Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Need to find some wiggle room in your budget? It is totally possible to eat your favorite foods within a grocery budget. Keeping a tight grocery budget is giving us some wiggle room each month to put towards other financial obligations. Day 2: Organize Your Kitchen Pantry. Day 3: Organize Your Refrigerator/Freezer.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Before we dive into how to save money when traveling, it helps to MAKE extra money for your trip, and we’ve got a comprehensive post on ways to make extra cash. How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

If you have a limited renovation budget and an inkling that you may have a mould problem, unfortunately the priority absolutely has to be the mould problem. Want a brand new kitchen but only have $1,000 to spend in the renovation budget for this year? How do you prioritize your projects? How to Make Yourself Happier.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Right alongside the chips and frozen meals coupons you will find coupons for pantry staples, organic foods, and even produce! Printables – The same principles I talk about in this post on how to find printable coupons apply to healthy and organic food coupons too. They will more than likely send you some coupons!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories. The 5 Easiest Categories to Reduce.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

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. How Did We Do in April? Grocery Budget Challenge'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

Not only are we eating local and organic, but we’re also eating in season, which is an important aspect of living off the land. In the summer, we make an annual trip to an organic blueberry farm and a strawberry farm each two hours away. Last summer we bought 70 pounds of blueberries and turned some into jam. Get Growing'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2013

What To Consider When Deciding To Buy a Home Top 5 Benefits Of Home Ownership A Sweeter Way to Cook Your Budget. Get Organized' Use these tips and it will reduce the time, energy, and upheaval you experience during this process. 5 Home Buying Fundamentals to Remember Which Home Renovations Really Pay Off?

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 17, 2024

Colombia has all that and more, with a budget-friendly price tag. Visit a monkey sanctuary, trek up a volcano, or visit a plethora of temples. Colombia - Pirate history, fine dining, graffiti art, beautiful lakes, and nightlife. You don't have to spend 100% of your time by yourself. I'll often take pics and send them to a friend.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

The food is fresh and tasty and often more reasonably priced than organic foods at large chain stores such as Whole Foods. The community supported agriculture (CSA) movement is a great way to buy local, sustainable (often organic) foods at a reasonable price. How to Find a CSA. Have you used a CSA before?

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Why, I think it’s because I never knew where to start and even know how to put the menu all together and gather up what’s needed and do the calculations. Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. The post Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning appeared first on Frugal Texas Diva. Cooking with Kids. Special Menus.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2013

Especially as we age and having the latest and greatest gadgets takes a back seat in the budget to other responsibilities. So here are some tips on how to stay relevant: Watch the Trends Online. How do you ensure that you are on top of technological trends? Get Organized' Who doesn’t want to make things more efficient?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2014

My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. Before it became a “fad”, a “necessity”, or a “ripoff” (depending on who you ask), everything was organic. But back to the “organic” issue at hand. Your health, and the health of our planet, depends on it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

How to Get Involved in Volunteering. Other Ways to Give on a Budget. Volunteering for an organization or helping them to raise funds can be just as valuable as giving money directly and most charities will be extremely grateful for your support. How to Avoid Impulse Spending. So, do you donate to charities?

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 30, 2011

How to Organize A Pantry. Many of you said you wish you knew were to start with organization. I am very lucky to have a fantastic organizer in my closet. It makes it so easy to use every inch of space. Many of you don’t have the space to do this or it just isn’t in the budget. Photo Credit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Christmas Trees and Lights in the UK has some great ideas on how to turn a white Christmas into a green Christmas… Buy Smarter Look for locally made gifts at craft fairs and boutique shops. In a similar way, buying organic local produce from farmers’ markets will cut down on the food miles and CO 2 emissions. Plus, green. This is.

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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. You should also look into how to decorate your apartment while trying to help save the environment and go green. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Volunteering is a great way to meet new friends in a new city because, once again, you have a common interest; the charity or organization for which you are volunteering your time. The happy couple is on a pretty strict budget. It benefits the organization you volunteer with; it benefits the individual volunteer and also.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2011

I figured out how to make tofu-free meals because that’s what worked for me. Trimming Your Food Budget Trims Your Waistline. 18 Ways to Eat Organic and Healthy on the Cheap. I hate everything about tofu, particularly the texture. If I were being force fed tofu on a daily basis, there’s no way I’d still be a vegetarian.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Remember, there are lots of other parents out there in the same predicament of trying to manage a family budget while giving their kids as many opportunities and experiences as possible. Many sporting clubs and organizations run a used equipment and clothing pool where they sell on second-hand gear. Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

