Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. How to Save Money on Groceries. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. You’ll be thankful later. Utilize the Freezer.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save money from your salary without sacrificing your lifestyle is a skill worthy of an entire course subject in the most prestigious of schools. So, what do you do?

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! It’s October, and Christmas is in three months, so we need money quickly!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

And, when you find yourself in the market for a new (or used) car, don’t worry about spending a little extra for an energy efficient vehicle because it will almost assuredly save money in the long-run by cutting gas consumption. Energy efficient tax credits. Easy energy-efficient home updates.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2014

Cooking dried beans sounds like a lot of work, but I’m going to show you that it is quite easy. The benefits of cooking your beans instead of buying them canned far out number any extra work. Cooked beans taste better than canned beans. Cooked beans have significantly less sodium than canned beans. Carefully drain.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

While there are plenty of blog posts out there sharing ways to save money each month , many of them are overwhelming and unrealistic. Read on for strategies we use that really work! From an early age, my Dad instilled in us the value of hard work and living within your means. Money saved is money earned.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

If you are interested in saving money while still providing quality food for your family, you should take a look at these seven money saving tips. This means on Sunday or Monday, you take some time to sketch out what you will be cooking each night of the week. For us it has been well worth the effort.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

If you are frequently on Pinterest, you’ve probably seen tons of posts about freezer cooking. To bring order to dinner hour, I thought I would give the freezer cooking a try. I started the cooking and prepping as soon as I got home. Do you cook for your freezer? What are your favorite recipes for freezer cooking?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2012

If your finances are tight and you already have several credit cards with high balances, it is time to change your shopping behavior to save as much as possible. Buy only the fresh products you are going to use within the next couple of days, because if you don’t, you will have to throw them away. How To Save on Vacation Costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. It is actually really easy to clean lots of things without using harsh chemicals. 2.) Use up all your food and reduce waste.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

In fact a lot of the things you can do to stay green actually save you money in the process. To me it’s a no brainer; be green and save money in the process… why wouldn’t you?! Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. Use Less Energy.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. Most of the coupons I use come directly from the store, either from their in-store magazines , kiosks, or the coupons that print with my store receipt. Yeah, that is not me.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Paper products, such as toilet paper and diapers are easy for me to use coupons too. But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store. Whether you are a coupon queen, king or clutz, there are many other ways to save money on groceries and coupons are not involved. Freeze for later use.

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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. Let’s take a look at some of the tips I use here at my house. In addition to saving money, your health will benefit as well. expensive and B. not very healthy.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2017

To save money, I always buy ground meat in 3 lbs or larger packs. To save time, I turn those large packs of ground meat into a big batch of Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat. You could also use ground beef. Brown the meat until cooked through. If using beef, you might want to drain any excess grease.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2014

Running your air conditioning 24 hours a day tends to be more expensive than heating your home (except if you use oil), so with that in mind, here are some tips to help get you ready for summertime to reduce your energy bills, reduce your impact on the environment, and keep some of your hard-earned money in your pocket where it belongs.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 13, 2016

Or, I cook the entire larger package of meat and divide equally and freeze in 1 – 2 cup portions. Your saving money by buying the larger packs, but the second option also saves so much time, because you are eliminating a step when it’s time to make dinner. You can pretty much batch cook any meat.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

These eight ways to save money on holiday gifts can keep more money in your wallet. Shopping sales is one of the most obvious (and fun) ways to save money. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t stack some savings! By tackling your shopping list right away, you might be able to enjoy extra savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

It can take a great deal of time to cook for a family every day, and in many houses the kitchen is a place to socialize, to work on homework, to eat, etc. It’s also one of the places in our home where we often inadvertently spend too much money. Think for a second about all of the paper products that you use in your kitchen.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. It might seem so obvious, but a little planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you hoped for. Make a list of expenditures.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Megamarts like Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Aldi’s, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, and even franchised grocery stores carry the same quality of goods that you’re used to buying, but they don’t carry the overhead costs that come with the big names. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused. That is $100 a week you can be using to BUY GROCERIES!

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 3, 2017

’, and finally ‘how to save money on meat?’ ’ Here are 7 Awesome ways to save money when you want to purchase meat. Use the site : eatwild.com. Save Money. A boneless beef chuck steak used in place of a top round steak will save you 22% per pound.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Wondering how to cook a whole chicken in the Instant Pot? How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot. I’ve cooked whole chickens regularly since owning my Instant Pot and I use this method every time. I use the manual setting of high on my Instant Pot for cooking a whole chicken. 3 cups of water.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Where We Saved Money this Week: I spent last weekend freezer cooking 8 recipes. This process should help me save money and time on our groceries. I also used a gift card that I received LAST Christmas, making our drinks FREE.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. How do you save money while on vacation?

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2019

“Manager’s Specials”, “reduced for quick sale”, “markdowns”, whatever your store calls them; they are great for saving money on groceries. There is the potential to save a lot of money if you know how to take advantage of these discounts. Finding Manager’s Special Deals.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

In fact, there were many weekends that I didn’t cook, because we ate out for every meal. Those days are long gone for us now as we’re working hard to cut corners and save money. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2011

If you work out how much you’re spending on work lunches in the average work week, you might be surprised to know just how much money is being frittered away. You can save money by taking your own lunches to work and depending on what you’ve previously been grabbing in your lunch break, it might be a lot healthier too.

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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. I do a lot of our cooking from scratch which takes a lot of my time! How did you become interesting in saving money? Here’s Gretchen: 1.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Did you know that meal planning is one of the keys to saving money on your grocery bill? Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! I especially like freezing soaked and cooked beans, bone broth , and shredded chicken.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

We took a little 4 cup electric coffee maker and used it since we are big coffee drinkers. You walk down the hall to the new part of the Inn and use a bathroom with multiple toilet stalls and several shower stalls – all private and available when you need them. How did you save money? Coffee was generally $2.25

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Each oil has so many different uses but I wanted to let you know of a few uses for lavender oil. There are many wonderful ways to use Lavender Oil and I have listed some of my favorites. I hope you find a way below to use yours. 20 Uses For Lavender Oil. Bug Bites – Just use a dab strain on the bite.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 15, 2013

This week''s bundle takes you back to the basics with 5 cooking resources to help you meal plan, create your own recipes, make homemade condiments and reduce waste. With a little planning, you can save time and money in your kitchen, and this week only get all 5 ebooks for just $7.40, or 85% off their list price!

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. I’ve compiled this awesome list of over 60 tips to help you save money on groceries, around the house, traveling and so much more! Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 6, 2016

FTM: Save Money By Meal Planning! As we start the new year, we want to help our readers learn how to save money. There are so many different ways of saving money. Meal planning will not only save money, but can save valuable time as well. Start by using what you already have.

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