Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. Swap with another family who could use a date night too. – Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Koupon Karen

MAY 9, 2024

Starting Your Remodel Right Kicking off bathroom remodels in San Antonio starts with understanding the local landscape. Look for contractors with positive reviews and a portfolio that matches the style you’re envisioning. Consulting with a designer can offer insights into how to use the space efficiently.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Here are six things we do in the fall that help us save money by using what we have, being energy efficient or maintaining our stuff so it lasts longer. Make your own free mulch. Not only does mulch save money on watering, but it comes for the price of labor for us. Use free plants to landscape.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This vibrant city in Arizona is known for its stunning desert landscapes, rich cultural history, and more than 350 days of sunshine per year. Be ruthless in your decision-making process; if you haven’t used an item in the last year or it doesn’t hold significant sentimental value, it’s probably time to let it go.

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 15, 2024

A skilled attorney can guide you through the complex process, so if you’re in San Bernardino, go now and find a lawyer specializing in car accident cases to protect your rights and interests. An experienced personal injury or car accident attorney can guide you through the intricate legal landscape, ensuring your rights are protected.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

According to the Department of Energy, the biggest draw on your home energy use comes from heating your home - Almost 45% of the overall cost! When thinking of ways to reduce the overall cost of home energy consumption, it makes the most sense to tackle the heating and cooling costs. Myth: Geothermal heat pumps don’t work.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. Make reusable Swiffer dry mop covers from old flannel blankets or shirts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2013

We used to have a concrete driveway, but as part of a landscaping project, we ripped it out and replaced it with gravel. The combination of front wheel drive cars and the added grip we get via the gravel lets us ease right on out to the road in snowy conditions. For us, if the snow gets too deep, hubby will use the snow blower.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? I swore I’d never buy used junk again… but now I’ve changed my mind. Home owners get bored and re-decorate or re-vamp their homes. I was for awhile.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2012

Garden nurseries are preparing for the upcoming season and are really trying to reel you in to their store to make your spring planting purchases. A local nursery is hosting a Spring Open House over the next two weekend where they are offering seminars on seed starting, growing perennials, landscaping, chickens, and container gardening.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2013

One thing I’m adamant about, however, is that my son not spend the whole trip buried in a Nintendo DS , or using some other electronic gadget. I want him to be stimulated by the world around us. In order to make the experience more applicable to our road trip, I like to provide reading materials that relate to where we are.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

We didn’t know the county planned to put in a divided highway just down the street and that our nice quiet state highway would become a busy feeder to the new divided highway, creating huge noise pollution and making it nearly impossible to even walk across the road to get our mail each day. There was a septic system instead of sewers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2014

We had our current home re-roofed when it was only 13 years old. I applied the bleach using an old spray bottle and left it on overnight. I did see suggestions to use a cleaner called TSP along with the bleach and water, but couldn’t find that in my normal shopping circles. He and a carpenter buddy did the work themselves.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Is now the time to put that in the market and make it grow? It’s Time to Re-Stock for Emergencies. I will re-stock the pantry and re-fill the water jugs we keep. Using the older generation’s (ye gods how did that get to be me!?) Why Not Do Both? In the end, I will do a bit of both.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2014

Dad required me to learn to use tools and perform tasks which, at the time, were considered for boys only. I learned to change the oil, rotate the tires, use power tools, cut the grass, paint the house, work with concrete and much more. He took an art class by mail and painted landscapes in oil. Try new things.

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Radios Real Estate Work Kids and Family 162

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The HEC works to minimize damage to concrete surfaces, while Urea and KCl are common fertilizers which make it safer for plants, lawns and shrubs than traditional melting salt. This everyday option is the smarter solution for homeowners looking to protect their outdoor walkways and landscaping during winter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

To get the best contractor to re-roof your house, you have to negotiate. Heck, even to make an offer on your dream home, you have to negotiate with your spouse and family! They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

I spent a lot of time scouring the newspapers and seldom yielded any coupons that I could use. By taking action on some side business ideas , I could make far more money in those two hours. Cutting back on landscaping services, for example, might seem like a big slash through an unnecessary expense.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Retirement has become an uncertain landscape for many families as they’ve watched economic markets shift and debt grow while financial burdens wreak havoc. But even if you’re in your later years and retirement feels only a few years away, there are actions you can take to plan for yourself and your family.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 9, 2023

Lax the author of A HEART’S LANDSCAPE, a top book pick by Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, will present an evening of original music, writings, and communal singing designed to awaken joy and invite healing. She lectures and leads workshops on the topics of awareness and making room for joy.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

We have been using this system ever since. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. Also color coding will be helpful as this is a visual exercise, and you will be using all of this info in the upcoming steps. How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!).

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Health insurance is a struggle for many people, and for us it became a big source of anxiety at the end of 2015 when our insurance company went out of business. We scrambled to research new plans, but after 11 years with the same company we were out of the loop regarding the insurance landscape at that time. It worked really well!

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Koupon Karen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

From monogrammed apparel to bespoke accessories, people are increasingly seeking ways to make everyday items uniquely their own. Let’s explore the captivating world of custom water bottles and how they’ve become more than just vessels for water—they’re expressions of personal identity.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 17, 2013

12/31/13 (Make Their School Day Great Booklet). $1/2 Final Price: Makes them $6.49 Use (2) $1.50/1. USE BOGO Q. Final Price: Makes them $1.49 12/31/13 (Make Their School Day Great Booklet). $1/1 12/31/13 (Make Their School Day Great Booklet). $1/1 12/31/13 (Make Their School Day Great Booklet). $1/1

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