Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

This got me thinking some more about how to save money by downsizing. Here is an interesting exercise – get a pen and paper; write down the total square footage of your house and the monthly mortgage or rent amount you pay. I hope this article has started you thinking about how you can save money by downsizing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2012

If the household does not use it, you have to discard it, and with it the money you spent on it. If you do buy excess fruit or vegetables, place paper towels at the bottom of your refrigerator’s crisp drawer. Do what you can to save as much as you can on your monthly food bill. How to Save Money on Baby Costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. The best thing you can do to save money on groceries is to cut back your meat consumption and increase the amount of vegetables you eat.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

In fact a lot of the things you can do to stay green actually save you money in the process. To me it’s a no brainer; be green and save money in the process… why wouldn’t you?! Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. Use Less Energy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2011

If you’re not already using coupons at the grocery store or finding discount codes for shopping online, you’re missing out on great ways to save more. How You Can Save Money with Coupons. Using coupons is a great way to help you to save money, but contrary to popular opinion, you can use more than one at the time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Crystal (owner of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) wrote about how she annually contacts her cable/internet supplier to get reductions in her bill – step by step. Most of what he did was to hose down the outdoor filter – and write us a bill for upwards of $100. Dealing With Government Entities.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. It might seem so obvious, but a little planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you hoped for. Make a list of expenditures.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

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. You are also saving money by not having to go buy a brand new product. These items can reduce your home’s reliance on gas, electricity, and water while lowering your utility bills.

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MARCH 18, 2019

If you’re big on saving money, you probably already buy things in bulk. Paper goods and laundry detergent are the most popular items to buy in bulk because they don’t go bad, or at least take a VERY long time to do so. One thing that you may not be buying in bulk (I know it took me way too long to start) is meat!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. How do you save money while on vacation?

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JUNE 18, 2014

Use a paper notebook log or an electronic tracker to remind yourself of your next maintenance date. Save money on common home issues like no hot water, electrical outlets not working and not getting enough heat when the furnace is running by troubleshooting the situations yourself. Really Simple DIY Home Projects.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Are you looking for more ways to trim your grocery bill? Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Switch from parchment paper to silicone baking mats.

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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. Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen. In the meantime, check out these popular posts that are full of tips to help you reduce your grocery bill. How to Save Money on Organic Food.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Would you like to lower your grocery bill? 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Lunches and snacks included sandwiches, leftover lasagna, oranges, grapes, popcorn, yogurt sticks, and cheese sticks. These posts will help: 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. We had a tasty week!

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

How would you like to cut your grocery bill? Meal planning is by far the #1 way I save money on groceries. “MEAL PLANNING IS THE #1 WAY I SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES.” When I am diligent about using the notebook for meal planning, my grocery bill stays within my budget. 10 Paper Products to Avoid.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week. Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Meal Planning Saves Money. Get the family involved.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2016

Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2011

My humble coupon case: If you are new to couponing or even the subject of saving money on groceries, watching TV shows, like Extreme Couponing on TLC, can be overwhelming or intimidating. There are many ways to save money on groceries and coupons are part of it, but it doesn't have to be obsessive and it doesn't have to be extreme.

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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. I’m a paper and pencil gal, for my system and tips, read 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. Would you like to reduce your grocery spending?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2016

Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Want to lower your grocery bill? My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

During her training, she has also been raising money for a local organization called, Vickie’s Angel Foundation. The shop donated a portion of our dinner bill to this charity. Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

His personal finance blog offers great ways to save money as well as tips to plan for the future. I remember the first time that I saw a representative from the local paper in the grocery store. The major employers of this town were paper mills. Many of my cousins, aunts and uncles worked for these paper mills.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Want to lower your grocery bill? My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Lunches and snacks included some leftovers, egg sandwiches, soup, apples, oranges, pretzels, and popcorn. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2013

I feel like it’s free money , because it’s here today, gone tomorrow. I don’t have to worry about logging onto my bank account and paying the bill when it comes to using cash, so it removes the pain of feeling it leave my pocket twice. How to Save Money Using a Prepaid Mastercard Is Automatic Bill Pay Right for You?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2016

Want to lower your grocery bill? My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. We’re all looking for new weekly meal plan ideas. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Want to lower your grocery bill? My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. These posts will help: 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

Coupons are an easy way to reduce your grocery bill. Unfortunately, they get a bad rap at times, because people think hours are needed to save real money and be worth their time. Sunday Paper. The Sunday paper is number one on this list, since it is the most popular place to find coupons. Brand Website.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. Cut out the crap, save the dough. 10 Paper Products to Cross off your grocery list. Produce Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Want to lower your grocery bill? These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Want to lower your grocery bill? My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. Lunches and snacks included turkey sandwiches, leftovers, chicken nuggets, apples, oranges, pretzels, cheese and yogurt sticks. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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