Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

The kids are out of school for the summer, and it was the opening week for a popular movie, so we left after seeing the lineups. We had already picked up some snacks and candy at the grocery store because the movie theater snacks are so expensive, so we wanted to do something. I would love to hear your ideas. Still, it is.

Frugal 188

Frugal Wine Saving Money Money 188

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even snacks in your planning. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights. Create A Budget. Plan your travel.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s a little like having a superpower, walking by the Starbucks without getting in line, or zooming by the snack aisles in the grocery store (we only buy chips and things like that for special treats). And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. I’d like to grow our own catnip for Mr. Clark!

Rent 177

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 177

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. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. People either love them or hate them. Yeah, that is not me.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If pork tenderloins are on sale, my menu will include Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin and I’ll use the leftovers on another night for tacos. Is it your child’s turn to take a snack to Scouts? Plan for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound, Plan for All Seven Days.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 113

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! That covered 2 breakfasts & 3 lunches plus snacks for the 2.5

Kids and Family 186

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186