Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2012

My husband and I live within our means and budget and hope our children will learn from example. It’s Not Just Important for Children Currently, I’m getting a crash course in just how vital budgeting, preparing and planning for the future is to the stability of your financial future. So, how have you budgeted for life?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Who needs a budget?’ So who needs to worry about budgeting, savings plans and a secure financial future? Well, actually, no! The thing is, not having a budget is rather like not having a map when you set out on a road trip. If they had a budget, they would know the answer to this, right down to the last cent. .

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for March.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2012

With this wintry time of year comes a season of parties that could leave you stressed out and strapped for cash if you’re not careful, especially with all of the other demands on your time and your budget at the end of the year. You can spend a lot of money keeping your guests well fed if you’re not careful. Entertainment.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 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 wins in March: I stayed within our budget of $450.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Well I have finally found the solution and it’s called Build A Menu. Well, I says it’s easy enough for me and loving they way it all works. Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning. The post Easy & Budget Friendly Meal Planning appeared first on Frugal Texas Diva. Cooking with Kids. Desserts of the Week.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for November.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Wedding planning on a budget may seem like a difficult task to tackle without appearing tacky, but it can be done. Below are some wedding planning on a budget tips that may just give you financially stress-free “I do’s”. If you have a friend who’s into the baking business, you can ask him or her to make your wedding cake as well.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. One of my kids was not feeling well, so we stuck around our home and hubby and I got a lot of housework done.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

If you are like most parents, you want to raise your children well – to develop their mental and physical aspects completely. Here are a few thoughts on giving your child access to music on a budget. What suggestions do you have for parents to give music experiences to their children without breaking the budget? Go Frugal'

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. To make life a little easier this week, I made double batches of dinners, as you’ll see below and that worked well.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 6, 2024

Well, we get a Pursesuitz Pocketwear Tank, of course. Well, they're pretty large. If you're on one of those budget airlines and have to limit yourself to a personal item size, this tank can help you hold more things on your person when a purse or belt bag would count as a second bag and cost you extra money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 5, 2011

Today I have post up at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff on How to Budget for Your Wedding. Please check it out as well as all the other cool tips Crystal has to share. Related posts: Guest Post at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff. Guest Post at 101 Centavos. Guest Post at Retire By 40.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 2, 2016

Times can be tough and we need a way to budget our cash whenever possible. 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. Buying the same amount in small bottles will add up to well over $30. Fried Rice With Ham. Ingredients : Rice, vegetables, eggs, and ham.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MARCH 16, 2024

I'll be trying a new brand of laundry sheets that are low sudsing and can be used for handwashing as well as machine washing. Not only do you get a quality product, but you feel good about your choices as well. I'm also testing out a new over-the-tray organizer for the airplane. There are still new, innovative bags, too!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Shred the chicken breast and put back in the slow cooker and mix well with the peppers and onions. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 01.08.16 Take out the chicken.

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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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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. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. Water – Unless you have a well, you probably pay for your water.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

to help keep your budget manageable. Of course, if you want live music, you will have to explore other avenues – however, for the portions of your party that would normally be DJ’d, you can simply use your (or a friend’s) iPod or computer and a well-planned play list. Choose your bar well in advance.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 5, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Noodle soup is always so soothing when you’re not feeling well. Saturday: Roasted Turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn. Monday: Easy Turkey Noodle Soup.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

You can get free audio books sometimes as well. If your road trip is within a service area, there are many apps you can download on a smart phone for comedy as well. You can do all of these things if your road trip isn’t a lone one as well. The happy couple is on a pretty strict budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2011

Today I have a guest post up at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff on How to Develop Passive Income. Please check it out as well as the great tips Crystal has to share. Related posts: Guest Post at Modern Tightwad. Guest Post at Live Real, Now. Guest Post at 101 Centavos.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. We pretty much used up our entire restaurant budget this week, but we were able to follow some of. Pull out the chicken and slice, put back in the slow cooker and stir everything up really well.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

Sidebar: Restaurants are also a budget buster for us, and I will be extra diligent in this category as well. Earn Additional Income You can only cut so much from a budget, so we’ll need to also earn extra income by continuing to grow our small businesses, along with finding other income streams. Get out the shovel!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

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. It is by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

TikTok has seen a rise in popularity of financial and budgeting influencers across the platform, as well as viral budgeting trends, challenges and hacks. For example, if your bank balance is $1,756, add $6 or 6 cents to your savings account depending on your own personal budget. million times.

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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. Try these websites too: Organic Consumers Association , Organic Kitchen , and Eat Well Guide.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. Never toss china or tile into the garbage bin; these little well used and cracked porcelain treasures are up-cycling at its best. 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment. Leave no stone unturned and do not assume anything is trash.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 20, 2014

While there are a few pieces that can stay in your cosmetic collection all year, fall calls for darker, romantic colors as well as an upgrade to basics like eyeliner and foundation. Beauty Budget Babe Robin Reetz' Nude Nail Polish , $8.50 , Essie.com. Blush Papier by Mai Couture , $17.50 , Nordstrom.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 31, 2024

Not sure where to go on a budget? Candy and flowers last only so long, but memories last forever. If you can swing a trip in February with your sweetheart, I guarantee it'll be more exciting than one fancy dinner.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 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. I like to make a big batch of taco meat, because it freezes well, but we ended up eating all 3 pounds this week. The taco meat also goes well in my Homemade Burrito Bowls , in place of the chicken.

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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.

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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. It will save you money, and you may discover a love of the culinary arts.

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freestuff.tv

MAY 18, 2011

Well that’s a pretty dumb question but for most of us, we fail to act on our desires. Check out this guest post by Angela from Debt Consolidation Care: It needs no mention that budgets and savings play a pivotal role in assisting consumers in paying off debt. Budgeting is the ultimate way to financial freedom.

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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. Step 7: since I have been budgeting for groceries, I am tempted less to shop for clothes and other silly things. also set aside money for a rainy day.

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