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. But think about how much you would be saving in terms of transport, drinks, food, entertainment, and the potential bail money should things get out of hand.

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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. Pack snacks, drinks, coffee, books, etc to take with you to hopefully prevent unexpected purchases. Review your spending daily to understand where your dollars are going.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2014

My water bill was pretty much nada. In exchange for a small amount of work and not much money, you could start collecting rainwater off your roof tomorrow — just in time for this hot summer weather when your plants and lawn need a drink the most! Why should we pay for what comes down to earth for free? Go Green'

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

At a chain restaurant, our bill is usually $30-$40. I’ll do the math for you, an average bill of $35, once a week equals $140 a month. If you still would like to dine out, but want to reduce your bill, here are some ideas: Order water instead of drinks. So now we’re ordering 3 adult meals and 1 kids meal.

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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.

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Bills Budgeting Budget Entertainment 208

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

All you have to do is stick to drinking water. Soda and tea will often cost a $1 or $2 and alcoholic drinks are often very expensive at restaurants. Be Observant Last, but not least, you will want to be observant with your bill. Take Some Home If it is appropriate, you can save some money by taking home the leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If you’ve read my blog, you’ve probably heard me say that our bills may not be negotiable, but our grocery receipts usually are. Drinks: Everyone loves to drink soda, chocolate milk, juices, flavored waters, etc., but the truth is that when times are tight, we need to drink more frugal liquids.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Frigidaire freestanding compact refrigerator features an all-refrigerator design that provides easy access to cold drinks and snacks. ENERGY STAR® certified products help you save money on utility bills without sacrificing performance, style or comfort. Lowe’s has Frigidaire 3.3-cu

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

There was a palm tree, leis hanging from the sign, a hoola skirt around the stand, and the smoothies came with a tiny drink umbrella. Some day, we’re going to sip smoothies (with drink umbrellas) from a Hawaiian beach…some day. At this particular meet there was a smoothie vendor whose stand looked very tropical.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

Two gallons is a bit much for us to drink before it goes bad, so I am performing an experiment. I poured what we won’t drink in time before it expires into 2-cup containers to freeze for future dishes. Yep, I found a $20 bill once on the beach! ” Ok, twist my arm. I have several family favorites that call for milk.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

At the time he was living with his brother – paying him rent and helping with bills. He didn’t want their childhood home to be taken so he purchased the home from his brother telling him that he could stay there until he got back on his feet- paying whatever rent and bills he could afford. He told him he can’t afford to help.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 7, 2019

By presenting an AARP membership card, joining a special club, or merely asking for a senior discount, you might be able to save money on your restaurant bills. With so many restaurants offering senior discounts, we think that saving money is almost as valuable. If you ask us, that’s a great excuse to order dessert!

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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. Drink More Water Tap water in the U.S. expensive and B. not very healthy.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 14, 2012

It’s too easy to get sucked into the trap of ordering one (or four) too many…and then you get the bill. Just two drinks per person can easily add $25 – $30 to your bill! But if you enjoy having a drink with your meal, limit yourself to one, which saves money…and a possible DUI.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

For more, great vegetarian dish ideas, check out this site – [link] Miss T: Apart from the health benefits we have reduced our food bill by 25% or more as a result of going vegetarian. Cut Out Soda and other Processed Drinks Soda and other processed drinks can be expensive if you buy a lot of them.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 27, 2012

Print this new Red Robin Coupon to save $5 off your bill of $20 or more. A good tip when eating at Red Robin with your kids is to ask for a basket of Fry’s when you order your drinks. Reb Robin is a great place to take your kids and what only makes it better is a coupon! This helps keep the kids busy.

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Bills Restaurant Drinks Kids 69

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 26, 2012

Have you ever wondered why your bill is so high at a restaurant and then noticed you’ve spent almost $10 just on drinks alone?? My daughter and I almost always order hot tea when we are dining out, and upon scrutinizing the bill at O’Charley’s last week, she said, “We should bring our own tea bags Mom!

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Dining Frugal Bills Food and Drink 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Snacks and Drinks At about 2 o’clock in the afternoon, the vending machine down the hall starts calling your name, and it can be hard to resist. How to Save a Lot of Money by Making a Few Simple Drink Changes Water is good for you, but let’s face it, water can get boring. Has your grocery bill been getting some attention?

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

These drinks are 70% pure fruit juice with a splash of sparkling water. My entire family really likes these drinks and I don’t feel guilty about giving them to my kids because there is no added sugar. Note: Be sure to cancel your subscription after receiving your item to avoid being billed for subsequent shipments.

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Sparkle Kids and Family Bills Drinks 40

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Wine is combined with spices and heated to produce a unique and festive drink. Well, you might not know it, but that song is talking about going door-to-door drinking. Since gingerbread is so often associated with Christmas, we wanted to make sure it was duly represented on this list, and this historic recipe fits the bill perfectly.

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Christmas Recipes Food and Wine Wine 69

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 25, 2016

Kids Meal choices are from the Joey Menu only and include an entrée and choice of drink. Kids Meal choices are from the Joey Menu only and include an entrée and choice of drink. Visit Outback any day of the week for lunch or dinner and save 15% off your entire dining bill (excluding alcohol, applicable taxes and gratuity).

