Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

On top of the basic cost of your bill each month for text messaging and making calls, tack on 30+ dollars for a data package, and another 200+ dollars for the phone itself. GasBuddy : As gas prices increase each day, our gas budget has skyrocketed. You can find the cheapest place to get gas and see the prices as they change.

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Phones Money Friends And Family Sale Gas 184

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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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 130

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Starting Friday 2/26, Giant will have Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza on sale for $3.50 each and in addition to the sale, we also have a $1.00 50 off gas offer. in gas points ($.50 5 FREE after coupons and gas points. Here are some more food coupons to save on your grocery bills: $0.50 Great deal. Pay $12.50.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Here is one of the first Giant Gas Deals that we will be posting for you this week. Starting 2/19-2/25, Barbara’s Puffins Cereals will be on sale for $3.00 worth of Gas Points. moneymaker after coupons and gas points. Here are some more coupons for you to save on your grocery bills: $1.00 Buy 5 and get $12.50

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Cereal Gas Bills Dole 40

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

If you’re new to Giant Food Stores or a current customer, pick up Savory magazine and follow these 10 tips to save money on your grocery bill. Use the card every time you shop to take advantage of the weekly sales. Earn Gas Extra Rewards. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Sign up for a BONUSCARD®.

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Food Storing Saving Magazines 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Be sure to factor in costs like maintenance, gas and insurance in addition to loan or lease payments. This measure compares your monthly bills to your gross monthly income. Selecting a car with good gas mileage will save you money each month and could help you maximize any employer mileage reimbursements.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

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. I’ve been watching my email for their sales and when I got one that promoted winter coats up to 45% off, I jumped. How We Saved this Week: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

But if your destination in mind is far and requires airline tickets, it is best to search for seat sale and compare prices of different airlines. Compare the time spent on the road and the amount that will be spent on gas with the actual amount difference of airline tickets. Searching online can save you both money and time.

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Thrifty Travel Airline Hotel 185

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

My most recent favorite deal was when I bought 5 sour cream containers for 17 cents each by stacking an Ibotta cash back rebate with a store sale. I LOVE the reprieve from high gas/electric bills. Lately the deals have been really good and I just cashed out $21 two weeks ago at Ibotta.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

If you’ve got dishes to prepare for the office potluck, dinner at the in-laws and Christmas morning breakfast—in addition to your annual holiday baking—you’ve got some big grocery bills that figure into the cost of Christmas. Although gas prices have been lower lately, hovering around $3.20 Photo by Upupa4me via Flickr.

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Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last week I visited a garage sale. I didn’t feel obligated, but did end up buying another package of it at that sale! Just sit through the sales presentation and then take advantage of the ‘free’ advice. Years ago we fell for an offer to get a free gas barbecue grill. Illusion of demand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

We get the satellite bill and pay the price on the statement. Although our citizens don’t practice the very visible haggling over every item for sale that I saw on that Mexican vacation, I believe we are seeing a trend toward more price negotiation in the U.S.A. Garage sales – need I say more? off the price. Everything!

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Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Cut down on your bills. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use. Installation was simple, the cost low, and now we aren’t paying extra on our electricity bill.

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. These items can reduce your home’s reliance on gas, electricity, and water while lowering your utility bills. Secondhand products are often just as effective and as attractive as brand new items. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist.

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Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The cost of fuel is becoming prohibitive for drivers of larger vehicles, so much so that sales of the big, thirsty vehicles like Hummers are on the decline. More and more people are opting for smaller, more economical cars to reduce running costs as well greenhouse gas emissions.

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Saving Money Money Saving Storage 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

A sale on an inflated price is no bargain. Instead of getting caught up in the moment of a sale at your favorite clothing store, it’s important to come back down to reality for a moment and truthfully ask “Do I really need this?” Will there be higher insurance premiums, lower gas mileage, and more expensive repair bills?

