Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

I like to bake cookies, and I like to budget. I’ve failed at many budgets this way. If you Google how to make a budget, you’ll find the same boilerplate list of steps on thousands of sites. This is what I like to call the Toll House budget. It’s not that I lost my taste for the sweet, chewy goodies.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2013

This week's BundleoftheWeek.com bundle is packed full of work-at-home resources, including both work-at-home opportunities and tips for juggling work and home life, available for just $7.40 (a savings of over 75%!) How to Be a Work-at-Home Mom by Prerna Malik. for one week only. Work Shift by Anne Bogel.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

7 Tips Celebrate Valentine's Day at Home. My husband and I like to indulge on a adult beverage (or two) when we are dining at home. Of course, if you'd rather have an intimate dinner with just your honey then shuttle the kids to bed early and move your dinner to later in the evening. Unplug from the Outside World.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS.

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JUNE 25, 2019

But budgeting for your vacation can take a lot out of you. Planning ahead can help you set and stick to a vacation budget without skimping on the fun. Base Your Vacation on Your Budget. You can enjoy a camping trip, stay with a relative, or even make your time at home a staycation without racking up bills.

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JANUARY 3, 2020

While some at-home workout equipment is quite pricey, there are also plenty of affordable workout tools you can use from the comfort of your home! Work Out from Home. Plus, you can enjoy them at home without the pressure of exercising in front of a room full of people. Use Affordable Workout Equipment.

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Stockpiling Moms

DECEMBER 21, 2023

They fit in the budget when we make them at home. Make sure you watch them the first time you cook. Airfryers can cook different. Stockpiling Moms Appetizers Are you a nacho lover? My family loves nachos and we have started making them! We enjoy all types of nachos, but these are our Favorite Nacho Recipes !

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories. It is by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget.

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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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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. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales. Why You Should Use Eco-Friendly and Natural Cleaners for Your Home. So, how do you try to live sustainable?

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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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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Beauty fanatics and hair dye enthusiasts unite: L’oreal has a new at-home dye that is about to make your life a lot easier. Beauty Budget Babe Katelyn Chef' Introducing L’Oreal Paris Preference Mousse Absolue – a pre-mixed bottle of hair dye that promises eight weeks of super-rich color.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

If you haven't planned anything yet, it's okay, there's still time to get the most coveted reservation, the one at home with your sweetie. If you want more tips for things to do outside of your home, here's my post on how to do a romantic staycation on a budget. Valentine's Day is already next week.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 20, 2022

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. When I am diligent about using the notebook for meal planning, my grocery bill stays within my budget.

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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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Saving Everyday

MAY 29, 2024

I told myself there was food at home, and I didn’t need to spend the money. Shannon and I will pack a picnic using whatever we can find at home, bring a blanket, and enjoy a free evening listening to great music and socializing with others. This morning, I went to my chiropractor. That’s my top 5 tips on how to save money!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2012

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Valentine’s Day Menus on a Budget. Having Valentine’s Day dinner at home is much more romantic and costs a fraction of what an expensive restaurant may charge. If you’re on a budget this year, don’t think for one minute that you have to skip on a delicious meal. The Classic Steak Dinner.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 20, 2012

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 27, 2012

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Tips for Celebrating Valentine’s Day on a Budget. In fact, it’s quite easy to celebrate Valentine’s Day while being on a budget. Now, there are a couple things you should take into account when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day on a budget. Valentine’s Day Candy on a Budget.

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2013

Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas :: Kosher on a Budget. Oshkosh, Wisconsin :: Adventures of a Stay at Home Mom. Minneapolis, Minnesota :: Creative Couponing. Rural Minnesota (either Southern our Lake Country) :: Mommysavers.com. Cloud, Minnesota :: Frugal Finders. Springfield, Missouri :: Getting Freedom. Columbus, Ohio :: Cleverly Simple.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 15, 2011

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 27, 2012

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For the Mommas

MARCH 7, 2023

Easy Coconut Fish Curry Easy Coconut Fish curry is the perfect mid-week meal when you want to feed the whole family on a budget. I love a good curry meal that does not need to be served piping hot and is easily reheated for days when everyone at home has different meal times.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 22, 2012

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 29, 2012

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 3, 2012

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 27, 2012

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 17, 2012

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 16, 2012

I have had my eye on this flower basket charm that costs $95 – not a budget breaker but still not a part of my monthly budget! Each week I consciously decided to make my coffee at home and bring my lunch to work instead of eating out. This saved me about $20 per week at least!

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 8, 2012

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 8, 2012

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