Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

I found some figures on expenditure percentages from a survey conducted by the Department of Labor , which gave me an idea of what the average person spent in different categories. of expenditure with clothing and services at 7.1%, entertainment at 5.6% Food accounts for 15.6% and health care expenses at 4.6%. The remaining 17.6%

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Budgeting Budget Credit Cards Transportation 222

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 16, 2011

We all know its one of the most entertaining awards shows of the season and each year, I give you my picks for the Best/Worst dressed and of course any notable trends on the Red Carpet. But this year, I want to change it up a little…I want you to decide who deserves these titles! So check back in a few hours…and VOTE !

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Carpet Philadelphia Entertainment Giving 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

In Huffington Post article Boomers Give New Meaning To Spoiling The Grandkids author Linda Stern reported: “Roughly 36 percent of the grandparents surveyed by AARP said “spoiling (grand)children by buying them too much” was a part of a grandparent’s financial role.”. Why are we boomers more involved?

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Then answer two fairly long surveys about soap and deodorant. Freebies Entertainment Mom Teen' If you are a gossip magazine fan, don’t miss this awesome deal to get a FREE 2 Year Subscription to US Weekly magazine from Rewards Gold. In order to qualify for the subscription you will need to complete the registration form.

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Magazines Frugal Lives Frugal Living Entertainment 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2014

You may have to wait a little longer to see some of your entertainment, but that’s a big savings that you can take to the bank each month. Transportation costs often rank high on surveys of household spending. Insurance Premiums. Rethink Your Transportation.

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Saving Money Money Insurance Transportation 195

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Under One Roof is your opportunity to tell us about your experiences in home improvement, decorating, cooking, shopping, entertaining, traveling, vacations, and much more. Plus, you earn points for rewards by participating in surveys and discussion forums. Your opinions will help shape plans for some of your favorite networks.

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Home Improvement Food Network Vacation Win 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Another area to focus on may be entertainment. You can also try taking surveys. If you stop eating out for four weeks, you may have as much as $100 to $300 set aside for gifts, depending on how frequently you eat out. Skip going to the bar or the movies for several weeks, and you’ll start to accumulate a nice pile of cash.

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Holiday Emergency Fund Homemade Eating Out 169

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

I found them entertaining and insightful and I am sure you will too. Charles Tran presents 5 Creative Tips to Save on Entertainment posted at CreditDonkey.com Tips , saying, “Being frugal doesn’t have to mean totally forgoing all forms of entertainment. The key is finding balance.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Tone Down Your Entertainment Expenses Spending quality time with your family doesn’t have to be expensive. Practice Wise Spending You can do this by surveying for places with lower prices. Limit eating out and the activities that are outside your budget such as expensive movies and far away vacations.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

These Macarons will be a great addition to your holiday entertaining. Survey Monkey Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Blogs! These fine products are made in the same fashion as our Food Service line using only the highest quality ingredients. So delicious and so beautiful! Nicole received a sample to facilitate this post.

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Desserts Beauty Freezers Hotel 40

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Earn Freebies From Swagbucks – By shopping online, watching entertaining videos of their TV channels, searching the web, answering fun surveys and finding great deals you will earn “SB” points to redeem for prizes. You’ll receive free formula samples, coupons, gift packs for different trimesters, messenger bag and much more.

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Freebies Club Rachel Ray Cat Food 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

This meant moving to a less expensive rental, cutting cable and changing our eating-out and entertainment habits. We started doing online surveys to save for gifts and other ‘luxury’ items that we couldn’t justify while were so in debt. I took on a babysitting job for about 8-9 hours a week.

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 10, 2012

Baskin Robbins – Quick survey for $1 off $4 coupon. Best Buy – 20% off select Entertainment Games Exp 8/11. Ann Taylor Loft – 40% off purchase Exp 8/12. Bath & Body Works – Free Signature Care item w/$10 purchase Exp 9/4. bebe – 15% – 20% off purchase Exp 8/12.

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Baskin Robbins 2012 Old Navy AMC 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

8.) Find freebies (entertainment etc). I sell books online, do freelance writing, online surveys, sell things on eBay etc. It will cost you in interest, but if you have no income for a long time, you won’t be able to get the extra your paid off the debt back again. 9.) Look for side income possibilities.

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Unemployment Debt Job Loss Money 200

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 17, 2012

Here’s a great list of coupons to meet your entertainment needs. Top Restaurant Coupons: Backyard Burgers Coupon – Free Sandwich When You Take A Survey (exp: 8/31/2012). Einstein Bros Bagels Coupon – Buy 1 Specialty Beverage or Coffee Get 1 Bagel & Shmear Free When You Take Survey (exp: 8/31/2012).

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Restaurant Shopping 2012 24 Hour Fitness 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

91,404 Entertainment. According to a survey they did, at any one time about 16% of homeowners are involved in remodels. Based on that, we saved $222 dollars a year on a $500 a month food budget for 40 years for a total of $8,880. We took infrequent vacations. When we do go, we spend an average of $3000 for one week of vacationing.

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Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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Credit Cards Credit December Airline 52

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

I asked in the SWS Holiday Survey how often and where you shop online. This means that you will save a ton of money on books and entertainment as well. 6 Reasons Why You Need Amazon Prime & How to Get it for Free. Kindle Owner’s Lending Library - Love to read and own a Kindle?

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Amazon Student Library Mom 85

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 24, 2011

Entertainment Book, Click & Save $15.00/1. Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. -Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Masquerade DVD, Save $4.00/1. Emerald Breakfast on the go! Save $1.00/1. Emetrol for Nausea, Save $1.50/1. Felidae Dry Cat Food, (pet specialty stores) Save $5.00/1.

