Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. If there is one line item in everyone’s budget that can get out of control it is groceries. Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. Know Your Buy Price.

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Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

This Holiday Entertaining Guide that I posted on Saturday is now on sale, Today only, for just $0.99! This simple Holiday Entertaining Guide will help you be the best hostess or guest during this holiday season. This guide is the antidote to every other holiday entertaining guide out there.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control. Use up all of those odd ingredients.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! If you implement some of these strategies, you WILL have extra holiday cash! Have you got kids?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break. We used the snowball method to pay off our non-mortgage debts. After our mortgage, grocery spending is our next largest expense. At the end of 2022, I totaled the year’s worth of groceries and was blown away by the number. How will we make these goals?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

I’m not advocating anyone to over-spend or buy things that we wouldn’t normally spend money on this month and holiday season, especially if we don’t have the funds. However, December is a great time to find deals on basics, food, and things that you might need and/or use throughout the year.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Today is the first day of six days of awesome gifts and giveaways for Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012! Today’s post is all about entertaining during the holidays! There are some delicious foods and holiday decor items to keep your holiday yummy and looking great! Product Price: $3.99.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2019

So you’re hosting a holiday party. From fancy spanakopita to a classy spin on pigs in blankets, you’re just a sheet pan away from appetizers your guests will love. From fancy spanakopita to a classy spin on pigs in blankets, you’re just a sheet pan away from appetizers your guests will love. Hallelujah!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2018

If you do any shopping online, whether it’s at a department store, discount store, travel, or vacations, you are leaving money on the table if you’re not shopping through an online portal, such as Ebates. I use it on almost every online purchase. During the holiday season, some stores will double their cash back.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2016

Take advantage of the low prices for the Easter holiday and stock up on these side dish staples. I served one for dinner Monday night and used the other for Tuesday night’s dinner. They’re already cooked, so I just add some marinara sauce and made sandwiches. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Whether you’re hosting out of town guests this holiday season or just need to get yourself up and at’em in the mornings, you could always use savings on everyday breakfast items. I’ve clipped some awesome printable coupons on top grocery brands for you to peruse and print for yourselves here !

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

Buy RE Photo Frame $1.99. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . Target has several photo frames priced at just $1.99 each, so free after coupon. 1 Photo Frame Target Coupon. Free after coupon. Click here for even more of this weeks Target Deals.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

At the beginning of August, I was $100 short from June when we used some of our Christmas savings for gifts that were needed that month. I''m happy to report that I was able to reduce our grocery spending in August by about $50 and I''ll put that money in our Christmas savings. September Assignments: 1. become a Twitter follower.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Whether you need it to make your holiday drinks or you’re just looking to start the New Year with a flavorful, natural drink, juice may already be on your shopping list. To learn more about how to use Ibotta, check out our guide. With Ibotta , you can save money on some of your favorite juices! Organic Orange variety).

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

The holiday doesn’t feel as festive as you’d like. Decor can be the secret ingredient to transform a standard Thanksgiving into a holiday to remember. If you hit it at the right time, you’re likely to find wall and tabletop decor. You could also hit the grocery store and buy food items that can double as decor.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control. To reign your grocery spending in, you must plan all of your meals. Use up all of those odd ingredients.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

For breakfast this week , I cooked up several packages of breakfast sausage that I found marked down breakfast sausage at the grocery store on Sunday. Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. Our home also has electric baseboard heaters, but they are inefficient and quite costly, so we don’t use them.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 5, 2013

Your promotional discount must be used within 7 days of joining Amazon Mom. Amazon Moms is open to anyone expecting a baby or caring for a baby or young child, whether you’re a mom, dad, grandparent, or caretaker. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | .

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 31, 2019

They’re easy to make, affordable, and come in several different varieties. You can find them in the frozen section at most grocery stores. They’re great both ways, and there are directions for both right on the package! You can use the sauce that comes with them or whip up a batch of my creamy soy-ginger sauce.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

What To Expect When You’re Expecting Workout DVD – $9.58. 1 What To Expect When You’re Expecting Workout DVD coupon. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . Here are a few more deals and coupon matchups you can find at Walmart. after coupon.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 29, 2013

Girls Tshirts a re only $3.50 Be sure to use Shopathome.com and get 3% cashback on your purchase. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . Old Navy Flip Flops are just $1.77 after coupon code. after coupon code. Old Navy Coupon Code is valid through 4/1/13.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 28, 2019

So, how many of us got a new Instant Pot for the holidays?! They’re feeling and cheap when you buy in bulk! Definitely recommend going to your local market and buying them in bulk to use throughout the winter months. Plus, using ground beef saves a ton! Lentils are key here. Cabbage Soup via Savory Tooth.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 4, 2013

2) Old El Paso Re fried Beans $1.19 use (2) B2G1 Free DiGiorno Pizza Coupon. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . Here is my shopping trip. (6) 6) DiGiorno Pizza $5.00 2) Edy’s Fruit Bars (6 pack). (8) 8) Old El Paso Rice Mix $1.50. (2) 60/3 Old El Paso Coupon.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

If you’re looking for a cute craft project for the holidays, check out this Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Train. You could use it for a stocking stuffer or just a project to keep your kids occupied over the winter holidays. Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

And with fun holidays come fun activities! Go to a pumpkin patch or buy one at your local grocery store. They’re made with a balloon and filling (can be rice, beans, etc). Smashed Peas and Carrots uses some crazy cute painted Halloween Rocks to play this traditional game. Pumpkin Painting or Pumpkin Carving.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2012

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. This week’s meal features Southwestern Chicken Patties - using the holiday leftovers! Each week I will highlight Amanda’s fabulous recipes that take advantage of the grocery store sales or items you have in your pantry already.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 14, 2012

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. This week’s meal features Potatoes & Ham Au Gratin - using the holiday leftovers! Each week I will highlight Amanda’s fabulous recipes that take advantage of the grocery store sales or items you have in your pantry already.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 17, 2011

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. This week’s meal features Boneless Chicken Wings , perfect for an appetizer for the holidays or for dinner! Amanda gives you a shopping list as well as step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create this delicious meal.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). 2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Can you answer this question, how much do you spend on groceries each month? The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. It is NOT a spending account.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Are you in a panic, wondering what to do about those left on your holiday shopping list? If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! DIY gifts so you can calm down and enjoy the rest of the holiday season. In other words?

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 28, 2011

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. Amanda gives you a shopping list as well as step-by-step instructions complete with pictures to help you create nice meals for this special holiday! This week’s meal features Memorial Day BBQ Ideas.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 24, 2011

This week Amanda brings you another great budget meal based on the grocery store sales. This week’s meal features Yorkshire Pudding Popovers – not really a meal but a terrific side dish for your holiday meal. © 2010 Nicoles Nickels LLC All Rights Reserved.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

This is the best time of year to buy a turkey and you can use the meat for future meals. So if you’re serving 10 people, a ten pound bird should be a starting point. On the other hand, grocery stores offer heavy discounts on frozen turkeys around Thanksgiving, so you do all of your holiday shopping at their store.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

If you’re looking for a great gift for your children this KRE-O Transformers Starscream Construction Set for only $8.99 In vehicle mode, open the “jet canopy” to fit a Kreon figure inside, blast removable rockets and turbo thrusters, or use the retractable wheels to ?take Deals Around Town Amazon Holiday 2013 Kids'

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

We want you to be able to enjoy the holiday not stress over it. If you choose fresh, you may want to order one now from your butcher or grocery store. Start a grocery list and begin shopping for pantry items. Try organizing existing contents to make the best use of space. I would love to read them. Clean out your fridge.

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