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A Momma and the Boys Living on a Budget
Cooking, retirement, budgeting, oh my! Find out how this Frugal Momma of 3 boys does it (or should I say tries to do it) all while trying to live within our means and increase our net worth.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Frugal Meal planning week of May 19th
I love spring weekends and the craziness of everything! We had such a fun busy weekend. We have two soceer games on Saturday. I pack a whole thing to snacks in a color with water so they don't need to run to the concession stand. Saturday night we had a potluck cookout at a local park. Most of our good friends these days are other scout parents so we got to hang out by the fire. Sunday was baseball day. all 3 boys hit the hay really easy on Sunday night.
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Sunday Frozen pizza the boys were like Mom can we go grab some Burger King after the baseball game . We did frozen pizza much cheaper than going out at all.
Monday Cheesy beef and broccoli brown rice on the side for the boys
Tuesday Chicken drum sticks, roasted potatos and green beans
Wednesday Chili
Thursday Baked Ziti bake
Friday Leftover buffet or sandwiches
Saturday Pizza
Are you looking for even more menu ideas check out Monday meal plans at organizing
Monday Cheesy beef and broccoli brown rice on the side for the boys
Tuesday Chicken drum sticks, roasted potatos and green beans
Wednesday Chili
Thursday Baked Ziti bake
Friday Leftover buffet or sandwiches
Saturday Pizza
Are you looking for even more menu ideas check out Monday meal plans at organizing
Sunday, May 19, 2013
ABCmouse for Kids – Try it FREE For 30 Days!
If you have kids that watch TV, you have probably seen an advertisement for ABCmouse. If you have been wanting to try it out but didn’t want to spend the money - here’s your chance. For a few days only, ABCmouse is offering a FREE 30 Day Trial! That means you can add up to THREE kids to the program for FREE!
About the program:
The Step-by-Step Learning Path presents the full ABCmouse.com curriculum in a carefully designed program of more than 450 lessons in six levels. As your child completes each lesson, he or she is guided to the next one and is motivated to continue learning by ABCmouse.com’s Tickets and Rewards System.
The Step-by-Step Learning Path presents the full ABCmouse.com curriculum in a carefully designed program of more than 450 lessons in six levels. As your child completes each lesson, he or she is guided to the next one and is motivated to continue learning by ABCmouse.com’s Tickets and Rewards System.
BONUS you can use Paypal! If you do decide to keep it, you will only be billed $7.95 per month ($2.65 per child, if you have three). If you decide to not keep it, simply log into your account and cancel at any time!
We love ABC Mouse. This is a great program. It is logical and full of sound curriculum that is very age appropriate.
—Mother of a 4–year–old girl
We like ABCmouse.com. It is a change from our normal preschool work and activities at home! It’s almost as if he has a different teacher than mom, so his response is different. I am glad that he is getting familiar with the computer also, because in school as things progress in society and education, the computer will be a very useful tool! Thanks!
—Mother of a 4–year–old boy
Kids bowl free every day this summer
School is out really soon for many kids . If you're looking to line up frugal fun for the vacation months for the kids , put this one on your roster: two free games of bowling every single day this summer.
The Kids Bowl Free program operates in all 50 states and eight Canadian provinces. You can search for bowling centers in your area by clicking on that link. Depending on the location you may or may not need to rent bowling shoes.
The Kids Bowl Free program operates in all 50 states and eight Canadian provinces. You can search for bowling centers in your area by clicking on that link. Depending on the location you may or may not need to rent bowling shoes.
Register now so you can hit the local lanes as soon as school lets out. And if your kids have never bowled before? They could wind up being pretty good by the end of the summer, even if you go only once or twice per week.
Small extra ways to earn money when you are in debt
If you are looking to get out of debt or trying to earn some extra money but don't have time for a second job

- Online surveys. some of my favorites include inbox dollars, my view panel , opinion outpost you can earn cash and gift cards.
- Swagbucks. You can cash in your points for PayPal or you for gift cards to use instead of cash at stores.
- Microjobs. Short-term or one-time gigs that can pay surprisingly well like mturk, crowdsource and more
- Selling stuff online or in consignment store Sell your extra stuff
- Babysitting. Offer babysitting to friends and family or list yourself on care.com
- Pet Sitting Take dogs into your house or go visit cats when their parents are outside of town. People are willing to pay big bucks sign up at rover.com or DogVacay
Cheap and Free activities at your local library this summer
With the summer months coming, you want to be
able to keep the kids busy on a budget.
