Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 2, 2017

Now that should motivate anyone? Also PACT uses metadata to make sure the photo is from your smartphone), or log each meal in detail. (so This app also also gives you some awesome incentivizes for you to do things such as go to the gym or use social media to share the healthy things you’re eating. It is a New Year!

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Koupon Karen

MAY 17, 2024

Over the years, it’s easy to accumulate items that you no longer need or use. Consider organizing a garage sale or using online platforms to sell unwanted items. Take a walk around the neighborhood, visit local shops and restaurants, and get a feel for the community vibe.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

The money you tap from your home’s equity can be used to consolidate higher-interest debt or to improve your home. Shopping around for a lender who not only offers a competitive interest rate but also the lowest fees is worth your time and effort. Once you’re ready to take the next steps, it’s time to shop lenders.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Plus, if you are a Kohls cardholder, you can score an EXTRA 30% Off using code TREAT30 & free shipping using code SEPT4FREE. with FREE Shipping – great product for your early Christmas Shopping! Blinking lights and playful songs motivate baby to crawl and build motor skills. This reg sells for $17.99

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

We used the snowball method to pay off our non-mortgage debts. However, I will re-focus on my meal planning/grocery shopping routine to try to get this number down. Sidebar: Restaurants are also a budget buster for us, and I will be extra diligent in this category as well. How will we make these goals? Track our Success!

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. You need to know where the money is going before you can plan on how to plug the holes and use your income better. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. Believe me!

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

But here’s the point: The plan needs to provide the path for you to meet your financial goals, including helping to motivate you. This kind of plan can show you tax-advantaged ways to build wealth, help you minimize taxes and generally make use of the best options available to grow your net assets.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Needless to say, a vast majority of Americans don’t own luxury vehicles, but that’s not to say that these people own broken-down used cars. Here’s how you can do that without breaking the bank or losing your sanity: Do Your Research “When buying a used car, punch the buttons on the radio. What is your dream car?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Today is the eighth meeting, but you can join us at any time. If you are new, please read more about the Christmas Savings Club in the first post and join us.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2014

Tuck a book into your purse when you go grocery shopping or to the doctor’s office. If you take your child to a sports practice, use the down time to read. All of us have little pockets of time where we can find a little time to read. Adding a social component may motivate you to read more. Read while exercising.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

APRIL 6, 2016

We all need motivation from time to time, especially when it comes to work. Whether you’re sitting in a cubical, your home office or a local coffee shop there are small steps you can take to make your space a more creative, happy place. Step 1: Invest in pretty supplies that you’ll be excited to use.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Now I’m not saying that every friend I have is frugal, or uses coupons, but it is nice to have at least one friend that “gets” you. One that you can go shopping with, clip coupons with, and gets excited with you when you score a good deal. But even better, you can motivate and help one another.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Maureen, from The Debt Free Mess Free Life , suggests that you understand what motivates you to act unwisely and spend frivolously (if that is your situation). What need are you trying to fulfill by over spending or shopping? She and her husband also used a visual motivation chart posted on their refrigerator.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Using part of the money that is already earned is one way to not take up a second job and make higher education a viable option. Use coupons, children eat free specials, and discounted restaurant gift certificates to save on meals. Ask friends or neighbors if there is a specific item that only needs to be used once. Eating Out.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Weight Watchers Magazine brings many inspirational stories from Weight Watchers members that will be sure to keep motivation high. Quick, easy-to-use, unbiased shopping advice to help readers find the best products and services for home, yard, health, fitness, food, electronics, family, autos and more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Surrounding yourself with the things you have done is a great motivator and encourager. Use this time to get something done off your list. Coffee shops, parks, or the library are great for this. Pick what are your top 5 must do’s for the day and get them done first. Celebrate your accomplishments. Upgrade your skills.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 7, 2016

I use to dread going to doctor appointments when I would be forced to acknowledge my weight. I use to hate the BMI scale, saying that it just must be unfair for those of us “blessed” with curves. I went down 4 dress sizes (and shopping is way more fun!). Ok, it does feel a bit awkward to talk about my weight.