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Saving In Akron

MAY 13, 2011

Food & Drink. $25 25 for 5 Baby Genius DVDs (Billings-USA). Prints, Photos & Scrapbooks. $40 40 for $100 at ScanDigital (New York-USA). 25 for $75 at Wine Insiders (Denver-USA). $25 25 for $75 at Barclay's Wine (Chicago-USA). $35 35 for Spoonful of Comfort Package (Columbus-USA). 105 at Maine Lobster Dinner (Roanoke-USA).

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

My spreadsheet columns are income, monthly bills, necessary spending, and frivolous spending. Negotiate your bills. I come right out and ask them what they can do to lower my bill, usually after reminding them that I’ve been a long-time, loyal customer. Paying for drinks out adds up quickly! Lower Your Electric Bill.

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Saving In Akron

AUGUST 24, 2011

Food & Drink. $10 25 for 5 Baby Genius DVDs (Billings-USA). Remember, anyone can purchase a national deal. Prints, Photos & Scrapbooks. $40 40 for $100 at Scan Digital (Rochester-USA). $40 40 for $100 at Scan Cafe (Baltimore-USA). $15 15 for $50 at Mixbook (Orlando-USA). 10 for $25 at Nutty Guys (Milwaukee-USA). Household. $89

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Couponing 101

MARCH 21, 2020

Sometimes, you want to run your water to cool it down before you take a drink. We don’t blame you for wanting a cool drink or a warm shower! The crops that feed the animals require water to grow, and the animals must drink water throughout their lives. Reuse Water When You Can. Eat Less Meat. gallons/lb.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Allow yourself the smallest amount of this particular food or drink to allow your body to feel like it isn’t being deprived of something. For example, if your grocery bill doubles overnight, you’ve got a readymade excuse for quitting your new eating plan. Everything in moderation! They certainly won’t help you lose weight faster.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

Be smart, don’t treat your buddies to drinks, charge spring break trips or use expensive credit for other purchases where the product is gone before the bill comes. Keep track of what you have on your monthly card bill. Pay your bills on time when trying to build credit history. Pay it off each month.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

I also used a gift card that I received LAST Christmas, making our drinks FREE. I signed up for Giant Food Stores email newsletter and received $5 off my grocery bill. We don’t normally frequent Starbucks through out the year, but I couldn’t pass up this promotion. While at Giant, I received my coupon for a FREE turkey.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

It's just a good way for me to get a little bit of home wherever I am, or even just to be able to access certain websites and pay bills and keep up with news. I don't have to give my armrest to anyone or watch my elbows when I'm reading or taking a drink. It also enables me to keep my connection private on the free wifi connections.

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Saving In Akron

MAY 12, 2011

Food & Drink. $25 25 for 5 Baby Genius DVDs (Billings-USA). $68 . $25 for $75 at ScanCafe (Albany-USA). $40 40 for $100 at ScanDigital (New York-USA). $45 45 for $90 at Photobridge (Albany-USA). $20 20 for $40 at Blurb (Toronto-Canada). $15 15 for $50 at Mixbook (Regina-USA). 25 for $75 at Wine Insiders (Denver-USA). $19

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Couponing 101

APRIL 14, 2014

Fountain Drink and Chips (valid 4/15). Sonic – Half-Price Drinks and Slushes all day long (valid 4/15). The Melting Pot – 15% off your total bill when you say “cheese me, please” (valid 4/15). Regal Cinemas – Mobile Coupon for $3 off the purchase of Popcorn (valid through 4/30). Find a location here.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 29, 2024

Immediately Stop Spending If you’re researching ways to save money while drinking a nine-dollar drink from Starbucks, you’re not in the right mindset. I pay half the bill, about $22 monthly, saving me $88. These are my five tips for saving money—and exactly what I would do if I needed to save money quickly!

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Saving In Akron

JUNE 16, 2011

Food & Drink. $45 64 for Photoweavers (Billings-USA). $19 . $40 for $100 at ScanDigital (Barrie-Canada). $15 15 for $50 at Mixbook (Portland-USA). 45 for $100 at ONEHOPE Wine (Richmond-USA). $12 12 for $25 at You Bar (Pensacola-USA). $10 10 for $25 at Nutty Guys (Rockford-USA). Household. $64 19 for OrigAudio (Modesto-USA). $28

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Saving In Akron

MAY 10, 2011

Food & Drink. $25 10 for $20 at EverydaySource.comm (Billings-USA). Prints, Photos & Scrapbooks. $40 40 for $100 at ScanDigital (St. Louis-USA). 25 for $75 at WineInsiders (Salem-USA). $25 25 for $75 at Barclay's Wine (Providence-USA). $12 12 for $25 at You Bar (Columbia-USA). $35 35 for Spoonful of Comfort (Albany-USA).

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Saving In Akron

MAY 11, 2011

Food & Drink. $19 25 for 5 Baby Genius DVDs (Billings-USA). $68 . $25 for $75 at ScanCafe (Albany-USA). $40 40 for $100 at ScanDigital (New York-USA). $45 45 for $90 at Photobridge (Albany-USA). $20 20 for $45 at Blurb (Baltimore-USA). $15 15 for $50 at Mixbook (Regina-USA). 19 for $39 at The Bean Coffee Co. Buffalo-USA). $19

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 28, 2011

Dine at CPK & Come Back With 7 Days & Save 20% Off Next Bill. Free Small Fries & Drink WYB French Dip & Swiss – Valid Through 1/31/11. California Pizza Kitchen. Click HERE to find a location near you. Panda Express. Free Firecracker Chicken Breast Entree – Valid on 2/3/11 Only. Arby’s.

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