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. Grow Your Own If you haven’t done any gardening before, the key here is to start small.

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Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

Couponing 101

JULY 7, 2019

When shopping for clothes, especially for my kids, I’m all about budget shopping. They stay in their clothes for a limited time due to how fast they grow, so luckily, budget friendly sites are popping up all over the place for children and adults. Do you know of any other budget friendly online stores?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2011

With food costs seeming to rise all the time, your weekly trip to the supermarket can take a big chunk out of your budget. Rising grocery costs have encouraged more people to grow their own food. Now that you’re clued-up on the benefits, why not start growing your own fruit and vegetables at home? Not convinced?

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Grow Your Own Growing Finance Food 205

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. One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. We love to watch a movie on the big screen, but at $7 a ticket, the whole experience can really blow the budget. Build, Grow, Craft & Read. Check out the summer activities at these stores: Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics. Summer is here.

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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

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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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kosher on a Budget. Erie, Pennsylvania ~ Growing Kids Ministry. Metro Detroit, Michigan ~ Saving Dollars and Sense. Oakland County, Michigan ~ Everyday Savvy. South Haven, Michigan ~ Bargain Briana. Twin Cities, Minnesota ~ Creative Couponing. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kansas City Mamas.

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Kansas City Budgeting Budget Pennsylvania 150

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. I buy them on sale, with the exception the kids feet grow when there is no sale (for gym shoes). All I had to do was what my grandmother had taught me.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 20, 2012

I decided to re-post an oldie-but-a-goodie to start my “Budget Recipe” series. Tuna Noodle Casserole is my kind of comfort food and it was also one of the things I looked forward to my Dad making growing up. So here’s my budget, lightened up version: Ingredients: 1 Pound Rotini Noodles. 1 ½ Cups Skim Milk. ½

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Budgeting Budget Recipes Green Giant 106

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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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 19, 2015

This applied during pregnancy and sticking to solids and neutrals like grey and white, proved to have the utmost versatility, while helping me stay within a budget. My usual fashion approach is to keep things simple. Even though I did feel pretty fantastic, maternity Spanx and other maternity shapewear were a must for me. Be Cost Savvy.

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Budgeting Budget Old Navy Beauty 75

For the Mommas

JUNE 3, 2022

They are the perfect investment to get the most out of your garden budget and also give you more time to enjoy your landscape. Most perennials are low-maintenance and easy to grow. They also provide pollen, nectar, and nesting materials for birds and butterflies.

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Plants Landscaping Budgeting Budget 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

photo by: The post Budget Friendly Camping for the Whole Family appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter. Camping should be a fun activity that doesn’t cost too much, and the next time you go camping, you won’t be spending a lot on gear if you already bought it. Good luck, and have fun!

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Budgeting Budget Family Kids and Family 100

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. Track our Success!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2013

Erie, Pennsylvania :: Growing Kids Ministry. Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas :: Kosher on a Budget. Adirondak Mountains and Central, New York :: For This Season. Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York :: Ann''s Entitled Life. Syracuse, New York :: I am THAT lady. Greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania :: Family Balance Sheet.

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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.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Despite having a strict family budget , some members of my beautiful family still try to find sneaky ways to spend more than is allocated to them at any given time. Of course, budgeting isn’t all about sucking the fun out of everyone’s existence and putting family life on hold. Do you see that total figure?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Grow Heirlooms And Save Their Seeds.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Money 202

Couponing 101

APRIL 23, 2011

With our recent switch to a whole foods diet, produce takes a huge chunk of our grocery budget. Grow Veg – I am trying this 30-day trial and so far I’m loving this garden planner! Frugal Gardening – This is a series across three blogs that has great info for gardening on a budget. What are you growing?

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Gardening Garden Growing Flowers and Plants 63

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

It can be tough to dress yourself on a budget when you have children. They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. Before heading to the store, make sure you have a budget in mind. You can create a monthly budget for yourself as well.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Time to grow : The deadline for your savings goal. Before you build a budget NerdWallet breaks down your spending and shows you ways to save. Savings goal : The amount you want to save — whether it’s for an emergency fund, short-term goal or long-term goal. Annual interest rate : The interest you earn on your savings.

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Calculators Goals Emergency Fund Financial Goals 52

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Admittedly, he has a huge garden of 1600 square feet but he was able to grow a huge $2,000 of vegetables in just one season! And don’t get me started on the sugar, salt and fat content of processed food!

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Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

I started counting it, tracking it, and trying to grow it. Updating spreadsheets, learning new savings and investment strategies, and watching my net worth grow over time became increasingly exciting. Another word for that roadmap is a budget. I wonder what would happen if more people adopted the money hobby.

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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. The earlier you start building up your nest fund, the more time you have to grow your money through compound interest. This seems like a no-brainer, right?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Daniel is a WordPress plugin developer at grow development and blogs at [link]. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Retail codes aid fashion experimentation on a budget removing barriers inhibiting curiosity! Maker project discounts enable dabbling in woodworking.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Use this free savings calculator to understand how your money can grow over time. Use the free savings calculator below to understand how your money can grow over time. Then try it again with a deposit amount that fits your budget. Time to grow: This is the number of years your money will be in savings without a withdrawal.

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Calculators Saving Bank Banking 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

Here are some ideas that may work for you: Grow a Garden. If you have a little plot of land, consider growing a garden. 10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget How to Garden Over Winter: Key Strategies for Success Using Nature’s Bounty How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Your baby’s nursery should be a calm, yet stimulating room where your little one can grow, learn and explore. The post 10 Tips to Create the Perfect Nursery on a Budget appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Stencils are another great choice, because they’re inexpensive and easy to paint over, without repainting the entire wall.

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Budgeting Budget Painting Hardware 94

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. As per your budget, how much do you need to use every week? I can, however, help you with the plan.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 27, 2011

Life insurance isn’t necessarily a fun thing to talk about, but it IS a necessity – and the Gerber Life Grow-Up® Plan is a great way to start protecting your children now while also saving money! Since 1967, Gerber Life Insurance Company has provided quality life insurance, especially for young families on a limited budget.

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Life Insurance Gerber Growing Insurance 45

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Shannon from Growing Slower says her most powerful strategy to achieving their goal was to write it down and have a plan. Each month when they do their budget, they update their chart. If your big dream requires money, start saving, begin to budget, and direct your money in a way that you will be ready for opportunity when it comes up.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

You can only cut so much from a budget, so to fill in our shortfall, we’ll need to also earn extra income by growing our small business and growing my blog income. We will continue to save for travel and it is already part of our budget. Earn Additional Income. Apply any Found Money to Debt. Home Projects.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

Kids grow up and grow out of toys so quickly these days that it’s hard to ante up the money for higher quality toys. However, the outlet deals at Melissa & Doug puts premium learning and development toys within reach for any budget! Here are just a few of the current deals: Mess-Free Glitter Foam Frames $3.50 (reg.

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Toys Parenting Growing Budgeting 86

Koupon Karen

APRIL 18, 2024

Models meet diverse preferences and meet portability needs, material priorities, and budget limits. Find designs aligning durability, mobility, and budget priorities, simplifying restful nights. Certain common safety and adaptability hallmarks define quality bedside sleepers.

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Cribs and Bassinets Parenting Monitors Baby 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

There are plenty of money tips for college freshman but I just have three: watch your pennies, start a budget and don’t open a line of credit. My first emergency caused me to go over budget, even though I didn’t have one at the time, and spend my entire paycheck and spend some on my credit card. Start a Budget.

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