Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This is a blog swap post from LaTisha at Financial Success for Young Adults where she writes about budgeting for college students and easy investing for beginners. There are ways to build a green budget without breaking the bank. The final tip I have for building a green budget is to unplug! Go Digital.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Create a Budget. Take advantage of my free budget excel spreadsheet that I offer to email subscribers. When your budget is complete, you’ll know how much you need for your holiday spending. When your budget is complete, you’ll know how much you need for your holiday spending. Find the Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. Last week, I took advantage of a $20 off coupon for first time users and chose the pick up option instead of delivery, because the delivery times were booked and I wanted to use the coupon. It was AWESOME.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Buying a franchise, therefore, can be an advantageous way to start a business , but you’ll typically need a large upfront investment to get off the ground. Here’s what you need to know to buy and open your own franchise. Upfront costs and ongoing fees Buying and opening a franchise can be expensive.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 25, 2023

As consumers continue to navigate through the uncertainty of the financial climate, alongside the rising cost of groceries, rent/mortgage payments, and household bills, budgets remain tighter than ever. These items, although tempting in price, may not offer the same level of quality as the more respected and trusted brands would.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2015

Christmas Gifts on a Budget. When you’re on a tight budget, you may think that your Christmas shopping will only yield cheap gifts. Even on a tight budget, you can purchase gifts that look expensive. Your friends and family will never know that you were on a tight budget. Take Advantage of Member Offers.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Check out my simple tips for creating a budget friendly Thanksgiving below: 1. Instead of buying disposable plates, napkins, tablecloths, or utensils, use what you have on hand. Take advantage of free turkey promotions. Make your grocery list before you go to the store to make sure you only buy the items that you need.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Tips for Celebrating Valentine’s Day on a Budget. In fact, it’s quite easy to celebrate Valentine’s Day while being on a budget. Now, there are a couple things you should take into account when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day on a budget. Valentine’s Day Candy on a Budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. According to the U.S.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. As per your budget, how much do you need to use every week? I can, however, help you with the plan.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2019

They are a family of four and have a grocery budget of $60 per week, they cook 2-3 dinners from scratch each week and eat out once or twice a week. In an effort to save more, they might begin couponing and buy a bunch of things they don’t need that are free or cheap. Have they truly saved money?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

At the time we kept the internet service with that provider, but were recently offered a better price with their competitor, so we are taking advantage of the two year offer. For a glimpse at what I buy and what we eat, read How I Spent $425 in March. We decided to cut the land line cord too since we both have cell phones.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

The most significant chunk of your monthly budget is likely spent on mortgage payments, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) suggests homeowners can lower monthly mortgage payments by refinancing their mortgages. That may be the financial boost you need to buy two tickets to Hawaii or book a hotel for a week in Las Vegas.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Entering the Job Market If you’ve just started looking for a job, you may also be putting together a budget for the first time. So be sure to take advantage of it when you receive your new employee paperwork and assign the appropriate beneficiary. Getting life insurance as a recent graduate may present you with several advantages.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Vera Bradley has a Buy One, Get One 50% off on sale items. This deal ends today, so take advantage of it while you can! The hipster bag is $36 in some patterns, which would make them $27 each when you buy two. when you buy two. Or, you can buy one of each for $26.60 Deals Around Town Holiday Mom Teen'

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

These areas range from the basics such as budgeting to more complex areas such as saving and investing for retirement as well as estate planning for the distribution of your assets. A financial plan can help you get your financial life in order in areas such as: Budgets – How much can you spend this week or month and still stay on track?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Create a Budget. Take advantage of my free budget excel spreadsheet and when your budget is complete, you’ll know how much you need for your holiday spending. Click here to download my FREE Christmas Gift Spending & Budget excel spreadsheet. 3 Smart Steps to a Debt Free Christmas.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 18, 2014

My favorite is the Buy 3, Get 3 FREE deal. If you don’t need six items, you can take advantage of the Buy 2, Get 2 FREE deal. Find more fabulous Holiday Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest toys, games, technology and more without breaking your budget. The same coupon code applies.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Maintaining our monthly budget is a daily process and there are days when we get it right and then there are days when we …I fail miserably. My husband and I had a hot date at Starbucks during their Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion (Nov 12-16, 2-5 pm). Do you take advantage of your grocery store’s free turkey promotions?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

