Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Preserve Some of Your Food. Nor is it healthy.

Re-use 278

Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Search Greener Gadgets’ e-cycler locator to give your outdated devices a second life, and pick up 5 Recyclebank points. Learn a few ways to cut down on food waste. Have old electronics sitting around the house? Contamination can ruin clean recyclables. Learn why and earn 25 Recyclebank points.

Gift Cards 40

Gift Cards Discount Points Food Waste 40

Couponing 101

AUGUST 18, 2019

While going vegetarian or vegan is always an option, you don’t have to give up meat entirely to benefit from the occasional meatless meal. Reducing food waste can save you even more money. A nice cut of meat may be the centerpiece of your dinner. However, it’s also probably the most expensive part of your meal.

Meals 55

Meals Food Waste Saving Money 55

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. You''ll avoid all sorts of duplicate purchases and reduce food waste too. Today is the eighth meeting, but you can join us at any time. September Assignments: 1.

August 100

August Club Christmas Goals 100

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Less waste. To reduce food waste, we prepared these mostly with ingredients that needed to be used. My oven-baked rice is part of my weekly food prep. Roasted peppers are also part of my weekly food prep. My chicken was already shredded because that’s part of my weekly food prep. Scallions.

Leftovers 52

Leftovers Meals Re-use Recipes 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Money Crashers shares with us 7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste- Freezing Food and Making Leftover Recipes. I have to give some of these a try. Mind as well give ourselves the best chance at completing them right? Sustainable Personal Finance shares with us the first step in having a frugal wedding- attire. Going Green.

January 113

January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2012

Using coupons will save you money at the register, but using your food wisely is going to save you money as well! We wasted more food (produce, leftovers, etc. We ate more quick/convenience foods. I always find we have more food than we think and can usually count on finding a few things that I had forgotten about.

Saving Money 98

Saving Money Meals Money Menu Planning 98

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. Let’s break it down.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52