Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Instead, focus on ways that you can give items that are inexpensive, personal, and eco-friendly to some degree. Just avoiding the big box stores can help you support your local economy, and encourage some level of sustainability. You don’t have to buy new to give a classy, thoughtful gift. Give Something You’ve Made.

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Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. The reality, though, is that giving doesn’t always have to be about the money. So, when he’s done, we give it to a neighborhood family that struggles financially. Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either.

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Giving Money Donation Bills 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Here are a few thoughts on giving your child access to music on a budget. She gives a step by step on her site. What suggestions do you have for parents to give music experiences to their children without breaking the budget? Make Musical Instruments From Household Items. It sounds pretty darn good too.

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Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. Savvy decorators can give a living room or bedroom a makeover with a budget as small as $500. You can lean a mirror against a wall.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

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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Budgeting Budget Entertainment Outdoors 189

Couponing 101

JULY 7, 2019

When shopping for clothes, especially for my kids, I’m all about budget shopping. They stay in their clothes for a limited time due to how fast they grow, so luckily, budget friendly sites are popping up all over the place for children and adults. This site gives you amazing offers on workout gear and accessories. Shoedazzle.

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Budgeting Budget Clothes Clothing 51

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. Health foods stores sell many items in bulk containers, such as nuts, grains, beans, and lentils.

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Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

Stockpiling Moms

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It is not only sustainable but also a great way to help reduce your gift giving budget. I thought why am I not thrifting for more people on my gift giving list? Finally, I found some clothing for my husband and son that was still new with the tag at the thrift store that they loved! And so, I started.

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Thrifting Gifts Flowers and Gifts Friends And Family Sale 130

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 2, 2016

Times can be tough and we need a way to budget our cash whenever possible. These five recipes will not only keep some extra cash in your wallet, but they’ll make sure to give you the proper nutrition that you need. A good way to budget your bill on this one is to buy rice in bulk from Amazon at only $18 for a 15-pound bag.

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Budgeting Budget Recipes Bulk 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. Dining Out.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Regardless of your income or gift giving needs, it is important to create a holiday budget from year to year. Creating a holiday budget can help you control your spending and make sure you get all of the items you need while staying out of debt or overspending. 5 Tips to Create a Holiday Budget. Define your needs.

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Budgeting Budget Holiday Debt 112

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 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. In this case the pantry was bare since I didn’t have a chance to get to the grocery store over the weekend. I think that was his polite way of saying, “give us a break with the tacos.”

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. Buy Store Brands. Most of the time, the store brand is a $.20

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Grand Rapids, Michigan ~ Give Me Neither. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kosher on a Budget. Dallas, Texas ~ Surviving The Stores. Boston, Massachusetts ~ Maven of Savin. Metro Detroit, Michigan ~ Saving Dollars and Sense. Oakland County, Michigan ~ Everyday Savvy. South Haven, Michigan ~ Bargain Briana.

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Kansas City Budgeting Budget Pennsylvania 150

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 3, 2024

If you're headed to Las Vegas, or thinking about visiting and worried about your budget, let me take you through some great free things to spend absolutely zero dollars on, except in gas or via Uber (or the Monorail, which I highly recommend): Bellagio Conservatory I love the Bellagio. Slow down and look around.

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Las Vegas Saving Money Money New York 148

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

Because a wedding is meant to be a one-time event, many people fall into the trap of only shopping at stores with wedding themes. to help keep your budget manageable. If you give everyone a glass, you’ll end up wasting a lot – it’s a better idea to keep the champagne reserved only for those who specifically ask for it.

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Wedding Budgeting Budget Money 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. Think outside the gift giving box this season; look at old unused items that may have parts that can be reused for other interesting and unique gifts. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack.

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Cycle Budgeting Budget Christmas 199

Couponing 101

JANUARY 30, 2019

I asked my Facebook followers to ask me their couponing questions the other day and the question that was most popular was: “Which stores are the best for beginner couponers?” Which store I recommend depends on how new you are to couponing. Then I recommend couponing at your best local grocery store. Is that you?

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Storing Budgeting Budget Double Coupons 85

Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

You can pick up fun things like these ring pops or Valentine head boppers or glasses at your local dollar store. I hope this gives you some good ideas for your own romantic evening in. If you want more tips for things to do outside of your home, here's my post on how to do a romantic staycation on a budget.

