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. 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.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Scroll down to the bottom to see the previous months’ totals and links. If you’d like information on donating plasma, read my review of donating plasma HERE. This money was put into my Christmas Savings account.

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Money May Donation 2020 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 1, 2013

Take a look below at some cheap summertime eats the whole family will love. As you will see, even the kids can get in on this action! Cheap Summertime Eats the Whole Family Will Love: 1. Add a host of condiments and you can put together an inexpensive hot dog bar the family will love. Take a look! Hot Dog Bar.

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Family Cheap Kids and Family Freezers 111

Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Soon you'll join the millions of people traveling to visit friends and family or, if you're lucky, going on a winter getaway. Here's a post I did on packing light in the winter. Try skipping any lines with small kids, because they usually take longer. This makes these lines longer. Instead, go left if given a choice.

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Travel Holiday Flights Airline 210

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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2019 Club July Christmas 113

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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2019 Club Christmas May 100

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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2019 June Club Christmas 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 7, 2014

I’m not sure why sports teams think it is a good idea to put boys in white pants – especially in baseball – but this year, that is what my oldest is wearing. As you can see from these pictures, I pre-treated the stain with Tide for about 5 minutes before putting it in the wash. This site uses affiliate links.

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Tide Family Baseball Sports 78

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. staycations.

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2017 Budgeting Budget Kids and Family 100

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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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Or does the sound of the end of the year school bell have you shaking in your sandals, knowing that you could be shelling out some big bucks to keep the family entertained this summer? Luckily, enjoying fun and family friendly activities this summer doesn’t have to mean taking out a mortgage on your home to do so. Just call!

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Whether they travel alone or just need some extra peace of mind, here are a few things I like for myself when I travel. Buy this for the college kid off to see the world alone. Here are some of my fave items: Magnetic car phone holder is a must for road trips or when renting a car. Safety door lock for the solo traveler.

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Travel Holiday Gifts Clothing and Accessories 208

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2019

I’m challenging myself to find the cash in different ways other than my budget, and last month, I put the rebate I received in the mail from Ebates into my Christmas savings. Sign up for my email newsletter HERE. You will also find a Christmas Budget spreadsheet in my Family Budget Spreadsheets bundle.

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March Club Christmas Budgeting 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 24, 2013

Do you struggle to find family friendly activities once the sun goes down? You might be wondering what your options are when it comes to entertaining your family during the evening hours of the summer. No worries, below you will find ten evening activities your family can enjoy for less this summer. No more $12.00 The best part?

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Activism Family Inexpensive Kids and Family 104

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 18, 2013

Kids love getting wet during the summer months, as it is a great way to pass the time while keeping cool at the same time. Instead, take a look at these wet and wild summertime activities for kids. You may not have known just how many fun water activities your kids can enjoy without breaking the bank! Make it rain.

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Activism Kids Kids and Family Bank 91

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 13, 2015

Take a look below at some cheap summertime eats the whole family will love. As you will see, even the kids can get in on this action! Cheap Summertime Eats the Whole Family Will Love: 1. Add a host of condiments and you can put together an inexpensive hot dog bar the family will love. Take a look! Hot Dog Bar.

Family 40

Family Cheap Kids and Family Freezers 40

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

At that time, our kids were 8 & 6, and now they’re both teenagers and wrapping up ninth & seventh grades. We celebrated both occasions with a family cruise that we paid for with cash. Once Non-Mortgage Debts are paid, cash flow a FAMILY TRIP TO DISNEY. Read about it here: How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 17, 2018

Here’s a peek at what’s going on with me, my family, and our life. Our kids spent their first week of summer vacation at the beach with their Girl Scouts troop. The restaurant isn’t exactly kid-friendly and we were waiting for the right time to use. Date night! A yard salin’ we will go!

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Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

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

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2011

5 Dinner Mom, Erin Chase has put together an ebook, Holiday Entertaining Guide, to help you make your holiday entertaining less stressful and more enjoyable. This post contains affiliate links that help support this site at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! become a Twitter follower.

