Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

I usually try to get a bit during the day on a break but work has been so busy it hasn’t been possible. Have you seen the new $100 bill? Jason talks about the New 100 Dollar Bill – What Changed? Have you ever received a package in the mail and found it was damaged? How about you all? over at The Money Makers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 25, 2013

I work for an organization that employs an inordinate amount of “lifers”. They are people who have worked at the company for their entire lives, and will continue to work at the company until retirement age, and possibly past that. Maybe you’d rock at working in tech, or maybe you’d thrive working for a different organization.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Ibotta How it works: Ibotta lets you earn cash back on in-store and online purchases at over 2,000 supported retailers. Rakuten How it works: Rakuten (formerly known as Ebates) rewards shoppers with cash back on purchases from well-known retailers, restaurants and food delivery services. NerdWallet considered apps with at least 3.8

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 7, 2011

Switch to direct debit and paperless billing. Organizations are getting greener and more waste conscious so many will reward you with money off by switching to direct debit or paperless bills. By reducing your thermostat by only 1 degree you could cut your bills by 10%. If possible, try walking or cycling to work.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 25, 2019

You can enjoy a camping trip, stay with a relative, or even make your time at home a staycation without racking up bills. Then, work backwards from there to determine what sorts of trips you can afford. Consider a Vacation Package. If calculating your expenses seems like too much work, you might also consider a vacation package.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 27, 2019

Not sure how Sam’s Club works? Choose from two options: $35 for a new One-Year Sam’s Club Membership Package with $10 eGift card ($80 value). This membership package includes: One-year Sam’s Club membership ($45 value). . $15 45 for a new One-Year Sam’s Club Membership Package with $20 eGift card ($104.98

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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. While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. Today I’d like to share what works for our family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Making sure you take your own lunch to work or if you are going out for the day will save you money and also plastic. It is far better for the environment to take a lunch box than buy sandwiches and other items in plastic packaging. Your utility bills will look less daunting and you will be reducing pollution too. .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Over and over again I hear the same thing: People claiming they don’t have time to do something important, like work out, make extra money, or any other important cornerstone of life like building meaningful relationships. Here are a few things that will actually help you work toward freedom from your unhealthy television addiction: 1.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 15, 2012

Working with baseball legend and philanthropist Cal Ripken, Jr., Through the Energizer Utility Cash program, you can collect codes from select Energizer battery and lighting products and redeem them online for savings, up to $25 total savings each per person/household/email address, off your own utility bill.

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Saving In Akron

MAY 13, 2011

35 for Spoonful of Comfort Package (Columbus-USA). 25 for 5 Baby Genius DVDs (Billings-USA). Related Posts: Hot Groupon Deals Today Today’s Hot Groupon Deals Hot Groupon Deals Today Including 3 Redbox Movie Rentals for $1 Hot Groupon Deal Today – 50% Savings at Bath & Body Works Hurry – $5 Groupon Gift Card.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Friday: Homemade Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce This soup takes some time from start to finish, but I work from home on Fridays, so I had the time. For breakfast this week , I cooked up several packages of breakfast sausage that I found marked down breakfast sausage at the grocery store on Sunday. Try Ebates.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

You need to be comfortable with total strangers living in your home for this to work for you though. I have house sat for numerous family members and it has worked out great. Once you are living and working overseas, it is a simple matter to explore the surrounding area and even neighboring countries.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

In an effort to conserve water, especially during dry spells, and save on your water bill, follow these easy tips. Take them to work in your brown bag lunch, or choose one night a week as, “raid the fridge night” You’ll appreciate the night off from cooking. Save on your Energy Bill. Conserve water.

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Saving In Akron

MAY 12, 2011

35 for Spoonful of Comfort Package (Columbus-USA). $35 25 for 5 Baby Genius DVDs (Billings-USA). $68 . $19 for $40 at Chocolate Gourmet (New Orleans-USA). 12 for $25 at You Bar (Springfield-USA). $15 15 for 1half dozen sampler from Vermont Brownie Company (Chicago-USA). $35 35 for Nature's Prime Organic (Detroit-USA). $15

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

What I mean is, do you annually set aside time to look at how you are spending your time to decide if your routines and habits are working for you, or against you? Below are some ways that routines can work FOR you. When you are tempted to skip your routine that day, remember that it is working for you and just do it.

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Saving In Akron

JUNE 16, 2011

64 for Photoweavers (Billings-USA). $19 49 for Tikkr Watch Package (Rochester-USA). $25 Related Posts: Hot Groupon Deal Today – 50% Savings at Bath & Body Works Hurry – $5 Groupon Gift Card Hot Groupon Deal – $8 Pizza from Dominos Hot Groupon Deal – 50% off Flowers from FTD Hot Groupon Deal.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

About: Frustration Free Packaging: this version comes in a brown corrugate box. Working solar-powered cash register with LCD display. Includes 30 play bills/40 plastic coins/pretend credit card. And if you order today, it also comes with FREE Prime Shipping! Easy to recycle and great for the environment!

