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. I felt like March was somewhat of a success. Our grocery budget since January has been $450 , which is down from an average of $600 last year, but I wanted to see if I could get it to $400 for March.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. March Update: I did a little shopping in March and it was mostly for our oldest daughter. She is participating in an after-school running program that started in March.

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Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 2, 2023

The celebration will take place all day long on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 9 am until midnight. WonderWorks opened its doors to the public on March 4, 1998, and has been delighting families, locals, and tourists from all over the world ever since. Check social media pages on March 4, 2023, for the coupon code.

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Birthday Shopping Amusement Park Tickets 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

I joined the crowd many years ago only to completely forget about my word by mid-March. 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. But 2019 was different.

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Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

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? Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Take some time to review your yearly financial goals. M – measurable.

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Finance Cleaning Goals Insurance 130

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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Goals 2012 Gratitude December 40

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

On Saturday March 25th the Creamery (ice cream shop-2301 Wilton Dr, # C4,Wilton Manors, FL 33305) will be hosting a daylong fundraiser for Stonewall National Museum, Archives and Library ( [link] ). *A A portion of EVERYTHING sold that day, of every delicious scoop of ice cream, will go to Stonewall’s mission on education!

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Museum Library New York City United States 100

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MAY 4, 2021

I donated plasma 5 times in April which is short of my goal of 8 times. My per hour rate went up in April compared to March, because the center is having a promotion to increase donations. Where did you find extra money in March? March 2021 – I found $747. Share your findings in the comments.

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April Money Credit Cards Donation 130

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. So after I stopped working in March, I gained over 20lbs! Eat breakfast.

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Goals 2011 Journal Recession 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100 and I’m happy to say I found the money this month. March’s Assignment. Find your monthly savings goal for March and any shortfall from February. You don’t have to divulge your goal, but please let us know if you were able to save the money. How Did I Do in February?

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2019 February Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. My goal for the year is to find the money outside of our budget, but I had a very uncreative month in June and made sure Christmas savings was a line item in our June budget. I added the check to our savings.

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2019 June Club Christmas 100

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

percent as of March 27, 2024. Annual percentage rates (APRs) below are accurate as of March 28, 2024. The best ways to get a personal loan that suits your budget and goals are taking care of your financial health and shopping around to compare loan interest rates. Check with the lender for any updated details.

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Debt Bank Banking Credit 52

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 12, 2023

When she left that job in 2020 to return to freelancing, it was with the goal of writing a book that would bring to light the incredible scientific backstory of how we know what we know about migration. For the past century, scientists and naturalists have been steadily unravelling the secrets of bird migration. Thanks for reading!

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Flights 2020 Magazines Washington 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. Find your monthly savings goal for May and any shortfall from February – April. You don’t have to divulge your goal, but please let us know HOW you found or saved the money. I added the check to our savings.

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2019 April Club Christmas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 31, 2015

We set New Year’s resolutions and goals and sometimes even make small “investments” (like gym memberships) to work toward achieving them. We’ve moved on, failed to reach our goals, and probably won’t set new ones until December rolls around. What do I mean by a schedule? Build Cornerstone Habits.

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2016 Making Goals Building 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. We are in what I call our “shovel season of life” Our oldest daughter leaves for college in the fall of 2024 and we have a big savings goal to hit before then. Frugal living is not about deprivation. Ask and ye shall receive!

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Frugal June Flights CD 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. Since March of 2020, over $1300 has been transferred into my daughters’ 529 College Savings Accounts. My Upromise strategy will help with our goal. Hello, 2020. What is Upromise?

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College Used 2020 Saving 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. If you came up short prior to July, find your monthly savings goal for July and any shortfall from February – June. You don’t have to divulge your goal, but please let us know HOW you found or saved the money.

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2019 Club July Christmas 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. If you came up short prior to June, find your monthly savings goal for June and any shortfall from February – May. You don’t have to divulge your goal, but please let us know HOW you found or saved the money.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas May 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

Women’s Money Week will run from March 5th-11th, 2012 on WomensMoneyWeek.com — coinciding with International Women’s Day. Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}. Take some time to discuss your family and marriage's financial goals. Write down your goals and make them visible. Today's topic is Money and Relationships.

