Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2016

” Dining out is a fun treat, but when you eat out too often it gets old and my sweet girl wanted a home cooked dinner. I love watching my girls swim, but last weekend was a marathon and I’m glad life is back to normal. I never got to the grocery store until 8pm on Tuesday night. I don’t blame her.

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Budgeting Budget Home and Garden Daughter 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 31, 2014

I would then ask him to look at the computer and show him the savings rates that we could achieve if we cut back on this, or watched our spending on that. There’s something about looking at a spreadsheet on the computer that reflects a huge jump in savings just by cutting back on eating out. Get Them Dreaming.

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Budgeting Budget Money Finance 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Watch less television. Instead of watching TV, why not try learning a new skill that could lead to a raise at work; Or, why not use this time to develop some forms of passive income that can go towards your savings. Instead of eating out, why not experiment with some recipes at home. Cook at home.

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Library Television Televisions Money 176

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. How about clothes? Avoid impulse buys.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. Seeing the joy of discovery on a child’s face or watching them learn a new skill or develop a new talent is just plain fun, no matter the cost in money or time. Expectations of our children. We raised our children to expect more involvement.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

We both like to eat out. No more of this expensive cable package stuff (we downgraded when we realized we weren’t watching that much), and no more spending on things that were just “okay.” We decided that we both needed to be able to fulfill these wants. ” What About Where You Live?

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

If you have an open floor plan or a TV in the kitchen, you can prep dinner as you watch your favorite show. Once you find a strategy that works for you, I guarantee you’ll find yourself eating in a lot more often. (And How do you get excited about eating in? Save Money and Time with Once a Month Cooking Stop Eating Out!

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Homemade Food and Wine Cooking Cooking At Home 180

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

That was the first and last time I went to Disney World… the only time I liked Disney World is when I watch Disney movies. Members can see films, eat out, shop at discount rate. I thought I would post 9 ways to save money at Disney World. Free Wi-Fi ! Wifi should be free here! For the price of the ticket!

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Disney World Saving Money Disney Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Check out the group and watch my Facebook LIVES where I describe the steps to writing a budget. This is to keep out any trolls and help to keep the group a safe and encouraging place.). Our active life goes on, so I will be planning a nice eat-at-home dinner with a special sweet treat, rather than eating out.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. How about clothes?

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2013

We’ve reduced the amount of red meat that we eat, increased the natural produce we enjoy, and started paying attention to our choices when we eat out. However, it’s about more than just watching where the money comes from, and seeing where it goes. Now, we feel better in general, and have more energy.

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Finance Nutrition Money Motivation 212

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Heading out for Valentine’s Day dinner sounds lovely, but long lines, high prices, and the cost of a babysitter, can keep many of us in for the holiday. 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. Unplug from the Outside World.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2014

We started my son out on smushed vegetables before we started him on mashed fruit. While you do want to be careful (watch out for food allergies), many things can be fed to children if they are properly prepared. We used the food processor to make it easier for our son to eat what we were eating from a young age.

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Son Kids and Family Food Dinner 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

If you prefer eating out, see if you can get your hands on any discount vouchers before you make arrangements and then base your plans around it. If going out is just too expensive for your budget, why not entertain some friends at home instead? Stay at home.

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Bills Budgeting Budget Entertainment 208

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Watch out for sugar. Many of us eat out of boredom or other emotions and aren’t necessarily hungry as such. Before you automatically reach for something to eat, ask yourself whether you’re actually hungry. This can have a big impact on your overall health and deficiencies can become a definite possibility.

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Wellness Swap Motivation Consumer 199

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Originally for groceries, it has expanded to include clothing, entertainment and eating out, pet supplies and other categories. For others, you’ll need to complete an additional task such as watching a video or taking a poll. Offers can be product or retailer-specific. The total points awarded can vary by task.

Money 52

Money Making Bank Banking 52

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2013

When you save money and watch your spending, you’re going to feel a lot better about your finances and this can help you relax. Which then sometimes lead to taking out short term loans or other possible bad investments. The more money you save, the better you will feel and the more relaxed your life will be.

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Health College Tuition Insurance Saving Money 81

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

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. Watch a Romantic and Funny Flick. 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.

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Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? And when you are eating out, you can find a restaurant near you that offers FREE kids’ meals by visiting KidsMealDeals.com. How about clothes?

