Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2013

Unlike most people, I actually look forward to receiving my utility bills each month. I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. Hard to believe?

Bills 202

Bills Conserving Energy DVD Players Toaster Ovens 202

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How are you doing with the financial goals you made for 2023? Unfortunately, many people abandon their New Year’s goals by mid-January and everything goes downhill from there. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending.

February 130

February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, .

February 100

February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Thankfully, nothing happened to my account, but my bank issued us new cards anyway.

Budgeting 124

Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Follow these tips, and you’ll reach your goal in no time! I’m using Christmas as the goal because it’s three months away, and that’s what most people are looking for this time of year. Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long ! Sell it and save it!

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. We still refer to it often to remind ourselves of our goals and objectives. The plan hangs on our refrigerator. A fair amount of Gen Xers feel that retirement sounds like a nice concept, but is hardly achievable. Where We Stand.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100