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Archives for April 2015

Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

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April 30, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. April Update: […]

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CLOSED – Subscribe Now for the FBS Weekly & You Could Win This Bundle of Books

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April 29, By Kristia 2 Comments

CLOSED – Subscribe Now for the FBS Weekly & You Could Win This Bundle of Books

Looking for new recipes, money-saving ideas, home-management tips, and strategies for debt-free living? Then you’ll want to sign up now for the free FBS Weekly Email Newsletter! Plus, if you subscribe now, you’ll get a chance to win these three personal finance books. I’ve been purging this spring and I found many, many like new books just […]

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Ham & Pepper Skillet Frittata – a budget-friendly meal

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April 27, By Kristia 2 Comments

Ham & Pepper Skillet Frittata – a budget-friendly meal

This skillet frittata is so easy to whip together and is so versatile. You can easily replace the ham and peppers that I used with other meat and veggies that you have on hand, such as cooked sausage or bacon, asparagus or slightly steamed broccoli. Eggs are not just for breakfast, and a frittata makes a hearty […]

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What We Ate This Week on Our Budget 04.23.15

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April 24, By Kristia Leave a Comment

What We Ate This Week on Our Budget 04.23.15

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This week, due to meal planning burn out and maybe a bit of laziness, I did very little shopping and instead planned many of our meals from what I could find […]

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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April 23, By Kristia Leave a Comment

10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

Are you dreaming of a summer vacation? Me too! Doesn’t a break from your daily schedule to get away and spend quality time with your family sound amazing? YES! Is the cost holding you back? Keep reading!   Vacations can be costly, but my husband and I are firm believers that everyone needs to recharge by […]

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.17.15

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April 17, By Kristia 1 Comment

What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.17.15

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We went out to dinner to celebrate my youngest daughter’s birthday. Sunday: We had 10 elementary aged kids over for my daughter’s birthday party. I ordered pizza. […]

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.10.15

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April 10, By Kristia 5 Comments

What We Ate this Week on our Budget 04.10.15

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers, leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce Sunday: Easter dinner at my parents’ house. I was in […]

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How to Budget & Pay for your Yearly Bills REDIRECTED

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April 9, By Kristia 10 Comments

How to Budget & Pay for your Yearly Bills REDIRECTED

Not sure how to budget for your yearly bills? They can cause a panic, but let me show you how to pay for yearly bills without stressing out. I have built a monthly system to set aside money specifically for our yearly bills and while I still dread writing those large checks, I am no […]

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Tax & Investment Planning Resources at E*TRADE’s Online Tax and Education Centers

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April 6, By Kristia 2 Comments

Tax & Investment Planning Resources at E*TRADE’s Online Tax and Education Centers

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of E*TRADE for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you busy with last minute tax preparations for 2014? Or maybe you have already submitted your taxes, but you’re thinking about how you can maximize your deductions for 2015? There are many things to consider […]

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What We Ate This Week on our Budget 04.03.15

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April 3, By Kristia Leave a Comment

What We Ate This Week on our Budget 04.03.15

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Our daughters made dinner (with my assistance) on Saturday night and performed some dinner theater to entertain me and my husband. They made spaghetti, garden salad, and […]

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