Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Panama Cit y Beach, Florida With more than a dozen beaches with the green of the Gulf of Mexico , Panama City Beach is a great family location for Spring Break. For great food, lots of hotel chain and restaurants can be found on George Town, while the Seven Mile Beach is a great place for lovers of white sand and blue waters.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Celebrating a green holiday season is simpler than you might think. Check out these tips for ideas on how to stay environmentally friendly and keep the holiday cheer going. You want to be able to enjoy a fresh, green Douglas fir with beautiful needles and a piney smell. Consider an artificial tree. Recycle your wrapping paper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

In fact a lot of the things you can do to stay green actually save you money in the process. To me it’s a no brainer; be green and save money in the process… why wouldn’t you?! Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. Eat Healthy and Use Raw Ingredients.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Panama City Beach, Florida With more than a dozen beaches with the green of the Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach is a great family location for Spring Break. For great food, lots of hotel chain and restaurants can be found on George Town, while the Seven Mile Beach is a great place for lovers of white sand and blue waters.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2015

Being frugal and going green, sometimes you have to cut corners. Simply put: the best way to save up to 90% off the retail value of just about everything from food, entertainment, shopping, and that brazilian sugar wax you want, is to check out websites like Groupon. It’s hard to “Go Green” and consciously shop for fashion.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

They had a new line of jade green items, and I picked up the dragon chopstick rests (they also had tea bag holders and jars for your loose-leaf tea). They have a wonderful selection of Asian foods of all kinds. I try to do something different each year, but still stick to the traditional foods.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This is one of those times I decided to make all my own food, which is unusual, because I like to get a meal delivered, and you might want to, too, but if you don't, following is the list of foods I made. If you want more tips for things to do outside of your home, here's my post on how to do a romantic staycation on a budget.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I quickly found that making my own baby food for my baby not only saved me money, but it also allowed me to know exactly what he was eating. The average cost of baby food jars is around $.50-$1.00 By making my own baby food from fresh in season fruits and vegetables that I was already buying for the rest of the family, I really saved!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Follow these 5 tips on how to prevent diabetes and enjoy the benefits almost immediately. Cook your own meals at home and avoid fast food and highly-processed foods. Drink water or green tea and avoid sodas, even the diet varieties; limit your coffee and alcohol consumption. Be more active . The importance of fiber .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

It might take longer to become as green as you want to be, but you are more likely to see permanent changes. Start with these 7 simple ways to go green in 2013, and stick with them, and you will not only find yourself living more sustainably, but you will also feel energized to tackle some of the bigger behavioral changes next year: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Most people are aware that going green not only saves the environment, it also saves money. However, the big Catch 22 with going green is that the upfront costs can be quite expensive. However, going green doesn’t mean you have to go all out. In fact, there are several ways that you can go green without going broke.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. Going green can help improve your health, and save you money.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 11, 2018

Even though I’ve lived in Nashville for nearly six years now, I didn’t know about The Food Company until a few months ago. For over 15 years, this quaint little café has been tucked away in the heart of Green Hills. You order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. Pro tip: Ask them to press your sandwich.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

From television commercials featuring flashy new cars, to radio commercials pushing diamond anniversary rings and tempting top-shelf foods portrayed on interstate billboards, consumers are slammed with choices every day of the week. So, how what have you done to go green and save money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2012

Well, there is in terms of initial outlay of cash from your wallet, but if food is cheap it’s not for good reason. For the most part, cheap food is bad food, and any “savings” one realizes by purchasing it quickly disappears once a little time passes. Cheap food is a myth. The same goes for our food. Condiments?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

I decided to deal with the stress by doing somewhat of a raw food cleanse. The cleanse was all hands on deck, full stop raw food eating 100%. No cooked food, no animal products, and no processed food or junk. Here are a few tips I have for you. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) this cleanse also excluded coffee.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2013

Caring for a garden offers opportunities for exercise outside, and it allows for you to ensure that the food you eat is responsibly grown. Plus, if you are interested in local food sources, it doesn’t get much more local than your own backyard. What are some of your best tips for beginning gardeners?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

When you decide to make it a point to invest in a sustainable manner, you have to figure out how to research the best green investments. Beginning your research for sustainable investments is just like starting research for non-green investments. Start with the food you eat. The 4 Step Stock Picking Process.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

