Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

With the rash of data breaches at some of the major retailers in the past years, consumers are becoming more wary of flashing their debit and credit cards at brick and mortar stores when they could be using cash. Gas stations, some hotels, some restaurants are examples of places you might negotiate a cash discount.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Fry’s Food Store is the Kroger affiliate in Arizona. See below for all the Fry’s Food Stores Coupon Matchups. You can read more in the Fry’s Food Stores Coupon Policy. For example, a 40-cent coupon will double to equal 80 cents off the item purchased. Fry''s Weekly Deals coupon match ups frys food stores'

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 31, 2013

Fry’s Food Store is the Kroger affiliate in Arizona. See below for all the Fry’s Food Stores Coupon Matchups. You can read more in the Fry’s Food Stores Coupon Policy. For example, a 40-cent coupon will double to equal 80 cents off the item purchased. Fry''s Weekly Deals coupon match ups frys food stores'

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 30, 2013

These stores are also great for other books – just browse around and see what you stumble upon. For example, the Healthline Body Maps website and its interactive three-dimensional models are perfect for teaching kids about human anatomy. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Go to the parts store and have someone help you locate the correct replacement. Ask the friendly person at the parts store. For example, if your need Acura parts , buying direct can save you money. Almost any auto parts store can test your battery for free. Some auto parts stores will even install the battery for you.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Before heading to the store, make a list of what you need and stick to the list while shopping. You knew this tip was coming didn’t you? :) You can find coupons in newspapers, magazines, by mail, or online to help you save each week at the store. For example, a foot long sub sandwich and drink can cost approximately $7.

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Coupons Do Work

MAY 17, 2016

Baskin-Robbins – Free scoop of ice cream for good grades check with your local Baskin Robbins store. Cheryl & Co – Get a Free cookie for every A on report card at participating stores. Present your report card at a Fannie May Store showing you received at least one A grade. million dollars to teachers’ projects since 2009.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

For example, don’t go shopping at a high end department store when your budget is not allowing you too. Find a quality retail store that still offers value but for less. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Otherwise, you will only find yourself tempted to spend more.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Before heading to the store, make a list of what you need and stick to the list while shopping. You knew this tip was coming didn’t you? :) You can find coupons in newspapers, magazines, by mail, or online to help you save each week at the store. For example, a foot long sub sandwich and drink can cost approximately $7.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Right now, Fry’s is offering Quadruple Fuel Reward Points on most gift cards sold at the in-store kiosks. You’ll find gift cards to stores like, Sears, iTunes, Lowes, Gap, Macy’s, Best Buy, and much more. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. The rewards allow customers to save up to $0.10

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 19, 2012

Search In-stores. There are many different places to look for coupons in a store: Blinkie machines. e-Coupons (digital) – Digital coupons are coupons that you load on your store card. eCoupon sites that I recommend: Safeway Just for U program – coupons and personalized deals at Safeway stores. Sign up for Store Coupons.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 22, 2012

Take meal planning for example. You might spend an extra 25 minutes at the grocery store picking up the ingredients of what you want to make for dinner that night. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. It’s much easier to plan ahead than it is to think on the fly. Keep a list.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Great examples of these would be bread items and potatoes. Dollar stores carry ready made pie crusts as well as pie filling for just $1 each. For example if you find a great deal on turkey, buy a huge one! ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Focus on inexpensive fillers.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Before heading to the store, make a list of what you need and stick to the list while shopping. You knew this tip was coming didn’t you? :) You can find coupons in newspapers, magazines, by mail, or online to help you save each week at the store. For example, a foot long sub sandwich and drink can cost approximately $7.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2013

Saving money at the grocery store , gas station , car insurance, or even college tuition are all examples of things that should be something you strive for and are eager to achieve. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Photo Credit: Image courtesy of renjith krishnan/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2012

Contains both store and manufacturer coupons – and here is how you can tell the difference. Price point coupons are store (ex “$2.49 Remember, you can always STACK store coupons with Manufacturer coupons to maximize your savings! This is important for those of us with stores that double manufacturer coupons.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. In the above example of the sofa, maybe you could get free delivery or throw pillows instead. Another great item to buy used is your car.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 24, 2013

Extra storage comes in handy in a lot of ways – for example, it lets you buy in bulk and save money. STEP #5: Stay away from furniture and home décor stores. Instead of storing your knives in a drawer, which you probably don’t have too many of, or on the counter, where you likely have very little extra space, use a magnetic tool strip.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 27, 2011

QuiBids, for example, claims that the merchandise is discounted 95% and that this type of shopping is the future of internet shopping. These sites offer brand new merchandise for auction at prices which often start at zero and increment by very small amounts (typically a penny) on each bid. How Does a Penny Auction Site Work?

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This post has been reprinted from the Frugal Luxuries Food blog circa 2009. For example: Homemade chicken tacos and chicken soup are made from Sunday’s roasted chicken; while homemade tostadas and white bean hummus are created from the leftovers of a large pot of Navy Bean soup you prepared for your card party on Friday.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 26, 2011

For example, $5 off a $25 purchase price threshold coupon. Rite Aid may accept up to 4 identical coupons for the same number of qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers within the store manager’s sole discretion. ©2009-11 Saving Sense Media LLC. Total Purchase Coupons. Revised May 2011.

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