Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I used a recipe similar to this one on Playdoughrecipe.com [link] Make sure they use the play dough on a surface that won’t absorb the food coloring! If you list for multiple days, you can watch the bidding together. My kids used to love helping me make play dough. Produce a play.

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Entertainment Budgeting Budget At Home 201

Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2020

These seven options may be just what you need to have summer fun at home! For many of us, food is one of the highlights of any vacation. You can put together your own culinary world tour at home! But since you’ve probably already watched some movies during quarantine, they may not feel so special anymore.

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Vacation 7-Up Making At Home 59

Couponing 101

MAY 3, 2020

While graduation may look a little different this year due to COVID-19 stay at home orders, it’s still a reason to celebrate! To make these smaller events seem like a big deal, you might have a special meal or honor the graduate by letting them select what to binge-watch next. How are you celebrating special events at home?

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Graduation Games Skype Watches 85

For the Mommas

MAY 6, 2020

These crackers makes a tasty bite at home or on the go. Enjoy while relaxing and watching TV, or add as a crunchy side to your sandwich. Make snack time more fun with Cheez It Snap’d Crackers— the super thin and crispy baked cheesy snacks loaded with big cheese ?avor. Starting 5/8, Cheez It Snap’d Crackers are priced at $3.00

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Crackers Watches Snacks Baking 71

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 14, 2012

Get a subscription to In Style Magazine for 244 points or a subscription to People Style Watch for 274 points. Learn How to Prevent Food Waste at Home – 30 points. Right now there are two new magazine offers available from Recyclebank. So check your account and see if you have enough to grab either of these offers.

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Watches Magazines Recycle Recycled 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

All you need is a blanket and some food. It can be even cheaper if you make the food yourself, and since picnic food is easy to do, you should give it a try. Just pack up some drinks and food in the cooler and you are ready to go. You can drink it at the beach as you watch the beautiful sun setting over the horizon.

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Bank Banking Food and Drink Food and Wine 252

Couponing 101

MAY 26, 2020

Colonial-era food may not be everyday cuisine these days, but we think it could rise up the fun level. Alexander Hamilton wife’s Eliza was of Dutch descent, so he may have eaten Dutch food. It was said to be one of his favorite foods. For more information on how to watch “Hamilton” at home, check out our guide.

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Recipes Washington United States Food and Drink 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

We all know that cooking at home is better for both our physical and fiscal health. I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will. Pinterest!

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Homemade Food and Wine Cooking Cooking At Home 180

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Now we save money, but still celebrate our marriage and our family at home. After they head to bed, we’ll enjoy some adult beverages and watch a movie. Unplug from the Outside World.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about. So I’ve brainstormed some ways that we can avoid the malls, while keep the giving spirit alive and well: Food Giving.

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Giving Christmas Gifts Food and Wine 199

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. It is always costlier than eating at home, and it makes you fat, no matter whether you are buying a quick snack at a fast food restaurant, vending machine or a convenience store.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

What is better than good food and drinks while you watch your favorite game? And with football season here – you know you can enjoy all this great food on game day! Take the whole family to a location near you – or order food to go to watch at home. All opinions are 100% mine. Hey football fans!

Games 82

Games Making Food and Drink Kids and Family 82

Couponing 101

APRIL 21, 2019

Once you made it to gold, your stars could actually be redeemed for free food, drinks and merchandise. — you can also earn Bonus Stars by playing phone games, watching short ad videos, or buying certain items during certain bonus periods. And be sure to watch your email, social media or the app for Double Star Day !

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Starbucks Rewards Food and Drink Tickets 74

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Show Your Love with Food. One of the easiest ways to show your love on Valentine’s Day is with food. Thanks to Pinterest, you can search and find literally hundreds of special foods for Valentine’s Day from desserts to fruits to eggs and toast. You could prepare a special meal at home and spend the evening together.

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Frugal Kids Jewelry and Watches Flowers and Plants 177

Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

A person could learn between now and Christmas over $100 bucks thanks to redeeming retail and grocery offers (and from-time-to-time, restaurant and fast food! With people traveling for the holidays, and if you are at home, I would sign up to make some extra cash! I once saw $2 KFC on Ibotta!). DogVacay sign-up. SwagBucks Sign-Up.

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Christmas Swagbucks Bank Banking 153

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 22, 2013

I love watching Ace of Cakes, the creations amaze me and Duff is so super talented! I watched the video several times and was able to get my Camo cake to come out pretty well! I saw his cake mixes and frostings recently at the store and was excited to try some! His two latest creations?……

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Cake Giveaway Watches Video 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Growing up, I remember my mom always sending me out to the composting bin with a bucket full of (what I thought was) gross bits and pieces of food waste. Better than anything store bought, and, if you watch what you throw in that bin, is an organic alternative to any fertilizer or plant food you can buy at the store.