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Entertainment Dinner Holiday Mom 127

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.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 2, 2014

If you are having the kids help with this one, you’ll probably want to manage the hot glue gun, but other than that, this is a great fine motor skill development activity. These eggs look so elegant, and could make lovely gifts for neighbors, family and friends. Put a dab of hot glue on the end of the egg and attach the twine.

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Twinings DIY Easter Crafts 85

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Summer is here. Three glorious months of sunny skies, warm weather and family time. Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. My family has had fun with most of these activities locally, but a quick Google search will help you find locations and destinations near you.

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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer. Or does the sound of the end of the year school bell have you shaking in your sandals, knowing that you could be shelling out some big bucks to keep the family entertained this summer? Below, you will find a comprehensive list of 50 free activities your family can enjoy!

Activism 40

Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 18, 2014

Their goal is to put up to 150 cats nationally into their forever homes by the end of August. Animals become such an important part of the family and this effort helps families find their new family member easier. And with back to school season here, I know you’ll appreciate this next giveaway. All rights reserved.

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Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts Target 89

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Here are a few links. Is now the time to put that in the market and make it grow? Occasionally, hubby and I have discussed digging a well, building an outhouse and putting in another wood stove and I have on rare occasion considered buying a generator. This Is An Opportunity to Build Family Wealth. Why Not Do Both?

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

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

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Today’s post is all about gifts for big kids! With folk, pop, rock, country, electronic, and even jazz and metal influences, Beauty Land is a recording to which a diverse population of kids — from tough to dainty — can relate. Product Name: Silverlit Nano Falcon Purchase Information: [link] Product Price: $39.99

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Giveaway Kids Gifts Blu Ray 89

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Money earned through Upromise can be put in a 529 college savings plan, put towards student loans, deposited in a Sallie Mae savings account, or you can get a check. If you haven’t signed up for Upromise yet, I recommend you do so today to start your college savings for yourself, your kids, or any other loved one.

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College Shopping Stride Rite Old Navy 85

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 28, 2017

If you are having the kids help with this one, you’ll probably want to manage the hot glue gun, but other than that, this is a great fine motor skill development activity. These eggs look so elegant, and could make lovely gifts for neighbors, family and friends. Put a dab of hot glue on the end of the egg and attach the twine.

Twinings 40

Twinings DIY Easter Crafts 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 31, 2013

Making your own bubbles couldn’t be easier and since my kids LOVE bubbles, this is truly a good thing because with just a few simple ingredients we can make homemade bubble solution and enjoy hours of fun. This is perfect for the summer months or really any time you want to create a fun project with the kids. Glycerin Solution.

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Homemade Making Green And Frugal Kids and Family 86

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 3, 2013

Plus, they are simple enough to have the kids help you – and I guarantee they will enjoy eating them, too! We used CapN Crunch cereal, but you could use Rice Krispies or any other cereal that your family enjoys. Put Peanut Butter and Karo Syrup together in glass microwavable bowl and cook just a few minutes until melted. (I

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Baking Cereal 4th Of July Freezers 110

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

My kids started back to school last month, but I know after talking to several of you that your kids don’t start until this month (September), so you may have missed the fun promotion I ran during August to give 4 fun FREEBIES when you buy a Premium Starter Kit. This site uses affiliate links. It is so refreshing!

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September Freebies Kids and Family Son 55

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 23, 2013

Pick a special picture of dad with the kids, or of a trip to remember or any other special occasion and put it on the mug with your own words. This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Family Deals Online Deals Father''s Day gift idea' Need a gift idea for dad this Father’s day?

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Photos Gifts Father Occasions 51

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

If you have a kiddo that likes to build or put together puzzles, you’ll want to check out the sale on T.S. You’ll find a variety of architecture sets, puzzles, wooden blocks and more in styles that kids will sure to enjoy. This site uses affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Shure Games and Toys. The post T.S.

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Games Free Shipping Price Kids and Family 49