Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Save all $5 bills that you get. Instead, I decided to save every $5 bill that I received. I kept those bills in an envelope in my dresser, and I was surprised how quickly the money added up. The real difficulty for me was when I had to break a twenty for a small purchase and got three $5 bills back.

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Money 2015 Emergency Fund Bills 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 18, 2015

After feasting on turkey the week after Thanksgiving too, it’s safe to say that we’re a little tired of it. Want to lower your grocery bill? I roasted it immediately and used the meat of it for this week’s meals. I also made a bone stock and froze 2 (2 cup) portions of chopped meat to use later.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

I still had chopped cooked turkey and homemade stock leftovers in the freezer from Thanksgiving. Want to lower your grocery bill? I served with avocados and salsa. Monday: Homemade Turkey Noodle soup and garden salad. This is such an easy dinner and tasted so good this week as the arctic temps were hitting us.

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Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

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 Groceries Grocery Money 130

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Just watch the news around Thanksgiving, and you’re likely to see hordes of people lining up well in advance of when stores open. Plus, as long as you stick to your budget, you might not feel such overwhelming dread when your credit card bill arrives. Our tips can help you enjoy your deal shopping without breaking the bank.

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Fridays Re-use Budgeting Budget 58

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The average American will spend about $700 on holiday purchases* and unfortunately many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. I rarely buy Christmas gifts throughout the year, but I do set aside gift money each month and come Thanksgiving, I have enough money to fund Christmas.

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Debt Free Debt Christmas Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

But if those gifts were paid with a credit card that doesn’t get paid off as soon as the bill arrives, any savings from store sales, coupons, and/or rebates might be negated from the interest accrued. Unfortunately, the cash for Christmas doesn’t just magically appear the week before Thanksgiving. a stressful January and beyond.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2013

Unless it's paid with cash, that is one hefty credit card bill come January. But the cash for Christmas doesn't just magically appear the week before Thanksgiving. According to a recent survey, Americans were planning to spend on average $854 on Christmas gifts in 2012. a stressful January and beyond. arguments with your spouse.

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2013 Christmas Club January 113

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Thanksgiving is just around the corner—don’t add stress sweat to the mix! Is your son or old Uncle Bill coming to visit? Preparing the Abode: Tips to prep your home for Thanksgiving and beyond. Be prepared for the pile of dishes that post-Thanksgiving brings with Cascade Platinum™ pacs!

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Giveaway Thanksgiving Flowers and Gifts Cleaning 111

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

All this talk of Black Friday – but are you ready for Thanksgiving or the holiday season in general? Thanksgiving is just around the corner—don’t add stress sweat to the mix! Is your son or old Uncle Bill coming to visit? I know I have a hard time remembering to take care of me with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

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Prizes Giveaway Thanksgiving Dryers 68

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Here is an article I Wrote in 2013 that I am going to repost on how I survive on a $30 bucks a week on my grocery bill for the whole family : Question: can you survive on $200 a month grocery shopping for the whole family? My total bill was $27.57. And when I buy them on sale, I usually buy for the next size up. now how do I do it?

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. The holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and summer holidays are a fantastic time to stock up on seasonal foods. Coupons are an easy way to reduce your grocery bill. Stock up on Seasonal Foods/Meats. Coupons: To Clip or Not to Clip.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2013

National Tour of Solar Homes – Offers the opportunity to tour innovative green homes and buildings to see how you can use solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies to reduce monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change.

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Fair-Trade Education September October 186

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter are a fantastic time to stock up on meat. At Thanksgiving, Turkeys can be as low as 29 cents a pound and many grocery stores will offer a free turkey if you spend a certain amount of money within a time period. Want to save even more on your grocery bill?

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Money Freezers Saving 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Many of us take no steps to control holiday spending and are surprised and dismayed when the bill comes in January. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and breaks for. However, the holidays also bring the double edged sword of trying to control our spending and our weight! 8 Ways to Save on Christmas.

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