Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
If you’ve read my blog, you’ve probably heard me say that our bills may not be negotiable, but our grocery receipts usually are. Should you try the same thing for your family, they may balk at first, but they’ll get used to it. Drinks: Everyone loves to drink soda, chocolate milk, juices, flavored waters, etc.,
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 16, 2013
Think about what goes in to a bagged lunch: paper bags, plastic bags, aluminum foil, styrofoam, napkins, waxed paper, disposable forks, knives, and spoons, juice boxes, soda cans, etc. Unfortunately, all those bags and disposable products leave behind a ton of waste over the course of a year, too. The list goes on and on.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 5, 2012
When was the last time you heard a news report about a burglar breaking into someone’s house to steal leftover paint, an old ladder, or some rusty tools? You may think you hid your gold coins well, but you would be surprised at just how obvious your “hiding place” is to a professional burglar.
Coupons Do Work
JUNE 12, 2016
Fourth of July: Hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, BBQ sauce, ketchup, charcoal, salad dressing, potato chips, dips, mustard & mayo, relish, ice cream, Popsicles, frozen treats, soda pop. See sales from leftover winter clothes and spring clothes. This sale takes approx. 70% off a variety of items.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 3, 2014
I also occasionally get to encourage young entrepreneurs by purchasing their wares (usually soda or lemonade but sometimes more ambitions products as well). Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75. I don’t like to use plastic bags or throwaway containers for my leftovers – glass seems much cleaner.
For the Mommas
JULY 24, 2016
It’s not as hard as you may think to still enjoy a great life while living more frugally. You may be able to afford a larger house, but that doesn’t mean you should live in one. Ask around, see if someone you know may have an extra of something they’re not using and don’t need so they’d be happy to give it to you. Eat out less.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 12, 2011
Using just bi-carb soda and vinegar there are a range of things you can do from cleaning the bathroom right through to the oven. 2.) So instead of menu planning, buying what we need and eating it, we are buying what we feel like, cooking too much and throwing away the rest instead of eating the leftovers.
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