• About
  • My Favorite Blogging Tools
  • Archives
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Terms & Policies

Family Balance Sheet

where family, life, and finances meet

  • Home
  • How to Budget
  • Finances
    • Our Debt Freedom Plan
    • Christmas Savings Club
    • Debt Free Stories
    • Marriage and Money
    • Medi-Share
  • Grocery Budget
    • Saving Money on Groceries
    • Freezer Cooking
    • 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending
  • Recipes
    • Freezer Cooking
    • Recipes – Appetizers & Snacks
    • Recipes – Beverages
    • Recipes – Breakfast & Brunch
    • Recipes – Desserts
    • Recipes – Grilling
    • Recipes – Main Dish
    • Recipes – Sides & Soups
    • Recipes – Slow Cooker
    • Cooking ‘How-To’ Series
  • Family
    • Frugal Holiday Fun
    • Frugal Family Activities
    • Travel Destinations
    • Camping
    • Budget Travel
    • Giving
  • Frugal Living
    • How We Frugal-ed
    • Saving Money on Groceries
    • Saving Money in your Home
    • Saving Money during the Holidays
    • Gardening
  • 31 Days to Find $1000

Archives for January 2010

Your Garden Harvest: What’s Left In Your Freezer?

This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you sign-up for services or make a purchase after clicking on a link below, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

January 27, By Kristia 4 Comments

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 […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Financial Goals: Do You See The Forest Through The Trees?

This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you sign-up for services or make a purchase after clicking on a link below, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

January 26, By Kristia 4 Comments

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 >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Chicken, Black Bean and Corn Tacos REDIRECTED

This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you sign-up for services or make a purchase after clicking on a link below, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

January 25, By Kristia 12 Comments

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 >>

Filed Under: Recipes - Main Dish

Tackle That Tough Spot – Toys

This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you sign-up for services or make a purchase after clicking on a link below, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

January 22, By Kristia 2 Comments

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 >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

About Family Balance Sheet

This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you sign-up for services or make a purchase after clicking on a link below, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

January 19, By Kristia 6 Comments

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 >>

Filed Under: About Family Balance Sheet

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you sign-up for services or make a purchase after clicking on a link below, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

January 18, By Kristia 15 Comments

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

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 >>

Filed Under: Recipes - Sides & Soups

Tackle That Tough Spot – Garage/Mud Room/Pantry Area

This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you sign-up for services or make a purchase after clicking on a link below, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

January 14, By Kristia 2 Comments

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 >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

How To Roast A Chicken

This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you sign-up for services or make a purchase after clicking on a link below, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

January 11, By Kristia 23 Comments

How To Roast A Chicken

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 >>

Filed Under: Cooking 'How-To' Series, Recipes - Main Dish, Saving Money - Groceries

We Are Not Our Home…

This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you sign-up for services or make a purchase after clicking on a link below, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

January 7, By Kristia 6 Comments

…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 >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Make Your Own Disney Greeting Cards

This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you sign-up for services or make a purchase after clicking on a link below, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

January 5, By Kristia 3 Comments

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 […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

WELCOME!

SEARCH

Get a Free Family Balance Sheet Excel Spreadsheet download

recipes

Recent Posts

  • 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!
  • Our 2023 Financial Goals
  • 3 Smart Steps to Pay Cash for Christmas
  • 30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas
  • 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas
Follow Kristia Ludwick's board Best of FamilyBalanceSheet.org on Pinterest.

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Kristia Ludwick is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

COPYRIGHT

I love it when you share! Please keep in mind that all images and text on this site are property of Family Balance Sheet. Feel free to use one or two photos provided that a link back to my original post is included. Please do not remove any watermarks, crop, or edit any of my images without first obtaining written permission from me. Please do not replicate or copy any content from Family Balance Sheet without written permission from me. All free printables & spreadsheets offered are for personal use only. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated! Thank you!

Disclaimer

FamilyBalanceSheet.org is for informational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a financial professional. I’m a girl who loves to talk and read about personal finance and how it relates to hard working families. If you feel you need financial advice, please seek out a competent professional.

Disclosures

  • The content on FamilyBalanceSheet.org may contain affiliate and/or referral links that help support this site at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and services that I believe in.
  • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Lifestyle Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in