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Hasbro Sears Olan Mills Games 58

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 1, 2011

Entertainment Book, Click & Save $15.00/1. Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. *NEW Dish Network, $15.00 Off 12 months, Includes a $75.00 American Express Gift Card. NEW Efferdent Denture Cleanser or Effergrip, Save $0.75/1. NEW Expo Washable Markers, Save $2.00/1.

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Big G Cereals Sears Purina Olan Mills 45

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 17, 2011

Entertainment Book, Click & Save $15.00/1. Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. -Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Masquerade DVD, Save $4.00/1. NEW Emerald Breakfast on the go! Save $1.00/1. Emetrol for Nausea, Save $1.50/1. Felidae Dry Cat Food, (pet specialty stores) Save $5.00/1.

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Hasbro Sears Comet Blu Ray 49

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 27, 2011

Entertainment Book, Click & Save 50% Off. Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. -Doubleday Book Club + Free Shipping with membership, $0.99/5 Emetrol for Nausea, Save $1.50/1. Ester-C Vitamin C, Save $1.00/1. Felidae Dry Cat Food, (pet specialty stores) Save $5.00. Florastor Probiotic, Save $7.00/1.

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Sears JC Penneys Glade Olan Mills 45

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 20, 2011

Entertainment Book, Click & Save 50% Off. Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. -DVD or Blu-Ray, Jackass 3, Save $5.00/1. Emetrol for Nausea, Save $1.50/1. Ester-C Vitamin C, Save $1.00/1. Farm Rich Snack Products, Save $0.75/1. NEW Felidae Dry Cat Food, (pet specialty stores) Save $5.00.

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JC Penneys Sears Chuck E Cheese Pedigree 45

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 13, 2011

Entertainment Book, Click & Save 50% Off. Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. -Disney Children’s Vitamin Product, Save $1.00/1. Doubleday Book Club + Free Shipping with membership, $0.99/5 Dove Men+Care Deodorant (WALMART only) Save $2.00/1. Emetrol for Nausea, Save $1.50/1.

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General Mills Dog Food Jiffy Lube Kibbles N bits 45

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 6, 2011

Entertainment Book, Click & Save 50% Off. Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. -Disney Children’s Vitamin Product, Save $1.00/1. NEW Doubleday Book Club + Free Shipping with membership, $0.99/5 NEW Dove Men+Care Deodorant (WALMART only) Save $2.00/1. Emetrol for Nausea, Save $1.50/1.

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Blu Ray General Mills Jiffy Lube JC Penneys 45

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Entertainment Books, Click & Save 40% Off. Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. -Crystal Light on-the-go 12qt, Save $1.00/2. Culligan FREE In-Home Water Analysis, Click & Save. Dish Network $15.00 Off for 12 months + $75.00 American Express Gift Card. Ester-C Vitamin C Product, Save $1.00/1.

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Glade Blu Ray Betty Crocker JC Penneys 45

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 9, 2011

NEW Entertainment Books, $20.11 FREE Groceries, Complete survey for chance to win. -Dish Network $15.00 Off for 12 months + $75.00 American Express Gift Card. Disney Childrens Vitamin Product, Save $1.00/1. El Monterey Family Meals, Save $1.50/1. El Monterey Taquitos, (Wal-Mart) Save $1.00/2. Click & Save. FOCUSfactor, Save $10.00/2.

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General Mills La Brea Bakery Jiffy Lube Pillsbury 45

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 2, 2011

Entertainment Books $10.00 FREE Groceries, Complete survey for chance to win. -Dish Network $15.00 Off for 12 months + $75.00 American Express Gift Card. NEW Disney Childrens Vitamin Product, Save $1.00/1. El Monterey Family Meals, Save $1.50/1. El Monterey Taquitos, (Wal-mart) Save $1.00/2. Off & free shipping Click & Save.

General Mills 45

General Mills La Brea Bakery Lactaid Jiffy Lube 45

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 10, 2011

Entertainment Book, Click & Save $15.00/1. Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. *NEW Dr Sears Family Essentials Supplement Chew, Save $1.00/1. Emetrol for Nausea, Save $1.50/1. Felidae Dry Cat Food, (pet specialty stores) Save $5.00. Flex-A-Min, Save $3.00/1. Gardetto’s Snack Mix, Save $0.50/1.

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Blu Ray Hasbro Sears Comet 45

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 3, 2011

Entertainment Book, Click & Save $15.00/1. Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. -Emetrol for Nausea, Save $1.50/1. Ester-C Vitamin C, Save $1.00/1. NEW Farm Rich Snack Products, Save $0.75/1. Felidae Dry Cat Food, (pet specialty stores) Save $5.00. NEW Flex-A-Min, Save $3.00/1.

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Blu Ray Sears Pillsbury Glade 45

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Entertainment Books, Click & Save 40% Off. Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. -DVD or Blu-ray, Save $4.00/1 1 on “Eat Pray Love” Director’s Cut. DVD or Blu-ray/DVD Combo, Save $4.00/1 1 on “Grown Ups”. DVD or Blu-ray/DVD Combo, Save $4.00/1 1 on “The Karate Kid”. -El 18 (3oz cans).

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Blu Ray Dvd Cat Food Fancy Feast 45

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

NEW Entertainment Books, Click & Save 40% Off. NEW Free Groceries, Complete Short Survey for Chance to win Free Groceries. *NEW DVD or Blu-ray/DVD Combo, Save $4.00/1 1 on “Grown Ups”. NEW DVD or Blu-ray/DVD Combo, Save $4.00/1 1 on “The Karate Kid”. -El El Monterey Family Meals, Save $1.50/1. Ester-C Vitamin C Product, Save $1.00/1.

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Blu Ray Dvd General Mills Fancy Feast 45