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Credit Cards Gas Mileage Money Credit 150

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

How much gas do you think you will need to get to your destination? Some of our ideas: We have a yard sale every spring and use that cash for our vacation. Some of our ideas: We have a yard sale every spring and use that cash for our vacation. Detergent is much cheaper when bought at home on sale. Create a Meal Plan.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We also don’t want to come home to a credit card bill. We plan on participating in our neighborhood''s yard sale next month to raise our vacation funds. We told our daughters that they could set up a lemonade stand at the yard sale to earn their spending money. Also, by planning ahead I can take advantage of sales.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Our diet is made up of large quantities of meat which is produced by commercial farms, the largest greenhouse gas producer. The largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions is commercial farming. Pay your bills online and get your statements delivered to your email inbox. We threaten mother nature daily with our activities.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Cut down on your bills. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use. Installation was simple, the cost low, and now we aren’t paying extra on our electricity bill.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. Whew – even without the car and the gas – you could be paying $74.95 By renting on the weekend you could shave some bucks from your bill.

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Rental Car Car Cars Rent 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Of course the IRS put a lien on the house, and after three years, the county put the house into the tax lien certificate sale. Her gas is turned off, she heats water in the kitchen to shower, and dries her clothes on the line. Her gas is turned off, she heats water in the kitchen to shower, and dries her clothes on the line.

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Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Learn how to to use coupons in a REALISTIC way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. 22nd at a Coupon Class to learn how to save at least 50% off your grocery bill. By signing up you will also be able to help our local food bank and bring 3 canned food and I will give you a $5 Gas Gift Card. . 49 after coupon.

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Grocery Coupons Grocery Groceries Jimmy Dean 89

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Please note that all paper coupons are processed after your order has been billed, up to 10 business days from your delivery date. Having a store card will allow you to score all the sale prices and promotional offers! Earn gas points with your store card, just like you would in-store! Giant Food store loyalty card.

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Delivery Service Grocery Groceries Home 100

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. Where do you get coupons? Subscribe to the Sunday paper to get the coupon inserts each week.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Magazines Safeway Bills 87

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. Cut down on your bills. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use. Installation was simple, the cost low, and now we aren’t paying extra on our electricity bill.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

Gas = $350. tanks of gas for us to get to my sisters (we’ve made this trip 20+ times). Based on current gas prices, it will cost appx. I’ve already cashed out for $200 in FREE gas cards, so that leaves appx. Yard Sale = $493.95. Right before our trip, I take it all to the bank and get large bills.

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Disney Hotel Goals Money 83

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He didn’t realize how much those mindless gas station stops were adding up. In fact, most stores require you to be a member to get the weekly sale prices, so this is something you should do first.

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Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

After looking at what I have on hand and what’s on sale, I come up with a few ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He didn’t realize how much those mindless gas station stops were adding up. In fact, most stores require you to be a member to get the weekly sale prices, so this is something you should do first.

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Grocery Groceries Food and Drink Saving 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no online saving or bill paying services. For instance, you can go to eBay now and find civil war era items for sale. Young men ran out to fill your tank, check your oil, try your tire pressure and wipe your windshield when you stopped for gas. There were no remote controls. There were no garage door openers.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Plan the most efficient route to save gas and time. And if you’re not paying your bill in full every month, you’re paying a lot of extra money in interest. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 29, 2013

No stops at the gas pump, no traffic, no headaches, right? While you would like to think of air vacation travel as simple, when it comes to paying the bill it can be downright painful! But really they make commission off of each sale so there is no out of pocket expense for you. Well, not always. Consult an Agent.

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Vacation Airline Flights Credit Cards 76

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Manual cars are generally cheaper than automatic and have better gas mileage because they are lighter weight). So, I lost $2k on the sale and ended up with a more expensive car in the long run. This has increased our grocery bill but has also led to major health benefits that I think are worth it. This is recent.

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 189

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Chris and his wife made a financial goal to go to an all cash lifestyle on budget categories such as groceries, clothing, restaurants, and gas. They wanted to feel the money leave their wallets in real time vs. waiting for the bill to come at the end of the month, so they used envelopes for these categories.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) I can’t even imagine how many repair bills from plumbers, electricians, appliance techs, and auto mechanics he has saved us over the years. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. Made me proud!

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Carrie worked at H&R Block during tax season and flipped yard sale finds for a profit on eBay. Tracy put her sales commissions and tax returns towards debt. I have made hundreds of dollars at yard sales and usually use the money to pay for our vacation spending. And it saves on gas too.”

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