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. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post What You Need to Know About Using Digital Coupons appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. If you know me at all, you probably know by now that I am all about budgeting and saving money wherever possible. One of my favorite ways of doing this is by using coupons. What is a digital coupon?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

For example, even the most consciously thrifty of us tend to occasionally spend a good bit on significant purchases or major events. to help keep your budget manageable. you should use any acceptable family heirlooms or hand-me-downs that you can. 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund.

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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. We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money.

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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. This site uses affiliate links.

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Simply CVS

JANUARY 31, 2011

When I started Simply CVS in April 2010 I was used to buying $100 + a week for just pennies on the dollar. So I have to change my CVS game plan to still save on my budget while shopping at CVS but without focusing so much on my out of pocket.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars. I use the app to load my digital coupons, order groceries for pick up, and keep track of my rewards.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. Over the years I have had to budget, put money away…so we can live the life without worrying about money. also set aside money for a rainy day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Using part of the money that is already earned is one way to not take up a second job and make higher education a viable option. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Written Budget.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Here are five – no or low cost examples of things to do that actively involve you and your child in learning and bonding experiences. My kids used to love helping me make play dough. What resources do you use to find ways to occupy your children when they are bored? Budget and Kid Friendly Fun. Play Dough.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Valentine’s Day Candy on a Budget. For example, a box of candy is a simple gesture that let’s your partner know you’re thinking of them. Still, if you’re on a budget a local chocolate shop may be out the question. Still, if you’re on a budget a local chocolate shop may be out the question.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

If you have, and use company job perks, you may be less tempted to look around for other employment, you may be more satisfied with your job and work a bit harder – or so the theory goes. What are examples of visible not so visible company perks? These are real examples of perks I have either enjoyed or seen others enjoy.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Use our tool to start working toward your savings goal. How to use a savings goal calculator Here are brief definitions for terms used in the calculator. For example, if you want to save for a deposit on a home you plan to buy in three years, you would input three years. Tax Filing Webinar — Jan.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

These areas range from the basics such as budgeting to more complex areas such as saving and investing for retirement as well as estate planning for the distribution of your assets. A financial plan can help you get your financial life in order in areas such as: Budgets – How much can you spend this week or month and still stay on track?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. You need to know where the money is going before you can plan on how to plug the holes and use your income better.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget. Go sledding.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 22, 2022

Personally, I mostly use Ibotta on in-store grocery purchases , and for this post, I’m sharing how I earn cashback on groceries. After joining, there are many ways to earn cashback from over 2000 retailers and websites, however, I concentrate on finding grocery savings on products that we use. See the below photo for examples.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 1, 2019

Set a Budget. The first thing you need to do is set your budget. Without a budget, you will spend too much, regardless of whether you use coupons or not. Then you need to divide that budget into two categories: needs and stockpile. An example of this budget split would be: $75 Weekly Budget. $60

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Tips for Celebrating Valentine’s Day on a Budget. In fact, it’s quite easy to celebrate Valentine’s Day while being on a budget. Now, there are a couple things you should take into account when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day on a budget. Valentine’s Day Candy on a Budget.

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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. My new mission was to manage our money to make sure we used it wisely and stretched it as far as possible. Update budgeting software on a regular basis.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

Trying to Travel on a Budget these day, is almost impossible. For example, when booking a hotel with Hotwire, you can know the area of town, the amenities, and the hotel rating, but not the hotel brand. By using these opaque websites, you can save up to 50% off hotels. AirfareWatchDog for flights. Ebates & Big Crumbs.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 26, 2023

AI-generated videos can be used for various purposes, including marketing, education, and entertainment. They can be customized to meet your needs, such as your target audience, brand identity, and budget. For example, AI can sometimes make mistakes, and videos can be repetitive. The image can include text, images, and shapes.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. For example, you need not go for expensive brands and the latest trends whenever you shop. Credit can be a valuable tool when used wisely, but it can also quickly lead to debt if you're not careful.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

To calculate how much house you can afford, we take into account a few primary items, such as your household income, monthly debts (for example, car loan and student loan payments) and the amount of savings available for a down payment. In the above example, that would allow a mortgage payment of $1,260 to achieve a 28% DTI.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

My view is that an allowance can be a chance to teach budgeting, opportunity costs and delayed gratification – if done right. I was not required to use it to buy things I needed, things that Mom and Dad would have otherwise bought. They can then experience the consequences of no or poor budgeting.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Needless to say, a vast majority of Americans don’t own luxury vehicles, but that’s not to say that these people own broken-down used cars. Here’s how you can do that without breaking the bank or losing your sanity: Do Your Research “When buying a used car, punch the buttons on the radio. What is your dream car?

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

It may seem like the same thing, but let me give you an example. They are a family of four and have a grocery budget of $60 per week, they cook 2-3 dinners from scratch each week and eat out once or twice a week. Their grocery budget is already pretty low, but I do have a few ideas. Have they truly saved money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Some people wouldn’t be caught dead going into a thrift store, but they are often nice, clean stores where you can find great, gently used items at great prices. Set a Budget – Set a budget before you leave and bring cash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

If you rarely use your internet at home, you might want to consider using the library’s internet for free instead. For example, if you only check your email once a week (or if you primarily use your smart phone), you can definitely save money by cancelling your home internet services and using the library’s instead.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Saving money is critical for families on a budget, and it is a challenge for most not to go over. Purchasing pre-made smoothies can bust any budget, but using fruits and vegetables that are moving past ideal ripeness make perfect ingredients for keeping your family on a good diet. Multi-Cooker. Alarm System.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

We use consumer spending data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to get a reliable third-party measure of people’s spending habits. For example, a card’s grocery rewards rate receives a 23 percent weighting based on how much of the average person’s budget is spent on groceries.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Also See: How to Budget Money on a Low Income How Much of Your Salary Should You Save? It goes: 50% of your salary should go to your expenses and needs 30% should go towards what you want (a new car, a vacation, and all that) 20% should go towards your savings plan So, using this rule, 20% of everything you earn should go toward savings.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Shopmium Savings Expert Lisa Thompson offers easy ways you can recoup some of that cash while holiday shopping: Use a cash back app for everyday purchases. Use it to get cash back on everything from groceries, to pet care items, beauty products, cleaning supplies, and more! For more information visit www.shopmium.com/us.

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