Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2014

We used to go out to dinner every Friday night, but we’ve put a stop to that treat as we work through some of our financial goals. When I came home for lunch, I punched down the risen dough and put it in the fridge until dinner prep. But I still want to make our Friday dinner IN a fun, yet inexpensive family night.

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Homemade Pizza Main Dishes Financial Goals 222

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Follow these tips, and you’ll reach your goal in no time! I’m using Christmas as the goal because it’s three months away, and that’s what most people are looking for this time of year. Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long ! Sell it and save it!

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2012

Sunday lunch spent with extended family. When my husband and I are focused on our goals , we nail them. But for the two of us to achieve our financial goals, we need to have money conversations and they need to be done regularly. The third section is for our 2012 Financial Goals. How much do we want to reduce debt by?

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Finance Financial Goals Goals C&H 138

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. I like to reuse them for lunches/snacks. Some months are more successful than others. My Frugal Shenanigans! Everyone just grabs want they want for the day.

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September Frugal Plants Pop Tarts 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. This week’s breakfasts, lunches, and snacks: Breakfasts included hard-boiled eggs, cereal, yogurt, and fruit. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. for dessert, and the rest were packed in my kids’ lunches. We’ll pack a lunch, but we’re going to find a place for dinner. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500.

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Budget Budgeting 2017 Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included cereal, eggs & toast. Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. This week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included cereal, eggs & toast. Lunches included leftovers, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, soups, apples, pretzels, and yogurt sticks.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

While I would love to stick with the $500 budget–it makes life a little easier–I really need to tighten the belt this year to help us hit our debt payoff goals. Breakfasts & Lunches. And lunches included leftovers for myself. And for that, I say thank you! As readers, you are keeping me on task.

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Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. And while I didn’t hit my goal of $400, I did reduce our spending to $425 for my family of 4. And not one person complained about the dinners or their breakfasts and lunches. So refreshing.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. This week’s breakfasts, lunches, and snacks: Breakfasts included cereal, eggs & toast. Lunches included sandwiches, chicken nuggets, soups, apples, pretzels, and yogurt sticks.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts included hard-boiled eggs (made in the Instant Pot), peanut butter & banana toast, and Cheerios & bananas.

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Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Many people make attempts to save money on workday lunches and coffee stops, but fail miserably due to pressure from their workmates, and on-the-job stress. It’s easy to go out to lunch each day, or hit up the coffee barista on your way to the office, but not exactly cost-effective. Know Your Strengths… and Weaknesses.

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Office Fuel Work From Home Saving Money 198

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. This week’s breakfasts, lunches, and snacks: Breakfasts included hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, and fruit. Lunches included sandwiches, chicken nuggets, soups, apples, pretzels, and yogurt sticks.

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Budget Budgeting Freezers Kids and Family 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

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My husband and I made some serious financial goals for 2014. To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. Plan for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks. If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. Plan for All Seven Days.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Who initiated the debt free goal? Amanda got really upset once, because there wasn’t ten dollars to go out to lunch with a friend. What are your financial goals now? When you can agree on a common goal then you both be very excited and motivated to get the debt paid off. How did you resolve the tension and arguments?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 1, 2016

Eating eggs for breakfast (lunch or dinner) will help you eat less and make healthy food choices during the day. Nuts can help you achieve any weight loss goal. Apples: Apples are a yummy snack (great for kids lunches too!) –and did you know apples are the healthiest foods you can eat each day??

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Best Foods Food Green And Frugal Consumer 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

Little things like coffee, lunches, fast food etc add up and can kill your budget. We tried to avoid these things by packing our lunch, cooking meals at home, and shopping with a list to avoid overspending and wasting money. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Credit 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2016

You will plan for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and beverages and while you’re planning your meals, you will also be making your grocery list. The goal is to make just one grocery trip a week, so be very thorough. This informative post will walk you through step by step how to plan your weekly menu.

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Grocery Spending Meals Grocery Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 15, 2016

You will plan for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and beverages and while you’re planning your meals, you will also be making your grocery list. The goal is to make just one grocery trip a week, so be very thorough. This informative post will walk you through step by step how to plan your weekly menu.

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Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 18, 2011

It is amazing, $45 a person at night or $30 a person at lunch, and we go once a year on my birthday at the end of December usually. But since I hit my goal, we ended up going as a date night on September 28th before my weekend away in Chicago. I was just in the mood for Fogo de Chao and wanted a way of going before my birthday.

