Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

It seems as though homemade items are all the rage these days as people are finding simpler ways to enjoy the holidays. Homemade gifts, meals, and crafts are all wonderful ways to not only put your heart into something, but to even save a little time and money at the same time. 7 Tips for Enjoying a Homemade Holiday.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 10, 2012

You can put anything on them, the crunch is perfect and the taste of the snack or toast compliments the toppings perfectly! Here is a fun recipe to make for the holiday courtesy of Old London Foods: Print. I also like them topped with peanut butter and banana and honey. See what I mean? Enter the Giveaway!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

All links to Upromise are my referral links. If they do, I click on the “shop Now” button on Upromise, make my purchase and in a few days, the cashback is put into my Upromise account. The majority of the $1300 came from linking a Upromise Mastercard to my Upromise account AND linking to our 529 accounts.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 7, 2016

We’re in full-swing holiday mode now, with Thanksgiving behind us and the rest of the season yet to come, it’s crunch time. Kohl’s Wood Valet Box – Masculine and classic, gift this sleek valet box to any man in your life who will love a wood-finished, sophisticated place to store his cuff links, watches, and more.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 31, 2019

Whether you’re putting together simple goody bags for a classroom or an ultimate Easter basket for your child, you can get everything you need at Dollar Tree. You can also buy bulk packs of Easter-themed cellophane gift bags to put your goodies in ($1/25ct.) Save on Holidays at Dollar Tree. Yes, Dollar Tree!

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. Read: My Ebates Review.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Today is the fourth day of six days of awesome gifts and giveaways for Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012! These are great smaller items to put in stockings for adults and kids alike! Use this link to find a store near you. scünci Helps You Accessorize Your Hair…and Gifts…for the Holidays!

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

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. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money. Subscribe to my emails HERE! . Put the money saved into your emergency fund. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. Try freezer cooking.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. If funds are tight this Christmas, here’s a list of 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas. Shopping online this holiday season? Use my referral link to get more details. Try Ebates.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

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. In April, we received a small tax refund and I put $100 of our refund into our Christmas Savings account. I made enough to put $50 in our Christmas Savings account.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Today is the third day of six days of awesome gifts and giveaways for Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012! It’s so great to watch kids open holiday presents up – they get so excited! Here is a cool assortment of items for the younger kids on your list. Product Name: Disney Fairies Fashion Boutique.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Here are some of the ways to get and stay organized that I have come up with over the years. The solution was to label the cubbies and shelves so that all the teachers would put things back where they belonged and also teach the toddlers to do so. Put seldom used things in those hard to reach places. Store like things together.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

When the holidays are over, when the toys are old and tossed aside, when the wind and snow are howling outside, and the kids are wailing “ I’m bored” what can you do to entertain and educate them? Here are five – no or low cost examples of things to do that actively involve you and your child in learning and bonding experiences.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

As you may have heard us mention before, some of the best holiday gifts are the ones made by your very own hands. If you are looking to enjoy some holiday homemade goodness, take a look below at a simple Christmas craft you can enjoy this weekend. Place this charming piece of homemade holiday décor anywhere you can use some sparkle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2013

This was introduced when a birthday was forgotten, and my colleagues thought it would be best to put this into practice so that everybody is recognized on their birthday. Refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup has also been linked to the onslaught of diabetes, although it is not directly linked. Don’t Add It.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Today is the fifth day of six days of awesome gifts and giveaways for Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012! Purchase Information: www.shainsware.com Select retailers: Use this link to find a store near you. Purchase Information: www.shainsware.com Select retailers: Use this link to find a store near you.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Wishing you had a bigger budget this holiday season? And here are even more reasons to start: In addition to earning commission to put towards your holiday budget on every qualifying purchase your family and friends make, you’ll get that warm and fuzzy holiday feeling after helping others with your shopping expertise.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2017

We treat summer expenses much like holiday expenses and put aside a little money each month. Weekly Summer Ideas: Look for a new link each Wednesday, beginning May 31 – August 30, 2017. Sign up here—> Family Balance Sheet Newsletters. Plan for travel, lodging, food, sight-seeing, etc. staycations.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Still hunting for stocking stuffers and gifts to put under the tree ? Just click here and go to the Kids Section. Here are some highlights: Ravel Recorder $2.99. Fisher-Price® Link-a-Doos 20 Link Pack Take Along Toy $5.99. Don’t miss out on any of the Hot Deals with our round-up on Holiday Deals here.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 11, 2013

And these Peppermint Kiss Cookies are a perfect way to celebrate the holidays after putting up the tree, looking at Christmas lights, or at a holiday party. They are so festive, you can put them on a plate or in a tin to give to friends, neighbors or family. This site uses affiliate links. 3.2.2124. .

