Couponing 101

JUNE 26, 2019

If you’re using sprinklers to water your lawn anyway, you and your family might as well use the water to cool off before it soaks into the ground. Big stores like Walmart, Target, and Costco are often well air conditioned, so you can take a comfortable walk while perusing the aisles for bargains. Heat rises.

Washer and Dryer 51

Washer and Dryer Appliances Re-use Costco 51

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2014

Send them on a hunt for average prices then enlist them to help you find bargains or ways to reuse or create items instead of buying them. Use the occasion to let them practice their spiritual values. A hunt for THE egg with the $10 bill in it can become quite passionate! Hide money eggs. Plan a scavenger hunt. Get Organized'

Easter 167

Easter Hunts Kids and Family Activism 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Sometimes we need to find extra funds when big bills are due but often it is needed just to make ends meet. Whatever you choose, you will be de-cluttering your home, recycling, re-using and maybe making a bit of money as well. Look critically at what you have kept and make up different outfits using each garment multiple times.

Saving Money 249

Saving Money Green Money Clothing and Accessories 249

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

We used to spend hundreds of dollars a month going out to eat at restaurants. Heating/Cooling – According to Energy.gov, you can save 5% to 15% a year on your heating bill by setting the thermostat to 68°F while you’re awake and setting it lower while you’re asleep or away from home. Dining Out.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! You’ll be thankful later. Thaw as needed.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

Did you use cash or put your purchases on a credit card? It’s so easy to get caught up in all of the bargains that stores throw at us in November and December. ” If they’re paying cash, life is good. How did you do with your Christmas spending in 2018? Did you over spend? a stressful January and beyond.

2019 100

2019 Club Christmas 2018 100