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A Sweeter Way to Cook Your Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

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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. Sell it and save it!

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 03.04.16

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Have you ever blown your budget in four days? After working all day, we ordered take out for dinner. I did too and on top of that we officially blew through our restaurant budget. Lunches and snacks included sandwiches, leftover spaghetti, apples, oranges, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and Girl Scout cookies.

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How to Host a Bridal Shower on a Budget

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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. Ask Others to Help. There’s no need to go it alone!

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What We Ate this Week on a Budget 02.12.15

Family Balance Sheet

Friday: My daughters are working a Girl Scout cookie booth at the mall, so for a special treat, we’re eating at the mall’s food court. What did your family eat on your budget this week? Thursday: Taco leftovers. Guess who is the best mom ever? That would be me—at least for today. What We Ate This Week'

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3 Easy Ways to Save Money on Food While at Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you are at work, it is very easy to spend too much money on food. In some cases, you might be able to set up your own small coffee maker in your office and make your coffee when you get to work every day. If you do not have a refrigerator, you can look into 100-calorie packs of cookies and crackers. on Nutter Butters.

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How to Bake Cheap Holiday Cookies and Breads

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Holiday baked goods can make an excellent gift – for someone on your list, or to take to the cookie exchange at work. However, unless you are careful, those baked goods can break the budget. Cookies and Candy. Oatmeal cookies with raisins and sprinkles. Peanut butter cookies with colored sugar.

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