All Posts Tagged With: "family budget"
Should You Buy American Made Products?
Next weekend as millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day consumers are reminded of our country’s history. It is without a doubt important to take the time to reflect on our nation’s past, however the future of the country and the economy weighs heavily on most people’s minds. Fortunately we can all do our part to [...]
Better Bit of Budgeting: NeoBudget
I have been looking for an inexpensive, online budgeting tool to use in place of the old paper and pen method that no longer works for me because I spend more time on the computer than ever before. I have been put off by a lot of the tools and worksheets that are offered for [...]
5 Free Things to Do This Weekend
Entertainment budgets in today’s economy are getting lower as prices for everything get higher. Couples and families need to find innovative way to fight back restlessness without spending much money. Here are 5 free ideas you can try out this weekend. Let me know what happens. Have a Game Night While board games are slightly [...]
Time to Clothe the Kids Again
With summer on the way, kids will no doubt be in need of a change of their whole wardrobe, especially those growing faster than a family budget can keep up with. There are ways to save money each season and still provide great clothes for your kids. Don’t Snub the Thrift Stores Younger kids are [...]
DON’T DIS THE DOLLAR STORE
There is a new dollar store opening in my community and I am beside myself. Currently all we have is a grocery store which unfortunately inflates their prices because there is no direct competition in the local area. Living on a budget and feeding a family of three, it is important that we consistently shop [...]
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