Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2013

When making these decisions, be realistic. The best meals and snacks are those you make at home because you can control what goes into them. I know you’re busy, but cooking at home is really beneficial for you and your family, on many levels, so try and rearrange your schedule to fit this in as often as you can.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

It’s many families first response when asked “what do you want to do for dinner tonight?” Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. A plate of pasta with red sauce can cost less than a dollar if made at home; at most restaurants it will cost you well over $10.

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Eating Out Restaurant Food and Wine Meals 222

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. Collecting recipes that you will be cooking for that week, creating a shopping list and finding coupons that you will need for any of those items can really pay off. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. Collecting recipes that you will be cooking for that week, creating a shopping list and finding coupons that you will need for any of those items can really pay off. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money.

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Frugal Saving Money Thrifting Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2015

It’s more difficult when you are trying to make substantial changes to your lifestyle, such as getting healthy, and your partner isn’t convinced. Chances are, your partner already knows that s/he needs to make changes. Set Up Your Home for Healthier Food Choices. Ask for Help and Advice.

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Health Video Games Activism Goals 100

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 7, 2011

When time is of the essence, swinging by the drive-through for dinner seems like the best option, but I prefer to cook at home as much as possible. I recently did the “Countdown to Dinner” with Ronzoni Quick Cook pasta. Share a quick, three-minute, homemade meal you would whip up for your family.

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Ronzoni Dinner Giveaway Walmart 84

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

Make sense? He had to start small because he came from an average middleclass family, but he had big dreams; he knew what he was aiming for. What about holidays, cars, homes, designer clothes, retirement? How would you like your future to look – financially secure or struggling to make ends meet?

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Money Debt Debt Free Cooking At Home 211

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 2, 2014

In my family we have a lot of traditions, and I hold them so dear to my heart. It was important enough for me to sit down and talk with my husband about what he wanted to do for Father’s Day, and what kind of traditions he wanted with our new family to blend with what he does with Noah.

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Daughter Cooking Girls Father 71

Saving Everyday

MARCH 21, 2013

Our conversation went like this: Him: “I’ll cook dinner tonight honey” Me: “Ok great! What are you making?” That sounds good” (gag…but being the sweet wife I am, I just appreciated that he was cooking). When my husband first made this for me, the Italian in me cringed. Tomato soup?

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Recipes Cooking Bread Wellness 74

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

We wake up, stroll to the kitchen, sit in a chair, hop in the car to drive to work, sit in a chair at the office all day, go to lunch with the gang and sit in a chair, hop in the car to drive home, then sit in a chair to watch TV. We have to make a special effort to exercise, even sometimes spending money to do so.

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Food and Drink Parenting Kids and Family Eating Out 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

blogs at Modern Tightwad and is most content being at home with her husband and dog, writing about ways to make the life you love, the life you can afford. One of my favorite ways to pass a day is cooking from scratch. When my family is at home, and we’re all tired, a warm meal on a cold day can revive us all.

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Cooking Cooking At Home Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

I used to visit him every winter break in school but then some family dynamics got in the way. You see, family is number one for me in my life and I don’t do well with “big elephants&# that get in the way of my relationships with them. The Centsible Life shares with us 5 tips for managing the family finances.

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February Family March Finance 140

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

The simple fact is, taking small, simple spending and saving actions, especially early in your working life, can make a huge difference to financial security during your working years and into retirement. Make your mantra, ‘ Keep it Simple ’. So, how can you make things simpler? Your budget helps to make spending simple too.

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Simple Finance Budgeting Budget 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

It’s true that we all make mistakes, but why do we focus on our failures more than our successes? Thinking about your success makes you feel good. It makes you think, “Hey, if I did that today, I could do it again tomorrow too.&#. Cooking at home. Related posts: Cooking to Financial Success.

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Debt Eating Out Bills Cooking At Home 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

She owns Every Single Dollar , an online financial resource dedicated to helping single women make informed financial decisions and set themselves up for financial success. In my spare time, I love hanging out with family and friends, running (I have completed three half marathons) and singing in my church choir. Where are you from?

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100