Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 23, 2012
This may be tea, coffee, soda, beer, wine, and the list goes on. If you shop at one of the warehouse stores, like Sam’s Club or Costco, buy your soda there because you can get deals when you buy in bulk. Be adventurous, and try cheap wine or beer. Water is good for you, but let’s face it, water can get boring.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Entertainment: A movie ticket, a pint of beer, box seats at a baseball game — they can all come with a different price tag depending upon where you live. You could eat out less, cut back on takeout and cook more often. But even then, the price of groceries is going to significantly influence your cost of living. And it adds up.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 2, 2012
Aluminum Cans One of the most popular items that people recycle is aluminum cans like beer or soda cans. They are not worth much when sold one by one, but they can be worth something if sold by the bulk. It buys many other used or broken items like RAM memory, hard drives, flash drive and game consoles.
Saving Everyday
AUGUST 1, 2022
Consider the bulk bins. The bulk bins can be a money suck, but they can save you money when you only need a small amount. a pound from the bulk bin or $5.99 I purchased exactly what I needed from the bulk bin and paid less than two dollars. The bulk spices at Whole Foods are my jam! They were $6.99 Buy generic.
Saving Everyday
AUGUST 1, 2022
Consider the bulk bins. The bulk bins can be a money suck, but they can save you money when you only need a small amount. a pound from the bulk bin or $5.99 I purchased exactly what I needed from the bulk bin and paid less than two dollars. The bulk spices at Whole Foods are my jam! They were $6.99 Buy generic.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 28, 2022
Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year-round. I adore root beer, but I rarely buy it. Ways to Use Your Freezer and Save: With the exception of maybe pasta dishes, a lot of food can be frozen.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2016
Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes. I also buy apples in bulk from a local orchard and make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce to eat year round. I adore root beer, but I rarely buy it. Ways to Use Your Freezer and Save: With the exception of maybe pasta dishes, a lot of food can be frozen.
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