We use our library a lot for a free and good time. Here are some ways that you can use your
library to keep your entertainment budget low for the family.
Free books
This
is the primary reason for the library’s existence. Most libraries offer free
check out privileges for local residents or there may be a small charge to
obtain a card for a week or two . Many
library now also offer books for the ebook reader like nook or the kindle. Our local library has had classes on how to
borrow ebooks.
Audio books
If
you have a long commute or going on a road trip, they have audio book as
well. You can upload to your ipod or mp3
for easy listening.
DVD’s
Many
libraries offer DVD’s for check out. They may not be the newest releases and
you may have to get on a waiting list for popular titles, but it can be a great
way to get some free entertainment.
Book sale
When
the library cleans out it’s old materials and unneeded donations, they sell
those books to the public to raise funds for new materials. Prices vary, but
it’s not uncommon to find hardbacks for under $2 and paperbacks for under $1. Some sales even
have clearance days when you pay a flat fee for a bag or box of books. I have been able to pick up some great books
to sell on ebay and half.com
Museum passes
Many libraries offer free passes to area
museums, cultural attractions, botanical gardens and zoos. Some are good for
multiple family members over several days, while others are limited to one or
two people and must be returned the next morning.
You can reserve passes online or by phone. Do this, because anything free is a big hit with parents.
You can reserve passes online or by phone. Do this, because anything free is a big hit with parents.
Internet access
Our
library offers free internet access, either on their own terminals or over a
WiFi network that you can use with your own laptop. Some sites are,
necessarily, blocked, but the vast majority of sites are accessible.
Computer access
Beyond
Internet access, the library offers computers loaded with Microsoft Office
applications and other utilities. They are free to use and you only pay per
page if you need to print something. If you don’t use a computer that often and
don’t want to own one, this is a great resource.
Book clubs
You
can find a book club for almost any interest, from fiction to non-fiction. Some
are narrowly focused such as those dedicated to certain authors, genres, or
non-fiction subjects. At my library, folks are encouraged to request a book club or offer
to start one if one doesn’t exist that suits their interest.
Exhibitions
Our
library hosts free exhibitions of the art works, collections, and other talents
of local residents. Fun to look at and a great way to gain exposure for your
own work if you have something to exhibit.
Free classes
There
are all kinds of classes offered including language courses, writing classes,
how-to courses, business and finance classes, and computer classes. There are
also other, more specialized classes throughout the year offering varying
levels of instruction.
Children’s entertainment
Games,
puppet shows, arts and crafts, story times, scavenger hunts and other
entertainment are available for children.
Reference assistance
Can’t
find what you’re looking for? Most reference librarians are very good at
helping you track down obscure works, facts, or statistics. At some libraries
you don’t even have to leave your house as they offer online access to a
reference librarian. Their help is free.
Lectures, storytelling festivals and speaker
series’
Authors,
important citizens, professors, artists, storytellers, and other notable people
are often invited to speak on topics of interest or to promote their endeavors.
These may be one time appearances or ongoing series’ covering a variety of
topics.
Free movies
No,
they’re not first run movies, but the library frequently offers free
screenings. During the summer months,
our library has a weekly afternoon free movie for the kids.
Free concerts
Local
bands and musicians sometimes play at library hosted concerts. The music may
have a theme, such as music from a literary time period or the selections may
be holiday based.
Summer reading programs and contests
In
the summer, the library offers reading programs for both adults and kids.
Readers are entered into weekly prize drawings and a drawing for an end of summer
grand prize. Kids also get other incentives like stickers and gift certificates
to local book stores. They often have
the books the reading list
Tutoring and homework help
Kids
can get free help with their homework or receive additional tutoring. The
library keeps a volunteer staff of subject experts with teaching experience to
help kids navigate their schoolwork. In my
town, during the summer months, they
have a reading classes for kids who are having some issues with reading
comprehension
Teen activities
Many
libraries offer social activities just for teens such as book clubs, classes,
pizza nights, karaoke, and games. One day a week during the summer they have a teen wii night where they have a
pizza party It’s a safe environment for
teens to meet other teens.
No
matter the size of your town library you’re likely to find many free or low cost
resources that will interest you. A library is one of the best benefits you
have as a resident of a particular
community and I encourage you to take advantage of whatever they may offer. I
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Survey for New Moms and Pregnant Moms
Survey: $1 via Paypal for Moms and Pregnant Moms
Moms with a baby 9 months or younger OR pregnant women can take the survey and get $1 added to your Paypal account.
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