Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

I like to bake cookies, and I like to budget. I’m ashamed to say it, but there was a period in my life where I stopped baking cookies. If you’ve ever eaten homemade cookies before, you’ve probably tasted the Toll House recipe. It cooks up a flat, crunchy cookie, provided you follow the baking times.

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Budgeting Budget Toll House Cooking 213

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. What did you do to make sure the event stayed within your budget?

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Budgeting Budget Costco Homemade Cookies 66

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

If your budget doesn’t allow for that lifestyle, however, then this alternative is sure to please your wallet and your family. Homemade baked goods: Oatmeal Raspberry Muffins w/ Chocolate Chips , waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. – (W & Sat). Pasta w/ homemade white sauce, Chicken, & Veggies. Chicken Fried Rice.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. They’ve also sold bottled water, homemade cookies, and crafts. We love to watch a movie on the big screen, but at $7 a ticket, the whole experience can really blow the budget. Summer is here. Out & About. Head to the Rail Trails.

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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 13, 2009

All you have to do is buy some party favor-esque bags, some holiday candy (or put in homemade cookies!), I’ll tell you what I do: I buy lovely bath/beauty gift sets, such as this one, and I make “goodie bags.” I do this for all of the girls in the office, some neighbors, my hair stylist, etc. Look at you.

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Beauty Holiday Gifts Homemade Cookies 49

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 191