Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. My husband and I have stocked our kitchen this way in the past. Start cutting back and shopping around for ways you can reduce your monthly bills so you can join me on the road to financial freedom. It can save you bundles.

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Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

My binder is a very important part of my kitchen. By planning our meals around what I have on hand, what is on sale at the grocery store and what my family likes to eat, I have been able to reduce our grocery bill to a number that I am comfortable with for our budget. Create a recipe binder. Do you plan your meals? Thanks for reading.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Economical Kitchen 138

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. A few Link Up guidelines: Please link a your cost-cutting kitchen tip. I'm looking forward to reading your tips and saving some money in the kitchen.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 15, 2015

Have you ever received an electric bill that was a lot more than you expected? Here are a few ways to save energy and help avoid those high electric bills! Using LED energy star nightlights in rooms that do not have windows at night can also help knock dollars off that that electricity bill. White roof. Buy in bulk.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

We’re focusing on our kitchen again this week with the Weekly Decluttering Challenge. If you’re participating in the Grocery Budget Challenge , February’s action step is to clean out and organize our kitchen pantry and refrigerator. 5 Simple Steps to Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator and Freezer.

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Refrigerators Cleaning Menu Planning Menu Plans 181

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2012

It can be intimidating to think about, but your grocery bill is one of the easiest expenses to reduce. I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. Batch Cooking and Freezing: Chicken Breasts for Future Use.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Menu Planning 159

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

My challenge is I need to reduce our bill, but not make everyone in my family miserable because there is no room for the occasional extras that make us happy, like a special treat or wild caught salmon or Kalamata olives. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food.

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Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach! I earned cash back on Perdue chicken, pasta, crackers, and shredded cheese–all staples in my kitchen. Finding extra money has become a game for me. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Read my review of Ibotta here.

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February Money Airline Flights 257

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2014

The grocery bill can get out of control for me if I’m not careful. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Saving Money - In the Kitchen grocery budget' Are you an impulsive grocery shopper?

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Budget Budgeting Groceries Grocery 174

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

I am the primary cook at my house, so I love the break from the kitchen. 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. I am exhausted by the end of a work week and I welcomed the break from the kitchen. Always use a coupon.

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Dinner At Home Finds Home 113

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

Choose one meal to eat in - If you have a vacation rental with a kitchen, make use of it. Many of them don't make a living wage and depend on tips to pay their bills. They're probably happy to take it back and make it right for you, but being rude is uncalled for + don't be mean to the people who handle your food/drinks.

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 172

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

We’ve seen higher grocery and fuel bills lately, so we’re upping our frugal game to help the budget. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner!

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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. Spend Frugal February planning your meals from food that you already have in your kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer. Review your spending daily to understand where your dollars are going.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. February’s homework was to clean out and organize the refrigerator, freezer, and kitchen pantry. Action Step 3: In February, we cleaned and organized our refrigerator, freezer, and kitchen pantry.

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

If you don’t have a water meter, you might find that your water bills are a lot more expensive than they should be. For many households, water bills are based on estimated readings in line with how much water is being used in other houses in your area. In the Kitchen. Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home.

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Saving Money Money Bills Saving 184

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2015

All is well in my kitchen again. Want to lower your grocery bill? To save time, I was planning the same dinners over and over… and over and over. We were bored and my family was revolting. So I pulled out some recipes that I haven’t made in ages and I found a new recipe on Pinterest. Tuesday: Cook Once, Eat Twice night.

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Budget Budgeting Leftovers Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2013

It is so easy to walk into the grocery store with an idea of what you will spend, walk out with a bill that is double and get home to discover that you have nothing to eat. Yes, there are coupons, but you don’t have to use them to reduce your grocery bill. So read through the below tips and attack that grocery bill!

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Finds 113

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Vegan Turmeric Eggnog via Abra’s Kitchen. Roasted Paleo Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Tahini Sauce via Heartbeet Kitchen. Stuffed Seitan Roast via Another Music in a Different Kitchen. The right vegan recipe can be just as satisfying as more traditional meat dishes, and we think this recipe fits the bill.

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Christmas United States Recipes Main Dishes 72

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2011

Reducing the amount of energy you use at home will not only make your bills cheaper, it will also go that little way to protecting the environment around us. Reducing your room temperature by just 1°C could cut your heating bills by ten percent and in most cases will save around $100 each year. Don’t stay on standby. Motion Sensors.