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For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2016

Can you wait another day before grocery shopping? Living on a budget isn’t just about saving money; it’s also about finding money that you can use to supplement your income. Do you have any old sports equipment that you no longer use? Clean out your closet and take your gently used clothing to a consignment store.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

Seeing that number was motivation enough to start making some drastic changes. I cancelled my gym membership because I rarely used it. We combined our auto insurance policies since we had just got married which saved us a good chunk of money. I shop around for everything now.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Search for recipes that can be used in the crock pot, family friendly, or that are budget friendly. Title it, “Weekly Meal Plans” to give you some motivation and new ideas. Some people have also created menu plans, keeping copies, and just re-using it once a month. This site uses affiliate links. Search For Recipes.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

You can shop around to get the best deal on some items, such as home insurance, but you can’t control the costs for things like taxes and government fees. You’ll also see total costs for the services you can shop for and for those that have set prices. Services you can shop for. How much are closing costs?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2011

Here are 10 quick tricks you can use to start maximizing your money and saving more. For example, if you are shopping for clothes , look for off season discount sales where you can get good clothes at a cheap price. Use the internet: The internet today has a plethora of information on it. It is just a waste of your money.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 4, 2012

If you need to get motivated for CVS this week, check out some readers scenarios from this week! Use: (1) $10.00/$50.00 Check out Ashley & Meredith’s shopping trips to CVS. used (3) FREE Pantene Conditioner or Styler wyb Shampoo (SS 09/16/12). $2/2 used CVS red machine coupon $4/$12 on cosmetics.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Try and reserve 20-30 minutes to do something easy and fun for yourself, such as online shopping or reading a book or magazine. o Bin 2: Everyday beauty/grooming items your family may need to quickly use before heading out the door or on-the-go, i.e. hand lotion and sanitizer, hair clips/elastics, chapstick, brush/comb.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Morse Code kiss : Using a Morse code chart, use long and short kisses to spell out a message to your loved one and try to have them decipher it. Shopping Cart kiss : Turn your shopping list into a scorecard the next time the two of you go shopping. We used Ufile last year and will use it again this year.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

that gym you no longer use.) If you’re still worried you’ll break your resolution, consider motivating yourself by money. After taking a look at your holiday shopping credit card bill, you may (unsurprisingly) groan and vow to pay off your debt as quickly as possible. Eliminate expensive membership fees (i.e. Paying Off Debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey discusses Online Shopping – The Risks, Benefits, and How to Stay Safe. My parents have helped us in the past. He used this email to save thousands of dollars on his last three car purchases. Thanks for letting us know your secret. I must admit I am guilty of this.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. Similarly, I really appreciate the posts on contentment and gratitude, and often re-read those for motivation. __ Andrea, it was lovely to meet you.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Farrah also has a kids t-shirt line that she runs out of the house called Lovely Littles Shop. Now we have a totally different budget that will allow us to give like never before. Still looking for God to speak top us in this area. Drew was the “spender” and used to buy tech toys, gadgets, etc.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We used (and currently still follow) Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement). Shop with a list, and not just for food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You know you shouldn’t be using credit cards all the time. You shop to feel better. You shop to release stress, to be someone else, to escape. Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping. When you do need something, shop with a friend that won’t let you go overboard. Or making your own coffee.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

It is the careful use of goods and resources. Each of us possesses the ability to exercise it. 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.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

For example, language teachers and stock-picking advice may use this model. You’ll need to be an expert on a specific topic, but the topic could be niche and use some special skills or abilities that very few offer but that many readers need. The platform then pays you every time someone uses your photo.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2012

This is mainly because more people are seeking out these green products and services to buy and use for themselves. Now that there is a financial incentive, people are more inclined to be environmentally aware in their choice of the things they buy and use. The greater the demand, the cheaper the goods are to be produced.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 26, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. In years past, we used a credit card to purchase our gifts and paid the card off in January. The Christmas shopping season is about to start.

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