Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

One of the hardest things to stick to is a budget. I don’t like budgets myself, and actually refer to what I do with my money as a “ spending plan.” ” But budget or spending plan, the reality is that it can be hard to stick to your money commitments when something else comes along. must be paid.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget This is a two-part conversation. Don’t spend it!!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. My success : My January grocery budget was $450. February Assignments.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. My budget is $450. February Meeting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

One of the most common misconceptions about couponing is that we only eat junk food, and that is entirely not true. You can save money, stay on a frugal grocery budget, cut coupons, and eat healthy! Check out this really neat visual representation of what $10-$20 can buy you in terms of junk food and healthy food.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Here’s a peek at what we ate this week on our budget. I’ve had to bump up the budget over the years as my kids have grown and started to eat as much as adults. My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste. Did you know you can save hundreds of dollars by reducing your food waste?!?!

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

Read on to learn our favorite money-saving tricks to host a bridal shower on a budget! You might also consider asking everyone working on the party to contribute a set amount of money towards the budget to make sure no individual is shouldering too much of the load. You don’t need to buy expensive party favors to hand out.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

Farmers' markets - I will never turn down an opportunity to visit a farmers' market, even if I don't plan to buy anything. Food trucks - I travel for food and I want to eat all the things when I go somewhere new. Trying brand new foods - When I travel, I will always look for regional foods that I've never had.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

That merry time of year that is filled with faith, family, food, and a little bit of shopping. Create a Budget. Take advantage of my free budget excel spreadsheet that I offer to email subscribers. When your budget is complete, you’ll know how much you need for your holiday spending. Christmas is coming!

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Buying a franchise, therefore, can be an advantageous way to start a business , but you’ll typically need a large upfront investment to get off the ground. Here’s what you need to know to buy and open your own franchise. Upfront costs and ongoing fees Buying and opening a franchise can be expensive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. Buy Store Brands. You can buy an entire wardrobe for less than $200.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. The products were all things that I was going to buy anyway, so I took advantage of the promotion and had our groceries delivered on Monday. I tried something new this week. It was AWESOME.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2016

When it comes to organic food , everyone’s line in the sand is different. I have friends who are adamant about eating only organic food and I have friends where eating organic is not a priority. Unfortunately, these high prices are a result of strict guidelines for foods to be labeled organic. How to Save on Organic Food.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Unfortunately, it can also turn into a budget buster. Buy Souvenirs Elsewhere. Universal Studios Hollywood restricts outside food and drink in the parks. However, purchasing food and drinks in the park can get pricey. You can bring in baby food, small snacks, and up to two liters of water, which could help you save money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

Many people have made it a priority to eat organic foods. Here is a list of foods that you don’t have to buy organic (some people refer to it as the clean 15 ) as they are not heavily sprayed with pesticides making them healthier options. It is also considered a brain food. . This doesn’t have to be the case. TAKEAWAY

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and go play some tennis. Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Sure you can buy ice cream, but this is a fun and delicious activity for the littles. Summer is here.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. How have you saved money on food while travelling? Go Frugal'

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 12, 2015

” I was reading an article where the owner of the website compared Walmart brand foods vs name brand and the owner pretty much summed it up that name brand tastes better. tell him, I buy the cheapest and if the coupon + sale price is cheaper than the Kroger brand, I will get the name brand. What about Aldi brand foods ?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly, and that’s before inflation. However, it can be an easy budget category to manage, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. According to the U.S.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Camping gear , food, gas, park fees and everything else always adds up and at the end of the trip, you might wish you didn’t go in the first place! Make a daily meal plan so you’ll know exactly what food to bring and how much. Don’t buy expensive water bottles. Borrow or buy a used tent.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 6, 2013

Sometimes eating healthy can be intimidating due to the fact that foods that are better for you often cost a lot more. This is especially true for people who want to eat only organic or non-processed foods. These food items can be very pricey in the grocery store especially when compared to other less healthy foods.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

One big couponing myth is that all coupons are for junk food! You can absolutely save money on healthy food! Yes, there are a lot of coupons for junk food, but I also find coupons for milk, bread, cheese, yogurt, meat, eggs, and other staples. Newspaper – Yes, there are coupons for nutritious foods in the newspaper!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

Along with your orderly kitchen, you should also have an inventory of the food that you have on hand. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. I will need to buy the canned clams. Taking an inventory was part of the Day 2 & Day 3 assignments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

One of the best things you can do for the sake of your own self reliance is to build up your home food storage. Your home food storage can tide you over in the event of a financial setback, or be part of your efforts for emergency preparedness. Unfortunately, many people think of stockpiling when they consider home food storage.

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Couponing 101

MAY 20, 2019

There are countless causes of food waste, but the effects may be less well known. Wasted food can consume a good chunk of your budget, and it’s harmful to the environment. A few simple lifestyle changes are all you need to reduce your food waste, allowing you to save money and be kinder to Mother Earth.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

This post is sponsored by Giant Food Stores and Savory Magazine. As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. So I was really excited this past summer when Giant Food Stores launched Savory Magazine. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Use Grocery Apps.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. I do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up. I normally make my own burgers, but it does save time to buy them pre-made.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2012

We are constantly being encouraged to buy local by environmentalists and community-minded people. What are the benefits of buying local? How does buying local really help us? Here are some of the reasons why we should seriously consider buying local. Convenience is a big benefit of buying local.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 3, 2024

It was a lovely break and at some point we will go back, because the city may be small, but it's wonderful and full of amazing food and architecture. Maybe it'll be an activity, maybe it'll be a hobby, it'll definitely be food. Go somewhere new - this year we went to Palm Springs, which neither of us had been to.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It’s not too late to pull a holiday party together for Christmas or New Year’s and you don’t have to blow your budget. And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Gifts of food/baked goods. Gifts must be handmade.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

In the need of cheap cat food? This week at Target, there is a promotion on Purina Beyond Natural Dry Cat Food at Target : buy two bags and receive a $5.00 per bag when you buy two! Buy 2 Purina Beyond Natural Dry Cat Food, 3 lb $10.19, regular price. Buy 2, Receive $5.00 each, when you buy 2.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

In the need of some dog food? Just hippity-hop on over to Target, and combine gift card promotions, high-value Cartwheel offers, and newspaper coupons to score some nice savings on Purina wet and dry dog food varieties this week . Purina ONE SmartBlend Wet Dog Food sells for $1.42 per can when you buy two. Pay just $0.28

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Target shoppers, in the need of cheap dog food? Iams ProActive Health Dry Dog Food sells for $10.99 Just stack a high-value 30% off Cartwheel offer with a buy one get one free manufacturer coupon from the 11/6 Red Plum newspaper insert. per bag when you buy two! each, when you buy 2. 1 – Iams Dry Dog Food 9.3

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

From a money-saving and environment-friendly perspective, this may be the most obvious solution to making room in your budget in an eco-conscious manner. Simply by agreeing to receive the bills digitally, a person can create room in their budget and help save some trees with one click! Transportation. Outdoor Entertainment.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 24, 2024

The buildings are beautiful, the history, the language, the river, the food. Buy some Valentine's travel gear Getting ready to jetseet now? I'd also throw in Japanese and Chinese gardens to your list of musts, because they offer a completely different vibe with lovely little nooks to discover around every corner.

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