Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

While TV reality shows usually concentrate on one tip – using coupons – there are plenty of ways to save money on groceries that involve things other than cutting coupons out of the Sunday paper. Skip Packaged, Frozen Meals Our society is steeped in the convenience of frozen and prepared foods, but usually those foods are A.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Consumer goods juggernaut, Wal-Mart, offers its consumers the chance to bring in ads and essentially use them as coupons at the register. For the family looking to cut back on grocery costs, you now have the information you need to grocery CHOP without having to clip coupons. Can you really save money making your own stuff?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

Make a list of the items you want in your food storage, from frozen items to canned goods, to dried fruit. You can cross-reference your food storage list to sales flyers and coupons if you are really looking to save. If you have a garden, much of your produce can be bottled or frozen and used in your food storage scheme.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

These frozen veggies will stay good for quite a long time. For example, instead of buying fresh produce, purchase the frozen, canned, or dried stuff. They also offer a $50 coupon on your first order. If you find a good deal on organic veggies, try blanching. Buy the veggies in bulk, then blanch and freeze them.

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Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Show them the big truck that pulls up with hamburger buns, frozen fries and etc and talk about where the food comes from. If you save money using passes or coupons or something talk about that. Point out all of the various people working there and help them figure out what they are doing. Preparing for bed. In the bath. At bedtime.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Nothing beats the convenience of buying some frozen waffles from the store and putting them in the toaster for breakfast. Any time I need taco seasoning, it’s there waiting for me. It’s just as convenient as buying a pack at the store, and it’s cheaper and healthier. Pancakes and Waffles.

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