We made smoothies this week with the last of the strawberries that I picked back in June. I was so bummed, because I am going to miss opening up that bag of frozen berries and smelling fresh, local goodness and strawberry season is a five months away. In a panic, I ran downstairs to see […]
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Financial Goals: Do You See The Forest Through The Trees?
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When it comes to your financial goals, do you think BIG? Do you allow yourself to dream about the possibilities that are out there when the debt is paid off or your income has increased? Or is the road that leads to the forest too daunting of a task to tackle? It’s sometimes hard for […]
READ MORE >>Chicken, Black Bean and Corn Tacos REDIRECTED
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I love tacos. They are easy and quick to make and eat. My problem though is that I can’t stop myself and end up eating too many. I found this recipe a few years ago on the back of a box of Ortega Soft Taco Kit. I didn’t have a packet of taco seasoning on […]
READ MORE >>Tackle That Tough Spot – Toys
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I am beginning to wonder about this Tackle That Tough Spot series that I am doing. I am an anonymous blogger, yet I am showing the world my mess. Toys. If you are a parent of young children, I probably don’t have to say much more. They seem to multiply like bunnies. With the holidays […]
READ MORE >>About Family Balance Sheet
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Welcome to Family Balance Sheet, my name is Kristia and I am the Founder and Publisher of this site. A little about my background: My interest in personal finance started many years ago out of necessity. After I graduated from college in the early 90’s, I moved out on my own. My parents lovingly suggested […]
READ MORE >>Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
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Looking for a homemade chicken noodle soup recipe? My hearty version is easy to prepare and uses roasted chicken and homemade stock. It’s a family favorite that comforts the soul and soothes the senses. During the colder months, I regularly roast a whole chicken on weekends. I use the meat in soups and casseroles, and make homemade […]
READ MORE >>Tackle That Tough Spot – Garage/Mud Room/Pantry Area
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This is the first post in my new series, Tackle That Tough Spot. I have identified several places in our home that cause me much stress, annoyance, and exasperation. I will tackle, de-clutter, clean and re-purpose the areas and report my results back to you. This all started one day when I realized that I […]
READ MORE >>How To Roast A Chicken
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Want to learn how to roast a chicken? The thought of it intimidates many people, but it really is an easy kitchen skill. I roast chicken often, make gravy, and my own stock for soups and other dishes. Here’s my easy method. When I find whole chickens at a great price, such as .79/pound like […]
READ MORE >>We Are Not Our Home…
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…but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take pride in it. Last month I admitted to having house envy. It was not one of my finest moments and I was a little embarrassed to admit to it, but it was a very real, honest emotion. After writing, I kept thinking about our home and all of […]
READ MORE >>Make Your Own Disney Greeting Cards
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1/15/16 Update: Unfortunately, Disney had removed the cards you see below from their website. It is very disappointing, because as you can see they were very cute and there was quite a variety of characters. They do have Mickey Options available. Disney characters rule at our house. Mostly the princess and Mickey characters. My kids […]
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