Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2012

You’ve heard the saying that nothing worthwhile is achieved without a goal? Setting financial goals is an important part of planning to achieve financial security and have enough money in your retirement years to live the way you want. So, how do you set financial goals as part of a financial plan? Would you like to travel?

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MARCH 27, 2024

Watch concerts/theater at home - Yes, going to concerts and live theater is fun, but they can easily add up quickly. Find free things at home - I always suggest finding free things to do on vacation, so your dollars stretch further. I use Qapital , where I can set up goals and also attach "rules" to each one.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

It has been my obsession goal since we found ourselves in a dicey situation back in August 2013. SO THIS WILL BE THE YEAR…YAY… WOOHOO… BUT……in order to reach our goal by the end of the year, we need to find/earn more money than we currently are able to come up with each month. Home Projects.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2012

Recently, we were discussing that when the two of us write down our joint goals, we nail them every time. So on this looooong drive, we talked through our family goals and our own personal goals. My Personal Goals. Our Family Goals. Household Goals. Have you made some goals and plans for the new year?

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Research conducted by online fitness resource Total Shape found the best ways to keep active while working from home. During covid, 70% of the workforce was working from home (WFH) and since then, 61.9% When working from home, sometimes our activities can be even more limited. Studies have shown that walking between 1 and 2.5

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 1, 2024

I went for a walk by the water, and when I got home, I decided to clean out my messy carport. I know New Year’s Day is a classic time to be setting goals, but honestly, I don’t have any fresh new goals. Do you have goals? There was also zero staying-up-until-midnight, which again, is exactly how I like it.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How are you doing with the financial goals you made for 2023? Unfortunately, many people abandon their New Year’s goals by mid-January and everything goes downhill from there. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 13, 2019

As a professional, you might want a planner to keep track of your meetings, tasks, and goals. For parents, we like planners that leave enough room for all the important activities and goals while leaving enough space for a little personal pep talk. You can also track your income, goals, and more. Professionals.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 19, 2012

As I planned my goals for 2012, I realized that I made only one goal for myself in 2011. In January 2011, after a quick online search, I found a race in the fall that was close to home and I would have plenty of time to train. I was racing to beat my personal goal of a 10 minute mile pace. Set a Specific Goal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 18, 2011

We often approach goals as a chance to change. Setting a goal is our chance to finally save that money, lose that weight, or exercise more. Having a new goal is great in the beginning because there is nothing like the feelings of excitement of finally making a positive change in your life. Remember, every bit counts.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 11, 2023

Baffled by the moms who seemingly had plenty of time to exercise, serve up home-cooked meals, volunteer, work and straighten their hair, mother of two under two Nikki Oden wanted answers. “I And being a mom with goals and dreams is even harder,” she notes. And being a mom with goals and dreams is even harder.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2011

How many of us have set goals and found it hard to reach them? Well today I want to share with you how yoga can help you in reaching your goals. Well today I want to share with you how yoga can help you in reaching your goals. My work life, home life, and social life have all improved. So, where does yoga come in then?

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 31, 2012

Tomorrow, September 1st take your child to the Home Depot Kids Workshop offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – This month’s project is a free Goal Post Football Game. The Free Home Depot Kids workshops designed for children ages 5 – 12. and accomplishment. •

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

For many, it’s a time to clean the house and the closets, wash the windows of their winter grime, and air out our homes. Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, many of us are very gung-ho about writing goals but are we as enthusiastic about those goals on March 12? SMART goals are: S – specific.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

The business softened, renovations were more costly than expected, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business. I poured over both our business and our home expenses, created a line item budget, and a made a plan for every dollar that was coming in. Unfortunately things changed rather quickly.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 25, 2023

The running streak of 124 straight months of rising home prices has been put to rest by several straight months of declining home prices in the U.S. It varies person to person, but our nationwide survey found 71% of renters want to buy a home and the top deterrents include money, interest rates, and debt. housing market.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 17, 2023

Great accomplishments and long-term goals are not achieved overnight. Emphasize that learning and growing requires trying new things and that success comes from small steps to a long-term goal. Encourage goal setting and mapping out a plan for achieving the goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 21, 2020

Debts still need to be paid, cars will need new parts, homes will need to be repaired, and kids will need braces. My Excel spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. Tangible Assets would be the VALUE of your home. Column C = Current Balance.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

for the encouragement of a song Yesterday afternoon I was driving home and Jenn Johnson’s You’re Gonna Be OK came on. that I’m gonna nearly reach my step goal Usually, I walk at least 100 miles/month, and I’m at 96 miles right now. So, regardless of how far I walk today, I will be close to my goal for November!

