Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Make it obvious that you want to split the bill. Even if you were invited to the occasion (as opposed to initiating it yourself), don’t assume that everyone else will automatically be prepared to pay their share of the bill when it arrives. Look for cheap or free entertainment options. Stay at home.

Bills 208

Bills Budgeting Budget Entertainment 208

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

Save your receipts : If you read the fine print on your receipts while visiting Disney World, some receipts from park restaurants includes same-day discounts for Downtown Disney retailers. What is great is you can use these discounts to buy marked-down costumes, toys and more ! Members can see films, eat out, shop at discount rate.

Disney World 100

Disney World Saving Money Disney Money 100

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Many require you spend a certain amount in order to use the gift certificate (for example, to use your $25 certificate you might be required to spend $35) and will automatically add gratuity to your bill prior to discount. There is usually a limit of one certificate per visit. Choose the restaurant carefully. Tip on the full amount.

Restaurant 94

Restaurant Restaurant.com Gifts Ebates 94

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! Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores. Look for grocery clearance.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

I bought some pasta sauce and salad dressing to get the meat discount and I was delighted to find 2 packs of chicken thighs marked down. After the $4 discount I paid 39 cents for two packs of chicken. these 15 tips to save money when eating out. Want to lower your grocery bill? 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. Eating Out. Use coupons, children eat free specials, and discounted restaurant gift certificates to save on meals. Know Your Actual Budget.

College 100

College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

Everyone knows that you can clip coupons and eat out less to save money. If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. So find out where your local beauty school, massage school and mechanics school is and become a regular. You can even negotiate your cable bill.

Frugal 75

Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 19, 2012

If you are looking to save money using coupons or wondering how to do “ extreme couponing ”, the good news is that you definitely can save a bundle on your grocery bill each month with using coupons and combining them with sales. You can check for Discounted Newspaper Subscriptions in your area. Where do you get coupons?

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 87

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Magazines Safeway Bills 87

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! Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Have the Chase Visa helps out a lot when it comes to discounts! We save all our $5 bills for the year. We kept track of how much we would have spent out of pocket without the dining plan. I have a Disney Chase Visa, so I paid 43 for the ticket. I am able to get in at 3 pm and will be in the park until midnight.

Disney 65

Disney Saving Dining Saving Money 65

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no online saving or bill paying services. There were no discount brokers. There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. Out of season produce, if available at all, was super expensive. There were no automatically adjusting thermostats. Most people were thin.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

They start to recognize money and to be able to tell the difference between different coins and bills (but probably won’t be able to understand that the coins have different monetary values). While you are eating supper. Point out all of the various people working there and help them figure out what they are doing.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

What we are still paying for: • Regular Bills • Home Business Expenses • Gas • That’s it! What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage.

Leftovers 40

Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

have barely any bills and be able to live off passive income. asking for discounts every time you buy something, etc. I quit my job to focus on my own stuff (blogging, painting, rental property, my iPhone app, writing Kindle books, etc.). Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Dining out is something you can stop immediately. Save that cash for a nicer meal out once a month. My husband and I have noticed that the more we eat out, the less special it feels. I know a lot of people hate water, but hear me out. Lower Your Electric Bill. It’s SO expensive. Say yes to water.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Dining out is something you can stop immediately. Save that cash for a nicer meal out once a month. My husband and I have noticed that the more we eat out, the less special it feels. I know a lot of people hate water, but hear me out. Lower Your Electric Bill. It’s SO expensive. Say yes to water.

Groceries 52

Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

She cut her cable bill in half, rewrote her car and house insurance saving her $300, stopped the coffee runs, eliminated her dry cleaning bill. She offered to do people’s taxes, or get their bookkeeping organized in exchange for a discount on her rent, or car repairs. This helped her not blow the budget on dining out.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. After checking and rechecking and I discover the real cost of eating out! Turn off the lights.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220