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. My mother hosted her side of the family. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal.

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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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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. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. Read: My Ebates Review.

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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. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. Read: My Ebates Review.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2017

Every Wednesday from May 31 – August 30, I’ll share ideas, tips, and recipes to help you create a summer that your family will always remember. My kids love to see and know what’s happening over the summer. We treat summer expenses much like holiday expenses and put aside a little money each month.

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2017 Budgeting Budget Kids and Family 100

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! Available in 36 different designs and two sizes, kids will want to collect them all! Product Price: $1.29 per 1 oz pack.

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Holiday 2012 Gifts Band-Aid 93

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. Recommended for ages 4+.

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Gifts Holiday 2012 Games 95

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 20, 2015

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy here. After our wedding in 2000, I was over-whelmed by the thoughts of managing our home and even now 15 years of marriage and two kids later, I still struggle with many aspects of making our house a home. 1 FREE Kids Discovery Box from Green Kid Crafts ($19.95

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Kids and Family Library Health and Beauty Audio 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2014 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Nicoles Nickels , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. Today’s post is all about gifts for big kids! Product Name: Silverlit Nano Falcon Purchase Information: [link] Product Price: $39.99

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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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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. 2 – Decide where to put the money. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 23, 2020

But with many public fireworks displays canceled as a result of COVID-19, families may be looking for ways to celebrate at home. If you love the idea of letting your kid wave around a sparkler, a wand can be a wonderful alternative. While you’ll need to put a little money into buying a system, you can use it over and over again!

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4th Of July July Kids and Family Lighting 66

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 30, 2014

To learn more about the blog tour and join us, click HERE. To find out more about the Secret 13 Essay Contest and your chance to win a weeklong Carnival Cruise for 4, click HERE. Our family dynamics are changing and I have not adapted well. Ruth shares the amazing story of when she took her kids toys away.

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Kids and Family Home Cleaning Wellness 187

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 17, 2015

If you are looking for something fun to do with your kids today, you can try making Green Eggs and Ham. My boys actually love broccoli and I try to put spinach in most dishes for me. Did your family enjoy it? This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Recipes Holiday' Patrick’s Day!

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Green Recipes Kids and Family Boys 40

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. You may even put some baskets with dry leaves around your house and some small decorative pumpkins.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Games Kids and Family 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 28, 2013

The 4th of July is the perfect time for gathering with family and friends over food and fireworks! There are plenty of simple and frugal ways to ensure that your 4 th of July holiday is a safe and fun one. Put the sparkler though the hole and have the child grab the handle from inside the cup. Put play dough to use.

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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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4th Of July Blenders Memorial Day Freezers 112

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 17, 2016

If you are looking for something fun to do with your kids today, you can try making Green Eggs and Ham. My boys actually love broccoli and I try to put spinach in most dishes for me. Did your family enjoy it? This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Patrick’s Day! Green Eggs and Ham Recipe.

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Green Recipes Kids and Family Boys 40

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 23, 2013

Easter like Christmas, can too easily be commercialized, but these cute DVDs remind kids why we celebrate this holiday. Twas the Night Before Easter” showcases those crazy veggies putting on a pageant and learning what Easter’s really about in the process. “ This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Modern Parents Messy Kids 2014 Planner Printables (38 pages). Details about each kit: Listed below are the pictures, details, and links to the 12 kits within the Printable Love Bundle. 15 Month Calendar (15 pages) October 2013-December 2014 – vertical with plenty of room to put in a binder or planner. Section Dividers.

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Organic Organization Menu Planning Menu Plans 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

These are great smaller items to put in stockings for adults and kids alike! This 2in1 Shampoo Plus Conditioner is an easy way to cut shower time in half and put an end to morning bathroom battles. Product Name: Petite Treats Holiday Gift Set. Purchase Information: [link]. Product Name: Pert Plus.

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2013 Giveaway Salon And Beauty Band-Aid 96

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2014 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Nicoles Nickels , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. Product Name: Epson LabelWorks Printable Ribbon Kit Purchase Information: [link] Product Price: $69.99 Makes a great gift!

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Gifts Giveaway Handbags and Wallets Flowers and Gifts 80

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

It’s so great to watch kids open holiday presents up – they get so excited! Here is a cool assortment of items for the little ones on your list. Purchase Information: [link]. Product Name: B kids Shake n Dance Puppy. Purchase Information: [link] Specialty Stores and Amazon.com .

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2013 Giveaway Gifts Babies R Us 96

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Clean house, prepped meals, overtime put in at work and squeezing in Christmas shopping. . Since I had barely spoken to the kids all day, I thought bringing the kids along would be fun. The kids were getting bored , and I was getting frustrated that I couldn’t find the perfect gifts. Watch a sneak peek here !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Here are things I learned about money when I became a parent. Money doesn’t matter, family does. You are part of a family. Having a large family today is for the wealthy! Most children only take from the family finances, instead of contributing to them. Back to school time can cost more than Holiday time.

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Parenting Money Kids and Family Personal Finance 173

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

However, links to Medi-Share’s website are referral links. We felt we didn’t have a choice, and we put the issue behind us. We started using it in January 2017 and I wrote all about it, so I won’t rehash it all here. They also prayed over our family while on the phone, which was quite comforting.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Country music singer-songwriter JD Shelburne continues to spread the holiday cheer with his latest Christmas single, "Away In The Manger." It is one of my all-time favorite songs and one I’ve known since I was a kid. I wanted to put my own little 'Country feel' on this recording and I’m proud of the way it turned out in the studio.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 27, 2011

From bases around the world, our heroes in uniform put their lives on the line every day to protect the freedoms we cherish. Back home, their families deal with the stresses of the uncertainty and risks that their loved ones face every day. Find out more here: [link]. We are a military family.

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