Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

This post is sponsored by Giant Food Stores and Savory Magazine. So I was really excited this past summer when Giant Food Stores launched Savory Magazine. So I was really excited this past summer when Giant Food Stores launched Savory Magazine. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores.

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Food Storing Saving Magazines 100

Couponing 101

MAY 15, 2020

Crafty folks may have already put together their own DIY masks, but if you don’t have a magical touch with fabric, you can also buy a reusable cloth mask. Instead, these masks are designed to be used in everyday life, like on your trips to the grocery store. Plus, buying from Etsy can help out independent vendors.

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Clothes Clothing Los Angeles Clothing and Accessories 66

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? 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! You’ll be thankful later.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2019

If you’re big on saving money, you probably already buy things in bulk. Paper goods and laundry detergent are the most popular items to buy in bulk because they don’t go bad, or at least take a VERY long time to do so. One thing that you may not be buying in bulk (I know it took me way too long to start) is meat!

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Bulk Saving Money Money Buy 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Saving on Grocery Bills. Don’t buy anything that is not on the list unless you forgot something truly important. If you get tempted to purchase an extra item upon reaching the store, do not purchase it right away. Do you get a headache when you open the utility bill every month? Pay Your Bills on Time.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Our gas and electric bills have been smaller since we moved. This translates into lower bills each month, and you are even more sustainable. Less Stuff to Buy. We made a couple of furniture purchases to replace things we left behind, but since settling in, we are spending less on what we buy each week.

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Money Public Transit Repairs Bills 195

Simply CVS

APRIL 22, 2011

I was just introduced to a new way to save at CVS (and other local grocery/drug stores). Saving Star is a service where you can link up your store loyalty cards and attach e-coupons to them.

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CVS Saving Bills Groceries 193

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Gasoline, groceries, drugstores, restaurants – you name it, my Amtrak card gets used to pay the bill. Buying groceries gives me at least 700 points a month and gasoline a few hundred more! Pay recurring bills with the card. If you have recurring monthly bills, use your rewards card to pay them all automatically.

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Vacation Credit Cards Frugal Airline 200

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What about when your bills are simply pulling you under? Your bills are going to be there, and you can’t simply not save money because you have to pay bills. Yet, your kids simply can’t stand the store brands. I look for coupons and deals that are specific to the brand my family likes, and then I buy in bulk.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2013

Walmart has a program where you can order online, print a receipt and pay within 24 hours at a local store. If you are growing short, you may decide not to stop at Dairy Queen to buy a round of ice creams for the team – if you have to part with cold hard cash. If you pay with bills, no one will know what you are buying.

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Used Credit Cards Psychology Credit 234

For the Mommas

APRIL 3, 2020

In today’s Best Buy deal of the day for 4/3, you can score Quicken – Deluxe Personal Finance (1-Year Subscription) – Mac|Windows for only $24.99 {Reg $50}. or you can choose free store pickup to save on shipping costs. Get FREE Shipping on orders over $35.00

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Personal Finance Finance Bills Free Shipping 59

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

Lower Gas Demand: More than 1 in 2 people plan to buy less gas in 2023 compared to 2022. Nearly 8 in 10 people think gas prices are too high right now, and household budgets are also feeling the pressure of inflation at the grocery store and even in the cost of their debt. What is the best gas rewards credit card?

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Credit Cards Gas Thrifty Credit 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

3. Pay your bills automatically. Since you’ll be working on improving your credit anyway, one of the best ways to ensure that your score goes up is to make sure that you pay your bills on time every month. Just don’t be tempted to buy things you don’t need just because they’re on sale.

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Bills Money Bank Banking 113

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Also, I tend to keep pieces for a long time, as I learned years ago that buying quality clothing lasts much longer than fast fashion. While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. I won’t need to buy jeans for a few years. $20

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

If you want to learn to coupon and save 50% or more on your grocery bill , then I can certainly help – and you won’t need to spend 70+ hours a week on couponing! This is typically for shopping at 2 stores – 1 grocery store and 1 drug store. I think it is entirely possible to save 50% or more on your grocery bill.

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Newspaper Bills Family Coupons 96

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 13, 2012

This week at Fry’s they are running a promotion Buy 10 Participating Products, Save $5 Instantly at the register. Learn how to to use coupons in a REALISTIC way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. Buy the 10 items below and you will save 40% at Fry’s Food Store. Buy 2 Quaker Cereal $1.99

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Food Storing Softsoap Quaker 85

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2019

“Manager’s Specials”, “reduced for quick sale”, “markdowns”, whatever your store calls them; they are great for saving money on groceries. Stores will mark down items like meat, produce, dairy, and bread when they don’t think they will be able to sell their inventory before they expire.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2014

My water bill was pretty much nada. I got lucky with that rental, but I plan on putting the same type of system in my own house as soon as I buy one back out west. Most store-bought rain barrels are 55 gallons in size, but you can daisy chain them together to store even more water. How to Save Money on Water Costs.

