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. That is $100 a week you can be saving in order to book that trip to Scotland.

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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. However, a tight budget could leave you with little wiggle room when it comes to your usual arrangements.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Instead of paying for more than what you can, or worse, postponing the date until you can save more money, there are ways to have the wedding of your dreams for less money. Wedding planning on a budget may seem like a difficult task to tackle without appearing tacky, but it can be done. Do you have any money saving tips?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. You should also look into how to decorate your apartment while trying to help save the environment and go green. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

Saving money is always an appealing concept, for just about everybody, but even for people who are particularly conscious of keeping costs low, there are a few occasions and types of events that seem to demand high costs no matter how hard you try. to help keep your budget manageable. Consider hand-written invitations.

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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. Blanching is another nifty way to save money on organic vegetables all year-round.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

From a money-saving and environment-friendly perspective, this may be the most obvious solution to making room in your budget in an eco-conscious manner. Simply by agreeing to receive the bills digitally, a person can create room in their budget and help save some trees with one click! Transportation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment. 8 Ways to Save on Christmas. Take an afternoon and clean out all your closets, search the corners of your basement and attic for new, nearly new or usable, unwanted items. Christmas in July.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Here are a few tips you could do to save money on your next camping trip. Save on Gas and Transportation. Use your own car or SUV instead, and look for local campsites that’s easy to get to so you can save on gas. photo by: The post Budget Friendly Camping for the Whole Family appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2013

Here are ten ways that you save money while planning a wedding. Budget First, Plan Later. The most realistic way plan your wedding is to start with a budget that you can afford. First you can list where the funding will come from, and then you can plan a wedding that will fit into that budget. Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

This way I can focus on my health without breaking the bank and staying on budget. Staying Healthy Saves You Money. I even started to look at fruit as a snack or even dessert after a meal (this is a new habit I learned while traveling abroad a few years back). Do you see anything on this list that you like?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I made mine from saved up meat fat, but there are numerous recipe’s you can follow! ~~. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun. Here are a few: Come Home ([link] My Family ([link] Family Lobby ([link] Family Website ([link] FamDazzle ([link] Adorable ([link] Your Family Site ([link] or Your Family Website ([link].

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 29, 2013

That being said, we don’t have an unlimited budget. This might sound like a no-brainer for all of you budget conscious people, but it’s incredibly important to comparison shop. The savings are obviously far superior. Doing what you can yourself can save a ton of money. There are many ways to save money during renovations.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2019

Today we are going to learn how to go green, get healthy, and save money at the same time. If you want to save money on costs related to healthcare, exercising on a regular basis is a must. In turn, you will save lots of money by not having to shell out your hard-earned money on medication and doctor’s visits. Eat Seasonally.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2014

Set a Budget. Setting a budget can help you narrow your search significantly, particularly when you’re in unfamiliar places (on business, vacation, etc). Save the Drinks for Dessert. Save Dessert for Dessert. Split the meal and you can save on your health and your bill. How do you save when eating out?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

I have averaged 2-3 trips per year within North America, each one bringing different money saving (and splurging) opportunities and challenges. Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. How have you saved money on food while travelling? Thanks, couch surfing!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Luckily, Las Vegas is filled with all sorts of ways to save cash. Yes, there are budget friendly options on the Strip, (The Excalibur and Imperial Palace come to mind) but even those hotels come at a premium because of their location. My first tip is a no-brainer: if you’re going to gamble, set a budget. Conclusion.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2014

This isn’t a typical wedding venue (more popular right now are barns, vineyards, and back yards), so we had no problem booking the venue in advance, save for a small amount of date reservation drama that was the result of a change in camp management. The fact that the camp has tables will save us upward of $120. Booking Costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2012

Going green and saving money is easier said than done when going about it by yourself. If you’re serious about going green and saving money, then it’s probably a good idea you bookmark the following online calculators: Retirement Calculator. Household Budget Calculator. Related posts: How to Be Green and Save Money.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. Here are some tips on how to save money on baby items. A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Yet, too often we make excuses not to save money, or we feel like our budget is just too tight to save. There are tricks you can use to save more money even IF your budget is very tight. Consider these strategies: Save all of your change. Pay in cash whenever you can and save all of your change.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Saving on Grocery Bills. Do you have other money saving tips that you would like to share?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2018

However, if you have a tight budget, you might benefit from choosing a “near colorless” diamond instead. The post How to Save Money on An Engagement Ring appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter. A one carat diamond will cost more than a.99 99 carat diamond even if it’s smaller or looks the same size.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. I saved hundreds of dollars this way.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2012

If you are looking for a way to save some money or if you are looking for a place to find good deals, you should check out your local thrift. Set a Budget and Take Cash. The budget will help keep you from overspending while you shop and having cash effectively limits how much you can spend. 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

While this is a whole lot of money up front, your iPhone may make up for the initial cost with its money saving applications. These six iPhone apps have the potential to save you gobs of cash and a bunch of stress. GasBuddy : As gas prices increase each day, our gas budget has skyrocketed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people. How to Have Fun on a Budget Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

Budget, for example, has the following options that can be added: GPS ($5.49 If you are going to be gone most of the week, check out whether or not you could save money by renting for the full week. I found a deal for a mid-sized SUV at Budget rental for $357 (taxes and fees included) for 11 days, unlimited mileage if I prepay.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

Finding ways to shop smart is easier in the current climate thanks to coupon codes, online vouchers, promo codes and deep savings in coupon apps. Below are some great ways to save, stay sustainable, and stretch your budget a little bit further. Want to save a tree? Paperless Coupons. Get online. How cool is that?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people do not even know about. 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

I’m not much into budgeting. It’s true that what I do with money technically amounts to a budgeting technique, but the idea of a traditional budget has never appealed to me. It’s a lot like a budget, and many people have told me they think that it’s a budget. Let’s consult the budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder makes a great point that life becomes a lot easier if we just simplify it in his post: Happiness is everything: Saving Money and Buying Time. The Green Option That Saves You Money: Paper Magazines vs Digital. Small salary and high cost of living?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2012

I learned quickly that the costs add up and that budgeting is of utmost importance if you want to graduate without thousands of dollars worth of debt. Here’s how I saved a lot on the cost of textbooks when in college, and you can too: Find Out Whether You Need The Book. What kinds of ways have you found to save money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2014

I think more than anything that gets you on the same page if you are buying with a spouse, and also saves you a lot of time and hassle looking at houses that just won’t fit with your criteria. A Detailed Budget. I can’t believe that anybody would ever buy a house without a budget, but there are people who do.

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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. From that allowance, I saved up to buy my very first two wheeler bike. When your child is very young (3 – 5), allocate a very small part of your household budget to them.

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