Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

It can run into a lot of money but my friends found some ways to save money on sports equipment for their kids over the years that I would like to share with you. 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe Is Private School Education Worth The Extra Expense?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Buy a dated, smooth-gliding rocker at a garage sale for next to nothing and customize it with several yards of fabric and a staple gun. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. The post 10 Tips to Create the Perfect Nursery on a Budget appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

People across the country are reining in their spending and pinching pennies in a concerted effort to save more money. If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. Finally, use technology.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale!

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

Making sure your child has everything he or she needs to excel at game time can drain your budget. These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. You can only cut so much from a budget, so to fill in our shortfall, we’ll need to also earn extra income by growing our small business and growing my blog income. Earn Additional Income. Apply any Found Money to Debt.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The tagline of my website is A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned because I firmly believe that statement! Saving $100 is the same as making $100! I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Whether you’re trying to save money or just limit the amount of stuff in your life, it doesn’t make it cheap to gift your friends and family ideas from this list. Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. 30 Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Save Money and Plan Now for Holiday Spending. Making some decisions now about what you will and won’t do during the holidays will allow you to set up a budget as well as talk to any affected family members or friends (and even business contacts) so that you can set their expectations. It is her way to celebrate the holidays.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. You don’t need to break the budget this Christmas, instead give your time, resources and talents. Give a Photo Session.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

The tagline of my website is A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned because I firmly believe that statement! Saving $100 is the same as making $100! I’m always looking for a new ways to save, so I’ve compiled this awesome list of over 60 articles to help you save on just about everything. by Koupon Krazed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2012

A giant pool, waterfalls, a 7 car garage, a dock for a yacht, 11 bathrooms, and 15,000 square feet of living space. A few years back I received a press release about a “green” mansion that some billionaire was building. Reading the specs I kept saying to myself that there is no way this house is green.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

We can slash our budgets to bare bones, but the quickest way to reach our savings goal is to increase our income. Do you have an extra bedroom or is there an unused room above your garage? Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. Are you an amazing baker? Rent Out Your Extra Space.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Christmas in July Christmas Shopping the Smart Way Do You Save Wrapping? I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas. Winter clothes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. If you believe in using allowances as part of personal finance training, letting your child take on more and more financial responsibility with an increasing allowance can help them be prepared to make good budgeting and spending decisions when they are on their own. using tax free days.

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freestuff.tv

JULY 14, 2011

Following on from my previous post on Starting Your Own Website , Holly from Coupon Croc is guest posting with some additional tips and ideas: When you have trimmed all you can from your budget and still find little room to breathe, you might look for ways to increase your income. Enjoy this site?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

My family has a crawl space downstairs, a pantry upstairs, and a freezer in the garage. You don’t want to overwhelm your budget , so buy items in an orderly manner. You can cross-reference your food storage list to sales flyers and coupons if you are really looking to save. These are areas where we store our food items.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Buyers should think about things like when they intend on moving and what they want in a home — amenities, ideal location and how long it could take them to save for a down payment,” says Edwence Georges, a real estate agent with RE/MAX in Westfield, New Jersey. Get started: Define your personal and financial goals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

The year before, after all, I successfully made up a role playing game to reinforce the idea of budgets and household cash flow. You might save money (but not time!). I will probably use an old garage sale board game as the base, and just glue the printed game mat to it. Where to start? Play test the game.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. the Redbox and Blockbuster kiosks that have popped up on every corner have helped people save money by offering newly released DVD’s for just $1 per night. In the U.S., Shop Online. Rent It Out.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

I poured over both our business and our home expenses, created a line item budget, and a made a plan for every dollar that was coming in. Today, my husband and I can’t park a car in our garage because it is filled with 5 bikes, 2 scooters, 2 wagons, and a big wheel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. DIY Butterfly Garden Slush Your Way Out of Being Over Budget 20th Anniversary = Free Cookbook. How I made centerpieces for $2.70 Have you made centerpieces? Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Save On Holiday Decorating. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Save On Holiday Parties And Dinners. Save On Gifts And Wrapping. Save On Holiday Outings.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. And this year, our budget was lower than ever. If you’re planning a Star Wars party for your child, hopefully this post will give you some money-saving ideas!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? The average cost of a meal is around $3 across North America, meaning that you’d be saving $4.00 Many people are, and you’re not alone. Money Tips'

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Fisher Price Wheelies Garage – $13.99. Find more fabulous Holiday Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest toys, games, technology and more without breaking your budget. So be sure to check both categories if your kids like cross over toys! :: Baby/Toddler Toys.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2011

Our souvenir budget is $150 ($50 per person) and food budget is $350 for the three days, making the grand total $1204.25 – This is my goal! My food and souvenir budget may seem low, but the truth is that my family has never got caught up in the souvenir craze. and save the change. Total Saved = $978.50.almost,

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

We are leaving 3 entry doors, the garage doors, the windows in the garage, the small kitchen window and a large picture window in the master sitting room in place. Make sure you budget ahead of time to save up for the cost of material, labor and surprises. What we looked for in windows and doors. Get multiple estimates.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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 the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What single action or decision has saved you the most money over your life?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Budgeting in the Fun Stuff negotiated a reduction in her cable and internet bills by calling the retention department and saying she would hate to leave but would if she couldn’t work out a cost reduction for the services. Garage sales – need I say more? Negotiation saves you money or gets you what you want or need.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? My kids both have chronic medical issues that are costly & require much budgeting. The hardest-it gets really old being on a tight budget sometimes, even looking at the end game or the why.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. In September 2001, we bought a 1700 square foot home with a one-car garage and ONE full bathroom. My grocery strategies: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. You can save thousands a year with a smaller house and smaller mortgage. Again, you can save thousands with a smaller car that is less expensive and more fuel efficient. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Get a smaller car.

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