Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. Opening windows and turning on fans at the right times can go a long way toward regulating the temperature of a house.

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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.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. Know Your Buy Price. Buy/Use store brands. What's your #1 way to save money on your grocery bill? become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Organizing Tips.

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Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 19, 2013

Consumers should look closely at which items they really need to buy on a regular basis and which may be a waste of money, according to MSN Money. That may be the financial boost you need to buy two tickets to Hawaii or book a hotel for a week in Las Vegas. Eliminate What You’re Not Using or Don’t Need.

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Budgeting Budget Las Vegas Bills 85

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2014

Summer can be a drain on your energy bills. Department of Energy says that heating and cooling costs can eat up almost 54 percent of your utility bills. Install Ceiling Fans. Ceiling fans help air circulate through the house so there are no dead spots where the air becomes stagnant. Dry Out the Air.

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DIY Home Home Improvement Home and Garden 104

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JUNE 7, 2019

And if you’re buying cakes at a bakery, well, you know how pricey that can be! Best Birthday Cake via Handle the Heat with Tess Arias This yellow cake with chocolate frosting could satisfy chocolate lovers and vanilla fans. Birthdays are a fun, festive occasion to celebrate the people you love.

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Birthday Cake Recipes Re-use 70

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Cold weather is here and high heating bills right along with it booo – Here are a few ways I save on my heating bill: Invest in heated blankets. Anything you can do to keep your thermostat turned down a few degrees can save a significant amount on your heating bill. Adjust Your Ceiling Fan. Buy A Space Heater.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

Coupons are an easy way to reduce your grocery bill. Always check to see if there are any coupons attached to the items that you’re buying, even if you have to look all the way in the back of the shelf. “Hello, my name is Kristia and I an a big fan of your product XYZ.” This post contains affiliate links.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

Since I am off to Disney World and buy the ‘Hopper Ticket’ while breaking the bank (good thing I have been budgeting and couponing this year!!!!), Get Souvenirs before Buying: Did you know you know you can get FREE items throughout the Disney Parks? Another great way to save money on your phone bill ! <—->

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Disney World Saving Money Disney Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills! So we spent some time researching on ways to cut down our grocery bill. Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address. He keeps himself busy with several ventures and they help pays the bills.&#.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

I guess it is possible to buy hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of groceries for pocket change, but nobody needs 62 bottles of mustard.or I believe the grocery bill is one of the easiest categories of the household budget to reduce and you don't have to be an extreme couponer to accomplish the task. Thanks for reading.

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Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Planning 166

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

You’d be amazed at the things people will buy. My niece goes to Goodwill and buys what I can only describe as bags of junk, and she makes a full-time income selling it on eBay. Most people are in desperate need of a good old-fashioned handyman to do everything from hanging a ceiling fan to cleaning out gutters.

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. One way to track you spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. I’m going to challenge myself to use up cleaning supplies and health & beauty products before buying anything new.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

Our business was doing well and it seemed like the right time for us to buy. We paid our bills on time, never carried credit card debt from month to month, but in that moment we could not pay our bills. After renting an office for 12 years, we had nothing to show for it and the space was starting to feel a bit cramped.

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Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2011

I have always been able to walk through a store with my kids and they wouldn't beg or plead or ask me to buy anything for them. I will buy it for you, but you're going to have to pay me back when we get home. She counted out 5 $1 dollar bills and was ecstatic when she realized she had a dollar left. Until yesterday. 5 yo : "OK!"

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Freeze garden and in season produce. 049/oz, vs. $9.99/100

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2013

We were using the cards to earn cash back on purchases that we needed to buy any way, so we were being smart about our spending. He will now need to bring me receipts immediately after a purchase rather than wait until the credit card bill was due. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. Or so we thought. Thanks for reading.

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Credit Cards Credit Debt March 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

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. I keep a list of needs with me so I’m not buying stuff we don’t need. Crew, Gap, and Limited.

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Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Not only will you see your monthly bills reduced you will know full well that you are truly helping the environment by not only burning less fuel but by reducing the amount of energy extracted from the earth and the subsequent waste that result from such activities. 9 – More on Ceiling Fans. Ceiling fans are great.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 147

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Has it been a while since you set up all your auto payments for certain monthly bills? This year, we found a company that offered us a drastically reduced bill on our various insurance coverages if we did them all thru them. Is your cable bill high? FAN BOX SCAM. And if you are a fan of All h. We just did.

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Budgeting Budget October December 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Not only will you see your monthly bills reduced you will know full well that you are truly helping the environment by not only burning less fuel but by reducing the amount of energy extracted from the earth and the subsequent waste that result from such activities. 9 – More on Ceiling Fans. Ceiling fans are great.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 21, 2013

Jobs, kids, bills, and the beautiful mess of life can take over and eliminate dates. Whether you’re a fan of written verse or not, it’ll definitely be something you’ll remember. Less Obvious Things That You Need To Buy Before Moving Out. Dates become more routine for the lucky and non-existent for the rest of us.

