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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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.

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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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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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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. I added the check to our savings.

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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. I was afraid our kids were going to freak out, but they really didn’t care. If funds are tight this Christmas, here’s a list of 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas. 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. 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. Sign up for my email newsletter HERE.

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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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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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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2017

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. Weekly Summer Ideas: Look for a new link each Wednesday, beginning May 31 – August 30, 2017. Sign up here—> Family Balance Sheet Newsletters.

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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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Couponing 101

JUNE 23, 2020

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! You and your kids can see how bit you can make them, try to catch them, or pop them with your fingers. Glow Sticks.

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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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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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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 28, 2013

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. As you can see in the picture, this is a great way for kids to enjoy sparklers without the risk of burns. Put play dough to use.

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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

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. This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Recipes Holiday' Patrick’s Day! Did your family enjoy it?

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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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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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Couponing 101

MARCH 2, 2020

Teaching your children about strong, accomplished women is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday! Profiles contain information on each woman’s accomplishments along with some biographical information to help put these achievements in context. Please read our disclosure policy here. “A Is for Awesome!:

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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. Get the kids to help you or have a grand old time with your girlfriends creating these fun ideas.

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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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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. This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Patrick’s Day! Green Eggs and Ham Recipe. 8 eggs or 2 cups egg substitute.

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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 kids are young at 9 & 6 and we have resigned ourselves to the fact that this is our life for the next 12 or so years. My word was DECLUTTER.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 14, 2013

With the holidays around the corner, there are plenty of grocery items that you may need in the next few months. I stock up on food when it is on sale and put it in our freezer (if needed) or just make sure that I am rotating the cupboard so food that expires sooner is in the front. This site uses affiliate links.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99

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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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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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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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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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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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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

I love finding fun “scary” treats to make for my kids and these Spooky Spider Treats are perfect for entertaining and gobbling up with Trick-or-Treat fun, a Halloween party, or even just as an afternoon snack. put in place the candy eyes while chocolate is still slightly soft. This site uses affiliate links.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Product Name: Mama Doni Jewish Holiday DVD. Product Price: $19.98 (includes bonus CD, Mama Doni: The Acoustic Jewish Holiday Collection). Product Name: OshKosh B’gosh Holiday Fleece Pullovers. OshKosh B’gosh is a great destination for holiday gifts this season. Purchase Information: [link]. PJs: 50% off.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Here are things I learned about money when I became a parent. You fully realize that you are but a single link in the generations that have gone before and those that will come after – when you see your nose on your child and your Father’s dimple on his chin. Back to school time can cost more than Holiday time.

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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. However, any link directly to Medi-Share’s website is my referral link.

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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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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 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. Energy Blast will help you put the day in a chokehold until it yells uncle. Today’s post is all about stocking stuffers!

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