Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Grow Your Own Food You don’t need a farm to grow some of your own food, you just need a small raised bed, a window box, or even just some old soda bottles hung from the fire escape.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

My entertainment budget is not very big, because my “fun” happens to be reading, writing, and spending time with family. Growing up, we always had a hot tub. You wouldn’t want to take a luxury car to a routine Sunday grocery shopping trip. I am a big believer of spending money on things that make you happy.

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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.

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 31, 2024

Encourage them to view setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow, emphasizing that mistakes are a natural part of the learning journey. Grocery shopping, budgeting, or planning a family event can become valuable lessons in practical skills and decision-making.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2011

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

We are loving the time with just the two of us, but still trying to stay budget-conscious. I do all of the grocery shopping for our family of two. A little over a year ago, I started meal planning in order to make the most of our grocery budget and cook healthy meals. But all of those quick trips out for dinner?

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

I’ve teamed up with over 50 bloggers from across the United States to put together this list of budget-friendly staycation and travel ideas from different parts of the country. Cleveland, Ohio — Kosher on a Budget. Erie, Pennsylvania — Growing Kids Ministry. Arlington, Texas — Grocery Shop For FREE.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Retirement has become an uncertain landscape for many families as they’ve watched economic markets shift and debt grow while financial burdens wreak havoc. Depending on how organized you are with your money, you may already have an accurate depiction of your budget. Look at your current savings as well.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

” Robert Kiyosaki I dare say there isn’t a soul on this planet as frugal as a mom on a budget. If you do a weekly meal plan, you will know exactly what ingredients need to be bought during your next grocery shopping trip, including the ones you have and those you don’t. We enjoy it, and it allows us to bond.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

I knew I was going to be a stay at home mom when we had kids and since we were both teachers, we simply could not afford for me to stay home, unless we got rid of something big in our budget. Extra money from budgeting wisely and spending less (specific tips below). Budget – Obvious, I know. I rarely use coupons.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 16, 2024

I’ve learned from watching my son grow his small handyman business that people forget and need to be reminded of things that need to be done. Ask The Neighbors I’ll preface this by saying that times have changed, and it’s less safe to go door-to-door than in the 1970s.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. However, over time, as the debt grew thanks to interest charges and mismanagement on my part, the monthly payments started to grow out of control.

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