Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2013

If you live in an expensive urban area, you will spend more on everything, from housing and food to child care and transportation. Adult Children Living At Home – How To Approach It Are You Getting Ripped Off At The Gas Pump? How Much You Make. Certain expectations come with your income. Number and Ages of Your Children.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. We lived for 2.5

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Can my infant ride safely on Disney transportation? Disney’s transportation services – buses, monorail, boats, and more – are safe for babies to ride on a caregiver’s lap. Refrain from fretting if you accidentally forgot a baby item at home or need to purchase more. What about food and drinks?

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Couponing 101

MARCH 4, 2020

Especially now with coronavirus fears making people second-guess their travel plans, staying at home might be the only suitable option for many families. But if you travel to a nearby city, you may feel like you’ve been transported to a whole new world. Food factories are particularly fun since they often provide samples.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 13, 2014

Ya’ll know I’m not a lover of fast food but when my hubby was overseas, I’d occasionally go for their chili, baked potatoes, or salads (the salads rock!). This delivery service would be great for stay-at-home, people busy at work, and people with limited transportation (no car, elderly, disabled) or bad weather.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? per lunch if you just brought something at home (and I’d say that is a pretty elaborate lunch). Many people are, and you’re not alone. Money Tips'

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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! How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. We’ll break that down below, but there are a few things to remember.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Next comes transportation at 17.6%, but this is one area that could vary widely between households. Food accounts for 15.6% I found that my transport costs were considerably less than 17% because I work close to where I live but entertainment was higher because I was young and single at the time. The remaining 17.6%

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 31, 2016

They had a huge garden and preserved their own food. Stocking up on food supplies means fewer trips in the car to the stores – reducing petroleum usage and carbon emissions. Maintaining a long term supply of food requires you to use the oldest items from your supply so you can refresh with newer items.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 16, 2019

Party at Home (or a Park). There are some pros and cons of celebrating at home, but the best pro is that it’s completely free. You do have to take into account transporting everything back and forth, so keep that in mind. You do have to take into account transporting everything back and forth, so keep that in mind.

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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. This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today. Your wants are things you can do without, especially if you do not have the money to buy them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 27, 2014

Easy Foods to Make at Home Instead of Buying at the Store Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used How to Be a Frugal Shopper How to Save Money on Transport Costs The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses. Try to stick with items that have true worth, and that are more likely to enhance your life. Go Frugal Money Tips'

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Helps prevent spills on the road with secure locking lid designed with rubber gasket to create a seal, so food stays in and you arrive without the worry or mess. The warm setting keeps food at desirable serving temperature so everyone can enjoy your meal whenever they wish. Removable stoneware also doubles as a serving dish.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2015

Prepare your home. These are some changes you may need to consider to allow you to function at home with impaired physical abilities. Eating and food preparation. Food & food prep. Will you prepare food or is there a service that can deliver hot meals to you. Transportation. Yep, we have that too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2012

In the studies that included them systematically, food and drink, transport and housing are consistently the most important areas – across both different studies and the different impact categories compared (global warming, acidification, photochemical ozone formation, and eutrophication). Encourage outdoor learning at home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

My husband took public transportation every day, and I drove our vehicle only a few times a week. Cook all of our meals from scratch at home. My husband and I lived in the suburbs of Chicago for the past 14 years. Sure, Chicago and the surrounding suburbs can be ridiculously expensive, but we learned how to cut costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2011

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. To overcome the problem, the first thing to do is learn to separate your needs from your wants.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Dine In This is a tricky one because not everyone likes to do the chores that come with dining at home. But think about how much you would be saving in terms of transport, drinks, food, entertainment, and the potential bail money should things get out of hand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

Once you’ve added up your regular financial commitments, you’ll know how much is left over for everything else, including food, transport and entertainment. Look for the credit card with the lowest interest rate and keep it at home. Continue like this until all balances are cleared.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This post has been reprinted from the Frugal Luxuries Food blog circa 2009. Eat by design: Establish a food budget and then design a weekly, bi weekly or monthly menu. Create a shopping strategy : Start by keeping your debit card, credit card, and/or check book at home. Don’t assume you have to buy everything you need.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Today a poor person in America probably has access to electricity, telephones, food, indoor plumbing, central heat and public transportation. We had a coal stove at home, but my brother and my shared bedroom was just a few feet from the stove. We would feel very poor if we couldn’t jump in that hot steamy shower.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

School is in session ; and that means time to get your school supplies, supply for the classes and as a teacher, as much as you all do for teaching our precious kids, we want to help out as much as we can — including many stores that offer discount travel, school supplies, clothes, or food, these stores get extra credit with teachers.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Sites like VRBO and AirBnB have made it easier than ever to market your home to travelers in need, and you may even make new friends along the way. Food truck Food trucks are hugely popular, often offering unique, specialty foods that often wouldn’t sell as easily in brick-and-mortar restaurants.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

You see, it doesn’t matter how you decide to celebrate it, whether you stay at home or go out, but one thing is for sure…kissing. Kisses are collected either on delivery to the grocery cart, or later at home. Financial Highway tells us how we can beat inflation with our food budget. Where are you at? Going Green.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Purchase Information: Hickory Farms’ food gifts are available at Holiday Market locations nationwide, on hickoryfarms.com and at leading retailers. A condensed storage length of only 29 inches, providing great transportation and storability options.

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