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. We aren’t readers, we mainly listen to podcasts, and watch dave’s FPU and Legacy Journey. Watch their Debt Free Scream here! Drinking water when you eat out.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. Plus, by watching shows without commercials you are less likely to be influenced to buy items you don’t need.

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Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2012

One of my favorite things to do if we’re staying in is watch comedy shows for my favorite comedians on YouTube and have a (big) glass of wine. 7 Ways to Save Money When Dining Out We all like to eat out, but if we do it too often, it can get expensive. So, how have you saved money on dates and still had fun? Still, it is.

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Frugal Wine Saving Money Money 188

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

And if you go out to eat for a meal, you’re essentially paying for two meals at once. Since school meal plans are typically pre-paid, think about the extra cost of going out to eat on top of the meal you’re side-stepping. Broadband vs. DSL. Keep in mind broadband Internet and cable are costly. Student ID.

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College Student Public Transit DSL 102

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 21, 2015

For example, instead of renting movies every week or eating out 4 days a week, watch movies you already own and eat out only 2 times a week. #7: The most important thing you can do is to put off unneeded expenses until you are able to recover from your Christmas debt. 7: Look for Savings.

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Debt Christmas Credit Cards Bills 40

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Baby Essentials at Disney Those with little ones know that eating out can be tricky. Therefore, we plan to eat mainly at Quick Service locations for our baby’s first time at Disney, and we’re not compromising the foodie in us while having an expedited eating experience.

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Disney World Disney Baby Outdoors 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. Daniel cut some of his business expenses by cutting out a monthly fee for a co-working space and cutting out monthly charges for services he didn’t need anymore. It’s feels nice to spend money on a date night out. What are your financial goals now?

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

We did watch Financial Peace University with a few of our friends and that was encouraging. This meant moving to a less expensive rental, cutting cable and changing our eating-out and entertainment habits. We did cut back on eating out quite a bit and we are people that LOVE to try new foods.

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

I shared our strategies in this post, 15 Smart Ways to Save Money when Eating Out. We have not regretted that decision and you can find out how we manage to Watch Really Great TV Without Cable while saving $50 each month.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Heading out this weekend? Don’t forget to grab a coupon to save on eating out. Pretzel Maker – $1 Off Fright Bites Combo When You Watch Video (exp: 10/31/2015). Why pay full price? Top Restaurant Coupons: BJs – $10 Off $35 Purchase (exp: 11/22/2015). Black Angus Steakhouse – $19.99

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Restaurant Chuck E Cheese 2015 Del Taco 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

While you are eating supper. Talk about costs of cooking vs eating out, see if they can guess how much the meal cost you to make and how much it would cost if you bought it at a restaurant. Point out all of the various people working there and help them figure out what they are doing. Watching TV.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If we stopped at 7-Eleven or picked up fast food, he’d take that notebook out and write down what was spent before driving away. I watched him do this every day of my life. Cable is costly, and these days you can watch pretty much anything you want on Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire TV stick. Cut your cable.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. Watch Kristy and her husband’s Dave Ramsey Show segment.). Sell stuff, say no to vacations and eating out, and just get through this time. We were sticky on a spending freeze. We tried our best to stretch the food budget.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

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. And eating out wasn’t the exception for me then. We don’t eat out often, but I like to cook.

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Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 208

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

watch my video below: When I was growing up, my grandmother would make two-three meals a week and the rest of the week? I do the same thing AND my kids eat healthy! If I want to eat out or the kids help me make a fun meal – stockpile stuff. My total bill was $27.57. now how do I do it? They were the leftovers.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 11, 2016

If you watch The Biggest Loser or any of those other TV shows, you’ll find that people are working out 8 hours a day and dropping weight like crazy. Ultimately, here are some changes I made to my eating habits: Eat out less or not at all. I know, I know. What are some of your favorite salad toppings?

Food and Drink 40

Food and Drink The Biggest Loser Lunch Lunches 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. Out of season produce, if available at all, was super expensive. People listened to the radio, watched TV, went to the local (one screen) movie house or entertained themselves. Most people were thin. Entertainment. All TV was free.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 16, 2023

I generally show up at my destination and take a trip to the store on the first day to shop for breakfast foods, because that's the easiest meal to make and the least exciting to me to eat out. If you want to skip the back-up bag above, you can definitely use your grocery bag to bring back items from you trip.

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Travel Hotel Sunglasses Phones 224