Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

My husband and I cook a lot and often have leftovers. We bought some plastic leftover containers, but those frequently cracked or broke. I’ve even read that some people wear long johns at home to endure lower heating temperatures, but we haven’t done that. My husband takes public transportation to work every day.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

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. Here are my 10 ways to save on a kid’s birthday party. You also can start prepping and planning any time.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Hit Panera Bread, and they’ll give you their leftover baked goods for free. Home & Hardware: Use these teacher discounts to save money on your next home purchase, repairs, paint, and more. Home Depot : With exempt paperwork, you can skip sales tax when shopping at Home Depot.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! I transported my kids everywhere either by walking, biking, or taking the bus.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Remember to include leftovers when planning your menu. In fact, PLAN some of your leftovers for use in future meals. Create a shopping strategy : Start by keeping your debit card, credit card, and/or check book at home. Unlike grain and corn feed, grass requires no fossil fuel for transport.

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