Penny Pinchin' Mom

MAY 1, 2024

After all, coming home to a mountain of bills will do nothing more than make you want to run away again. You certainly do not want to return home to a stack of credit card bills you can’t pay. Even cooking a couple of meals at home will save big money on your vacation. And, you need to stick to it.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

I understand if you travel with picky children or have sensitivity to new foods or are atypical and the one constant you need is food, but for others to go out of their way to travel to new places and then only eat the same foods they eat at home is crazy. Choose a meal to eat "at home". Being a server is hard. I know I couldn't do it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Saving on Grocery Bills. Finish your purchasing from the list, go home, and think over it. It is always costlier than eating at home, and it makes you fat, no matter whether you are buying a quick snack at a fast food restaurant, vending machine or a convenience store. Pay Your Bills on Time. Carry Snacks.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners. Those skills/needs became vital in my marriage as the spouse was chronically ill with astronomical medical bills & expensive tastes. Since summer ’09, right after I had my first kid. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 180

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Soo, I logged onto Lands’ End to take advantage of a sale, and I found several marked-down tees that would fit the bill. Luckily, we ARE allowed to wear a plain white long-sleeved tee underneath our scrub tops. Unfortunately, I only own one white tee. Annnnnd of course I will use the bones to make some of this chicken broth.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. Then, text messaging was added.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

One way to track your spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. Our active life goes on, so I will be planning a nice eat-at-home dinner with a special sweet treat, rather than eating out. You might find some interesting habits. Say that 5 times!)

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While Susan did not work outside of the home, she treated her role as the family office manager as a job and helped her family achieve financial independence over the course of her marriage. I read this book around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time workforce to stay at home with our new baby.

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Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

What The Numbers Say According to the Energy Star people, the average US household uses 13% of its total energy bill on running appliances, of which about 8% is attributed to the refrigerator. The saving you make on your power bills could pay for the new appliance within five years, at average electricity prices.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What about when your bills are simply pulling you under? Your bills are going to be there, and you can’t simply not save money because you have to pay bills. Dine In This is a tricky one because not everyone likes to do the chores that come with dining at home. We are talking, what, 10%?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

How would you like to cut your grocery bill? When I leave it at home, I have no plan for my trip and no doubt my budget will be blown. When I am diligent about using the notebook for meal planning, my grocery bill stays within my budget. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? It is POSSIBLE.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Make it obvious that you want to split the bill. Even if you were invited to the occasion (as opposed to initiating it yourself), don’t assume that everyone else will automatically be prepared to pay their share of the bill when it arrives. Stay at home. Look for cheap or free entertainment options.

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Bills Budgeting Budget Entertainment 208

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money. Electric Bill. You can save some money with your Electric Bill by turning off lights that you do not need on. This is something that can make a little difference on your bill, every little bit helps. Eat Out Less. This is something that we do, eat out less.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money. Electric Bill. You can save some money with your Electric Bill by turning off lights that you do not need on. This is something that can make a little difference on your bill, every little bit helps. Eat Out Less. This is something that we do, eat out less.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential. This is when I’ve made all the mandatory payments, such as my mortgage and utility bills. I make my coffee at home, pack my lunch, and go straight home after work. That’s why I advocate for automating your bill payments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Here are some tips for cutting your water consumption in the home. If you don’t have a water meter, you might find that your water bills are a lot more expensive than they should be. For many households, water bills are based on estimated readings in line with how much water is being used in other houses in your area.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 7, 2011

Switch to direct debit and paperless billing. Organizations are getting greener and more waste conscious so many will reward you with money off by switching to direct debit or paperless bills. By reducing your thermostat by only 1 degree you could cut your bills by 10%. How have you been able to cut costs at home?

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 21, 2018

I have always wanted a laminator for at home and this Scotch Laminator Bundle from Walmart fits the bill! For only $17.88, it comes with the laminator plus 25 laminating sheets! Choose free store pick up or get free shipping with a $35 order. Use the laminator to save recipes, photos, important papers and so […].

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

I’ve even read that some people wear long johns at home to endure lower heating temperatures, but we haven’t done that. Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home 15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Barter your gym membership!

