Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 16, 2011

I don't like the thought of all of the pesticides, synthetic hormones and antibiotics passing through to my family, especially my two young children. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Is eating organic food important to you? heaven on earth. Let us know in the comments.

Economical 166

Economical Saving Money Organic Organization 166

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Get the family involved. On your designated planning day, pull out the family activity calendar. The first page in the binder is a master list (see photo below) of my family's favorite, quick fix, healthy meals. And of course, don't forget to check the Recipes Tab at Family Balance Sheet for meal ideas too.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 25, 2023

Why is it important for families to make plans for protecting their children's future? It is important for families to make an estate plan for protecting their children's future because it ensures that their children are taken care of in case of an untimely death or disability. E - Economic Support. Y - Your Family Legacy.

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Money Parenting Communications Family 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

For two reasons: I can't stop at just one and if it doesn't contribute to the nutrition of our family, I try to avoid it. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. The bags of Cool Ranch Doritos scream at me in the store, but I really try not cave in.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The impact of Child Care closures on working families has been devastating,” explains Alessandra Lezama, chief executive officer of TOOTRiS. "We The cost of Child Care is prohibitive for many families. link] news/articles/2021/lack-of- child-care-associated-with- higher-unemployment-among- women-compared-to-men/ TOOTRIS.

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Parenting Unemployment San Diego Economical 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

As I wrote in the article, I stock up on whole roasting chickens when they are on sale. A few weeks ago, Aldi had a great sale on 3 main ingredients in my chicken stock recipe: 2 lb. bag of carrots for 79 cents, 3 lb. bag of onions for 99 cents, and one celery stock for 79 cents.

Freezers 127

Freezers Homemade Economical Kitchen 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

In fact, my first draft of this article was going to detail just that. This Is An Opportunity to Build Family Wealth. Some of you may know that I am on a mission to build wealth across generations in my family. Hamilton as well as Family Wealth – Keeping It in the Family by James E. Here are a few links.

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

We also like to have enough means to travel and visit family and friends, so being frugal in some areas helps us be generous in others. This would also go under “what single action has saved the most money over your life” During my “study” of The Tightwad Gazette I saw a short article about giving home haircuts.

Rent 180

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2011

I was very excited to receive an email that My Backyard Composting article was being featured at BlogHer.com on their Green Page. Since 2005, BlogHer's mission has been "to create opportunities for women who blog to gain exposure, education, community and economic empowerment." Have you been to BlogHer.com ? Thanks BlogHer.com !

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2005 Compost Composting Economical 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Retirement has become an uncertain landscape for many families as they’ve watched economic markets shift and debt grow while financial burdens wreak havoc. But even if you’re in your later years and retirement feels only a few years away, there are actions you can take to plan for yourself and your family.

Insurance 100

Insurance Re-use Delivery Service Family 100

Motherhood Moments

JUNE 24, 2023

And all of that creativity is just the beginning, as we will be continually adding more content for the children and families who become part of this new and exciting TruPlay movement. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: About TruPlay TruPlay is reaching families around the world with high-quality entertainment products that encompass God's Truth.

Games 130

Games Kids and Family USA Today Parenting 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2012

Being an economics-educated accounting nerd, I couldn’t make a decision without a cost-benefit analysis. This type of time valuing is a valid consideration and economic concept known as opportunity cost of time. The laws of economics tell me that returns diminish the more I work. is too optimistic. While I generally earn $18.43

Money 188

Money Saving Money Cars Car 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Do you have a family doctor? In our current economic state, many people are facing job insecurity. If you find an article that you would like included, please email it to me at prairieecothrifter (at) gmail (dot) com. It is so bad for your health. No cancer for me thanks! DIY Medical Tests- Wise Way to Go? -

Economical 113

Economical Ban Motivation Health 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

More and more people are opting for smaller, more economical cars to reduce running costs as well greenhouse gas emissions. How much room does a family really need? As families are reported to be smaller, why do we need all that extra space? I hope this article has started you thinking about how you can save money by downsizing.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Saving Storage 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

According to the latest study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), randomly selected 15 year old students in America are almost average compared to counterparts in 70 participating countries. Just average. What are your schooling choices?

May 188

May Education Parenting Student 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul? Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. Few try to repair or get it repaired.

Repairs 214

Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

I am thrilled to be joining the Prairie EcoThrifter family. The Single Saver is a website dedicated to helping singles and small families save money with easy to implement money saving tips. And I have some of the best friends and family anyone could ask for. I’ll be expanding more on this concept in upcoming articles.

Frugal 157

Frugal Hobby Green And Frugal Home and Garden 157

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 16, 2015

However, my skillets needed some care and the group led me to an informative article on how to restore, clean, and season a cast iron skillet. Homekeeping Kitchen Economics' I sent them some pictures of my skillets and they were delighted for me that I had acquired such nice pieces. um…no thank you. Do you cook with cast iron?

Irons 100

Irons Crisco Ovens Grandmother 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? – Two economic giants square off. They pulled us out of The Great Depression, but do they have any wisdom to offer us in our current economic situation? Smart Family Finance: Is Your Budget Easy to Beat?

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

By feeding our family of four at home for 20 years we saved $168,768. is based on a Billshrink.com article – Dining on a budget. On average a typical family will spend about $50 a month to go out to a concert, the movies, an amusement park and etc. $262,032 Food Preparation. Both are based on an average savings of $5.86

Home and Garden 198

Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Related articles: Freezing herbs. Spoon the pureed basil into an ice cube tray, about 1 tablespoon per cube. Place int the freezer. Once frozen, move the basil cubes into a freezer bag. Label the bag. Use the fresh basil into soups, stews and casseroles. Walnut Basil Pesto. How do you preserve fresh basil? Let us know in the comments.

Freezers 154

Freezers Gardening Garden Growing 154

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Budgeting and Economics. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? ” FG presents A Tale of Two Brothers posted at Financial God , saying, “One of my favourite books is ‘Economics in One Lesson’, by Henry Hazlitt.

Money 133

Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Kristia presents Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up posted at Family Balance Sheet , saying, “You don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save money on groceries.&#.

Frugal 150

Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

Money 113

Money May 2012 Debt 113