Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2013

Food and drink and some entertainment venues are extra. Also like most theme parks, entrance fees, souvenirs, food and drink can be very expensive. Slide a few crackers, cookies or energy bars into your purse or pack and bring a water container that you can fill up at the numerous drinking fountains – to save on food and drink costs.

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Saving Money Money Food and Drink Tickets 199

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2014

I do the majority of my food shopping at Giant of PA and even if meat is not on my grocery list, I always walk through the meat department and look for markdowned bargains. Of course, you must use your judgement. I have never experienced a problem with marked down meat, but I have been saving 40%-50% off most of the meat that I buy!

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

January is Be Kind to Food Servers Month , so it feels like it's time to bring back some tips for saving money while dining on vacation, along with some suggestions on how you can inject a little more kindness when you're somewhere that you are being served food or beverages. I love food, and I travel to try new things.

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 172

Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2019

For many, building a stockpile means buying lots of bottled water, batteries, and canned food in preparation for a snow storm or natural disaster. A stockpile can be a key part of saving money! It is very important that you only stockpile foods and products that you know your family will actually use. Do you stockpile?

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Saving Money Money Friends And Family Sale Expiration Date 89

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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Lunch Lunches Saving Money Money 218

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

The cost saving on your energy bill would be $40 to $100 a year with a new, energy efficient model. Of course, the other side of the equation is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions could be as high as 50%, which is wonderful news for the planet. From reusable grocery bags to energy saving appliances, everywhere you look.

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Appliances Saving Money Money Green 222

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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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

You can often take advantage of these to save money away from work or grab some gusto during work. Of course I signed up with each airline and hotel for points. Make friends with people higher up in the food chain – executives often know about (and get) perks the rest of the company doesn’t have.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), How did you get interested in saving money? As a teenager, I saved quite a bit of the money I earned babysitting and working in a dining hall. I decided to get a loan even though I had the money to pay in cash.

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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 192

Shereen Travels Cheap

MARCH 9, 2024

Right now everyone is getting ready for Spring Break, but if you're looking to save money, maybe skip all that in favor of a getaway in May. Of course, you probably won't be able to top that gift, unless you take her on a better trip next year.

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Budgeting Budget May Portland 219

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton!

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 83

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

But I find food products to be a different story. Boxed, processed food coupons are very easy to find, but I try to limit those foods in our diet, so I really have a hard time finding coupons for food that we do eat. But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars. And here’s a post about freezing food odds and ends. Here’s my cinnamon bread recipe , in case you want to make some!)

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Sewing 186

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

In the early years, we both spent a lot of money on flowers, food, and gifts, but Valentine's Day can change with your spouse when kids enter the picture. Yes, I'd love to eat out and have someone else prepare my dinner and serve me, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Our two daughters love the holiday too.

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Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton!

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 56

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

While eating less is certainly an option, it shouldn’t have to be, not when there is plenty of food to go around. If you ask someone if they like to sit around and compare things; people, clothing styles, shiny cars, neighborhoods, they’ll tell you, “No, of course not, it isn’t nice to compare.” What are these pantry filling tricks?

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Now we save money, but still celebrate our marriage and our family at home. One person can plan the the main course while the other person plans the dessert. Main Course.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

In the same regard, don’t spend money on things you don’t need just because it is a great deal. Here are my Money Saving Tips for the New Year – from A to Z: A void Impulse Buying. Make a list (with coupons of course!) Making Homemade Baby Food. Saving Money on Haircuts.

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Saving Money 2016 Money Pay Off Debt 40

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 16, 2013

One of the best tips for saving money at Disney is sharing food! The options are endless, and most meals are totally shareable, which saves a ton of money and allows you to try more. It’s plenty of food for two people, so you could easily enjoy lunch for around $5.50 First, it was huge.

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French's Boys Food Food and Drink 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. Check out the following ways in which you can save on these expenses. How to Save Money on Food.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

We have all heard that age old adage “save your pennies for a rainy day,” but many of us never do it. Saving money can be a bit of a difficult challenge, especially if you are in a household that lives paycheck to paycheck like so many do. Whether it is a piggy bank or your private branch, put the money away.

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Bank Banking Money Saving 265

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

For many, the word “stockpiling&# means buying lots of bottled water, batteries, and canned food in preparation for a snow storm or natural disaster. A stockpile can be a key part of saving money! It is very important that you only stockpile foods and products that you know your family will actually use.

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Saving Money Building Money Friends And Family Sale 81

The Frugal Girls

JANUARY 1, 2024

You won’t believe how much time and money you’ll save each week! Whether you’re looking to save time in the kitchen or save money on your grocery bill, these Easy Meal Prep Ideas will change your life! Seriously… you […] The post 101 Easy Meal Prep Ideas To Save You Time!

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Meals Bills Kitchen Saving Money 65

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I am always searching the internet for other frugal blogs and I have so many that I love to read besides this one of course, but I wanted to list my 10 most favorite for you to check out. She blogs about ways to help you save money, make money, has lot’s of printables, shares recipes and so much more.

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Frugal Frugal Lives Frugal Living St. Louis 100

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. DJ your own wedding. Borrow things !

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Wedding Budgeting Budget Money 185

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ. Of course, 2020 brought us a pandemic and a lot of free time. I want to INCREASE our savings and net worth. Read: My 2020 Financial Goals.

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Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Here are 6 reasons why meal planning is a good idea: 1. You’ll save money. By working out your household’s meals in advance, you’ll save money in food costs. Not only will you get through your food shopping trips much more quickly thanks to your strict list, you’ll also be making fewer trips in the first place.

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Meals Cooking Saving Money Work 239

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

With gas prices still high and inflation putting pressure on people’s budgets, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its editors’ picks for 2023’s Best Gas Credit Cards to help drivers save money, along with a new survey to gauge consumer sentiment. Should people have to take a test to get a credit card?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Little girls love the ceremony, the elaborate dresses, the beautiful venue, and, of course, their prince charming. 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.

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Wedding Budgeting Budget Rent 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. Going green can help improve your health, and save you money.

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Health Green Money Grow Your Own 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2011

It’s astonishing how much food commodities increased last year. T does have some great tips to save money on organic and healthy food ). The only downside of course is that you can’t use it elsewhere. Between the other cards, I would say the most impressive is the new version of the Target card.

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Credit Cards Credit Groceries Grocery 164

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Buying in bulk can be a great way to save money and have the products you need when you need them. If you do the same oral hygiene routine once or twice a day, you probably wind up using a lot of your favorite products over the course of a year. Staple Foods. Some products are better to buy in bulk than others.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 20, 2014

Since I am back at Walt Disney World, that of course means I have been sampling all sorts of the eats throughout the parks and resorts. And if you have any great, low-priced food options, please feel free to share! =). More Disney articles you may like: Disney Disney - Saving Money disney food'

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Cheap Eats Disney World Disney Cheap 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. It’s simple, cheap comfort food. Pro tip: Food prepping allows you to prepare meals like this in minutes. As mentioned above, my oven-baked rice is part of my weekly food prep.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

But life is of course not all work and studying and I like to enjoy beautiful things which are nature (I am equally up for a day at the sea or hiking in a forest), my allotment*, and cooking. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 204

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will.

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