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Bills Mobile Phone Lighting Green energy 169

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

This Week in the Kitchen: I bought an Instant Pot over the summer and I’ve been trying to figure out how it fits into my kitchen routine and my family’s palate. Want to lower your grocery bill? It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

How would you like to cut your grocery bill? When I am diligent about using the notebook for meal planning, my grocery bill stays within my budget. Would you like to lower your grocery bill? It is POSSIBLE. Meal planning is by far the #1 way I save money on groceries. I can NOT stress that enough. So I’ll say it again.

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Tools Groceries Grocery Bills 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Action Step 3: New this month, clean out and organize your refrigerator, freezers, and kitchen pantry. I’ll be organizing my kitchen too and (of course) blogging about it at some point.

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Budget Budgeting January Groceries 127

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This Week in the Kitchen. Last Sunday, I spent some time in the kitchen cooking up a storm: I cooked a whole chicken in the Instant Pot. Want to lower your grocery bill? It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Please share in the comments.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 25, 2011

Around 6 AM the next morning, I was standing in the kitchen and I heard a weird noise, like something was running. The outside faucet is below the kitchen window, and since it was 6 AM and the house was very quiet, I could hear the water running. I had a feeling I was going to see a big spike in my water bill. BIG mistake.

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Girls Kitchen Bills Kids 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

As well as establishing an energy saving regime in the home which can reduce the average fuel bill by up to £250 according to the Government it is worth shopping around to compare electricity prices and the cost of gas to get the best deal. Related posts: Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home.

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Money Gas Bills Fuel 179

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Skip the paper towels and instead keep some old towels and rags under your kitchen sink to clean up kitchen spills. In an effort to conserve water, especially during dry spells, and save on your water bill, follow these easy tips. Save on your Energy Bill. Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

This Week in the Kitchen: Our week nights have gotten so hectic with my kids having different practice times. Want to lower your grocery bill? Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably over the summer, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 21, 2019

Peaches and Cream Pie via Cooking with Karli If you wish you could whip up a peachy dessert without spending much time in the kitchen, this pie may be your new favorite recipe. This peach bruschetta could definitely fit the bill. Use it on meat, fish, salad, or chips for a bright, summery treat.

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Recipes June Making Cake 72

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Not only did this save us money over the long run with our heating bills, but it also made us more comfortable. Want a brand new kitchen but only have $1,000 to spend in the renovation budget for this year? Even if it isn’t as fun. The first thing we worked on when we moved in was re-insulating the poorly insulated attic.

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Home Improvement Home Renovation Home and Garden 167

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Use $1/1 Hefty Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, exp. Here are some more coupons for you to save on your household bills: $1.00 off any one Sophie’s Kitchen Vegan Seafood Product. . off any one Sophie’s Kitchen Vegan Seafood Product. They are priced at $2.49 Buy (1) Hefty Trash Bags $2.49 2/29/16 (RP 01/03/16 #2). after coupon.

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Hefty Bills Kitchen Dole 40

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. Saving Money - In the Kitchen' Please welcome Heather from My Overflowing Cup for today’s post. When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2019

However, if you’re spending hours in the kitchen to craft the perfect birthday cake, you’re missing out on valuable time with them. Simple Chocolate Birthday Cake via Half-Baked Harvest Chocolate cake can satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth, so this simple chocolate cake is sure to fit the bill.

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Birthday Cake Recipes Re-use 70

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills! So we spent some time researching on ways to cut down our grocery bill. Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address. He keeps himself busy with several ventures and they help pays the bills.&#.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 26, 2013

We love fun kitchen gadgets and the Stackable Appetizer Maker fits the bill! It’s the newest must-have kitchen gadget that makes it quick and easy to create exquisite, multi-layered, perfectly proportioned bite-size morsels in just 5 minutes! You know those fancy appetizers you see at hotel functions?

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Giveaway Making Hotel Video 111

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

This Week in the Kitchen: In an effort to save time and money, I’m trying to add either meals or ingredients to my freezer each week. Want to lower your grocery bill? Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This week at the grocery store, I found a whole chicken marked down to a nice price.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

Cookies needed to be baked, house work needed to be done, bills that needed to be paid, blog posts needed to be written and snow balls needed to be formed. And while it was fairly mild compared to last year's Snowpocalypse.my daughter's school was still canceled. Yes, I was looking forward to the day off. She had me at caramel.

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Daughter Debt Personal Finance Finance 100