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Gwyneth Paltrow’s $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps

Coupons Do Work

Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. All I had to do was what my grandmother had taught me. My total bill was $27.57. Thus no food went to waste. now how do I do it?

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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My Grandmother was born in 1898. She didn’t need to pay utility bills – wood for heat and cooking was obtained from the farm. Food was preserved by canning, drying or storing in a cool cellar or the ice house. For humans, the most basic needs are air to breathe, some kind of food to eat and water to drink.

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9 Ways to Save Money at Disney World 2016

Coupons Do Work

The last time I went to Disney World , I was in 4th grade and I remember going with my grandma and great-grandma, throwing a tantrum because I wanted to meet Cinderella and my grandma and great-grandmother were taking their time at the souvenir shop. Another great way to save money on your phone bill ! <—->

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Weekly Meal Plan 02.26.16

Family Balance Sheet

This Week’s Dinners: I tried two new recipes this week that I found on the Food Network’s website. Saturday: We had my parents and both of my grandmothers over for dinner. Want to lower your grocery bill? I made Pioneer Women’s Baked Ziti , garden salad, garlic bread, and chocolate chip cookie bars for dessert.

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Exploring Veteran’s Benefits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. If your veteran is or is about to become, homeless, there are programs to help with food, housing and education. It is now known as the Post 9/11 GI bill. Homeless help.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. I also splurge on our cat’s special allergen-reducing food, which makes it possible for Ms. Easiest part of being frugal: Not buying things like junk food at the grocery store.

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10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. The benefits can be remarkable. 1 – Create a Monthly Hearty Meal.