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Cheap Co-Op Budgeting Budget 213

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? Re-use glass jars instead of buying plastic storage ware. Are you trying to run a more 'green' household? Switch from paper napkins to cloth napkins - We have been using cloth napkins ever since we received them as a wedding gift ten years ago. I learned this one from my Nanny.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

The Family Office Manager might track spending, reconcile and manage the accounts, pay the bills on time, and update the Family Balance Sheet. Or buy a home? become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. It should be the spouse who has the most interest and drive to perform the tasks. Do you want to eliminate your credit card debt?

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Use Cash I like to use cash while on vacation, because I am less tempted to buy useless souvenirs and over spend with a credit card, but it takes a little planning to come up with the cash that we need. My parents don't spend any $1 bills that pass through their hands through out the year. Drinking water. Let us know in the comments.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. We''ll take our own reusable bottles and buy gallon jugs of spring water. It is so much cheaper to buy at home than on vacation. was cheaper to buy in bulk at this shop than for all of us to order the food individually at a restaurant. We love crab legs and shrimp.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 25, 2012

What I have found so far, is that even with simple games or books, most programs have links for consumers to buy more products, and essentially access the internet. This can help you save on you Cox monthly cable bill next month, too! Please feel free to let you know if you are a new fan, too, so I can welcome you!

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Gift Cards Giveaway Kids and Family Gifts 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. I must say I am a fan of shorter mortgages. I think they keep you focused on paying your house off and make it harder for those who really shouldn’t buy a house to acquire one. What did you do? Managing Money. Watson Inc.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

Over the next few weeks, I’m going to take you step-by-step through couponing and tell you how to reduce your grocery bill and even start your own stock pile. Some people buy their paper at a dollar store. Others only buy the paper on weeks with multiple inserts. Coupon Clippers – Buy individual coupons.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 31, 2012

Where to Buy: at ALDI stores nationwide. “The Nature’s Nectar 100% Berry Burst Juice is a refreshing fruit juice that has an explosion of flavor,” said Tara Kuczykowski, founder of DealSeekingMom.com and an ALDI Super Fan. Name of Product: ALDI Nature’s Nectar 100% Berry Burst Juice.

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Giveaway Food and Drink Kids and Family Soda 81

Saving With Shellie

MAY 10, 2015

Here are a few ways that I work to instill confidence in my boys: I am their biggest fan – I cheer the loudest and let them know that as long as they dottier very best, I am proud of their effort. Don’t forget to use this $2 off AXE coupon when you buy your favorite AXE items! Some people equate confidence and cockiness.

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San Antonio Axe Austin Win 40

Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

We don’t buy many souvenirs, but do have our favorite stores. I buy a case of water right before we leave.and sometimes two. bottle when you buy it by the case. I don’t do a lot of rebates and I don’t buy something just to get the rebate. Simply put, buy everything you can online. Spending = $600.

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Disney Hotel Goals Money 83

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. One way to track your spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing spending on notebook paper at the end of each day. Do you buy groceries, but have nothing to eat? Are you buying too many clothes with an already packed closet?

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March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

A renowned brand for its fashionable labels and trendsetting sippers (a few of its famous fans include Lady Gaga and Orlando Bloom), Kusmi Tea was brought over to Paris from St. Our Where to Buy Map is the best place to look for state availability. Product Price: $13.50 for 20 Muslin Tea Bags, $16.95 oz Metal Tin, $27.95 oz Metal Tin.

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Entertainment Holiday 2012 Gifts 97

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Facebook Marketplace (and local buy/sell groups) have made it much easier. My husband has spent many years overseas, and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve needed someone to put a ceiling fan up, fix a toilet, move a heavy piece of furniture, or mow my lawn. Lower Your Electric Bill. Save on Fresh Produce.

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Money Making Christmas Friends And Family Sale 52

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Where to Buy: at retailers nationwide. MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRE gives MONOPOLY fans the ability to live the millionaire lifestyle – complete with stacks of cash (instead of single bills) and all-new, extravagant movers. Name of Product: Monopoly Millionaire. Price of Product: $19.99.

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Giveaway Goals Games Win 85

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 27, 2012

1/15/13 (Discover the Value of a Great Buy Booklet). 1/15/13 (Discover the Value of a Great Buy Booklet). $3/1 1/15/13 (Discover the Value of a Great Buy Booklet). . $3/1 1/15/13 (Discover the Value of a Great Buy Booklet). $3/1 1/15/13 (Discover the Value of a Great Buy Booklet). Box Fan, 20 in, On Sale for $16.

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