Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2012

Thrift store shopping is not like shopping at a regular store, and the following tips will help you find the best deals possible. Before you go shopping you should have a list of stores that you want to visit, and you should rank them in order of importance. Set a Budget and Take Cash. So, do you shop at thrift stores?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 20, 2022

This simple spiral notebook is what I use to plan our meals and my shopping list. When I leave it at home, I have no plan for my trip and buy things I don’t need, forget the things I do need, buy things that are already in my pantry, and not surprisingly, my budget will be blown.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. Yes, that means that you cannot stop at the drive through on your way home from work.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 17, 2024

Other reasons you should invest in Cheat Sheets for your travels (and at home): No messy liquids, which also means you aren't restricted to 3.4oz limit. Have you been looking an easier way to do laundry on vacation and at home? Support Shereen Travels Cheap by using the links in my posts to shop.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Instead, he shared the story about Susan, a wife, and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. 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. Pay our bills in a timely manner.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Cook at home using fresh ingredients – home-cooked food is generally healthier, more nutritious, less fattening and uses less energy. Sell or give away anything you no longer want; shop at second-hand stores and save lots of money; find another use for empty containers, old clothes etc. So, how do you try to live sustainable?

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

A really good cup of coffee - There's nothing that can cheer me up or really start my morning out right more than sitting down at a coffee shop with a specialty latte or a cappuccino and watch people while I sip away. Brunch has something for everyone. Even taking a delectable brew while I'm wandering a city is a way to brighten up my day.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Any vendor who makes and/or sells Scandinavian goods in Oregon and Washington come to help folks with their holiday shopping lists and decorate their home. Plus you'll find a bunch of food vendors outside to fuel your shopping venture. We go every year and find all new local artist to follow.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies. Place these copies in the home office and make them readily available for review at any time. It will be easy to spot habits or spending patterns.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2013

Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas :: Kosher on a Budget. Northeast Ohio (Canton, Akron, Cleveland) :: Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring. Northeast Ohio (Canton, Akron, Cleveland) :: Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring. Oshkosh, Wisconsin :: Adventures of a Stay at Home Mom. Arlington, Texas :: Grocery Shop For FREE.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and is typically considered the “kick-off” to holiday shopping. Shopping on Black Friday is not for the faint of heart. Make a list of everyone you’re shopping for this year, and if possible, add a general idea of what you want to buy that person. Stick to a Budget.

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Fridays Shopping Budgeting Budget 102

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. That's not helpful when you're on a budget. Choose a meal to eat "at home".

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 174

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Anyway, I've updated my shopping tips to help you survive the big day. Are you planning on going shopping on Black Friday? Get up early and shop early. Leave the kids at home, if possible. There's nothing worse than trying to shop and keep track of kids, while making 20 bathroom stops. Dress comfortably.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

We’ve signed on the dotted line – new windows and doors for our 1985 built home! Window shopping is a challenge. What we found while window shopping. We set up an in home meeting with the Marvin guy and my hygienists spouse to see what they had to offer for our window shopping. Get multiple estimates.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. As per your budget, how much do you need to use every week? I can, however, help you with the plan.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

I don't know about you, but I try to support and learn about local businesses in my home city and wherever I travel. I seek those out at home and when I'm when I'm on vacation, so I know my money is going into the local economy instead of some big conglomerate.

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Fashion Without Guilt

AUGUST 13, 2018

As the largest generation in the United States, they have significant clout and their digitally savvy outlook on life has ushered in a brand new way of shopping. Shopping has always been a popular pastime but the shopping patterns of millennials differ greatly from other generations. Shop More Online.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 26, 2019

So starting on April 1, I’m holding myself to a strict spending limit using the envelope budget method. If that sounds like a system you would benefit from, read on for my step by step guide on how to use the envelope budget method to save money. Step 2: Determine Your Budget. Step 4: Shop Responsibly and Save!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget. The truth is that you can fill your cupboards to overflowing even on a tight budget, if you know the tricks.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. For example, you need not go for expensive brands and the latest trends whenever you shop. Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. This seems like a no-brainer, right?

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and is typically considered the “kick-off” to holiday shopping. Shopping on Black Friday is not for the faint of heart. Make a list of everyone you’re shopping for this year, and if possible, add a general idea of what you want to buy that person. Stick to a Budget.

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Fridays Shopping Budgeting Budget 88

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The Best Cash Back Sites to Save on Holiday Shopping. I know it is not even Halloween yet, but it really is time to gear up for holiday shopping. We all need to decide on a budget, who we are buying for, how much to spend on each person etc. I do a lot of my shopping on-line. Shop at Home.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 10, 2024

I rounded up all the things I normally use at home. This is another product I keep trying new ones for at home, but the Urban Decay is tried and true, so that's the one that goes on trips with me. Disclaimer: Support Shereen Travels Cheap by using the links in my posts to shop. You want to look good in pics. Thank you.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 26, 2023

While school systems continue to dispatch various resources and approaches to help students catch up, parents and caregivers can support their child’s learning at home—something that’s especially important during the summer when most children aren’t in school. Let kids design their own special place for reading. Start a book club.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2012

The basis of any slow and steady financial plan is the household budget; in fact, a good budget is really like a plan for your current finances as well as for a secure financial future. So, don’t go slow in getting started on a budget but go slowly while you are getting it together. It will be your most helpful tool.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 30, 2019

If you are a True Coupon Newbie – meaning you have never used a coupon in your life – then I suggest you start couponing at a store where you already shop. I don’t know why it works, but shopping at CVS just seems to be easier for some people to grasp than trying to get their everyday grocery budget lowered.

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Storing Budgeting Budget Double Coupons 85

Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

Hopefully the traveling will calm down soon… we are very ready to be at home for several weeks in a row! Since our budget doesn’t increase just because we are traveling, here are a few things that we can do to keep to our monthly budget while traveling so much: Water.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

This simple spiral notebook is what I use to plan our meals and my shopping list. 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. Yep, doesn’t that rock your world.

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Tools Groceries Grocery Bills 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. Grocery Shop. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), Thanks, couch surfing! Daily Deal Sites.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 28, 2019

It can be tempting to stop at your favorite coffee shop on the way to work. However, getting coffee from a coffee shop is a lot pricier than brewing it at home. Bringing your own coffee can give you your morning caffeine without draining your budget. Bring Your Own Coffee. After all, you deserve a little pick-me-up.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. Weekly Meals on a Budget. Maintaining a grocery budget is a weekly process for me. When I blow off meal planning, I blow up our grocery budget.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MARCH 22, 2016

a vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions. Why not do the same at home? One Night Stay: If your budget allows, book a night in a local hotel and pretend you’re a tourist in your own town or nearby city. Staycation. Bon Voyage!

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

To save money at home and keep some of your hard-earned dollars in the bank, we have some realistic ways to save money for you! Set a Budget Spending adds up quickly on any vacation, and overspending can add unwanted stress when all you should be doing is relaxing! You’ll pay peak prices if you wait until you arrive to shop.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 14, 2016

With that in mind, I wrote up 5 quick tips to help you successfully shop the Target Toy Clearance. :: Think Ahead. Other stores may have employees marking things down as you shop. Then of course there are the no brainer tips: Leave your kids at home. Set a budget and stick to it. Do you shop the sale every year?

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 18, 2011

The Horizon Back To School Community wants to know your money saving tips for back to school shopping. Here are some good tips that I am going to follow this year while I am back to school shopping. Take stock of what you have at home. Take the list with you when your shopping. Hopefully they will help you too!

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