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Collectibles Rent Home and Garden College 187

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 3, 2017

Although we certainly enjoyed the spring like days and I won’t mind the heating bill. Related Reading: How to pay for your quarterly and yearly bills. 2) I switched facial cleanser from a department store brand to Noxzema…and my face lived to tell about it! store cleanser was over $30. I paid $4.00 3) Ebates.

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February 2017 Insurance Homeowner Insurance 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential. This is when I’ve made all the mandatory payments, such as my mortgage and utility bills. Buy in Bulk Apart from using coupons, I advocate buying in bulk when at the grocery store. I usually make it the first week of the month.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

Coupons are an easy way to reduce your grocery bill. Manufacturer’s Coupons vs. Store Coupons. A store coupon can be used only at that particular store offering the coupon. A Manufacturer coupon is offered from a particular brand and can be used at most stores. 9 Places to Find Grocery Coupons. On Products.

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Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

My spreadsheet columns are income, monthly bills, necessary spending, and frivolous spending. Buying generic will not only save you money, but you may even find new (and more affordable) products that you love! For example, non-organic Swanson broth is almost three dollars at most grocery stores. Negotiate your bills.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2013

Some of my automatically paid bills, like the satellite TV bill and the produce delivery, are charged to the credit card each month. That way, I can just pay what owe when the credit card statement comes, and I don’t have to worry about those bills eating into my checking account at an inconvenient time.

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Emergency Fund Money Bills Credit Cards 243

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

January will be one giant nightmare when the credit card bills start rolling in. Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. Hopefully, that’s your goal too.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

It is so easy to walk into the grocery store with an idea of what you will spend, walk out with a bill that is double and get home to discover that you have nothing to eat. Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. So read through the below tips and attack that grocery bill!

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

so slowly… but then again, time DOES go buy quickly! . Store frequent trips for easy mileage entry. Manage bills. Invoicing and online bill payment. Quickbooks Online (iOS/Android Free 30-day trial $15-$40/mo, less if buy 6 months of service). Record bills, purchases, and expenses. Don’t wait. Time goes by.

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Taxes Used Home Bills 100

For the Mommas

MARCH 10, 2015

off Any all mighty pacs 50ct or larger Coupon and make savings on your laundry bill. Walmart Deal: Buy (1) All with Stainlifters Oxi Mighty Pacs Super Concentrated Laundry Detergent, 56 count, 47.4 Buy any Pledge FloorCare product and get one Free. New All Mighty Pacs Coupon is up for grabs! Print this $2.00 Use (1) $2.00

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Woolite Storing Cheer Bills 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

I mean, I was living from pay check to pay check , always hoping I’d find whatever money I needed to pay the bills. See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport. What about signs?

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Budgeting Budget 212

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. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

One way to track your spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. Supplement with stuff that’s on sale at the grocery store. 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 Goals 130

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2016

When buying meat, we always ask ourselves, ‘best place to buy meat in bulk’ ,’ where to get the cheapest meat?’, Print out Meat Coupons : Every week, your favorite grocery store (including Target and Meijer!) BOGO Meat Sales: A lot of times, your favorite store has BOGO meat sales. Save Money.

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Frugal Saving Sara Lee Meijer 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Plug those loopholes buy buying only those things that you truly need and use. Eliminate from your grocery list the “can-do-withouts” Avoid Wastage After examining and controlling your urge to buy the things you do not need, use the necessities wisely. They tend to buy just the stuff they need.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. Whether you hope to buy or sell items, this post will share four of our favorite apps for thrifting from the comfort of your own home. Why Buy Secondhand? There are so many reasons buying secondhand is a good thing: Get More for Less.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. Another idea would be to stop spending your $1 or $5 dollar bills and collect them.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

When you sit for someone else, that’s money that doesn’t have to go to the sitter — and might be used to pay utility bills. They appreciate the clothes — and the fact that they don’t have to buy them. Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either.

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Giving Money Donation Bills 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Grocery shopping is usually one of a family’s largest expenses after their mortgage, so everyone wants to know how they can cut that bill down to a reasonable amount without sacrificing the quality of food they eat. Herbs are also easy to grow, which can eliminate the need to buy the dried-out bottled stuff. expensive and B.

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