Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

This can be as simple as forgoing dinner out sometimes and cooking at home more; taking your lunch from home sometimes instead of always buying it; and the oldie but goodie – giving up one expensive Starbucks coffee a day. Have a Budget Firstly, you must know where your money comes from and where in needs to go.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Cooking is also our family’s greatest financial tool. Cooking as a financial tool? From a mathematical perspective, the food section of our budgets often has the most flexibility, and it’s often the place we fall most short. Fiscally, it’s smarter to cook at home.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 12, 2012

One of the main arguments people give for just getting Fast Food is that it is cheaper and quicker than cooking at home. This graphic shows the cost and nutrition of a meal for four at McDonald’s versus two different home cooked options. Even on a limited budget you can eat fresh foods.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

This weekend while we are in Vancouver, I am going to take my hubby out for a great dinner to thank him for all of his support with this family stuff. 365 Days On A Budget tells us how we can become a master of our life. This post also really hit home. It just requires balance. How do you manage your family finances?

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