Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 3, 2013
Hmmmm, in 2008 one of the biggest fears was that credit markets would dry up causing massive restrictions in banks lending to one another and therefore massive refusals to lend money to us. If this particular part of the crisis had not been averted, bank and business failures would have been even more prolific.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Every year, Giant Food Stores of PA has a FREE turkey promotion that I always take advantage of. I will take advantage of that deal too and send the turkey to the food bank. At no other time of the year will you find turkeys at rock bottom prices. You have about 4 weeks to spend $400 to earn the FREE turkey.
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 20, 2011
The 2-3 weeks leading up to most holidays is a great time to stock up on seasonal food, especially meat. I stock up my freezer, pantry and I like to buy extra to donate to the food bank. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Let us know in the comments.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 18, 2012
We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. When my cupboards are in disarray, I wind up with duplicates, out of date food, and wasted time. Place your foods near the spot where they are used. Discard any outdated food.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 6, 2012
Your needs are crucial, and include things like food, water, clothes, transportation, etc. This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today. The first place you should stop is the bank. Whether it is a piggy bank or your private branch, put the money away. Save Those Pennies.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 24, 2012
Only 43 percent of adults keep close track of their spending , and more than 128,400,000 adults do not know how much they spend on food, housing, and entertainment, and do not monitor their overall spending (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 28, 2013
You can have a fun, and usually inexpensive time helping them learn by showing them companies, factories and banks in action. Talk about how the food gets to that location, and the jobs involved with that. Teach your kid about banking and currency creation. Teach kids about different industries.
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