• 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 October 2010

My Dumbest Money Decision

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.

October 27, By Kristia 3 Comments

“I’ve learned that mistakes can often be as good a teacher as success.”Jack Welch Have you ever just wanted to slap yourself upside your head? I have, on more than one occasion to be honest, but I won’t get into all of that detail. This post is about my dumbest money decision. I worked for […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Great Holiday Gift Idea for The ‘Hard to Buy For’ Person On Your List

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.

October 27, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Are there people on your holiday shopping list that are really hard to buy for? This great deal hit my inbox today and I am definitely going to take advantage of it and get a head start on my holiday shopping. Get a FREE Photo Calendar from Vistaprint. The perfect gift for family and friends […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

There Is Something Delightful About A Brand New Blank Calendar

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.

October 26, By Kristia 5 Comments

I bought my new 2011 calendar. Much to the dismay of my husband, I am still a paper & pen person when it comes to my calendar. I prefer a spiral monthly/weekly calendar. I like to look at one month at a time for planning. I use the weekly section for my daily to-do lists. […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Cream of Roasted Tomato 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.

October 25, By Kristia 15 Comments

Cream of Roasted Tomato Soup

When roma tomatoes hit their peak season, treat yourself to this Cream of Roasted Tomato Soup. Cream of Roasted Tomato Soup Ingredients 4 lbs Roma tomatoes 1/4 C fresh Basil leaves 2 Tbsp fresh Oregano 1 medium onion, quartered 4 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper olive oil 24 oz homemade chicken […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Recipes - Sides & Soups

Get Your Finances On The Calendar

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.

October 19, By Kristia 3 Comments

I have read that people spend more time planning a one week vacation than they do planning their retirement which could last 20+ years. Maybe retirement is not on your radar yet, but what about eliminating your consumer debt or contributing to your emergency fund. Maybe you just want to pay your bills on time […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Financial Freedom

Four Delicious Ways to Cook with Fall Squash

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.

October 18, By Kristia 13 Comments

Fall squash is one of all-time my favorite ingredients to cook with. Butternut squash is my favorite fall squash. It is packed with Vitamin A, beta carotene and is a source of fiber. It can be used as a substitute in any recipe that calls for pumpkin. Acorn squash is my husband’s favorite fall squash […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Odd$ and End$ – The ‘I’ve Been Published’ Edition

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.

October 15, By Kristia 3 Comments

Well sort of…my local newspaper asked readers to submit recipes for a new column. I submitted my favorite fall dessert recipe, Apple Gingerbread Cake with Homemade Whipped Cream. It was accepted and published. Personal Finance around the Web: Carnival of Money Stories at Free Money Finance Have you checked out Frugal Focus? You will find […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Is Clutter Interfering with Your Road to Financial Freedom?

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.

October 12, By Kristia 6 Comments

Do you have a place that is designated as your home office? A place where you pay your bills, manage your accounts, and research purchasing and investing decisions. What does it look like? I’m not talking about the decor, I am talking about the organization of it. I have a corner in our basement for […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Vegetable Lasagna with Eggplant, Zucchini and Carrots

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.

October 11, By Kristia 11 Comments

One of the meals that I miss the most in the summer, when I refuse to turn on my oven, is lasagna. I make it many ways, but a lasagna loaded with vegetables is my favorite way to eat it. Vegetable Lasagna with Eggplant, Zucchini and Carrots 1 large eggplant, cut crosswise into ¼ inch […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Recipes - Main Dish

Changing My Mindset From One of a First Use Consumer to One of Thrift

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.

October 6, By Kristia 15 Comments

I’m not one for too many gadgets, but I found that I loved my salad spinner. We eat lots of salads and I liked how it spun the greens dry and I found my salads stayed fresh longer. So I was very disappointed a few weeks ago when my salad spinner fell to the floor […]

READ MORE >>

Filed Under: Thrifting

  • 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