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Saving In Akron

MAY 11, 2011

35 for Spoonful of Comfort Package (Columbus-USA). $35 25 for 5 Baby Genius DVDs (Billings-USA). $68 . $19 for $39 at The Bean Coffee Co. Buffalo-USA). $19 19 for $40 at Chocolate Gourmet (New Orleans-USA). $12 12 for $25 at Tea District (Savannah-USA). $35 35 for Nature's Prime Organic (Detroit-USA). Clothing & Merchandise. $25

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Buying in bulk reduces the amount of packaging that is needed for a product. Buying 1000 rolls of toilet paper in a pack is a whole lot more environmentally friendly than buying 250 packages of those small four packs. These items can reduce your home’s reliance on gas, electricity, and water while lowering your utility bills.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These are things that we have done ourselves, and they work. Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long ! In the winter months, you can offer to weatherproof windows, which also saves them money on their electricity bill. You must be intentional and make an effort. Sell it and save it!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

We also had bills and other obligations. No more of this expensive cable package stuff (we downgraded when we realized we weren’t watching that much), and no more spending on things that were just “okay.” However, one of the reasons that this works for us is due to where we live. We both like to eat out.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2016

However, there have been times when I had my bills go through all at once the same day and I did not get my paycheck yet… I have to get food for the kids, so what do I do? I make sure I have packaged meat. The post 7 Awesome Ways to Save on Meat – The Frugal Way appeared first on Coupons Do Work!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. When you multiply that by 20 work days, you end up spending $120 a month, or $1440 a year! Cut down on your bills. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

You may even find that it works out cheaper than your current energy supplier! It often works out cheaper to buy raw ingredients and saves having to throw away all the excess packaging you get with ready-made or take-out meals. Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home. Eat Healthy and Use Raw Ingredients.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

Pick a day that works best for you to do your meal planning. I started using a menu/grocery list clip board and it works really well for me. I've been lazy in the past and just planned for the work week and ignored the fact that we do need to eat on the weekends. Eleven Strategies for Easier Meal Planning: 1. Develop a system.

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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. When you multiply that by 20 work days, you end up spending $120 a month, or $1440 a year! Cut down on your bills. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Enlisting Talented Friends Think about it as a DIY project, where it won’t be you who’s doing the work, but your friends. Look for a professional who don’t charge extra for HD, and always choose a package deal since this will come cheaper. But even before the wedding bills are paid, reality starts to set in.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 3, 2017

However, there have been times when I had my bills go through all at once the same day and I did not get my paycheck yet… I have to get food for the kids, so what do I do? I make sure I have packaged meat. When I am on a strict budget, I am always looking for sales.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Pick one or two that work best for you and start there. Do whatever works for you! If you have another kind of cheese that works, use it up and leave the mozzarella off of your grocery list. Don’t be afraid to play around with ingredients, work with what you’ve got, and make it your own! Find an alternative.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Pick one or two that work best for you and start there. Do whatever works for you! If you have another kind of cheese that works, use it up and leave the mozzarella off of your grocery list. Don’t be afraid to play around with ingredients, work with what you’ve got, and make it your own! Find an alternative.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. Most of the time, the store brand is a $.20

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Utilize coupons with a sale and you’ll see a 50% savings on your grocery bill immediately. When you multiply that by 20 work days, you end up spending $120 a month, or $1440 a year! Cut down on your bills. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

We drive to work in cars that idle in long lines of traffic causing large amounts of pollution to enter the atmosphere. This saves on packaging as well as transportation because larger amounts can be shipped in one load. Pay your bills online and get your statements delivered to your email inbox. Can you believe that?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

More Details: Blue Apron is a weekly subscription service , so it will automatically bill and ship the default recipes to you each week. When we unboxed the ingredients with our first box, we noticed that the package containing the roasted red peppers for the Chicken Lo Mein had leaked.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

Give your phone company a call and ask about better packages and lower rates. You worked hard to get your excellent credit. Set up automatic bill payment so that you’re never late on payments again. Netflix is a powerful way to save money on your monthly cable TV bills. They are definitely worth a try.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 17, 2016

I picked this name because when I started couponing, I put my doubts away…coupons DO work). The handling fee is usually used to pay a clearing house to sort, organize and bill the manufacturer. Bar code printed on product packages that can be scanned electronically. Couponsdowork site name : see above. Double Coupons.

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