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How to Prioritize Home Improvement Projects

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since we moved into our home in late 2012, my husband and I have been go, go, go with all of the improvements, renovations and small projects we have been taking on. She asked me how we manage to prioritize our projects and renovations. We put dormers in right before we went on vacation, so they sat there half finished.

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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

Family Balance Sheet

One summer, we didn’t have enough money to cover vacation and some day trips, so we hosted a yard sale to find the extra cash. Special Purchases – Have some fun with this spreadsheet and use it to plan for upcoming large expenses, such as vacations, home renovations, equipment, replacement, etc.

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Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

Family Balance Sheet

One summer, we didn’t have enough money to cover a vacation and some day trips, so we hosted a yard sale to find the extra cash. Special Purchases – Have some fun with this spreadsheet and use it to plan for upcoming large expenses, such as vacations, home renovations, equipment, replacement, etc.

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Saturday Night Sweeps 10/25/14 : Enter For a Chance To Win

For the Mommas

Prizes include vacations, electronics, appliances, and more. Let ROXUL, made from volcanic basalt rock, turn your renovation into a fabulous vacation to Hawaii – where the inspiration for ROXUL began. Doritos Mega Movie Pack Sweepstakes. Roxul’s Rock Your Reno Sweepstakes. Sweepstakes'

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. It can be an expensive season and it’s best to plan ahead. Start writing a budget today if you haven’t started already.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

But in August 2013 , our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages: our home and our business. For years, we avoided such extravagant vacations, so this one was particularly special. Yep, life was good. I think I cried for 2 solid days.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Plan your budget that you want to spend on your next year’s vacation and divide by 12. It can be an expensive season and it’s best to plan ahead.

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