened need for a digital detox hits us all, and the attention towards post-pandemic catch-ups fuel board game boom. My future goals are to continue to create games. It also should not take a long time to complete a game.

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Games Friends And Family Sale Education Kids and Family 100

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

Iams Home 4 the Holidays, one of the world’s largest pet adoption drives, announced that nearly 1.3 million bowls of food going to homeless pets, surpassing the original goal of 5 million donations. million pets were placed in forever homes between Oct. 1, 2012 and Jan.

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Iams Giveaway Home Holiday 111

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. 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. If you came up short prior to July, find your monthly savings goal for July and any shortfall from February – June. Read: My Ebates Review.

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2019 June Club Christmas 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

Have Specific Financial Goals Financial planning is the key to financial success. You need to have very specific financial goals; what do you need to achieve by which date? Tag team with a few friends who have the same financial goals as you, whether it’s a budgeting or a savings goal, and keep each other accountable.

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Personal Finance Finance Tips Finance Mom 52

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 6, 2015

To make your holiday shopping a little easier, we created a gift guide full of perfect presents for the ladies in your life (and a few for the fellas too!) Happy holidays! Tis the only necklace you’ll need for holiday cheer! Hard to imagine a holiday top more fabulous than this cropped faux fur vest in emerald green.

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Holiday Health and Beauty Handbags and Wallets Wall Art 61

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. 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. If you came up short prior to September, find your monthly savings goal for October and any shortfall from February – September. Read: My Ebates Review.

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2019 September Club August 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 17, 2012

They are already well on their way to a donation goal of $100,000! Hopefully your holiday events will be stress-free and full of family fun – no matter what you cook! Simplify Your Holiday Meals – Save $2 on Jose Ole Products is a post from Couponing 101. Perfect if you’re having a Mexican food-themed potluck!

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Meals Holiday Donation Dinner 104

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Over the next 6-8 weeks you will see many deals for the holidays on FTM. However, the reality is, most of us are going to buying this holiday season — and buying alot. My goal is to help you. So, what tips can you give us to help keep our holiday budgets in check? 101 Deals of Christmas Featured Posts'

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Holiday Budgeting Budget Debt 61

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 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. Our monthly goal is $100. 15 was my shortfall from January & February and $100 was my April goal. Did you reach your goal for April? On with the meeting.

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April Club Christmas Goals 100

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Over the next 6-8 weeks you will see many deals for the holidays on FTM. However, the reality is, most of us are going to buying this holiday season — and buying alot. My goal is to help you. So, what tips can you give us to help keep our holiday budgets in check? Just in time for the holidays!

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Holiday Shopping Debt Budgeting 71

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. 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. Find your monthly savings goal for May and any shortfall from February – April. I’m challenging myself to find the cash outside of our budget.

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2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a credit card. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Saving Money - During the Holidays' Sell Unused Video Games. Babysit or House Sit.

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone who will give you a holiday gift this year could just find exactly what you want or need! Your goal is to show them they types of things you like, not the exact ones. But how can they do that? How can you help them without seeming crass, impolite and self-serving? Use An Intermediary.

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Gifts Holiday Giving Friends And Family Sale 189

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. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100. I also needed to come up with August''s goal of $100 for a total of $200 for the month. Happy 4 months til Christmas!

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August Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Apply any Found Money to our Goals. 2017 Update.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. 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. If you came up short prior to July, find your monthly savings goal for July and any shortfall from February – June. Read: My Ebates Review.

2019 113

2019 Club July Christmas 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

I promise I won’t start reciting Christmas carols, but while the holidays are still somewhat fresh in our minds, I think it would be a good idea to start planning for Christmas 2019. While Christmas 2018 is still somewhat fresh in your mind, create a list of everything you spent money on during the holidays. Did you over spend?

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2019 Club Christmas 2018 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 4, 2016

For me the new year’s reality sets in the first Monday after the holiday. This year, we took a long break over the holidays to travel to see friends and family, so today has been a shock to my system. We have new financial goals for this year. We have new financial goals for this year. Please share in the comments.

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2016 Money Financial Goals Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. 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. If you came up short prior to June, find your monthly savings goal for June and any shortfall from February – May. Read: My Ebates Review.

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2019 Club Christmas May 100

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Our goal is to get the best flowers in the world into your hands so that you can enjoy them for as long as possible. Related Stories Make Delicious Drinks with the SodaStream Soften your Lips with Carmex Lip Conditioner Ease Your Holiday Routine with P&G’s Have You Tried This Yet? by Karen Glatt Those flowers look lovely.

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Holiday Thanksgiving Food and Drink Beauty 66

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2014

I’ve found that so many people are constantly in the midst of that struggle; finding a healthy lifestyle they can sustain in the long term while accomplishing and maintaining their physical goals. I’d say continuing to miss the mark on hitting your goals is a fairly good indication. The common advice is moderation.

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Food and Wine Goals Finance Wine 232

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2013

Our goal with the Christmas Savings Club is to save enough cash to achieve a Cash Christmas in 2013. Too many people rely on credit cards to carry them through the holiday spending and January ends up being a very stressful month when those credit card bills start rolling in. I'm offering the excel spreadsheet FREE to my readers.

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Budgeting Budget 2013 Christmas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2017

While many of us have long-term dreams and goals, we tend to be shortsighted when it comes to the actions needed to achieve them. Your patience will pay off even though it is tempting to avoid any long-term decisions and focus on goals that offer gratification that is a little more immediate. Your Patience Will Pay Off.

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Goals Money Economical Politics 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. My Upromise strategy will help with our goal. My goal is to always get cashback on every online purchase. Back in 2008, I was a mama to a toddler and infant, so a lot of things slipped my mind.

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College Used 2020 Saving 130

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Follow these tips, and you’ll reach your goal in no time! As someone who truly knows what being broke feels like , I know how stressful it can be, especially during the holidays. If you implement some of these strategies, you WILL have extra holiday cash! Save your savings until you reach your goal !

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A lot of life happened over 7 years and our plan changed slightly, but our goal remains to achieve complete freedom from debt. Our 2019 Financial Goal. After years of scrimping and saving and not spending extra money on things, we have achieved the biggest financial goal we have ever set for ourselves in our 19 years of marriage.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100