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 30, 2012

I shared on the Couponing 101 Facebook page recently that my word for 2012 is “intentional” Despite making lots of goals, I tend to struggle with controlling my day-to-day actions to reach my desired goals. I really love making goals. I tend to set a lot of goals, but I rarely meet all my goals.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Whether it’s weightlifting or cardio, doing too much exercise can lead to overuse injuries including muscle strains and tendon injuries, thus making you a lot less capable of meeting your fitness goals. Having a partner can also keep you accountable to stay on track of your fitness plan, and recognize any goals that are yet to be met.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 27, 2023

CarbonShack Design , a sustainably-focused residential design firm, is at the forefront of fusing the biophilia design trend with people’s desire to have sustainably-sourced, locally fabricated home furnishings. Washington area, in October 2022, to showcase the firm's hand-crafted home furnishings products. Thanks for reading!

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Monday I had a snacky dinner earlier, and then when Zoe came home from her evening shift at work, she had a frozen pizza. <3 I told Zoe about it and we both said that this is goals…to marry a man whom you can honestly say is the best man you’ve ever known. Tuesday I made chicken quesadillas and we had fruit on the side.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 22, 2011

My goal is to save as much money as I can this fall. That’s my goal. I don’t know if it’s attainable in a few short months but having this lofty goal has me determined to save. I don’t know if it’s attainable in a few short months but having this lofty goal has me determined to save.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2011

What does your home office look like right now? As of Wednesday afternoon, my home office looked exactly like the above picture. Six Tips to a more Manageable Home Office : 1. This simple reminder has helped me keep track of my monthly and quarterly responsibilities for our business and my home office. Much better.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 6, 2014

After starting Suburban Finance, and seeing the statistics climb and the readership grow, I began starting more websites, and my time on my laptop on Saturday mornings grew to early Saturday afternoons, and also Saturday evenings when I happened to be staying home. My back began to get sore after hours hunched in front of my laptop.

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Saving SAHM Sanity

JANUARY 1, 2012

I still enjoy setting goals, but knowing I'll be in school full time from the end of January-May, then again from September-December, I'm keeping my goals simple-ish. I've set 12 small goals I'd like to achieve over the next year that will hopefully put me in better shape. This year I'll be doing the 2012 in 2012. or higher!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ. Read: My 2020 Financial Goals. In January 2020, we had a lot of savings goals. Of course, 2020 brought us a pandemic and a lot of free time.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 2, 2016

Or at least, accomplish a few of these dream goals for the new year? To start, you need to make sure you’re surrounded by inspiration – and the best way to do that is by getting your home office in shape for the year. Here are 9 items that will help you upgrade your home office style: Do Something Awesome Notepad , $16 , Brit+C0.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2020

But as the year progresses, you may leave all your well-intentioned goals scattered by the wayside. Set Realistic Goals. After all, who doesn’t want to become a millionaire, have the perfect body, or transform their home into an oasis of comfort and luxury? Set Specific Goals. Vague goals are hard to achieve.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

What I Spent I know sometimes at the start of a new year, people make grocery-bill-reduction goals, but honestly, I’m not even gonna stress over that. What We Ate Saturday Zoe and I met up at Panera after her work shift, got some dinner together, and then went home and watched a movie together. ?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

My main goal is to mostly cook at home, and other than that, I’m not stressing for now. What I Spent This week, I spent: $32 on a Hungry Harvest box $40 on a Dinnerly box (Dinnerly is like Blue Apron, but cheaper) $77 at Aldi So, $149 for me this week. Which is a little high, but I don’t care.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Financial Goals – Use this spreadsheet to quantify your financial goals for the current year and years to come. Special Purchases – Have some fun with this spreadsheet and use it to plan for upcoming large expenses, such as vacations, home renovations, equipment, replacement, etc. Color in the blocks as you hit your goals.

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Finally Frugal

DECEMBER 26, 2011

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. As a reminder, my goals for 2011 were: Attempt to double my income (from roughly $40,000 from the day job to $80,000 including all of my part time and full time income. So that's it!

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Saving SAHM Sanity

JANUARY 1, 2011

New Year, new goals! I love setting goals. I purposely set myself a lot of goals. This year I broke my goals down into four categories: Health, Personal, Money/Financial, and Household. Here are my goals for Health and Personal. I really liked this goal from 2010, so I'm doing it again this year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2013

It hits home for me because I really hate exercising just for the sake of exercising. Add 5 minutes to your routine each week until you reach your goal regarding how long you want to exercise each day. Join an online community to support you as you work toward your goals, and that connection can help you stay motivated.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 20, 2023

In the midst of all the hilarious and creative ways that kids can alter plans, annihilate goals and dreams, and force parents to re-invent their lives, it turns out that maybe things are kind of okay! Roku Smart Home products, including cameras, video doorbells, lighting, plugs, and more are available in the U.S.

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