Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

This week I as your host have chosen the theme of “November” and here is why. November to many of us means nothing more than turning on the heat, finishing the yard work, and beginning our hibernation from the cold. Here are some cool things that happen in November. On November 18, 1883, standard time began in the United States.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 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. My budget is $450. Grocery Budget Challenge'

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

On January 25, 2019, I started the Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. The First Assignment: The assignment that is due today was to create a total Christmas budget. Ten is the number of months of the club (Jan 25 – November 25).

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2019 February Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. 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.

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2019 Club July Christmas 113

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. 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.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. 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.

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2019 June Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2019

On January 25, 2019, I started the Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. This should cover my tentative Christmas budget that I based on what we spent in 2018. I thought that was an interesting way to save, so I started collecting $1 with C, J, K, L.

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March Club Christmas Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. 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.

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2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. 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.

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2019 Club Christmas May 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2013

Yesterday, I announced my new year long series, Christmas Savings Club. 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. Next, fill in a budget for 2013. I'm offering the excel spreadsheet FREE to my readers.

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Budgeting Budget 2013 Christmas 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

Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Starting this Saturday, November 19th and running through November 28th, Target will be offering up 10 Days of Deals with a different doorbuster deal each day! Day 8 (11/26): Spend $100 on Holiday Décor & Trees and save $50. Calling all Target Shoppers! Day 5 (11/23) : Buy 1 Get 1 Free Pizza. Day 9 (11/27): Coming soon!

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November Clothing and Accessories Target Storing 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

5 Secret Ways to Save at Amazon.com at The Greenbacks Gal. The list of speakers includes Crystal from Money Saving Mom, Rachel Cruze from the Dave Ramsey Show, Mary Hunt of Debt Free Living and many more. It’s not too late to make a budget for your Christmas spending. Just in time for holiday shopping.

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November Used Menu Planning Menu Plans 100

Simply CVS

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Black Friday" savings bonanza right here people! Great/free deals on needed items (to free up budget money for the holidays) and candy for small gifts or stockings! Below are deal scenarios for the CVS ad for the pre-Black Friday 11/23-11/26/14.

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2014 Fridays CVS November 157

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November, I'm holding a viral meeting for the Christmas Savings Club , a monthly accountability to help us save for a cash Christmas. As outlined in the first post , your goal this past month was to create a budget for your Christmas spending. Today is the first meeting!

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Christmas Club Goals Budgeting 127

Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Another Christmas has passed by and while the memory of the Christmas shopping and spending is still lingering in my head, I've come up with a plan for all of us to start saving for 2013. a "I don't have to worry, because I've saved money" Christmas. We have to plan and save for it. a relaxing Christmas. I created one on Excel.

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2013 Christmas Club January 113

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I'm holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Just remember, we're saving for A CASH CHRISTMAS!

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March Club Christmas Goals 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Over the years I have had to budget, put money away…so we can live the life without worrying about money. To budget, not spend on stupid things and save as much as you can. That means I saved over $300 a year. Gwyneth Paltrow $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps. Like this article?

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Christmas Savings Club' How did I do in May?

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Club Christmas May Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. On with the meeting. How did I do in April?

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April Club Christmas Goals 100

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Your child probably loves them, but they can be rough on the budget. With the Target App , you can save 50% on select toys the next time you go for a Target run. These deals expire on November 2 and must be used in-store. To redeem these offers, save them to your Target App by clicking “add” or “+.”

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Toys Target November Budgeting 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 14, 2014

From the subject line I knew exactly what it was, but I wanted no part of it because I knew the effect it would have on my family’s budget. My wife and I were going to have to discuss a change to our monthly budget. Here’s the breakdown of our plan: Savings : Let’s start off with what we didn’t want to change. Yeah, right.

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Health Care Budgeting Budget Gasoline 187

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

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Club Christmas July August 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

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June Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

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August Club Christmas Goals 100

Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Couponsdowork has the full Black Friday Ad to start saving & budgeting now, In-Store Black Friday Sale begins 11/25 9:00am. on Friday, November 27th, 2016. Online Black Friday Sale begins 11/24 12:00am. Q: What time does Costco’s Black Friday sale begin this year? Black Friday always falls on the day after Thanksgiving.

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Costco 2016 Catalog Fridays 100

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

It is November and that means that plenty of deals will be heading your way. We all have different tastes, budgets, and holiday gift lists. Download the Toolbar – This allows you to stay update to date on all the deals, coupons and money saving tips when ever you are online. Email – Sign up for my FREE daily email updates.

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November Holiday Watches Deals 78

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Do a Budget Check Up. It never hurts to do a budget check up. Can you save on insurance costs? We changed our car, renters, and business policies and saved about 1/3rd off our monthly premiums. You might end up saving even more! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a.

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Budgeting Budget October December 45

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. I scour websites, magazines, and Pinterest for new recipes and ideas that will WOW my family and save me money. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Look for the red Bonus Buy Savings through out the store. Kiosk Savings.

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Food Storing Saving Magazines 100

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. This goes back into our medical expenses budget category. This is a low amount, but I don’t shop too much online until November. Received $5.52

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Your Guide to a Minimalist Budget. You don’t have to have a Kindle – download the Free Reading Apps to read Kindle books on a variety of different devices! Thanks to Lindsay at See Mom Click for this great list! The Cornbread Bible. Deadly Secrets. Here Comes the Bride. Whats’ for Thanksgiving Dinner? Pink Flamingoed.

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November Newspaper Son Thanksgiving 55

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

I’ve been obsessing over this Sherpa moto-sweater that Lauren Bush is wearing ever since I saw the GAP Holiday lookbook … and now I can save about $40 dollars on it! I plan on making very good use of my coupon…what will you be buying this weekend??

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Old Navy Budgeting Budget Bulk 72

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Meals for One on a Budget. Thanks to Lindsay at See Mom Click for this great list! Dark Space. The Obituary Society. Windows to Our World. The Santa Society. Loose Screw. 23 Anti-Procrastination Habits. Christmas Candy Cane. Wisconsin Vamp. Good Eating’s Classic Home Recipes.

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November Wisconsin Fantastic Budgeting 45

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

New furniture wasn’t in the budget for this project, but we sold some other unused furniture in November and we now have enough to pay for the new furniture. The backstory: In November 2019, my van was in need of new tires and I was debating on whether to get the new tires or start looking for a replacement vehicle.

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Finance January Family 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Grocery University is a "2 hour, 19 minute audio course that will teach you everything you need to know about making the most of your grocery budget – regardless of whether you’re new to bargain shopping or have been a super-shopper for years.". Here's the schedule for Monday, November 28th: **All times are Mountain Standard Time**.

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Groceries Grocery Audio Sale 157

Saving In Akron

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Friday – Budget Travel (1 year), $5.39. November 6, 2011): Take An Extra 15% Off Most Titles when you use code PXSS1106. Monday – Elle (1 year), $4.39. Tuesday – Natural Health (1 year), $4.39. Wednesday – Road & Track (1 year), $4.39. Thursday – Clean Eating (1 year), $9.39. with code WKLYSPEC.

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Magazines Journal Outdoors November 138