Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

A new carnival is coming to town, Kitchen Economics ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Save You Money in the Kitchen. Every week, I'll share a kitchen tip that saves my family money in the kitchen. I'll invite bloggers to submit a link to their money saving posts and invite readers to include their tips in the comment section.

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Economical Kitchen Money Money Saving 149

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 10, 2014

In an effort over the years, to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, we’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products, such as paper towels, paper napkins, storage. [[ This is a content summary only. Green Living Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Money And Currency Will Always Be Able To Flow Freely Worldwide. Hmmmm, in 2008 one of the biggest fears was that credit markets would dry up causing massive restrictions in banks lending to one another and therefore massive refusals to lend money to us. All that extra money is eventually going to cause inflation, in my opinion.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 16, 2011

Eating organically can be expensive, so I am always looking for ways to save money on organic food. Each week the member receives a pre-purchased and pre-determined amount of produce and the farmer receives upfront money to run their operation. Do you have any tips for saving money on organic food? heaven on earth.

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Economical Saving Money Organic Organization 166

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store. Whether you are a coupon queen, king or clutz, there are many other ways to save money on groceries and coupons are not involved. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

Meat and poultry are usually the most expensive items on my grocery list. We eat mostly poultry and I only buy it when it is on sale. I stock up if the price is exceptionally good, like the $1.59/lb lb chicken breasts a few months ago.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 173

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 13, 2011

Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen. What cost saving kitchen tip do you have? Join the link up below. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip.

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Economical Kitchen Baby Freezers 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

This got me thinking some more about how to save money by downsizing. More and more people are opting for smaller, more economical cars to reduce running costs as well greenhouse gas emissions. Downsizing my vehicle certainly has saved me money and will continue to do so for as long as I have the car. Money Tips'

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Saving Money Money Saving Storage 220

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APRIL 27, 2011

Eating leftovers is one of my tenets of saving money in the kitchen but I am even guilty of wasting food at times. I started wondering how much money I am actually wasting when I throw food away. Imagine having a month where you didn't spend any money on food. 600 is what many Americans spend on food each month.

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Economical Kitchen Groceries Grocery 173

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen. Print recipe for Homemade Chicken Stock on the Stove Top Do you make your own chicken stock? How does your method/recipe differ from mine?

Economical 209

Economical Homemade Kitchen Making 209

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. Once I started working and did have more money (although, as a teacher, especially at a private Christian school, never all that much!),

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2012

Being an economics-educated accounting nerd, I couldn’t make a decision without a cost-benefit analysis. You see, I don’t just blog, I make money blogging. In fact, I make good money blogging. This type of time valuing is a valid consideration and economic concept known as opportunity cost of time. is too optimistic.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2014

I discovered this money-saving tip years ago when I stumbled onto a case full of Perdue whole roasting chickens marked down to $2 in the meat dept. Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen' Yep, I’ve been buying it for well over 10 years and I’ve never had a problem. What about you?

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Saving Money Money Economical Saving 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

In today’s tight economic climate, many people wonder what is the best method of improving their financial position. We read that we should make our money work for us but worry about making a wrong decision that could actually cost money rather than make us money. What Is Saving? What Is Investing? What About Debt?

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Money Debt Refinancing Credit Cards 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

So, in this article, we’re going to look at 10 small money mistakes that many people make, often unaware of the impact they are having on their financial security. This small money mistake has a sub-section – accepting the so-called ‘free’ credit card upgrades or new cards. It’s wasted money.

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Money Emergency Fund Debt Financial Goals 235

Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 11, 2024

You saved time and you saved money. It's great, because it also saves you money too. Not only will you be putting money back into a community to help it thrive, you’re also keeping small businesses alive. Why waste all that money (and gas!) If you need ideas on how to pack strategically, check out this post.

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Travel Recycle Recycled Recycling 237

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2014

If you want to save money, in almost any area of life, it makes sense to work with what you have rather than trying to change what you already have. Many of us have it drilled into our minds that after 100,000 miles, a car becomes a money pit that is best sold so you can buy a new car. ” Learn to Be Content with What You Have.

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Saving Money Work Money Cars 198

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 20, 2011

Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen. What other holiday bargains do you stock up on? Let us know in the comments. What cost cutting tip do you have for the kitchen? Join the link up below.

Economical 147

Economical Kitchen Holiday Groceries 147

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 14, 2014

Kitchen Economics Recipes - Main Dish Saving Money - During the Holidays' My mother typically makes the ham and I contribute a side dish or dessert, but I’ll probably take advantage of the low holiday prices and buy a ham for my. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Leftovers Recipes Main Dishes Economical 185

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

You save money and resources. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen. What paper products do you avoid and what did you substitute them with? Let us know in the comments.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Making money is certainly fun, but being told what to do – not so much. It’s no secret that the majority of people dislike employment. Deep down, everybody knows what makes them happy. That’s why it’s so important to find a profitable hobby. Turn what you love into a sustainable future. Fairly soon, your entire life will feel like a vacation.