These are cars that cost upwards of $70,000 just to buy. The simple truth is that not many people have enough money saved up to buy a car. Since you are here, I assume you are looking to sidestep all that and go straight to outright buying your car. of the cars owned by Americans qualify as luxury vehicles.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I don’t buy a thing online without using a cash back offer or some type of coupon code, even if it’s just for free shipping. Example: I love my Platinum American Express, but to justify the annual fee, I take advantage of every perk it offers and I use it to earn cash back. Activate this offer—you’ll get 10% cash back!”

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, I offer this FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to my email subscribers. So please, take advantage of my offer and make a spending plan for Christmas. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. Institute a ‘Raid the Fridge’ Night.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget. How vital is the item? Look for bargains.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MAY 1, 2024

The post Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. But, of course, you want to make sure you plan your vacation with your budget in mind. Know your budget Before you even think about planning your vacation, you need to have a budget. And, you need to stick to it.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

I took advantage of the.39/lb You could buy up to 2 turkeys when you spend $25 or more, (turkeys not included). Even if you’re not hosting a big gathering, buy them. If you don’t have a Christmas spending list and BUDGET, download my FREE Christmas Budget Excel Spreadsheet NOW! Cheap turkeys.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 9, 2016

This week, Publix has the Pepsi 12oz/12pk cans on sale Buy 3, Get 1 FREE. There is also a $2/1 Diet Pepsi or Pepsi Zero Sugar, 12 pk, 12 oz, Publix Coupon in the Publix Greek Advantage Flyer that is good through today 12/9. Buy 2 Diet Pepsi, 12pk, $3.00 Buy 1 Pepsi Zero, 12pk, $3.00. Buy 1 Pepsi Zero, 12pk, FREE. -(4)

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2019

There is the potential to save a lot of money if you know how to take advantage of these discounts. While it’s not advisable to buy things you don’t need just because they’re on sale, having an open mind to what’s on manager’s special can save you money and be a lot of fun.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

If you know me at all, you probably know by now that I am all about budgeting and saving money wherever possible. Like traditional coupons , digital coupons can provide you with all kinds of discounts, from getting some money off your total cost to free items and even buy one get one free deals. What is a digital coupon?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

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Couponing 101

JULY 28, 2011

They are a family of four and have a grocery budget of $60 per week, they cook 2-3 dinners from scratch each week and eat out once or twice a week. In an effort to save more, they might begin couponing and buying a bunch of things they don’t need that are free or cheap. Have they truly saved money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 1, 2016

From ad starting 11/30 or 12/1 : At Publix starting 11/30 or 12/1 (when your ad changes): BUY ONE GILLETTE SENSOR3 DISPOSABLE RAZORS 4 CT, on sale $4.99 (after $2 off sale; reg. At Publix starting 12/3: BUY ONE SHEBA MEATY TENDER STICKS, on sale $1. price $6.99). Final PRICE: FREE! Final PRICE: FREE!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2014

Take advantage of the holiday to pass along some financial lessons. Sit down with your teen or tween and plan out your Easter expenses – let them fill in the spring holiday budget for you and then track it. Help them develop a budget, come up with money raising ideas, and locate the recipients of their generosity.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Buy 3 Coca Cola Products (12 pk) – $3.33. 1 Diet Pepsi or Pepsi Zero Sugar (Publix Coupon) – Publix Grocery Advantage Flyer (Valid from 11/12/16); Includes 12 pk 12 oz cans Only (exp. Must buy 3; Use $2/3 Dollar General Digital Coupon. must buy 3. CVS ends 12/10: Pepsi (2 L) – $1.25. Use $1.00/2 1 after coupon.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

It is possible to eat out without blowing your budget, it just takes a bit of planning and a few thrifty tips. Take advantage of mid-week specials. If you must have a soda, buy a 2 liter at the grocery store for $1 and drink it at home. These books run about $30, but are loaded with coupons, most of them are Buy 1 Get 1 FREE.

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