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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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. How to Save Money on Groceries. This is my most favorite way to save money on groceries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Grocery Shop. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), but even if you don’t have a full kitchen in your accommodation, you can still save a lot of money by grocery shopping for your food when you get to your destination.

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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. I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. Because of this, I became a bit obsessed with saving my money. Read that again.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Saving on Grocery Bills. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. Eating out harms you in two ways.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college. Remember these five money saving strategies to stay comfortable without breaking the bank. Smart Grocery Shopping. Skip the pizza and constant eating out. Avoid The Coffee Shop. Where have you been?

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

The last time I went to Disney World , I was in 4th grade and I remember going with my grandma and great-grandma, throwing a tantrum because I wanted to meet Cinderella and my grandma and great-grandmother were taking their time at the souvenir shop. I thought I would post 9 ways to save money at Disney World. Free Wi-Fi !

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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. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

If you spend $100 per week on eating out, that is $100 worth of money you can be putting towards your credit card debt. That is $100 a week you can be saving in order to book that trip to Scotland. With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending.

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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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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. If you are in that place in your life and want to know how to live a frugal lifestyle , please keep reading and you will be on your way to saving money and living frugally.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. If you are in that place in your life and want to know how to live a frugal lifestyle , please keep reading and you will be on your way to saving money and living frugally.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Somehow, I was watching a video of Korean YouTuber Maangchi making something she called a frugal Korean dish, which made me think that I probably should look for more frugal recipes to save money on expensive ingredients. How did you get interested in saving money? And eating out wasn’t the exception for me then.

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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. Anyway, here are ways I save money on food when I travel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

It’s absolutely nuts the amount of people who will complain about having a hard time saving money, who are living hand to mouth, who still eat lunch out every single day at work. Let’s say you are eating lunch out 4 days out of five per week. And that’s a conservative estimate of $7 per lunch out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

A couple of weekends ago, the boyfriend had to take his truck to the shop to get repaired. It cost over $1000, so when we went to go out for our Friday night dinner (we hate cooking on Fridays), we decided to stay in to save money. But the next thing out of his mouth was “so, what should we do?”.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

Cut Down the “Eating Out”. If you analyzed your bank statement or credit card bill, you would probably find a large percentage of the charges would be fast food or other “eating out” type expenses. Spend that money throughout the month, and when you come to the end of the money in the envelope, stop going out to eat.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money. Having a routine keeps me scheduled so that I don’t forget to prep something and end up tempted to eat out. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Shop your own home. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Try a no-shopping challenge. Have a plan.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. Shop your own home. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! Try a no-shopping challenge. Have a plan.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Meal Planning Saves Money. Develop a system for your menu and shopping list.

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JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month.

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JANUARY 1, 2014

What about eating out? Before heading to the store, make a list of what you need and stick to the list while shopping. Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Believe it or not, there are lots of ways to save money, no matter how much of it you have- or don’t have. I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. You just have to shop around.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 6, 2013

Some of these tips include avoiding eating out, planning meals in advance, comparing prices, buying things in bulk, and preparing large meals that can be spread out throughout the week. Eating Out Less. Many Americans today eat out at a restaurant more than two to three times a week. Planning Ahead.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. Eating out or going to a movie were once a year events. We saved and saved and saved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. Keep in mind that saving is a big step towards financial independence. Shop Wisely, Spend Wisely. Money Tips'

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APRIL 1, 2021

Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. Pretty nails and toes?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

What about eating out? Before heading to the store, make a list of what you need and stick to the list while shopping. Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

We thought eating in restaurants was a main attraction of travel because you get to try local foods. However, most of the time, we only had money for the low cost restaurants, so they were all one greasy spoon after another. Even when eating out on the cheap, we were still spending hundreds of dollars on food.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

What about eating out? Before heading to the store, make a list of what you need and stick to the list while shopping. Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 24, 2013

In this slow, sluggish economy, pretty much everyone is looking for ways to downsize, cut back, and save money. Extra storage comes in handy in a lot of ways – for example, it lets you buy in bulk and save money. Start cooking more and you will save money and get healthy! Save money and do it yourself.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Welcome to the first in our Saving Money At Disney series! Here are some GREAT tips I’ve received from fellow Saving Everyday’ers: Stephanie M. Catch it right and you eat free! Saved $1200.00 Saving Money At Disney & Paying For Your Trip – Tons of was to save on your trip.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Food/shopping. There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. People went downtown to do their big shopping. There were no shopping malls. People cooked and ate at home. Lots of people had back yard gardens. Fast food was rare. Most people were thin. There were no strip malls.

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