Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

I come from a family of three children, though one of my brothers died as an infant and the other died in his twenties. When we only had one child, our family could have a smaller car and a smaller apartment. Only one child to take on vacation and buy an airplane ticket for. Is there a perfect family size?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Saturday: I’m hosting a dinner party for extended family to celebrate the numerous November birthdays. While I don’t advocate the use of credit cards with a continuing balance, we do use a credit card on many purchases and pay the balance off when the bill comes. Friday: Grilled sausages, spinach salad, homemade applesauce.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

For many years, this man’s wife and family lived near poverty after the Grandfather died of this disease. We have a family cemetery in which I hope both my spouse and I are buried. One of my great-uncles on my Mother’s side of the family bought enough plots years ago for all of my Grandmother’s side of the family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2013

You probably won’t have health insurance, life insurance or special perks (like savings on certain items or free tickets to different things or business travel on the company’s dime) after you retire. You really don’t want to be that needy Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa, leaning on family to provide the human touch!

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 29, 2012

Use Coupon Code HALFOFF to get tickets for just $6! Extreme) way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. Learn the strategies to save money without sacrificing your time or the quality ingredients your family loves. Use Coupon Code HALFOFF to get tickets for just $6! Come Join Us Tomorrow Night!

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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. Trade services with your friends and family.

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Saving In Akron

APRIL 21, 2012

The application walks you through the process of listing your personal electrical usage, and together with your local KWh cost found on your electricity bill, Verde will calculate your total energy consumption, and make suggestions on how you can make changes to save money, and save energy! Find yours here. on the Mall from 4/20 – 4/22.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 19, 2012

Extreme) way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. Learn the strategies to save money without sacrificing your time or the quality ingredients your family loves. Meal Planning With A Busy Schedule – Learn how to plan out your menu to save money and time while still providing healthy meals for your family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2012

Should you fall sick during your trip, travel insurance can help pay your medical bills which may or may not include hospitalization. Missed Flights – If you missed your plane back home, travel insurance can cover the cost of getting a new plane ticket and even your extra night’s stay at the hotel.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 25, 2011

With Manilla you can easily manage your household bills, financial accounts, subscriptions & loyalty programs in one secure, online place. Sign-up with Manill a today to get organized and be entered to win $1,000 cash to pay your bills! Kids Bowl Free: Family Pack Giveaway {4 Winners}. Picaboo: $50 Gift Card Giveaway.

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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). We used real coins and Monopoly bills and their toys as store merchandise. Let them watch you buy the tickets and pay for the refreshments.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 29, 2012

Use Coupon Code HALFOFF to get tickets for just $6! Extreme) way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. Learn the strategies to save money without sacrificing your time or the quality ingredients your family loves. Come Join Us Tomorrow Night!

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The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

Luckily, not poor enough to wreck our lives, but basically we lived paycheck to paycheck—our philosophy was “As long as the bills are paid, spend it all.” When my husband finished his apprenticeship program we wanted to start a family and so we had to make some real changes to the way we were living to survive on one income.

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Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Each month, I have wondered how can I cut down the cable bill since my kids like certain cartoon channels that I have to pay for (that are not free with basic cable) and I like BBC America, TLC, Discovery and Sci Fi channels, for example. But that is really all we watch, besides local news channel.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. We are a musical family and love plugging into our urban community through volunteering and mentoring local youth. As a family, we love cooking and spending time together. Where are you from? I am the nerd.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

For me I saved by purchasing a ticket to the Halloween party. I have a Disney Chase Visa, so I paid 43 for the ticket. We save all our $5 bills for the year. The 1st year 11 of our family went. I also receive tons of emails from readers sharing tips of their own, so keep them coming and you might just see yours here too.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Room discounts can be as much as 70% off, the dining plan is highly discounted, and you get (6) sets of tickets (hoppers) to give away with each ticket allowing (3) people in free. My daughter also hooked up my sister’s family, so they’ll be headed up early to spend the weekend with us. The deal she got us was UH-MAZING!

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NOVEMBER 9, 2013

Boston Market – FREE Whole Chicken with Purchase of Family Meal for veterans. Founding Documents – Read the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence FREE online. Plus from November 28 – January 5, 2014, up to six additional tickets can be purchased for only $27 each.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Going out Black Friday shopping was a tradition in our family for years. Plus, I’m using my phone for other things (like price matching Amazon) and keeping up with my family! Lower Your Electric Bill. How to Get Free Movie Tickets. Black Friday 2019 will be here before you know it! Are you prepared?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I also love to visit family (all our family is between 2 and 4 hours away) and friends, bake, and play board games. Concerts, I learned I don’t really enjoy, but I do love musicals and plays, so I’ve started asking for tickets as birthday or Christmas presents. What’s your funniest frugal story?

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week. Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Lower Your Electric Bill. How to Get Free Movie Tickets. Share food.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week. Pro tip : Statistically, over 40% of families order take-out because they’re tired and don’t feel like cooking. Lower Your Electric Bill. How to Get Free Movie Tickets. Share food.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

In all fairness, I should also point out that my family lives less than an hour from Disney, so we go once a year to see them anyway. 1 Park ticket per person. We only need (1) one-day ticket because we have one day left on our hoppers from our previous trip. Right before our trip, I take it all to the bank and get large bills.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

20′s Finances: How I Got 4 Movie Tickets for $9 – Find out how I found the steal of a lifetime in getting four movie tickets for $9 total! Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 2, 2012

We get to celebrate our religious beliefs, take time off from work, consume holiday treats, relax with family and friends, and carry forward special yearly traditions. Many of us take no steps to control holiday spending and are surprised and dismayed when the bill comes in January. Tracking actuals is important.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Get a single-day best ticket to the Abbey Road On The River Music Festival, featuring over 60 bands , for just $35.00 ($74.40 Your ticket grants admission to the festival on Friday, May 27; Saturday, May 28; or Sunday, May 29. Here’s a fun Groupon deal for my local readers! Share or Print This!

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Social media makes advertising easy, and your friends and family can share too! I loved all the people I met and made extra money, which we needed back then as a young military family with two kids. Check Goodwill stores and flea markets, or ask friends and family if they have any old pieces they want to get rid of.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

whether you bought any big ticket items. Do a review of your finances this month to set monthly financial goals for yourself and your family. Plus, revisiting your expenses will, more often than not, reveal some sneaky bills and services that you have been paying for that you don’t use or don’t need.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. Many of us want to leave something behind for our family, but there are a few things you need to consider before taking on a monthly premium! Young Family Finance : Appropriate Tip – Find out what an appropriate tip is when you are eating out.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Due to the variance by area, it can help to reach out to current policyholders in your area, especially if they’re family or friends, to understand what their experience with Allstate has been like. annual auto insurance premium for full coverage: $2,630 Avg. annual auto insurance premium for min coverage: $545 Avg. Power auto claims study.

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