Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Saving on Grocery Bills. 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. Do you get a headache when you open the utility bill every month? Pay Your Bills on Time. Carry Snacks.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 14, 2013

Ever since I moved to Florida 10 years ago I have always bought Glory Foods canned vegetables, especially the green beans and mixed greens. Using the delicious dishes served in his Columbus, Ohio soul food restaurant as inspiration, William F. So they set out to launch Glory Foods. Glory Foods Fried Apple Cornbread Muffins.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like. During weekends and family days, you can set-up some fun activities at home to lessen the expenses. Food items like fresh produce or food items that expire easily should not be bought in bulk or you will find them thrown into the trash before they can be consumed.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

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

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

There was plenty of food for our dinner, plus enough for one person’s lunch the next day. More Details: Blue Apron is a weekly subscription service , so it will automatically bill and ship the default recipes to you each week. You are also able to control the day of the week your food is delivered. Prepping dinner.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 25, 2019

You can enjoy a camping trip, stay with a relative, or even make your time at home a staycation without racking up bills. Account for Food, Souvenirs, and Fun. With the remaining money in your budget, you can set aside funds to cover your food, souvenirs, and activities. Calculate Large Costs First.

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Vacation Budget Budgeting Calculators 51

Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Every baby requires necessities like nappies, clothing, and food, but it’s easy to get swayed by the wide array of tempting baby gear. Try to account for everything: nappies, baby food, clothing, healthcare, and other essentials. DIY Where Possible Some baby items like burp cloths, bibs, and blankets can be easily made at home.

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Budget Budgeting Baby Friends And Family Sale 52

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

MAY 17, 2012

If you are interested in saving money while still providing quality food for your family, you should take a look at these seven money saving tips. For more, great vegetarian dish ideas, check out this site – [link] Miss T: Apart from the health benefits we have reduced our food bill by 25% or more as a result of going vegetarian.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. For lunch, we usually pack a cooler with food each day that we are at the beach and eat out somewhere for lunch on the one day when we need a sun-break.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

My parents don't spend any $1 bills that pass through their hands through out the year. We calculate the number of meals we are going to have and decide how many will be at home and how often we will dine out. We both freeze our dinners at home and they hold up well in the coolers on our trip. What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

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? Figure out your cost of housing and food per month. 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. Yes or No.

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Financial Goals College Tuition Goals Credit Cards 174

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. Daniel had a hard time managing everything on his own.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. 2 – Start stockpiling food. Post-coronavirus, not so much!

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Bill McDowell. Green Thumb Gardening: Make Your Home by Charlie Tucker. Growing your own vegetables at home has countless benefits. Incredible Home Canning Solutions by Martha Millhouse. Food canning is done to preserve food for future use. It involves processing food in jars over heat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

If you don’t work hard enough, there’s a real chance that you won’t be able to pay your bills or put food on the table. Many people who work at home take on a heavy workload to make sure that they can provide for their families. For many who work at home, using social media is part of the job.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

The couple managed to live an entire month off of just one dollar a day for food expenses. Food costs would be a sum of the total of how much money it would cost to feed your family on a monthly basis. This includes meals, beverages, snacks, desserts, and all essential items needed for food preparation. Entertainment.

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Money Property Taxes DSL Frugal Lives 159

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. You might find some interesting habits. Say that 5 times!).

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

I was an expert at this; I spent every dollar I earned and juggled multiple credit cards to pay bills and buy whatever I thought I had the money for. Of course, by using credit cards for purchases and bills, I was spending money I didn’t have and probably wouldn’t have any time soon. Continue like this until all balances are cleared.

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Personal Finance Finance 272

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. It’s amazing how much food we waste in the Western world. Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. It’s both wasteful and costly!

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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.

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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.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Plus, if you shop through Shop at Home , you can get 50% Cash Back ! Many require you spend a certain amount in order to use the gift certificate (for example, to use your $25 certificate you might be required to spend $35) and will automatically add gratuity to your bill prior to discount. Choose the restaurant carefully.

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Restaurant Gifts Restaurant.com Bills 89

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2016

Since I was stuck at home, I made my Ham Hock & Bean soup that needs to simmer for a few hours. Sunday: We were still snowed in, and thankfully, we had plenty of food. Want to lower your grocery bill? Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. It was a cozy meal for a crazy day. Please share in the comments.

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Your needs are crucial, and include things like food, water, clothes, transportation, etc. Brew your coffee at home, it is cheaper. Rather, you are looking to cut the cost of your grocery bill. This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today. It’s not a necessity.

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Bank Banking Money Saving 265

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Plus, you can get 25% Cash Back when you shop through Shop at Home or Ebates ! Many require you spend a certain amount in order to use the gift certificate (for example, to use your $25 certificate you might be required to spend $35) and will automatically add gratuity to your bill prior to discount.

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Restaurant Gifts Restaurant.com Ebates 84

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.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

For the Mommas

AUGUST 7, 2012

And they’re perfect for projects at home, school or the office. He has many supplies he keeps at home. A standard pencil box just didn’t seem to fit the bill. Related posts: Funny Food Contest: Win $2,000 + Funny Food Book. Talk about brilliant! AstroBrights Paper is about creativity and getting noticed.

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Sweepstakes Oreo Cookies Paper Win 69

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

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. Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Cut down on your bills. Making Homemade Baby Food. It saved us $600 ($50 a month)!

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Because land is a limited resource, using it for biofuel crops could drive up the cost of food. Drivers of electric cars still rely primarily on at-home charging stations. 10 Ways to Slash Your Electric Bill. Some argue that deforesting land to grow crops for biofuel counteracts its ecological benefits.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Plus, if you shop through Shop at Home , you can get 40% Cash Back ! Many require you spend a certain amount in order to use the gift certificate (for example, to use your $25 certificate you might be required to spend $35) and will automatically add gratuity to your bill prior to discount. Choose the restaurant carefully.

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Restaurant Gifts Restaurant.com Bills 69

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

All I could think about was a day at home where I could get some things accomplished. Cookies needed to be baked, house work needed to be done, bills that needed to be paid, blog posts needed to be written and snow balls needed to be formed. And while it was fairly mild compared to last year's Snowpocalypse.my She had me at caramel.

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Daughter Debt Personal Finance Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2012

After all, going on a holiday trip or even a business trip can already cost us a lot in terms of fare, hotel stay, and food. Should you fall sick during your trip, travel insurance can help pay your medical bills which may or may not include hospitalization. Why should we spend more just to have insurance we might not even need?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

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. Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Cut down on your bills. Making Homemade Baby Food. It saved us $600 ($50 a month)!

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 28, 2012

It’s easy to remember at home or in a restaurant. Keep a food journal noting what you eat, how much, when and where. ” Review of Product: I was happy with the nutritional content of these bars as I look for a higher protein content in my food and these fit the bill. Plan ahead. Start journaling.

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