Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

In fact a lot of the things you can do to stay green actually save you money in the process. To me it’s a no brainer; be green and save money in the process… why wouldn’t you?! Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. Use Less Energy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. You may as well flush that money down the toilet. A lot of people think being environmentally friendly costs a lot.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

On friday, I hosted a post from Broke Professionals as part of a blog swap. Different members from the network paired up to post on each other’s blogs and discuss the topic of how to save money on everyday activities. It’s a pretty cool thing really. I hosted Broke Professionals post , and they hosted mine!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

I do a lot of our cooking from scratch which takes a lot of my time! I think that I heard about Kristen’s blog through Katy, the Non-Consumer Advocate. I don’t know how I heard about Katy’s blog first! How did you become interesting in saving money? We also have three cats!

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

Cook all of our meals from scratch at home. Frugal blogs can be an excellent way to learn about how to save in your new locale. Simply type in “frugal blogs” and your city, and you will likely find several blogs. Don’t be surprised if some of the blogs have not been updated in a year or two.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Shopping, cooking? In his most recent mini-series, Matt Becker shares How to Start Investing From Scratch – Part 2 over at Mom and Dad Money. If so, bookmark SFB’s post about How to Set Yourself Up To Be a Financial Success When Starting the First Job at Simple Finance Blog. PET Archives : Save Money on Rent.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I used to read intermittently before then but got a regular blog rotation going once I quit social media 3. How did you get interested in saving money? It’s food that we have that I’ve cooked or otherwise acquired ? How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading faithfully about 2 years ago.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 27, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. HOW TO SHOP WITHOUT COUPONS and still save money!! "I Search This Blog. Steves Fine Finish Blog. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. My Favorite Blog Sites. Stephanie Cooks. Starting Out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 25, 2014

In fact, without even trying I have been spending less and less time on my blogs and online businesses, and more and more time enjoying our home with him. Cook Dinner Together. My husband and I rarely made dinner at all, and we still don’t cook every night, but cooking together is a great way to connect.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

To the overworked housewife in the 1950s, convenience foods were a fun novelty that gave her more time to do other things besides cook. Now, in our generation, convenience foods are seen as a necessity , especially since many men and women never learned how to cook from their parents. Chicken or Beef Broth. Making broth was a mystery.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? As mentioned, this blog has changed my POV on what’s “actually” frugal, so that makes me feel more successful & victorious! Similar to many others, we pack snacks & cook on trips. We have several food intolerances/needs so cooking is just mostly easier/cheaper.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

I’ve seen you mention on your blog that you sometimes listen to your textbooks instead of reading them. I am not trying as hard to save money on groceries as I used to Back in the day, I definitely worked harder on my grocery spending than I do now. (Here’s my cinnamon bread recipe , in case you want to make some!)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

In fact, eating out while on vacation got so expensive for us, especially after we had our first child, that we often had to cut our vacations short because we ran out of money. Instead, we’ve learned to save money on food when vacationing so we can vacation longer and see more sites. The Crock Pot to the Rescue.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2013

Another wonderful aspect of gardening is that it is not only inexpensive but it can actually save you money and you can actually earn money from it. Vegetable and herb gardens can be a source of food, which can help you save money on food expenses. Blogging is also a good hobby you can undertake.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

The Single Saver is a website dedicated to helping singles and small families save money with easy to implement money saving tips. Outside of my blogging life, I work full time as a magazine editor/designer for a large national company and I also teach part-time at a local University. That’s me, in a nutshell.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

She blogs at Happy Healthy Mommy. I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. My daughter and I are gluten free due to celiac and changing to a healthy grain free sugar free way of cooking has become a big passion of mine over the last couple of years. Welcome to Debt Free Stories.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Blanching is another nifty way to save money on organic vegetables all year-round. Shop Online You can find some great deals with Amazon.com on the Amazon Natural & Organic section by using their Subscribe and Save feature. It can be canceled at any time and it’s another nice way to buy in bulk to save money.

