Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. Try these websites too: Organic Consumers Association , Organic Kitchen , and Eat Well Guide.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

Onions have also been known to lower the risk of several cancers, even when consumed in moderate frequencies. I even started to look at fruit as a snack or even dessert after a meal (this is a new habit I learned while traveling abroad a few years back). 11) Pineapples . Do you see anything on this list that you like?

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Koupon Karen

MAY 17, 2024

The process can be physically demanding and time-consuming. Establish a Moving Budget Moving can be expensive, so it’s crucial to establish a moving budget to manage your expenses effectively. This includes moving company fees, packing supplies, travel expenses, and any deposits or fees for your new home.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 8, 2015

Top 15 Tips for Solo Women Travelers. There are several advantages of traveling alone such as the freedom to choose what you want to do, see or where to go without the worry of inconveniencing someone. However, traveling alone as a woman has several challenges such as your safety. If you are renting a car, spring for a GPS.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

I think that I heard about Kristen’s blog through Katy, the Non-Consumer Advocate. We splurge on travel, celebrations and presents for our kids. I ‘ve been reading The Frugal Girl for 4+ years now, definitely pre-pandemic but I’m not sure how much before. I don’t know how I heard about Katy’s blog first!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Here are are five reasons why budgeting for your family is important: A thorough financial analysis helps you…. become a smart consumer. Create a Budget. Schedule your family dine out night because eating out frequently can damage your budget. These constraints will help you get that food budget back under control.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2013

During his worldly travels, in 2006 TOMS’ founder Blake Mycoskie found himself in Argentina and noticed that none of the children had their own pair of shoes. Both of these companies use our consumer behaviors and habits to do good around the globe for those in need. Check them out. Give Back'

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Saving In Akron

JULY 18, 2011

Friday – Budget Travel (1 year), $4.39. Saturday – Consumer Reports (1 year), $25.95. Tuesday – Fitness (1 year), $4.39. Wednesday – Yoga Journal (1 year), $4.39. Thursday – Men’s Fitness (1 year), $4.39. Sunday – Natural Health (1 year), $4.39. with code WKLYSPEC.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Instead of purchasing gifts that have traveled long distance, consider gifts produced locally. If you can’t find what you want in town, you can still limit how far the gifts you buy travel. That way, you improve your chances of finding something that doesn’t have to travel so far. Buy Vintage.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. After putting together a budget, it took us 18 months to pay off all of that debt! The main arguments we had happened when we overspent in a budget category. But we learned to be flexible and did the best that we could to stay on track with our budget. How much debt did you pay off?

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 21, 2013

Consumer Advisor - Bokos Shoes of Choice Giveaway (Ends Dec 22). Posh on a Budget – $50 Amazon G.C. One Little Mister - BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light 2 Giveaway (Ends Dec 22). Posh on a Budget - $50 G.C. Please be sure to read each blogger’s giveaway post carefully as they all have different rules.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 2, 2013

Handy stickers help you mark the pages you love, and special features show comparable products in every price range to help you match the latest fashion trends on a budget. ShopSmart is the lively new guide from the experts at Consumer Reports. Like Consumer Reports, it is independent and carries no outside advertising.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2013

I was contributing hundreds of dollars each month to it, and now I could add that back into my savings plan or budget. If you don’t have any consumer debt but still have a mortgage, don’t forget that your mortgage is debt! Three Expensive Sources of Quick Cash Is Travelling Overrated? Or a Cash Flow Problem?

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Tips for Saving Money on Gas Like most of our articles on saving money, it starts with taking an honest look at your overall budget and spending. As I discussed in this post on ways to save money when traveling , a quick search on Google will tell you what the gas prices are in your area. If you put forth the effort, it will pay off!

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Misadventures with Andi - Newbie Photography Kit for Travelers Giveaway (Ends February 8 ). The Consumer Adviser - Amana Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Giveaway (Ends February 8 ). Posh on a Budget - $75 Sephora G.C. The Mama Report - Hallmark Valentine’s Day Prize Pack Giveaway (Ends February 8 ).

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Nerdy Tip A common rule is to budget for at least 70% of your pre-retirement income during retirement. Some, such as health care and travel, are likely to increase. If you want to travel every year, you might aim to replace 100% or even 110% of pre-retirement income. You may have paid off your mortgage and other loans.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 18, 2011

Friday – Budget Travel, $4.39. Saturday – Consumer Reports, $25.95. Tuesday – Fitness, $4.39 - HOT Price! Wednesday – Yoga Journal, $4.39 - HOT Price! Thursday – Men’s Fitness, $4.39. Sunday – Natural Health, $4.39. © 2010 Nicoles Nickels LLC All Rights Reserved.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 27, 2011

Thursday – Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel, $4.39. Friday – Consumer Reports, $25.95. This week’s deals of the day are: Monday – Everyday with Rachael Ray, $7.49. Tuesday – Esquire, $5.39 - HOT Price! Wednesday – Woman’s Day, $4.39 - HOT Price! Sunday – Fresh Home, $4.39.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming. Living in Financial Excellence: Why Budgets Fail and How to Create a Successful Budget Many people attempt to do a budget and fail miserably. Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money?

