Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Clothes are a necessity. Designer name brand clothing is a luxury. Monthly clothing costs would include any pants, shirts, dresses, shoes, and outfits that are needed for you, your spouse, or your kids. You can make homemade soap, toothpaste, detergent in just a couple of minutes. We do this and it works great.

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Money Property Taxes DSL Frugal Lives 159

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Budget Your Summer Fun! Start writing a budget today if you haven’t started already. Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. Need some summer cash?

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 6, 2014

I know that it can be stressful to have to buy new books, clothes, shoes, supplies, etc, so I want to help you as much as possible with some back to school savings tips. Save on Clothes: I have a lot of good tips in the How to Find Back to School Clothes for Less article. Homemade Breakfast Pockets.

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Homemade Saving Dollar Store Pop Tarts 84

Couponing 101

AUGUST 9, 2011

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. Clean rim and threads of jars using a clean, damp cloth to remove any residue. Place filled jars in the water bath canner. >> Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget. Step 1 – Before You Begin. Keep water simmering while covered.

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Canning Homemade Simple Making 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

Use Homemade All Purpose Cleaners – Really all you need to clean nearly every part of your house is some white vinegar and some baking soda. Then use a damp cloth afterward to clean off any leftover baking soda. Use Homemade Furniture Cleaners – You can even make your own furniture cleaner at home. Going Green on a Budget.

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Cleaning Green Homemade Paper Towels 199

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, I offer this FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to my email subscribers. Enough was enough and we have since changed our ways of budgeting for Christmas gifts. Hopefully, that’s your goal too. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. As per your budget, how much do you need to use every week? Here are some homemade gift ideas you can borrow.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2019

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. Clean rim and threads of jars using a clean, damp cloth to remove any residue. Other posts in this series: Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1: Introduction to Canning. Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget.

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Canning Simple Homemade DIY 81

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

” However, if you’re on a tight budget, the holiday season may seem more stressful than joyful. If you watch like a hawk, you can often snag deals on popular items, like toys, TVs, tablets, cameras, kitchen items, clothing, and more! Blowing your budget is all too easy this time of year. Stack Savings.

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Saving Money Money Holiday Gifts 64

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 4, 2015

I know that it can be stressful to have to buy new books, clothes, shoes, supplies, etc, so I want to help you as much as possible with some back to school savings tips. Save on Clothes: I have a lot of good tips in the How to Find Back to School Clothes for Less article. Homemade Breakfast Pockets.

Homemade 40

Homemade Saving Dollar Store Pop Tarts 40

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Homemade. Well Fed (Paleo Recipes) by Melissa Joulwan @ The Clothes Make The Girl. Real Food on a Real Budget by Stephanie Langford @ Keeper of the Home. Smart Sweets by Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship. by Mandi Ehman @ Life Your Way. Grain Free Meal Plan Cookbook by Cara Faus @ Health, Home & Happiness.

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Home and Garden Sale Homemade November 68

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! 25 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Homemade Carpet Deodorizer by I Am That Lady. How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life. Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom. 5 Tips for Getting the Best Deals On Spring and Summer Clothing For Your Kids by Two Kids & A Coupon. Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady. by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 71

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Wear dressier clothing, instead of your normal ‘lounge at home’ outfit. Homemade Chocolate Pudding. Date Night on a Budget Saving Money - During the Holidays Valentine''s Day' You might have to wash the good china because it sits in a cabinet, unused the other 364 days out of the year, but break out the good china.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden 113

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Set a Budget Spending adds up quickly on any vacation, and overspending can add unwanted stress when all you should be doing is relaxing! Some people prefer having an overall budget, while others prefer setting a daily budget. Some people prefer having an overall budget, while others prefer setting a daily budget.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Homemade Carpet Deodorizer by I Am That Lady. How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life. Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom. 5 Tips for Getting the Best Deals On Spring and Summer Clothing For Your Kids by Two Kids & A Coupon. Natural Oven Cleaner by I Am That Lady. by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Replace the graham crackers with cookies in homemade piecrust recipes. Purchase an inexpensive shower curtain or table cloth measure and cut to the size of the original shade. Use the cubes for homemade stuffing or croutons and the ground pieces for meatloaf and meatballs. Put them in the freezer for future use.

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Saving Money Money Finds Reuse 40

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Replace the graham crackers with cookies in homemade piecrust recipes. Purchase an inexpensive shower curtain or table cloth measure and cut to the size of the original shade. Use the cubes for homemade stuffing or croutons and the ground pieces for meatloaf and meatballs. Put them in the freezer for future use.

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Saving Money Money Finds Used 40

Couponing 101

JANUARY 26, 2013

I bought a white table cloth (that I had to cut and tape to fit our square table) from Target for $3.50. It is hard to estimate the cost of the cupcakes since they were homemade, but it was definitely far less expensive than a bakery cake – even though I made them gluten-free. I highly recommend the homemade route whenever possible!

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Birthday Cupcakes Daughter Girls 101

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs. What is your craft?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 4, 2014

It will be a great relief not having to relearn how to budget your money as well. Babies often grow out of clothing and footwear in months. . And while you contemplate what types of diapers, you may also want to try making your own Homemade Baby Wipes to help you save. Here are some spending tips to keep in mind: Buy in Bulk.

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Parenting Saving Frugal Parenting Saving Money 81

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Maybe pull out a brightly colored plastic table cloth for the dining room table that can withstand spills. Keep snacks frugal to fit in with your budget. Another alternative for prizes is to mix in some homemade coupons for quality alone time with projects or reading books with Mom or Dad.

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Frugal Family Kids and Family Inexpensive 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. We also bring a homemade lunch every day and not only does it save us money but it also keeps our health in check. Both my husband and I have worn second hand clothes and I must say, no one is the wiser. Going Frugal. We save money and still look great.

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January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Oreo Spiderweb cake There, I’d make everything from homemade bread to Steak Diane (seriously – my mom came to visit one time and bought $100 worth of beef tenderloin so I’d have leftovers – at the time, that was like 5lb of tenderloin! We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.) We lived for 2.5 Yes to both!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 194

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2011

However, unless you are careful, those baked goods can break the budget. Homemade yeast breads topped with poppy seeds make a large, wonderful and welcome gift when wrapped in clear wrap and tied with a bow. Place in a greased bowl, turn, cover with damp cloth and allow to rise until doubled in bulk (about an hour).

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Baking Cookies Bread Holiday 184

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I. I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books! I also spend too much money on clothes for this kid (not like designer, just Old Navy type!) My cat satisfying his thirst! What’s one thing you splurge on?

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 192