Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. This list is a massive round up of my best tips that I have shared over the years. My budget has gone up over the years from when I first started blogging.

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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. Cheap food is a myth. Condiments?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

The post How to Coupon: A Guide for Beginners appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to coupon—and I’m talking about extreme couponing here—something that will save you thousands of dollars by the end of the year kind of couponing—anyway, it’s a lot like learning how to save money and grow your wealth.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 19, 2015

With Sprouts opening up in my city in a few months, and Whole Foods was my go-to store to shop at for healthy items (so is Kroger and Publix), I have wondered, is there a way to save money when eating healthier and/or organic foods? This is how ANYONE can do it! Mambo Sprouts: Just like for tip.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

One big couponing myth is that all coupons are for junk food! It makes me so sad to hear people say this because they are missing out on some great savings. You can absolutely save money on healthy food! Newspaper – Yes, there are coupons for nutritious foods in the newspaper! Use Coupons. Wait for Sales.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! How to save on groceries at home.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! How to save on groceries at home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

There is something about the thought of being organized and starting a season off on the right (clean) foot that is satisfying. There is something about the thought of being organized and starting a season off on the right (clean) foot that is satisfying. Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. Leave the yolks runny, and they become the most delicious sauce when mixed with soy sauce, sesame oil, butter, and scallions. It’s simple, cheap comfort food. Affordable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Let’s take a look at some of the tips I use here at my house. Herbs are also easy to grow, which can eliminate the need to buy the dried-out bottled stuff.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 16, 2011

Is eating organic food important to you? So we eat a fair amount of organic, especially during the summer harvest. Have you ever eaten an organic, local, ripe strawberry? Does the price of organic make you not buy as much as you would like? Here are 6 tips that I use to help us afford organic food: 1.

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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 mean you have to buy tools, seed, fertilizer, etc.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

One of the best things you can do for the sake of your own self reliance is to build up your home food storage. Your home food storage can tide you over in the event of a financial setback, or be part of your efforts for emergency preparedness. Unfortunately, many people think of stockpiling when they consider home food storage.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2013

Whether you''re a new or experienced gardener, this week''s collection includes a variety of gardening tips for everyone! Learn how to garden without a big budget or a lot of space, discover tips for organic gardening and preserving your harvest, and get organized with custom printables.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Here are 6 reasons why meal planning is a good idea: 1. Here are 6 reasons why meal planning is a good idea: 1. You’ll save money. By working out your household’s meals in advance, you’ll save money in food costs. When you’re putting together your shopping list, try to organize it in line with the layout of the shop.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2011

If you’re anything like most people, you’re probably feeling the pinch thanks to rising food prices. There is some good news though – you can bring your food shopping costs down with some careful planning. Here are some tips to help you to save money on your supermarket shopping. Know where the impulse buys will be.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

If you have lived in your home for several years, you know how fast things can accumulate and how easy it is to lose track of where they are. Although I’m probably not the very best organizer in the world, we get along. Here are some of the ways to get and stay organized that I have come up with over the years.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

Many people have made it a priority to eat organic foods. However more people would eat organic if it didn’t come with such a high price. Here is a list of foods that you don’t have to buy organic (some people refer to it as the clean 15 ) as they are not heavily sprayed with pesticides making them healthier options.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2014

Even though she’s been gone 10 years now, I still think of her when I see those in the store.) But then I started having digestive problems, and after a few years of suffering, I discovered that I had a leaky gut that had caused multiple food intolerances including dairy, legumes, gluten, eggs, and most grains. Happy Animals.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The show “Extreme Couponing” on TLC has shocked everyone with the incredible potential of coupon savings. If you want to learn to coupon and save 50% or more on your grocery bill , then I can certainly help – and you won’t need to spend 70+ hours a week on couponing! A good rule of thumb is to buy one newspaper per family member.

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MARCH 9, 2012

Check out this AWESOME frugal tip on using a sharpie to keep your stockpile organized ! It’s amazing how much organization really matters, even when it comes to saving money. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share? Daily Frugal Tip: Organize Your Stockpile (With A Sharpie!)

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

My humble coupon case: If you are new to couponing or even the subject of saving money on groceries, watching TV shows, like Extreme Couponing on TLC, can be overwhelming or intimidating. I guess it is possible to buy hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of groceries for pocket change, but nobody needs 62 bottles of mustard.or

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2014

We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. How Did We Do in July & August?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The body’s fluids transport oxygen and nutrients to where they are needed, regulate body temperature, remove waste and create a cushioning protection for internal organs and joints. When there is insufficient fluid in the body, dehydration sets in and this is a serious condition. We all lead busy lives and it is easy to forget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

So check out these great tips on how to throw a green party and do your bit for the environment. Most people have computers these days and an email account, so send out digital invitations, to save on paper, ink and postage. Print them yourself to save money. Invitations. This is one area where it is simple to go green.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

While there are plenty of blog posts out there sharing ways to save money each month , many of them are overwhelming and unrealistic. I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. Because of this, I became a bit obsessed with saving my money. Money saved is money earned.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 20, 2012

This week I received a question from a reader asking how much to save up before buying a house. Here is Alicia’s question: How much money do my husband and I have to save up before buying our first home? How much of your income would be used to pay down your house-related debts?

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The tagline of my website is A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned because I firmly believe that statement! Saving $100 is the same as making $100! 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. Pin This To Pinterest. Which is Better?

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been picking my friends’ brains about health, wellness, and real food. One of the biggest myths about couponing is that there are no coupons for healthy foods. How to Save on Whole Foods. Thankfully, I’m always up for a challenge.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. Little House presents Not Enough Saved For Retirement? Editor’s Picks.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

That’s why I try hard to focus on healthy foods, including organic or all natural products. The key to finding healthy products when you are on a budget, is to be a savvy shopper! These really are basic principles that apply to anything you are buying, not just health food, but they are good reminders for all of us.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Well, today I want to share with you some tips on how you can change for the better; things you can do that help mother nature instead of threatening her. Pay attention to the businesses you buy from. Buy in bulk. Buy in bulk as many items as you can. Support your local organic farmers. Can you believe that?

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The Coupon Game

JULY 11, 2011

I hear people tell me all the time how great it is that I can save bundles of money. They say, "Coupons are for people who buy processed junk food." And though I must admit that there are many more coupons for the processed foods, more and more organic and natural companies are also producing coupons for their products.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

There’s gifts to buy, parties to attend, festive dinners to whip up, dozens of cookies to bake, Christmas cards to order, AND let’s not forget the cost of postage! However, December is a great time to find deals on basics, food, and things that you might need and/or use throughout the year. Save on Christmas Cards.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. There’s just one problem. I want it NOW!!!!!!

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