As time went by, there would be less to buy, especially if you employed some cost-saving strategies, and so you would save much more on your fresh fruit and vegetable budget. The other health aspect of growing food is that you can choose to grow an organic garden. This means that you use natural products to feed and protect the plants.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 13, 2011

For the next 30 days (week days), I will be posting a couponing how to. Where to start, what coupons to use, how to use your coupons and more.This series will focus on realistic strategies for couponing. In my opinion, lack of organization is one of the main reasons new couponers fail. Welcome to Learn to Coupon. in 30 days.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

Sometimes just having to organize your thoughts to present to a third party can make it easier to work out differences. How do you and your spouse work out your investing differences and tolerate each other’s risk tolerances?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Source organic produce; you might pay more but you will appreciate the great taste and nutrition. So, how do you try to live sustainable? Related posts: How to Embrace a Sustainable Living Lifestyle. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales. How to Incorporate Sustainable Living in Schools.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2013

To kick off the series and get everyone started on the first step, I created a Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet that I am offering FREE to readers. Details on how to obtain your FREE copy will be at the bottom of this post. Next, fill in a budget for 2013.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

How to shop for cheap at Winn-Dixie. TWO BOXES ANNIE’S ORGANIC CEREAL 10.0-10.8 Get $1 cashback from SavingStar for buying One Annie’s Organic Cereal. 1 Annie’s Organic Cereal printable coupons- preclipped. For $77 bucks worth of items, pay $10.56 ! oz, BOGO $4.69. Used two $1.00/1

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

While I'll ask friends for recommendations, I'll also ask people I meet while out and about, like my Uber driver, or staff at my hotel when I meet them in the elevator (cleaning staff mostly, because they are the regular people who have to budget and don't get anything for sharing those special spots. I want to be organized, too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2011

Here are a few gift ideas that make a positive impact on the environment: Give organic local flowers. Give an organic spa coupled with wine. The tub is filled with lavender scented natural oils and a glass of organic wine is ready for the sipping. Give organic, fair trade chocolate. Everyone seems to love chocolate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

They knew how to milk each travel dollar for all it was worth. Here are some of the ways to do so, some of the ways I milk each dollar on my vacations – no matter what my vacation budget is. Get those pictures organized. They weren’t rich, but they enjoyed seeing the country (and later the world). Anticipate.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Instead, he shared the story about Susan, a wife, and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. Over the years, my FOM duties included: Review the day-to-day/month-to-month budget and spending for our household. Update budgeting software on a regular basis.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

It’s well within a college student’s ability to start saving money while they’re still getting a degree, and to graduate with a firm grasp on their finances and an idea of how to succeed going forward. Related posts: 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund. All it takes is some common sense.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MARCH 30, 2024

This backpack fits under the seat and has a lot of organization. Here are some of my outfit of the day pics, because I like to see what I wore and what I didn't, but also I like to show you how to use your small wardrobe to mix and match options. I bought this set , because it came with a ton of pieces, but also a range of sizes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

If there are organizations near you that are fundraising for a greener cause, participate in it. Support your local organic farmers. Instead of buying an item for someone that only contributes to the problem, go green and organic. Or, buy gifts from organizations that donate proceeds to green causes. Dress eco-friendly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2011

Did you know that you can eat a healthy, organic diet on a tight budget? As a frugal shopper myself, I have seen how it can be done. Today I am going to share with 4 rules we live by when it comes to eating healthy as well as 18 different foods you can eat organically that will be healthy and won’t drain your wallet.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

It can be expensive though to buy organic produce, grass-fed meats, and high-quality dairy products. Now that I’ve learned a few ways to make this healthy lifestyle work, I’ve made a goal to eat whole, unprocessed foods in 2012 while sticking to a modest grocery budget. How to Save on Whole Foods.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

If you shop at Publix like I do, you want to know what you can get for free and cheap, here is a breakdown from this week’s ad, how to shop at Publix for Free and Cheap from Ad 11/16 and Ad starting 11/17 : TWO VANITY FAIR NAPKINS, on sale BOGO $2.29. EIGHT SPROUT ORGANIC BABY FOOD POUCHES, on sale BOGO $1.69. Used tw o $0.50/1

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