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Compost Composting Home and Garden Plants 222

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Have a plan.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! In this post, we’ll discuss realistic ways you can save on groceries at home and at the store! Have a plan.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 30, 2016

You’ve seen Portland written up in Bon Appetit, Travel & Leisure, Food & Wine, and more. This little city has music, art, shopping, great food, funky tap rooms & trendy bars, outdoor recreation & more. Co-owner Andrew Volk was recently named Best New Mixologist 2016 by Food & Wine. Must take home: Cheese.

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Rhode Island Travel Food and Wine Portland 60

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

If you don’t work hard enough, there’s a real chance that you won’t be able to pay your bills or put food on the table. Many people who work at home take on a heavy workload to make sure that they can provide for their families. For many who work at home, using social media is part of the job.

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Work From Home Work Home Vacation 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2013

A relative of mine gradually lost income and assets over a 20 year period, having lifestyle downsizing forced on him multiple times and in multiple ways, from loss of cars all the way to loss of hot water for showering and money for food. Generosity is a fine thing, but the old adage “Charity begins at home” is very appropriate for some.

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Real Estate Taxes Money Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2014

The overly flamboyant citizens of the capital city greedily watched the games, much as recent TV audiences sat glued to their sets each week to watch ‘Survivor’ A whole cadre of roles and positions evolved to support the annual competition. The group can provide rules to live by, protection, food and companionship.

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Games Flowers and Plants Film Contest 170

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Check out the group and watch my Facebook LIVES where I describe the steps to writing a budget. Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Spend Frugal February planning your meals from food that you already have in your kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Couponing 101

MAY 12, 2020

We chose this recipe because these small pasties would be so easy to snack on while you watch, but they’re also chock-full of healthy veggies. Inspired by the pumpkin pasties sold from the Honeydukes Express food trolley on the Hogwarts Express, these little pockets of goodness come in two options: sweet or savory.

Recipes 59

Recipes Food and Drink Movies Re-use 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. Food/shopping. People cooked and ate at home. Fast food was rare. Entertainment.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. Seeing the joy of discovery on a child’s face or watching them learn a new skill or develop a new talent is just plain fun, no matter the cost in money or time. Expectations of our children. We raised our children to expect more involvement. Money Tips'

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 26, 2013

I am headed to Home Depot asap to pick up some of the products she mentioned! With more people watching their budgets than ever, spending time enjoying and entertaining at home and in their own backyard is much more appealing than going out. Memorial Day is the official kick-off to summer, sunshine and outdoor entertaining.

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Home Depot Entertainment Giveaway Home 111

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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Bank Banking Money Saving 265

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

Even if you can’t get a tour, you can watch from public areas and also discuss this. Talk about how the food gets to that location, and the jobs involved with that. Seeing the nation’s banking system first hand and watching money being created before their own eyes will make an impression no text book or video ever will!

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Kids and Family Money Kansas City Kids 222

Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2011

RecycleBank has another Learn and Earn offer and you can earn 25 free points by learning how using concentrated laundry detergent at home can help conserve larger natural resources. Watch the short video and take the quiz. Here’s how: Sign up with RecycleBank. Click on “Earn Points” at the top. Click on “Get my points” button.

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Points Recycle Recycled Recycling 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2015

You should be aiming for foods that promote natural collagen production such as garlic, blueberries, dark & leafy veggies, eggs, white tea, mangoes, carrots and avocados. Plus, if you smoke at home, you’re endangering the lives of your loved ones with secondhand smoke, which has far worse effects. Take Supplements when you can.

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Cosmetics Health At&T Sunglasses 100

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 7, 2013

The next morning we watched the playback and saw that it was poor Miss Cleo! I love that you can watch the camera on your cell ohone, iPad or laptop! If you have a nanny or want to make sure the babysitter is doing what she is supposed to, you can watch from your phone while at dinner even! All opinions are my own.

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Cameras Monitors Mom Watches 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

I noticed the problem when I first became a stay-at-home mom after my two youngest children were born. “Consider the results of a March study by researchers from Boston Medical Center who carefully observed caregivers and children at fast-food restaurants. I love using social media, especially Facebook and Pinterest.

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Media T-Mobile Kids and Family At&T 174

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. We all like a little splurge now and then, but why not save 50% to 90% the next time you get a pedicure, get a massage or watch a movie! Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

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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Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

The Coupon Game

OCTOBER 29, 2011

What is your favorite food? Foods you dislike? Most Fast Food chains. I've come to crave whole foods most of the time. Quiet evenings at home. What is your favorite sport to watch? Favorite fast food restaurant? Gator vs Georgia Game on TV (Hubby's watching while I blog and the kids play.)

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North Carolina Macaroni Grill Flowers and Gifts TV shows 85