Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like. Limit eating out and the activities that are outside your budget such as expensive movies and far away vacations. 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?

Frugal 189

Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. We also want to get our kids through college without them having loans to pay back, and we are 1 out of 4 on that so far! Also, growing our own food.

Rent 178

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178

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. per lunch x 4 days per week = $16/week. Money Tips'

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Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

One way to track you spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. 3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer.

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We lowered our living expenses and looked at our bills and decided what we could live without. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. It’s feels nice to spend money on a date night out.

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

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!

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. We also keep a change jar in the kitchen that accumulates quickly through out the year. My parents don't spend any $1 bills that pass through their hands through out the year.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. Eating Out. Use coupons, children eat free specials, and discounted restaurant gift certificates to save on meals. Know Your Actual Budget.

College 100

College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. How about clothes?

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. Instead of eating out, pack your lunch. Find all kinds of fun activities you can do at home. Reduce convenience foods. Brown bag it to work.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. There were no online saving or bill paying services. Food/shopping. Fast food was rare.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

She cut her cable bill in half, rewrote her car and house insurance saving her $300, stopped the coffee runs, eliminated her dry cleaning bill. Instead she started making her own coffee and ate breakfast at home. When dining out, Olivia always used a coupon and/or went to places where kids dine free.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. Embrace the Food Network. Buy Store Brands.

Saving Money 221

Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out? Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

For the Mommas

AUGUST 14, 2012

Do you like to dine out? I love to eat out, but I hate how expensive it can be. One less thing to remember at at home. The terms and conditions were clearly spelled out – I would need to spend $100 to get $50 off. Yes, the food was as good as it looks! I typically use coupons and try to find specials.

Restaurant.com 56

Restaurant.com Dining Budgeting Budget 56

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

It was getting to the point that as soon as I got paid, covered my monthly bills and made the required debt repayments my bank account was back to zero again. It really was no way to live; constantly worrying about a surprise bill dropping through the door and how I could handle even the slightest financial emergency.

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Discussing how it is easier to eat healthy when you have food stamps but once that is gone or you have “graduated” from the program, you can no longer eat as well.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220