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Valentines Day Trader Joes Food and Wine Home and Garden 248

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. For example, some stores may offer 25% off.

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Budgeting Budget Christmas Gifts 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Teach your young children more about money by taking them to the local Walmart or other grocery and variety store. Here are a few suggestions on ‘lesson plans’ on your money trip to the store. Point out the people giving away samples and explain what their jobs are. A store is a business. Learn About Brands.

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Money Kids Storing Kids and Family 229

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Homemade Gift Baskets on A Budget. I am wondering if you think it would be inappropriate to use my stockpile to give gifts to a few people, just as a token of our love? However, I do understand you feel the need to give them some sort of gift. I bought a few items to add from the dollar store. ” Hi Shannon.

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Homemade Budgeting Budget Gifts 85

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Shopping for Halloween Candy on a Budget. Sure, you may want to give out Snickers or Starburst, but that may not be doable when answering to the demands of over 100 trick or treaters. Stores often have great sales during Halloween for everything you’ll need, including candy. Shop Smart. Use Two Containers for the Candy.

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Halloween Budgeting Budget Shopping 40

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Name of Product: Walmart’s Summer Steak BBQ on a Budget. Where to Buy: at Walmart stores nationwide. Armed with my $25 giftcard I was able to score some great deals and host a BBQ on a Budget for Labor Day! Price of Product: affordable! He also grilled the corn on the grill and I heated up the beans.

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Budgeting Budget Giveaway Labor Day 85

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2013

Grand Rapids, Michigan :: Give Me Neither. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas :: Kosher on a Budget. Dallas, Texas :: Surviving The Stores. Metro Detroit, Michigan :: Saving Dollars and Sense. Oakland County, Michigan :: Bargain Shopper Mom. Minneapolis, Minnesota :: Creative Couponing. Cloud, Minnesota :: Frugal Finders.

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North Carolina Kansas City South Dakota San Diego 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. As per your budget, how much do you need to use every week? I can, however, help you with the plan.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. Those are weekly staples at my house! According to the U.S.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

That's not helpful when you're on a budget. Anything you enjoy that can give you that little boost you need and keep you from becoming emotional because you need to eat. A quick trip to the grocery store is not only fun, but can save you money over dining out. Tip: Give a little extra where you can. I love a good RX Bar.

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 172

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, I offer this FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to my email subscribers. Enough was enough and we have since changed our ways of budgeting for Christmas gifts. Christmas cookies are as synonymous with the season as gift giving.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Couponing 101

AUGUST 12, 2019

To enjoy it without going over budget, you might also need to get crafty with your shopping strategy. If you’re passionate about coupons, Michael’s can give you your fix. Since Michael’s doesn’t offer rainchecks, head to the store early in the week to make sure you get the sale products you want.

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Crafts Craft Michael's Shopping 56

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

” However, if you’re on a tight budget, the holiday season may seem more stressful than joyful. But you don’t need to break the bank to give your friends and loved ones amazing gifts! Most stores have some limits, so always read the fine print. Give Several Small Gifts. Stack Savings.

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Saving Money Money Holiday Gifts 64

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

The link will give you all of the information you need to complete the sheet. A leaky roof was one of the priorities to give you an idea. However, there were also things that we didn’t give up. What do you value most in life, and what are you ok with temporarily cutting out of your budget?

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Debt Goals Debt Free Pay Off Debt 130

Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

JcPenney Shoppers: Tomorrow, on Turkey Day … , November 24th starting at 3PM, hop on over to your local JCPenney store where they will be giving out coupons good fo r $10 off a $10 purchase that will be valid November 24th and 25th only – use these coupons in store or online.

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Storing November Giveaway Fridays 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

It’s so easy to get caught up in all of the bargains that stores throw at us in November and December. But if those gifts were paid with a credit card that doesn’t get paid off as soon as the bill arrives, any savings from store sales, coupons, and/or rebates might be negated from the interest accrued. Did you over spend?

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2019 Club Christmas 2018 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. This should cover my tentative 2019 Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. My monthly goal is $100.

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2019 Club Christmas May 100

Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 17, 2015

Shop at retail stores across the nation or conveniently online at LaneBryant.com to shop the hottest trends of the season, like Boho Hippie, Military Glam and more! Find the dinnerware that is perfect for your life and budget with options including fine china as well as casual dinnerware. Hurry and shop now! Offer ends 9/1/15!

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Storing Flowers and Gifts Nike Office 100