Keeping to a Budget
Results 121-130 from 13,096 articles
Looking for Budget Friendly Meal Ideas
Asked by K.L. from Minneapolis
on August 30, 2008
-
Hey there! As i was planning this weeks meals I realize I need a little help! I am looking for budget,mom and kid friendly recipes!!Any help would be great!
Answers
- hi look at tasteof home.com or kraftfoods.com
- Hi, I use the Ladies Home JOurnal (or is it Family Circle,can't remember which one) month long meal planner in the back of their magazine. They have everything, and th...
- another website i like to use is hillbillyhousewife.com. I kinda pick and choose, but she has a lot of good cheap recipes- many have surprised me how much the kids lik...
Tinkerbell Birthday Party Ideas on a Budget
Asked by B.R. from Los Angeles
on March 22, 2009
-
Hi! any ideas on making party favor or goody bag treats for 5 year girl tinkerbell birthday party on a budget.
Answers
- Hi B., If you have a 99 cent store or Dollar store nearby, I'd try there. I know the one near me, in Lomita, has a ton of Tinkerbell stuff. You could get away with a ...
- I was at Dollar Tree yesterday and saw a TON of Tinkerbell stuff... paddle balls, crayons, puzzles, etc. Go browse around -- they have plenty of stuff to fill your go...
- the 99 cent store usually has tinkerbell stuff. but, if you find wings, then i wouldn't do goody bags. maybe they could make crowns-or do a map/treasure hunt. is gl...
Need Some Finance advice...what Kind of Budget Works Best for Your Marriage?
Asked by L.F. from Charlotte
on January 3, 2012
-
I am a SAHM to 2 young kids. My husband is our money maker at this time. I love him but he is really bad with money. I decided to open my own bank acct. Does anyo...
Answers
- I would say have it written down how much money he is going to give you on payday and what your responsibilities are with it. For instance, if you are supposed to pay ...
- I hear ya!! We actually have 3 accounts. Mine, his, ours. I earn my own money. My check goes into mine, his into his, and then there is ours. Money in our 'privat...
- For us, the best budget is the one *I* come up with. We have one account. My husband respects me enough, to not spend outside the budget. (There is ALWAYS discussions ...
Budget Planner
Asked by K.R. from Springfield
on August 9, 2011
-
I am looking for a way to put in a total debt amount (say 100,000) and then put in our income to determine how long it would take putting "x" amount toward that 100,00...
Answers
- I believe Excel has formulas for that kind of equation...but you need to factor in interest rates, etc..... Have you looked on the Dave Ramsay website? He's got lo...
- If you use financial software (like Mint or Quicken) there is a utility built in that does this for you. Assuming you're not at that point yet, this site may help: ...
- I know a wonderful financial planner who can help you answer your questions. She can do an initial consultation that may answer more questions than an online site. ...
? For the Budget Masters: Cost of Lunch from Home?
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on August 29, 2012
-
Some of you, I can tell, are budget masters!! I am in the process of becoming the CFO of our household--a position I should've held since the beginning but have not.
...
Answers
- We just pack left overs for lunches. Doing it that way I don't think it really makes much of a dent in our grocery bill. My hubby only drinks water with his meals. ...
- You can also buy bulk meat and make a tad more for dinner and then use the leftovers for lunches. My DH packs leftovers from dinner before I pack up the leftovers for ...
- My husband won't come with in a mile of a tuna sandwhich and we actually tend to take last nights dinner for lunch most days. If I have wraps I can put last night's di...
Groceries on a Budget
Asked by N.W. from Birmingham
on March 4, 2010
-
My family of 3 has grown to a family of five and my grocery bill keeps growing. I need to find more thrifty ways of grocery shopping. Any suggestions on how to save ...
Answers
- check into angel food I have been doing it for 5 years as a single parent. add extra potatoes and rice and beans to fill them up faster. go to the website angelfoodmin...
- www.e-mealz.com SERIOUSLY IT IS THE ANSWER!!!
- You definitely need to check these sites out. Designate a little time to read them. It really won't take long :) http://frugalfunandfortune.blogspot.com/ www....
Scrapbooking on a Budget
Asked by L.N. from Minneapolis
on May 21, 2012
-
I would like to start scrapbooking, but don't want to spend a fortune on it. I was hoping you guys could share any websites or stores where you get good deals on scr...
Answers
- You have to keep your eyes open for coupons and sales at Michael's. Joann's, etc., but also check Big Lots,(if you have them) and dollar stores for supplies, I have fo...
- I got the Michaels app on my phone... that way I don't have to save the coupons I just click on my app and there is whatever the current deal is and they just scan it ...
- I was so nervous when I found scrapbooking. I went to a shop that had crops. I took a few pictures and when I attended I was handed the materials and a person was ther...
Decorating on a Budget
Asked by D.A. from Dallas
on August 16, 2010
-
Both of my boys' rooms are in desperate need of a makeover. I need very cheap ideas on how to make their rooms' exciting. My oldest just turned 4 and my youngest is ...
Answers
- I just saw a neat trick on Clean House. They went and bought a storybook and framed the pages. Both items can be found at the dollar store.
- You will be surprised at what a difference a coat of bright paint will do for a room. The next step is to have co-coordinating bed covers. I've frequently used a che...
- Oops paint at Lowes or Home Depot is very cheep. Paint something fun on their walls. If you don't think you can do the painting then find a friend who will swap painti...
Need Budget Conscious Easy to Make Recipes
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on September 24, 2009
-
Due to financial constraints,I am looking for some recipes that are simple to prepare, reasonably healthy and very budget conscious. I know that is alot to ask but I t...
Answers
- This is a great website to conserve money. Especially with this economy. Tell me what you think! http://see.walmart.com/makeitathome/
- www.recipezaar.com I prefer this site to allrecipes - I think it has a better layout... I am a big fan of buying in bulk on sale and freezing. Just this week I ha...
- My favorite go to site, www.tasteofhome.com. A wide variety of recipe choices, with normal ingredients.
40Th Birthday/gift Ideas for Husband on a Budget
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on December 8, 2009
-
I am looking for some ideas on what to get my husband for his 40th birthday, and on a budget! I dont want to get the same ole things, clothes, cologne, music, tools.....
Answers
- How about a creative scrapbook type book by you...the Top 40 Reasons that I Love You.
- Dear J., I don't know what your budget is, but I can share with you that in my experience a fun gift that my customers have done is a Men's Kit that I carry with Mary...
- I agree with T.F. and Sarah - get a babysitter, go to a hotel, wear a skimpy nighty and enjoy not only each other but, some much needed quiet time and sleep.
