Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. SO THIS WILL BE THE YEAR…YAY… WOOHOO… BUT……in order to reach our goal by the end of the year, we need to find/earn more money than we currently are able to come up with each month.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Discount Coder UK

DECEMBER 21, 2012

What a year it’s been, with the economy nose-diving yet again and money-saving tips hot on the nation’s lips. The trend has been reflected on telly, with programmes like Kirsty’s Vintage Home making a splash. read more.

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Thankful Economy Money Saving Money 53

Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2012

Save some money and try making them yourself! Little House On The Prairie Living shows us how to make gluten-free and corn-free rice chips ! These look SUPER easy to make. Do you have any great gluten-free frugal recipes? Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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Homemade Frugal Frugal Recipes Making Do 80

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Make a list of what you need and take it along to your favorite thrift store FIRST before you go to a regular store.

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Thrifting March Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. Stop sending an extra payment to our mortgage. Budget items we are temporarily stopping for now: EVERYTHING ELSE!

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Adrian Nazari, CEO and founder of CreditSesame.com , is available to talk about how consumers can start 2013 on the right financial foot, as well as discuss the top 3 financial resolutions and what consumers can do to address them including: Saving More. Have more money automatically withdrawn from your paycheck and put in your 401k.

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Monitors Credit Debt Consumer 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. It saves time and money over a tedious refinish job. Here are a few things I’ve come up with or utilized over my 67 years on the planet. Shower stalls.

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Work Frugal Cleaning Green And Frugal 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2011

To take this to another level, be aware of the company with whom you’re doing business, and choose a credit card lender that practices good green behavior and puts the environment first. Once you have your card of choice, you have a couple more decisions to make. Save The Trees.

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Credit Cards Credit Environmental Groups Paperless 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without. You still have to have money (just as our ancestors needed something to trade with). However, I have longed to have those back up systems in place. It has just never been economically justifiable.

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Canning At&T Gardening Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We will control our money, rather than our money controlling us. Apply any Found Money to our Goals. Choose Thrift First.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. Plus, it can be really inconvenient to “make do or do without!” Do you have a funny story about making do? 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer.

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St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

Discount Coder UK

JULY 24, 2012

There’s a lot you can do to preserve your favourite clothes, and it. Cheap high street fashion isn’t meant to last more than a season, then it goes out of style. But good quality clothes and basics like jeans and decent Ts are built to last. Just how long they last is up to you. read more.

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Clothes Clothing Cheap Making Do 50

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. I was pumped to reduce our trash. I have to hand it to the author, Bea, she has a clear line in the sand, because this is not always easy. This will always be a work in progress for my family. Moving on to 2020! Can you believe it?

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Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130