The Coupon Game

AUGUST 11, 2011

As our family gears up for school starting in another week, lunch menus have been on my mind. This is the first year that all 3 of my children will be in school, so I'm a little beside myself with planning. We've always homeschooled, and lunches were never really planned out. (Photo courtesy of Pillsbury.com.).

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Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Healthy Lunches 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2014

What was surprising is that a recent study showed the time people spend at work is actually the most relaxing part of the day; the real stress begins when they come home in the evening to family and home responsibilities. The same goes for your kids. Make a menu plan. Make cooking simple. Loosen up the schedule.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Home Making Kids and Family 189

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

For 6 years, my kids have dictated my schedule and now I am juggling working part time outside of the home, shuttling my kids to soccer practice, managing our home, spending quality time with my family, training for my first half-marathon in October, and finding time to work in my blog and other projects.

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Work Menu Planning Menu Plans Kids and Family 127

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Couponing 101

JUNE 26, 2015

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Family Menu Planning Menu Plans Kids and Family 40

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Actually I live on $30 a week and I have a family of four – a dog and my kids do activities. For the clothes and shoes for my kids, I look for sales. actually rule of thumb : shop for kids clothes during ‘off season’ that is when you find the best sales. Although my family is four people.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Get the family involved. Ask your family for suggestions.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. Build A Menu will plan a variety of meals taking advantage of store sales , making it quick and easy for you to choose what your family will enjoy that week, and prepare an itemized grocery shopping list organized by category ready for you to print and use. Cooking with Kids.

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Meals Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 10, 2014

FREE Printable Slow Cooker Menu Plan for October. FREE Stuff For Kids: FREE K-1 Curriculum & Activity Printables (700 Pages). Top 18 Free Educational Websites for Kids! FREE Gooseberry Patch Kid-Friendly Recipes Booklet. Kellogg’s Family Rewards 100 Free Points. Amazon Prime Streaming: Free 30 Day Trial.

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Freebie Friday Freebies Babies R Us Menu Planning 68

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. 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. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2014

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Herbal Essence Olay Listerine Garnier 61

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

I menu planned consistently to keep our grocery bills under control. Once that is complete, all extra money will be split between #6, 7, 8, 9… at least that is the plan for now. 5 – Cash flow a family trip to celebrate. . 11 – Cash flow a family trip to celebrate complete debt freedom.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Whether you are taking a ' staycation ' or a 'gocation', as someone recently called it on Twitter, we all need some time to recharge, connect with family and let stress melt away. Of course, your planning starts with where you are going. Are you staying in a hotel, a rental or with family? Vacations are supposed to be enjoyable.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. We plan on participating in our neighborhood''s yard sale next month to raise our vacation funds. Also, have your kids save their own money for their souvenirs. Create a Meal Plan.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

For one week only, you have the opportunity to stock up on hundreds of printables for your finances, blog, home, pantry, chores, menu planning, and much more. Modern Parents Messy Kids 2014 Planner Printables (38 pages). Shopping List + Menu Plan for a week. A Bowl Full of Lemons Financial Mini Kit (6 pages).

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Organic Organization Menu Planning Menu Plans 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. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Yep, you don’t need to spend a dime to entertain your family.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For several years now I've been motivated to action when reading her classic, tried-and-true frugal tricks and tips as she menu plans, money manages and enjoys the luxuries of a simple life with her family. Shopped my pantry and freezer when creating this weeks' menu. a fun thing we've done since the kids were little.)

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Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

She is a mom to three kids, like me, and her kids are close in age to mine. Her mom had flown in from out of state to help watch the kids so Stacy could have some down time and focus on getting better. My husband is great about doing household chores, but I (like many other women) handle much of the kin work for our family.

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Women Kids and Family Menu Planning Menu Plans 160

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. Our plans for me to be a stay at home mom on one teacher salary. I knew I was going to be a stay at home mom when we had kids and since we were both teachers, we simply could not afford for me to stay home, unless we got rid of something big in our budget. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2013

Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen. Seasonal Menu Plans on a Budget. Easy Peasy Chores: An Easy-to-Use Chore System That Brings JOY Back Into Family Chores. The Dig for Kids: Luke (volumes 1 and 2). Family Camping Handbook. Plan a Fabulous Party. 4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions.

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Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 97

Couponing 101

APRIL 30, 2013

Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen. Seasonal Menu Plans on a Budget. Easy Peasy Chores: An Easy-to-Use Chore System That Brings JOY Back Into Family Chores. The Dig for Kids: Luke (volumes 1 and 2). Family Camping Handbook. Plan a Fabulous Party. 4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions.

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Health and Beauty Work From Home Budgeting Budget 63