So whether you are hosting a large gathering or just your immediate family, follow these Thanksgiving tips for a seamless holiday, so you can focus on your family…and that proverbial after dinner nap! Roasted Green Beans at Confessions of a Foodie Bride. Bobby Flay’s Pumpkin Pie at Food Network. Bread & Rolls.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 1, 2016

But eating these foods and doing workouts at home, you will lose weight in no time! Avocado: Avocado is super a nutritious fruit you can choose for a healthy diet (in fact Avocado was the first baby food my kids had, it is easy to make!). Leafy Green Salad : One of my favorite things to eat for lunch is a salad.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2011

With food costs seeming to rise all the time, your weekly trip to the supermarket can take a big chunk out of your budget. Save money on food costs. Rising grocery costs have encouraged more people to grow their own food. Rising grocery costs have encouraged more people to grow their own food. Not convinced?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. My job as my household's kitchen manager is to ensure that my family is eating healthy and delicious food without blowing our budget. Produce Tips. Organizing Tips.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 30, 2013

New selection of the Top Selling Organic Food Deals have just been updated! Hmm, this Green Mountain Coffee, Dark Magic (Extra Bold) sounds good – I can definitely use that most mornings! Visit the Best Sellers in Grocery & Gourmet Food list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.).

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 5, 2012

These are the best deals at Whole Foods Market this week. Whole Foods will allow you to use one Whole Foods store coupon and one manufacturer’s coupon per item, however I suggest you check with your local Whole Foods to be sure. Visit The Thrifty Mama for more of this week’s Whole Foods Deals !

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 2, 2016

And here is what to buy in August 2016 : Food and stuff : . Seasonal Produce: Gravenstein Apple, Haas Avocado, Green Beans, Beans, Berries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Grapes, Melons, Onion, Peaches, Bartlett Pears, Bell Pepper, Plums, Raspberries, Summer Squash, Tomatillo, Tomato. Back to school snack foods.

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Couponing 101

JULY 24, 2012

This is a great way to reduce food waste, add great nutrients to your garden/yard soil, and save on fertilizer! Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Create A Worm Composting Bin is a post from Couponing 101. Check out how to create your own worm composting bin. Please send me an email !

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Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Shop at Cash Wise Foods? If so, here is Cash Wise Foods Weekly Ad with Coupon Matchups from 2/5/ 17 all the way until 2/11/17. . A little info about Cash Wise Foods: Number of locations: 10. Cash Wise Foods does accept manufacturer coupons that have been. Cash Wise Foods does accept manufacturer coupons that have been.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 12, 2016

Here’s the list of 10 most deadly everyday foods that you probably have in your kitchen. The food we love and use often. Unripe green tomatoes have been said to have the same effect. The post 10 deadly foods you have in your kitchen appeared first on Coupons Do Work! Almonds: Almonds are healthy for you.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. I’ve compiled this awesome list of over 60 tips to help you save money on groceries, around the house, traveling and so much more! Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

So take note of the following tips to make this year’s spring clean a frugal and eco-friendly exercise. Another good tip when washing windows in this way is to use newspapers, as opposed to rags, as these will not leave any lint on the windows and are less likely to streak. Related posts: Frugal Food Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. In an effort to conserve water, especially during dry spells, and save on your water bill, follow these easy tips. Conserve water.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store. Then life got busy, food was more readily available and was often flown in from further afield, making varieties available out of season. I mentioned ‘ food miles ’ earlier.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Not Your Mommas Frozen Food – Dinner With Barber Foods. Gone are the days where frozen food meant solid blocks of mystery meat in gravy that you ate in front of the TV. Today’s frozen food aisle is definitely Not Your Mommas Frozen Food. Look for the new Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breasts packaging.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 16, 2011

Many of us make a big effort to be ‘green’ by doing things like recycling, using the car less and saving energy in the home but did you know that you could do even more for the environment by not eating meat? 1 – More food and water available. Other Tips for Making Sure That Your Diet Isn’t Harming the Planet.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

This is a Guest Post brought to you by Jenni Lafferty from Blue Eyes / Green Feet. You may have a dedicated space where you grow food, but if you don’t, keep reading because the information here also applies to edible landscaping and container gardening. Make a list of foods that your family will eat. . :: List.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Go Green'

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