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. If you came up short prior to September, find your monthly savings goal for October and any shortfall from February – September. You don’t have to divulge your goal, but please let us know HOW you found or saved the money.

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2019 September Club August 100

Saving Everyday

MARCH 6, 2014

How To Wake Up Early: Proven Methods To Rising Early & Accomplishing Your Goals. Paleo Breakfast Cookbook: 30 Days of Easy Breakfast Recipes. Your Way to Healthy Living With the Miracle of Superfoods. The Juice Lady’s Remedies for Stress and Adrenal Fatigue: Juices, Smoothies, and Living Foods Recipes.

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March Easy Breakfast Debt Goals 58

Saving Everyday

APRIL 24, 2012

March was pretty good to me…I was able to add $307.55 In years past, my goal each year was to pay for our trips entirely with ”free” money! Even though we are well into April, I wanted to give you a quick update on my Disney fund! I typed this up a few weeks ago but never posted it!! to our fund yay!!

March 86

March Disney Friends And Family Sale Vacation 86

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

It was a bold goal to reduce our spending by so much and I knew I would have to be very diligent with my meal planning. I didn’t hit my goal of $450 every month, but there was a month or two where I was super diligent and spent even less, like in March, when I only spent $425.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 124

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

My monthly goal is $100. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. Our goal is to have a cash Christmas and usually the holiday season can get a little pricey. The goal is to use the money that you have on hand to pay for Christmas and not resort to using credit cards.

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2019 October Club Christmas 100

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

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

Life, as we knew it came to a halt for so many of us in mid-March, and life going forward will forever be known as pre-pandemic or post-pandemic. March 2020 arrived. On Friday, March 13th, the PA Governor shut down schools and closed non-essential businesses. Everything changed. The Pandemic hit our state and country.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, we’re so gung-ho about writing goals, but are we just as enthusiastic about those goals on March 11? Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. 7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances.

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Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It’s March 1, and I declare it Mindful March. We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. Our goal for 2019 is NOT to feel deprived, but rather find creative ways to get through the year without unnecessary spending. This will be my mindful category in March.

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March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 4, 2023

The goal is to engage readers in an insightful discussion while encouraging people to learn more about these issues. The book club is offered on Facebook , where people can request to join the group. The book club focuses on American true crime history, the history of law enforcement, and survivor stories.

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Club Museum Tickets United States 100

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. Updates on our Debt Freedom Plan over the years: Our Original Debt Freedom Plan – written in March 2014. Our 2019 Financial Goal. We can now move on to other financial goals. 2018 Update.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

I donated plasma 4 times in May which is short of my goal of 8 times. March 2021 – I found $747. In fact, it was my lowest month for the year, but regardless, $321 is still THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE DOLLARS! Plasma Donation Earnings: $220. This money equates to about $36.67 Where did you find extra money in May?

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Money May Donation 2020 130

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The debut title in the new series, Billy Balloon (March 2023) , by author Jack Payton will inspire curiosity for both parents and young readers alike. Payton’s goal is to encourage kids to always be curious and adventurous–to wonder what happens to things once they leave your sight.

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Kids and Family Family Kids Brother 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

With tuition payments and debt payments we spent about $60,395 between January 2012 and March 2014 when we became completely debt free with two bachelor’s and two master’s degrees between us. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? On top of that, we’re all about setting small goals.

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

My goal is to always save my family money, but not sacrifice the quality of food that we eat. The first link-up will be Wednesday, March 2. I'll invite bloggers to submit a link to their money saving posts and invite readers to include their tips in the comment section. That is sometimes a challenge, but it's a worthy one.

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Economical Kitchen Money Money Saving 149

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. My goal for May was to eat from the pantry to try to reduce our spending more, but I’m finding that $450 is the sweet spot. March Meeting. How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 11, 2014

Back in March I wrote about my family’s Debt Freedom Plan. What financial goals are you working towards? Are you making headway with those goals? We adapted Dave Ramsey’s 7 baby steps to reflect our lifestyle as self-employed small business owners. Let us know in the comments. Financial Freedom Marriage and Money'

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Debt Emergency Fund Financial Goals Motivation 100