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2011

Are you trying to become more energy efficient in your home but a little unsure of how to start? Reducing the amount of energy you use at home will not only make your bills cheaper, it will also go that little way to protecting the environment around us. Don’t stay on standby. It’s quick, easy and will save you loads of energy.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. So, when “unpleasant surprises” arise, like a car repair or medical bill, you’re confident that you have enough money set aside to cover these. For example, you need not go for expensive brands and the latest trends whenever you shop. Invest in yourself.

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Debt Money Building Credit Cards 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

Tip – If you are eating late, don’t be afraid to have a small snack at home. Instead try baking a cake or cookies once a week or so at home. Take Some Home If it is appropriate, you can save some money by taking home the leftovers. Be Observant Last, but not least, you will want to be observant with your bill.

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Dining Saving Money Money Eating Out 203

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2013

25 from our lower electric bill due to our Low Heat Challenge. Day 15: Skip the AM Drive-Thru and Eat Breakfast at Home. Day 29: Eat Dinner at Home & SAVE! . $50 returns. $57 57 from cashing in loose change. $55 55 from our yard sale. $75 75 from reducing our spending and declaring October a “needs” only month.

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Finds October Bank of America Friends And Family Sale 258

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

The weather outside is frightful, but that doesn’t mean you have to expect skyrocketing power bills this winter. You might be surprised what a big difference a few affordable home tweaks can make in your heating expenses — and your home’s comfort. Using energy-efficient LED lights can cut down on your power bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

As well as establishing an energy saving regime in the home which can reduce the average fuel bill by up to £250 according to the Government it is worth shopping around to compare electricity prices and the cost of gas to get the best deal. Related posts: Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Here are a few money scenarios to celebrate: Paying your bills on time. Cooking at home. Paid the bills? Saving an extra $50 a month. Eating out less. Paying cash for an item. Maxing out your retirement savings account. Completing a no spend week or month. Trimming your budget. Reducing your debt each month. You get the point.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

It's just a good way for me to get a little bit of home wherever I am, or even just to be able to access certain websites and pay bills and keep up with news. Taking a walk along the waterfront - I forget how much I love a waterfront until I find myself walking along one and enjoying the river views, especially at home.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 4, 2013

With 150,000 copies sold, bestselling authors Bill and Pam Farrel have a fun new cover on their biblical wisdom, solid insight, and humorous anecdotes—all served up in just the right combination so that readers can feast on enticing ways to: keep communication cooking. This book is GREAT for any married or engaged couple.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2011

Are you surprised when your credit card bill arrives at how much more you charged than you thought you had? The figure out the cost of transportation, and whatever monthly loans, bills, and insurance costs you have to pay. Leave your credit cards at home. You can either write your answers down or remember them in your head.

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Financial Goals College Tuition Goals Credit Cards 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2014

For our 25th wedding anniversary, we chose to cruise with our good friends Bill and Carolyn. But when we got back, Bill and Carolyn did the deed and renewed their vows. They brought sparkling wine and a miniature of a TV – with the good news that they had a real big screen waiting for us at home. Is it just expected?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

I became a vegetarian 3 years ago, and noticed my grocery bills reduced immensely. Going Green at Home. You can start to go green with your finances at home. Another way we can go green at home is by using programmable thermostats, or applying sealant to all the windows and doors to make sure that they are not leaking.

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Finance Green Transportation Public Transit 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

During weekends and family days, you can set-up some fun activities at home to lessen the expenses. Has your grocery bill been getting some attention? Which Bill Payments to Prioritize When You’re Broke The future is uncertain and sometimes no matter how prepared you are for the future, a financial crisis may happen.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I read Millionaire Women Next Door around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time work force to stay at home with our new baby. It was a hard transition for me to go from being an equal financial contributor in my marriage to staying at home with a baby and not bringing in a paycheck. Pay bills in a timely manner.

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Office Money Family Finance 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Besides saving money, your health with drastically improve which means you can save a ton on medical bills. Cook at home. Instead of eating out, why not experiment with some recipes at home. By making your own coffee at home you can save a ton of money throughout the year. Eventually you will be able to quit.

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Library Television Televisions Money 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

per lunch if you just brought something at home (and I’d say that is a pretty elaborate lunch). If both you and your spouse are eating out every day for lunch, you’re looking at $128/month – on top of your regular grocery bill. The average cost of a meal is around $3 across North America, meaning that you’d be saving $4.00

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