Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. the Redbox and Blockbuster kiosks that have popped up on every corner have helped people save money by offering newly released DVD’s for just $1 per night. Rent It Out.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 12, 2011

How To Save Money on School Supplies at Green Back Gal. 14 Tips to Save Money on Back to School Supplies & Shopping List at Money Crashers. Sports Season Suppers - Pack It at Eat at Home. Heading to College 5 Ways to Save on Back to College Needs at Savings Lifestyle.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Home & Hardware: Use these teacher discounts to save money on your next home purchase, repairs, paint, and more. Homes for Heroes : This company contracts with realtors, lenders, and other service providers to offer substantial discounts to heroes, teachers included. Just ask to find out what they can offer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. You can save money too by doing things together.

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MARCH 21, 2012

Get creative with some exercise ideas at home to save money in this area of your budget. Rent workout videos from the library. Rent workout videos from the library. There are many options for exercising at home. Try walking around the neighborhood each day. Use soup cans or water bottles instead of weights.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Again, you can save thousands with a smaller car that is less expensive and more fuel efficient. Rent instead of own. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

We began cooking all of our meals at home. We rented an SUV for our last vacation because our car is getting very old and the route was fairly desolate. What’s your favorite way to save when vacationing with your family? How to Save on Food Costs When Traveling Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel Staycations Are For Suckers!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

If you are a parent with adult children living at home with you, you aren’t alone. More and more “boomerang kids” – those that left to go to school or move out on their own at one point – are finding themselves living back home with their parents. Advantages to Having Adult Children Living at Home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Today I thought it would be beat to determine the minimum amount of money that it would take for you to live with only the bare bones essentials. How much money do you need to live? This would include your monthly mortgage payment or rent payment. Base this cost around if each meal each meal was prepared at home.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Fixed categories are things like your mortgage/rent, insurance premiums, and car payments. My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. We are now more committed to saving the money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at least one meal out each month. Groceries.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more. Money Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Renting, not having super nice furniture or cars, having mismatched dishes and bedding. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. We completely started over. We used up what we had.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MAY 1, 2024

Skip the hotel There are many sites, such as Airbnb, that offer homes or condos to rent. Not only do you have more space to relax, but you will also save money on food. Even cooking a couple of meals at home will save big money on your vacation. Doing so can be less expensive than paying for a hotel.

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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? The average cost of a meal is around $3 across North America, meaning that you’d be saving $4.00 Money Tips' Brown Bagging.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). How did you get interested in saving money? How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading faithfully about 2 years ago. Out of necessity originally. I grew up in inner-city NYC in urban poverty.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

I got tired of being left at home because I had a day job, so now we get to travel together and create our own adventures. I could barely afford my $600 rent payment, which was in a horrible neighborhood. I also found small ways to earn extra money, specifically flipping yard sale finds for a profit on eBay.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. I found Kristen while searching for a recipe for something, and just fell in love with her writing style & pictures.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Instead she started making her own coffee and ate breakfast at home. This one simple move helped her save over $1200 a year. She offered to do people’s taxes, or get their bookkeeping organized in exchange for a discount on her rent, or car repairs. Stacy and her family stayed home. And it saves on gas too.”

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

So, when I sat down to write this post, I focused on ways to make money that we’ve personally had luck with ourselves or know someone who has. Also read: Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month. Before I get into how to make extra money, you must immediately stop spending money. Money saved is money earned.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Best credit card for entertainment Triple cash back on entertainment, dining, groceries and popular streaming make it an ideal card for amusement both at home and away. If you’re looking to save money on interest, do you need a 0% introductory period, or a low ongoing rate? This card delivers all that and more.

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