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September Chicago Personal Finance Goals 183

Frugal Luxuries

APRIL 19, 2018

I brought food from home for me to eat for my own breakfast and lunches while he was at work and then we ate dinners out as a treat. The goal is to use up the oldest vitamins first before they expire. Along the same lines as above.I'm also in the process of going through all our skin and hair care products with a similar goal in mind.

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Art Frugal Green And Frugal Goals 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2016

You will plan for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and beverages and while you’re planning your meals, you will also be making your grocery list. The goal is to make just one grocery trip a week, so be very thorough. This informative post will walk you through step by step how to plan your weekly menu.

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Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 2, 2017

You can achieve your health goals this year, without breaking the bank! I grabbed some Simple Truth organic grass-fed beef, frozen shrimp, pork chops, and smoked turkey lunch meat — all with coupons! Since I’m trying to eat healthier, I went to Kroger to stock up on my favorite Simple Truth foods for the week.

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Simple Gift Cards Giveaway Kroger 75

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Take 15 minutes before lunch and 15 minutes after to answer any missed notifications/emails. One way that helps me is carrying a planner with me to write in my goals and times I should devout to various projects. So you feel like you aren’t ignoring people tell them when it’s a good time to reach you so your time is respected.

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Work Phones Communications Cycle 73

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

This could be a brisk walk at lunch or a trip to the gym. 10 Ways to Stick to Your Resolutions and Goals. 8 Ways to Reach Your Goals. Coffee shops, parks, or the library are great for this. That small change of environment can make all the difference with some hard to focus on tasks. Make sure you are active every day.

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Goals At&T Motivation Library 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2015

Set aside as much as you can for your retirement years now, if you haven’t already met those goals. Now, before things really start to decline, is a good time to set and meet those health goals. At times I went to a gym during my lunch hour. Hit the retirement savings hard. Lose weight now. Other times I walked outside.

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Money Kids and Family Home and Garden Parenting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2017

If you have a big goal in life and don’t feel that your job is letting you work toward that goal, you won’t feel good about the work. Set a goal to be financially independent. I would take a break at lunch and get outside for a walk. Seek out training that will move you towards your goal.

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Work At&T Goals Kids and Family 133

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The goal is to move your body consistently, aiming for at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week. Small changes add up – even a brisk walk during your lunch break can make a significant difference in your overall health. Finding an activity you enjoy is crucial—be it dancing, hiking, cycling, or yoga.

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Healthcare Food and Drink Health Activism 52

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 18, 2013

If one of your goals is to save more money, you have come to the right place! And if one of your goals is to loose some weight, then you’ll want to check out the Nutrisystem® My Way® Program, which is an all-new program from Nutrisystem, a leading provider of weight loss solutions.

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Goals Motivation New Year's Meals 65

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

We had a lot of fun and it was nice to dream about our goal of becoming home owners. Saving Money by Taking Your Own Lunches to Work If you work out how much you’re spending on work lunches in the average work week, you might be surprised. We would rate them and pick a favorite on the street.

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Frugal Wine Saving Money Money 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Now that my son is back in school, and my husband’s teaching schedule is set (at least for this semester), I find that I feel much better — and it’s easier to stick to my health goals. I am much more productive in the mornings, so I try to arrange my schedule so that most of my work is done before lunch.

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Health Son Work Meals 222

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

So what are my families goals & dream for this year: Finish a race together. There are also 20 weekly prizes to be given away, including FREE Smuckers Uncrustables Coupons and a lunch sak. Inspirational notebook to keep track of goals and progress. My husband turns 40 this year and his bucket list dream – visit Italy.

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Contest Giveaway Smuckers Goals 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2014

With so many wonderful bean and grain dishes and endless ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables into lunch and dinner, it’s frustrating that the options are so limiting (Mediterranean, Asian, and Indian cuisine are notable exceptions). It makes me sad, not only as a vegetarian, but also as a person who loves good food.

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Financial Goals New York City Fuel Restaurant 172

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

After all, the goal of eating is to fill the tummy and nourish the body. Lunches: Soups & Homemade Breads – The BEST EVER Enchilada Soup (more often in the fall & winter, less in the summer). It doesn’t matter how much you saved per pound if you end up throwing it out!

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246