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freestuff.tv

APRIL 3, 2011

It comes with attached coupons for valuable savings on Holland House Cooking Wines. And if you opt in to the Splash Recipe Club you will also receive a quarterly newsletter filled with more recipes and handy cooking tips. Please subscribe via Email to have savings, advice, coupons and offers sent directly to you.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

I don’t have a recipe for nachos on the blog, but they’re so easy to make. I still had chopped cooked turkey and homemade stock leftovers in the freezer from Thanksgiving. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Bake at 350 until the cheese is melted.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. What’s your best frugal win?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

RT @ wellheeledblog Carnival of Personal Finance: Cupid Edition | Well Heeled Blog [link] #. Great list of PF blogs [link] #. The Secret Chemicals in Cosmetics:<br />10 Easy Recipes for DIY Natural Beauty Products [link] Save money and stay gorgeous! #. Help a Reader: Can Saving Money Hurt Financial Aid?

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 20, 2014

I have tried both the carved turkey sandwich and slow-cooked pork, both of which will cost you $8.49. Written by: Brittany Madden – Follow Brittany’s blog Britty Loves Disney. More Disney articles you may like: Disney Disney - Saving Money disney food' Another one of my favorite cheap eats is too at MK.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

So, when I started to consider the veggie garden option, I understood how it was greener but wasn’t so sure about being able to save money. Healthy plants are less likely to be diseased or attacked by pests, saving you even more. Gardening takes time, energy, patience and commitment as well as some basic skills and knowledge.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Heat on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through. How We Saved this Week: All of the meat that I used this week for my menu was from the markdown section of the grocery store. Read: 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat . Very tasty! Chicken, black bean, & corn enchiladas. I just downloaded my copy.

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Saving In Akron

AUGUST 20, 2011

This is a guest post from my very good friend and blog administrator Stacey C (not to be confused with me, Stacy S.). As many people have indicated that they would like to see more recipes, she is going to be contributing great money saving recipes and ideas and on a regular basis. Do you use Breadcrumbs in your kitchen?

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 17, 2012

I just love when using coupons has benefits beyond saving money! Hopefully your holiday events will be stress-free and full of family fun – no matter what you cook! This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and José Olé blogging program. They are already well on their way to a donation goal of $100,000!

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Saving Everyday

JULY 11, 2014

I have tried both the carved turkey sandwich and slow-cooked pork, both of which will cost you $8.49. Written by: Brittany Madden – Follow Brittany’s blog Britty Loves Disney. More Disney articles you may like: Disney Disney - Saving Money disney food' Another one of my favorite cheap eats is too at MK.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

She blogs about at Careful Cents where she helps creative freelancers and solopreneurs make a living from their craft. After nearly a decade of working my way up the career ladder, I quit my small business accounting job to start my blog, Careful Cents. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. Tell us about you and your family.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

I don’t make a lot of income on this blog, and it has definitely decreased recently as I’ve reduced my hours spent blogging. My grocery strategies: How to Save Money on Groceries. Someone else cooks and cleans up–it’s truly awesome! Also, we both have side hustles. Restaurants.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Disclosure: I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com , but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. I quickly found that making my own baby food for my baby not only saved me money, but it also allowed me to know exactly what he was eating. Save Money. The average cost of baby food jars is around $.50-$1.00

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

Meal Planning Saves Money. This saves me time during meal planning. In the past, I stored my actual recipes in a binder, but now I have many of our favorites on my blog or I have them bookmarked. Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen' Avoid Boredom. Do you plan your meals?

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 2, 2014

I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com, and received compensation for my time, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. Shop online and save money to live better at [link]. Jamie is a chef, and while he doesn’t have a lot of time to cook at home, when he does, he always comments that we need a new grill.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I figure I may not be “earning” money, but I can earn by saving. Maybe four years?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. Try freezer cooking. This time-saving technique will save you money and your sanity. Here are my freezer cooking tips and recipes. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

She blogs at Mom’s Plans where she shares her family’s progress getting out of debt and saving money. She also loves to cook with organic, locally grown food, and details how to make organic food affordable. How to Give to Charity Without Spending Money. In addition, you can always volunteer your time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. We mowed the grass, made our clothes, cleaned house, cooked , and fixed broken stuff.

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