Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This is a blog swap post from LaTisha at Financial Success for Young Adults where she writes about budgeting for college students and easy investing for beginners. Unfortunately, sometimes trying to save money and ‘go green’ present a conflict of interest. Try unplugging the TV to save money. Go Digital.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates a sense of order, trains forethought, and so broadens the mind.” Start Using Cash This is a wonderful way to save money.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Create a Budget. Take advantage of my free budget excel spreadsheet that I offer to email subscribers. When your budget is complete, you’ll know how much you need for your holiday spending. When your budget is complete, you’ll know how much you need for your holiday spending. Find the Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are living with a tight budget. You might need to be a bit more creative than just booking into a 5-star resort or buying expensive tickets to the latest show but it is possible to find budget activities.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Maybe I am lazy when it comes to meal planning but I do know I need to for the sake of saving more money and stop buying things I do not actually need, you know what I mean? Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. Use Coupon Code SaveMeMoney and Save $4 off your first months membership at Build A Menu. Ready to buy?

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MARCH 25, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Take advantage of the low prices for the Easter holiday and stock up on these side dish staples. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. Sweet potatoes were on sale for.79/lb

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JUNE 19, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Last week, I took advantage of a $20 off coupon for first time users and chose the pick up option instead of delivery, because the delivery times were booked and I wanted to use the coupon. It was AWESOME.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

Saving money is always an appealing concept, for just about everybody, but even for people who are particularly conscious of keeping costs low, there are a few occasions and types of events that seem to demand high costs no matter how hard you try. to help keep your budget manageable. Consider hand-written invitations.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 2015

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, I included some of my money & time-saving tips from each day. Tip #1: I took advantage of the mangoes on sale for 50 cents at Giant Food Stores to make the salsa. Such a yummy treat.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2019

One thing new couponers are eager to learn is how to save more money. While it is important to learn how to save more, I think the more important thing to learn is how to spend less. The Jones family wants to learn how to save more. They might drive all over town to take advantage of the deals at every store.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! Some people see traveling as a luxury, but I see it differently.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Get help planning your dream trip by taking advantage of this hot deal for a subscription to Budget Travel Magazine for only $3.50 About Budget Travel Magazine: Travel to the exotic reaches of New Zealand or the islands of Hawaii – and do so at a tremendous discount. The post Budget Travel Magazine Only $3.50

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Christmas Gifts on a Budget. When you’re on a tight budget, you may think that your Christmas shopping will only yield cheap gifts. Even on a tight budget, you can purchase gifts that look expensive. Your friends and family will never know that you were on a tight budget. Take Advantage of Member Offers.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save up for a car is like learning how to save up for anything; it calls for discipline and a few financial tricks. Learning how to save up for a car without breaking the bank can now be somewhat difficult.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

These calculators will help you estimate the level of monthly savings necessary to make it to retirement and can also help you predict how your investments can boost retirement returns. Arriving at a ballpark figure for total retirement savings is easy with a retirement calculator. A 457 plan is offered to government workers.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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Simply CVS

APRIL 8, 2014

I had another great week of savings at CVS this week on products we need.but it took a toll on my extra bucks: I began with $20 ECBs and ended with $10, but I was able to keep my out of budget spending down which is my main goal. And after the winter my Kleenex shelf is looking bare, so I took advantage of.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. In January of 2020, I was gung-ho about saving for college, however, I had no idea what was about to happen.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Most Popular Resolution : 31% of people with a financial resolution want to save more. One in three Americans plan to make a finance-related New Year’s resolution for 2023, according to a new WalletHub survey, and 31% of those resolutions are related to saving more money,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

By reducing your monthly expenditures, however, you can save yourself some cash while also reducing your stress levels. Here are a few simple ways to save. Small changes can result in huge savings. By brewing your own coffee every morning, you can save yourself the $5 you usually spend on a latte and a tip for the barista.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Check out my simple tips for creating a budget friendly Thanksgiving below: 1. Although you may save time on clean up, you’ll end up spending more money for the convenience. Just ask those cherished loved ones to help in the clean up and you’ll also save on time! Take advantage of free turkey promotions. Frugal Holiday'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Yet, too often we make excuses not to save money, or we feel like our budget is just too tight to save. There are tricks you can use to save more money even IF your budget is very tight. Consider these strategies: Save all of your change. Pay in cash whenever you can and save all of your change.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? If you are confused about whether you should pay off debt or save, you are not alone, although everyone’s financial situation is different. Should you pay off debt or save? appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Maintaining our monthly budget is a daily process and there are days when we get it right and then there are days when we …I fail miserably. Where We Saved Money this Week: I spent last weekend freezer cooking 8 recipes. This process should help me save money and time on our groceries. Giant rocked this week!

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Saving money on gas is a top priority for many. In this post, we will explore effective ways for saving money on gas. Tips for Saving Money on Gas Like most of our articles on saving money, it starts with taking an honest look at your overall budget and spending. This is a significant savings!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2012

Going green and saving money is easier said than done when going about it by yourself. If you’re serious about going green and saving money, then it’s probably a good idea you bookmark the following online calculators: Retirement Calculator. Household Budget Calculator. Related posts: How to Be Green and Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. Here are some tips on how to save money on baby items. A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Saving on Grocery Bills. Take advantage of them. You just need to put them in practice.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

January is Be Kind to Food Servers Month , so it feels like it's time to bring back some tips for saving money while dining on vacation, along with some suggestions on how you can inject a little more kindness when you're somewhere that you are being served food or beverages. Anyway, here are ways I save money on food when I travel.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

Our Savings: $67 a month or almost $800 a year. At the time we kept the internet service with that provider, but were recently offered a better price with their competitor, so we are taking advantage of the two year offer. Our savings: $55 a month or $660 a year. Our savings: $184 a month. Cable TV & Land Line.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2014

To save the most on your next vacation, incorporate these 5 budget travel tips. One of the best ways to save is to book a ticket (hotel, cruise, etc.) Florida in summer or the Caribbean in rainy season), you can save as much as 50 percent off high-season prices. Stretch your budget with freebies and discounts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

Finding ways to shop smart is easier in the current climate thanks to coupon codes, online vouchers, promo codes and deep savings in coupon apps. Below are some great ways to save, stay sustainable, and stretch your budget a little bit further. Want to save a tree? Paperless Coupons. Get online. How cool is that?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

The Advantages of Gardening The advantages of growing your own vegetables include eating fresh, nutritious food, knowing exactly what has gone into your food, reducing food miles to almost zero, healthy exercise, education for the kids and the joy of producing something healthy for the family.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. I scour websites, magazines, and Pinterest for new recipes and ideas that will WOW my family and save me money. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Use the card every time you shop to take advantage of the weekly sales.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Life insurance may not seem like a priority right now, especially with competing financial concerns, such as saving for your first big purchases or paying off your student loans. Entering the Job Market If you’ve just started looking for a job, you may also be putting together a budget for the first time. Watch her story here.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I’m saving my plasma money for summer trips and activities. Ibotta is a cash back app and I took advantage of a lot of their grocery offers in February. Any money I earn from Ibotta goes back into my grocery budget.

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