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 6, 2011

Friday – Consumer Reports, $25.95. Saturday – Budget Travel, $5.39. Tuesday – Everyday with Rachael Ray, $7.49 - HOT Price! Wednesday – Bridal Guide, $3.89 - HOT Price! Thursday – CBS Watch, $5.39. Sunday – Fitness, $4.39. © 2010 Nicoles Nickels LLC All Rights Reserved.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

As Black America’s only general interest magazine, Ebony reaches more black women, black men, black professionals, black teenagers, and more black consumers than any other magazine. Devoted to the sophisticated and well-traveled woman, Elle features the hottest new trends in fashion, style, and beauty. per year (76% off)!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

As time went by, there would be less to buy, especially if you employed some cost-saving strategies, and so you would save much more on your fresh fruit and vegetable budget. This is the term used to describe how far food has had to travel between farm and consumer. Making your own compost will save you around $35 to $60.

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Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Source your ingredients locally, where possible, to reduce the miles the food has traveled to get to you. Reduce your “stuff” – we are constantly being encouraged and enticed to buy more “stuff” in the consumer-driven societies in which we live. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 13, 2015

Frugal living helped our budget survive two babies, one recession, four moves and countless emergency expenses. I get such a thrill when I find an awesome clearance deal or am able to afford something that is normally out of the budget. I’m also going to be sharing travel ideas. The first is that I love saving money.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 29, 2013

Gold Emblem snacks are a great option for spring and summer travel with the family, after-school snacks. Budget-consciousness is something many families take seriously, and as a result, store brands have become a very popular option for consumers looking to save money!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Plan your entertainment budget ahead of time, and include those gifts that we all should bring to a party if hosted by someone else and we attend. For family dinners, have everyone bring a dish, or better yet, do a traveling dinner. We get to celebrate our religious beliefs, take time off from work, consume holiday treats, relax.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

The photos included with this post are mainly from our travel adventures. One is travel; the other is outdoor gear and equipment. From early on, Alan and I knew we wanted to travel extensively throughout the United States over the course of our lifetime. I track expenses, monitor our budget and handle all of our investments.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

I also love, love, LOVE to travel. About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) We paid for braces, college tuition for my son, and did fun stuff like traveling while we were paying off debt. That’s one of my hobbies.) The rest was our house.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 11, 2011

Description: “Summer travel season is in full swing and the ever changing cost of gas prices is impacting everyone. To help with the big summer shuffle between activities for your kids and family road trips, Energizer has a deal to help make a positive impact on your gas budget. Name: Energizer Lithium Gas Reward Promotion.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Just as others may struggle with staying on budget, we struggled in dealing with not having much time for each other or as a family during that time. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? We gave up a spacious house, but will now be able to travel more and experience more. Don’t buy in to this.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Anon from Gen Y Capitalist tells Why It’s Better to Travel NOW Rather Than Save For Later. This doesn’t mean you will always live with a cash budget, although you certainly could. Junior Boomer from Consumer Boomer asks Is It Better To Save Or Repay Debt? Being prepared financially is a must for a healthy budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 2, 2012

We get to celebrate our religious beliefs, take time off from work, consume holiday treats, relax with family and friends, and carry forward special yearly traditions. Put the amount of extra calories you believe you will consume on your calendar so that you can plan to reduce intake the day prior or after. The holidays are great!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

It is expensive and time consuming to do your laundry in the park. If you are on a really tight budget consider these: Camp Campsites range in price from $20 – $45 depending on which campground and how big the site is. Either take enough clothes to last your trip in the park or hand wash and air dry what you need day by day.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

My husband is a personal chef, so he travels a lot for work and moves around the country to learn new styles of cooking. I got tired of being left at home because I had a day job, so now we get to travel together and create our own adventures. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? Next summer?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With limited budgets and resources, many small businesses are apt to hire an outside consultant to help assist them with installing, managing, updating, and troubleshooting their technology. Sites like VRBO and AirBnB have made it easier than ever to market your home to travelers in need, and you may even make new friends along the way.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 13, 2016

1 Lipton Tea Bags, K-Cups, Liquid, or Powdered Iced Tea Mix Product - 11-13-16 RP; Excludes Bottled Teas; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Maximum of 2 Identical Coupons In Same Shopping Trip (exp. 1 Luvs Diapers; Excludes Trial and Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day. 12/11/16). - $0.75/1 Final Price: $6.99.

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