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Vacation Economical Birthday Fridays 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The collector system costs money, how much depends on many factors. They degrade over time and they don’t save you that much money. Fact: There are a few rare expections where geothermal isn’t economically or physically feasible. Are You Wasting Valuable Energy and Money? What’s not to like?

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Saving Money Money Bills Saving 214

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Don't you hate when a recipe calls for an ingredient that you don't currently have on hand. If you buy it, you're likely to not finish it. That is how I feel when I see buttermilk on a recipe. It only comes in a quart container at my grocery store which is way more than the 1 cup that my intended recipes usually require.

Economical 164

Economical Kitchen Equal Milk 164

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

They also lack much of an idea about how money itself is made, stored and distributed. Talk about what each person is doing, such as taking the orders, entering them into the computer so the people filling them know what to do, taking the money, making the french fries or hamburgers, sweeping the floors or cleaning the bathrooms.

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Kids and Family Money Kansas City Kids 222

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

One of my favorite times of year is apple season. Every fall, we head to a local orchard for a fun-filled day. The orchard offers a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, a children's play area with slides, swings, peddle-powered go-carts, and a corn box, and of course, apple picking.

Economical 138

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 7, 2011

In the current economic climate, many households are trying to save money. Organizations are getting greener and more waste conscious so many will reward you with money off by switching to direct debit or paperless bills. Even if it’s just a few times a week, it can help save money and help keep you fit.

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Money Money Saving Home Insurance 170

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Menu planning saves me money. For me, meal planning is the strategy that saves me the most money on groceries. Welcome to the first Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen. Thanks for reading.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Homemade chicken stock is super easy to make and you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to roast a chicken, how to make your own chicken stock, and some additional recipes for the roasted chicken leftovers in my latest post at Money Crashers, How to Roast a Whole Chicken - 4 Recipes to Save Time and Money.

Freezers 127

Freezers Homemade Economical Kitchen 127

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2011

The jars might not all be the same shape and size, but I'm not shelling out money for containers anymore. I use recycled jars to store baking goods (those blue Ball jars were a yard sale find), leftovers, matches, Q-tips, cotton balls, and office supplies. I soak the jars in water to remove the label and clean in the dishwasher.

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Reuse Economical Kitchen Freezers 138

freestuff.tv

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

With the European economic fallout tipped to be GFC mark 2, the money that you can save now will help you in the future should things get really rough. Or even now, you could purchase a small property in some states. We are talking some serious coin here. If ever you should consider quitting smoking, it should be now. whyquit.com.

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Saving Money Money 2007 Saving 117

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Only 13 percent of workers were ‘‘very confident’’ about having enough money for a comfortable retirement , a sharp decline in worker confidence from the 27 percent of workers who were ‘‘very confident’’ in 2007 (according to the 2011 Retirement Confidence Survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute).

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United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

As I prepared to hold a Money Camp for my young grandchildren last year, I researched various educational standards to review what kids can learn at various ages. They start to notice that you can trade toys, or trade money for stuff (like a ride on the grocery store pony or candy at the checkout aisle). Make change.

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The next time you make your menu plan and grocery list, instead of glancing through the sales circulars for ideas, challenge yourself to see what's lurking in your freezer and pantry. While you're at it, make a list of what you have on hand and try to eat through the list.

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Freezers Economical Kitchen Shopping 153

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Hurry and download this FREE ebook: Extreme Money: Masters of the Universe and the Cult of Risk by Satyajit Das (reg. Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics at NYU Stern School of Business and Chairman of Roubini Global Economics. Extreme Money (Free eBook) is a post from Couponing 101. Thanks, Hip 2 Save !

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Money Economical Finance Free 69

Simply CVS

JANUARY 26, 2011

They had a feature on Walgreens and CVS on January 24 explaining that buying groceries on sale at drug stores can be very economical and even beat the prices at big box stores. Apparently drugstores are beginning to offer even more grocery items for customers and at great sale prices, and it got the attention of ABC's Good Morning America.

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Groceries Grocery Saving Money Economical 178

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

This is a big week at the grocery store for holiday staples. Turkey, potatoes, fresh cranberries, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, canned goods, and everything else you need to make a complete Thanksgiving meal are all on sale. At no other time of the year will you find turkeys at rock bottom prices.

Economical 149

Economical Thanksgiving Kitchen Freezers 149