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

2 – Decide where to put the money. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Put the money saved into your emergency fund. Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. Put the money in your emergency fund instead. Dinner time is stressful.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Make your little princess feel extra special this holiday season – or for her next birthday – with pretty jewelry and/or a jewelry box to put it in. This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Remember that you also get FREE shipping and returns with all orders at MyHabit. All rights reserved.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 14, 2019

Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, March 17, and if you’re anything like me, you’re scrambling to put something festive together at the last minute. I usually go to Target or Walmart for these types of things, but then I realized I wound up spending $30+ between decorations and little costume items for one holiday!

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Even if you don’t have a closet full of ugly Christmas sweaters, you probably have one or two outfits you like to wear around the holidays. Here are a few looks we like: Simple Joys by Carter’s Christmas Fleece Baby Pajamas – What’s better than one cozy onesie pajama? Please read our disclosure policy here.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here. When the smallest loan was paid off, we put that minimum payment towards the next smallest loan. When that loan was paid off, we put that full amount towards the third loan and this continued until September 2019. DONE – 6/1/2014.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 31, 2012

We put it in the toaster oven and I was amazed at how crispy it stayed! Here is a fun reicpe for Skillet Crisp Tilapia with Citrus Salsa I found on the Gorton’s website! There isn’t much seafood wise that I don’t like! I was excited to try Gorton’s new Skillet Crisp Tilapia and we were really impressed with it.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 26, 2019

You can choose a design that showcases your favorite graduation photo, or put together a collage of several photos. This post contains affiliate links, which help support this site at no extra cost to you. Please read our disclosure policy here. You can also customize the text on most of the designs.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 17, 2015

My boys actually love broccoli and I try to put spinach in most dishes for me. This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Recipes Holiday' If you end up trying this, let me know how it goes. Did your family enjoy it? ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 10, 2012

I love to bake over the holidays and admit that I always grab butter instead of other spreads. Well, we feel strongly that our spreads are not only a better nutrition option than butter, but they’ll also keep your holiday recipes tasting delicious. Here is the recipe for the one bowl chocolate chip cookies: Print. Ingredients.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

Here are some tips which will help make screen time a manageable topic in your home. Rules for different circumstances, such as work days and holidays should be set, and negotiating in the beginning will help you avoid any on-the-go negotiations which can lead to confusion. Thanks for reading!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Holidays are for enjoying, eating and having fun with your family and friends. So is the Thanksgiving Day, but this particular holiday involves a bit more effort in order to be perfectly organized and to prepare a good dinner. Best way to show off your holiday spirit is to decorate your whole house with some Thanksgiving decorations.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 20, 2015

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy here. The first step in putting together this collection was to find the critical homemaking skills that you need to transform your house into a home. Here they are: Cleaning … create a healthy, toxin-free home. Click here for more info or to buy now.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 29, 2013

In years past, we have never seen coupon inserts on holiday weekends, but we may be seeing a shift this Easter Sunday because there will be an insert. There is only 1, so you can grab it and put it aside to clip later, as you enjoy all your holiday festivities. This site uses affiliate links. All rights reserved.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 23, 2020

While you’ll need to put a little money into buying a system, you can use it over and over again! If you want to make it especially festive for the holiday, you might try using exclusively red and blue. This post contains affiliate links, which help support this site at no extra cost to you. Glow Sticks. Silly String.

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4th Of July July Kids and Family Lighting 66

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 16, 2014

Put the smoothie in smaller plastic cups for the kids, or tall glass cups for adults. Either way, this smoothie will be a hit as a festive decoration and tasty drink for your next holiday party. Recipe type: Holiday Frozen Drink. This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. INGREDIENTS.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Have you noticed how expensive holiday décor can be? It is like stores know how much we love getting our homes festive and so they put out décor at high prices, hoping that consumers won’t know any better and will just snatch it up. This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. All rights reserved.

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