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. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

How I Saved This Week on Groceries: 1. I discovered this money saving gem about 10 years ago and I buy almost all of our meat at marked down prices. Because of the savings, I always swing by the meat department to check the mark downs, even if I’m just stopping by for milk or bread. I bought Marked Down Meat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Besides saving money, your health with drastically improve which means you can save a ton on medical bills. Instead of using your car and spending money on gas, why not invest in a good bicycle or walking shoes. Plus you will save a ton on gasoline and parking fees. Cook at home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

If you rarely use your internet at home, you might want to consider using the library’s internet for free instead. For example, if you only check your email once a week (or if you primarily use your smart phone), you can definitely save money by cancelling your home internet services and using the library’s instead.

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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. They are inexpensive and healthy, and when you buy them in bulk you can save even more money. So, what do you do to save money on dinner?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Use reusable grocery bags, rather than the plastic bags to cart your groceries home from the store. In an effort to conserve water, especially during dry spells, and save on your water bill, follow these easy tips. Brew your coffee at home and take it along with you in a travel mug. You will save about $2.50

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Cold weather is here and high heating bills right along with it booo – Here are a few ways I save on my heating bill: Invest in heated blankets. Anything you can do to keep your thermostat turned down a few degrees can save a significant amount on your heating bill. See the rest of my money saving tips ~.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 5, 2013

For example, set the timer on your thermostat so that you do not pay to cool the house while nobody is at home to enjoy that expensive, cold air. Finally, one excellent way to lower your monthly bills is to be proactive about keeping your home plumbing repair costs at a minimum.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2012

Spray foam filling (bought in a can at home improvement stores) is the easiest, most cost-efficient option. Related posts: Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home How to Save Money on Water Costs 7 Ways to Save Money in Winter Save Money on Rent 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

You can get some great regular updates on reusing and recycling at this money saving blog. Guest Post Author Bio: Alex Leigh is editor for The GLC Money Saving Blog and is passionate about financial and environmental issues. Related posts: 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

If you keep your carry-on bag packed, feel right at home in hotels or have ever needed to convert dollars to rupees, Toshl Finance might be the money management app you have dreamed of. The post 5 Apps to Help Manage Your Money appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Frugal apps money save money'

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how 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? Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Dinner time is stressful.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 8, 2013

Even when it’s just my husband and I at home, I cook enough to feed eight people. Not only will cooking big meals save time and money, it will also save on your energy bill because you won’t have to use your oven and stove as much! Remember…a penny saved TRULY is a penny earned.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. Although I don’t claim to be an expert, I have learned many money saving tips through the past 7 years of running this frugal blog. Saving Money on Haircuts.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Leave the kids at home. As much as you may enjoy shopping with your kiddos, they must stay at home. More money-saving posts you may enjoy: Save on Fresh Produce. Lower Your Electric Bill. If you’re shopping in the store, get an early start. This is a no-brainer. Be hands-free. If you miss Black Friday.

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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. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Since summer ’09, right after I had my first kid. I was born frugal, into a super frugal family.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

I’m on this journey to financial wellness with you and every weekend, I pack the newsletter with budgeting inspiration, money-saving tips & ideas, and frugal, yet tasty recipes. A few of my favorite personal finance books: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness , by Dave Ramsey. Where We Stand.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. How to save money on groceries. How do you save on food?

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! How to save on groceries at home. Before we get into how to save at the grocery store, let’s talk about what you can do before you go. How to save money on groceries. How do you save on food?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

During this time I literally worked and paid bills. I worked like a dog and paid bills. Instead of going to the local coffee shop each day and dropping close to $6 for a coffee and breakfast sandwich, I started making my own coffee and eating breakfast at home. This one simple move enabled me to save over $1200 a year.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Maureen saved hundreds by tracking her spending to see where she was blowing money. 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. Every penny she saved went to paying down debt. And it saves on gas too.”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2014

Taking your cell phone abroad and roaming in a foreign country, even if it’s just to access data can add up to a monster of a bill in a very short time. Sticking to a carry on if at all possible can save you around $25 each way. One of my all time favorite money saving strategies for travel is to sublet my room while I’m away.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 20, 2012

After all, there’s no point moving into your dream home if you can’t afford to pay the bills or put food on the table! Closing costs can be as much as 20 per cent of the purchase price, for example. Don’t forget about living expenses too. What Are The Options for First Time Buyers?

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? 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. If we want it, let’s buy it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Related posts: Five Great Money Saving Tips. Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home. Also, if you are planning a New Year’s party, are you going to make it green? The New “Go Green” Mondays. Is ‘Going Green’ Killing Our Economy? Going Green at Work.

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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. Money Tips'

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

So, when I sat down to write this post, I focused on ways to make money that we’ve personally had luck with ourselves or know someone who has. Also read: Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month. Before I get into how to make extra money, you must immediately stop spending money. Money saved is money earned.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

And then there is Manuela , who never fails to spark my creative money-saving muse by way of her new " Home Sweet Frugal Home " series. Instead I made us a creamy cafe' au lait at home and served it to her in her favorite white ceramic Starbucks cup as we sat on the sofa and talked.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Penny Hoarder : Get Paid to Reduce Your Energy Usage – There are some money-saving ideas that you’ve no doubt heard a million times. Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. Read on to lean my thoughts. Turn off the lights. Lower the thermostat in the winter.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents. I’m a stay-at-home homeschooling mom to Annie (5), Andy (2), and Eli (2 months). We wanted to be free to give as much as we could… and to never have to worry about bills. Tell us about you and your family.

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