Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

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.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

If you prefer eating out, see if you can get your hands on any discount vouchers before you make arrangements and then base your plans around it. If going out is just too expensive for your budget, why not entertain some friends at home instead? Slush Your Way Out of Being Over Budget. Stay at home.

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Bills Budgeting Budget Entertainment 208

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 Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

Since I am off to Disney World and buy the ‘Hopper Ticket’ while breaking the bank (good thing I have been budgeting and couponing this year!!!!), What is great is you can use these discounts to buy marked-down costumes, toys and more ! Members can see films, eat out, shop at discount rate.

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Disney World Saving Money Disney Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Groceries is one budget category that can get out of control very quickly. However, groceries is also an easy budget category to control, but it takes some planning, skill, and organization. Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Coupons Do Work

MAY 28, 2016

Eating out? discount through 6/16. Here are Restaurant Coupons + Deals This weekend 5/27 – 5/29. Buy one get one free Slurpee through 5/30. Applebee’s. off your first online order over $25.00 with coupon code 50OFF25. bonus card with the purchase of $50.00 in gift cards through 7/3. Baskin Robbins. Scoops for $1.31 Jamba Juice.

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Restaurant Gift Cards Baskin Robbins Cinnabon 124

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Developing your own personal style on a budget at college can be a fun, creative challenge. And if you go out to eat for a meal, you’re essentially paying for two meals at once. Since school meal plans are typically pre-paid, think about the extra cost of going out to eat on top of the meal you’re side-stepping.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. Groceries is a big budget category that you have the most control over. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget. Shop at Discount and Outlet Stores.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

Saving With Shellie

MAY 23, 2013

A vacation may not be in the budget for your family this year but you’d be surprised how much you can do on a little. Here’s how I used a limited budget to send her family of four to Corpus Christi for four days. :: TIP #1 - Stock up on supplies before you go. Then you only need to eat out for dinner.

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Vacation Kids and Family Budgeting Budget 49

Coupons Do Work

MAY 20, 2016

Going to eat out this weekend? discount through 6/16. Weekly Restaurant Coupons. Here are some restaurant coupons for this weekend: 5/20 thru 5/22. Applebee’s. off your first online order over $25.00 with coupon code 50OFF25. bonus card with the purchase of $50.00 in gift cards through 7/3. Baskin Robbins. Scoops for $1.31

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Restaurant Baskin Robbins Gift Cards Cinnabon 124

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 11, 2016

Going to eat out this weekend? discount through 6/16. Here are some restaurant coupons for this weekend: 6/11 thru 6/12. Applebee’s. off your first online order over $25.00 with coupon code 50OFF25. bonus card with the purchase of $50.00 in gift cards through 7/3. Baskin Robbins. Scoops for $1.31 and two scoops for $3.31

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Restaurant Baskin Robbins Gift Cards Cinnabon 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Introduce budgeting concepts by talking about how much you allocate for groceries. Compare what was spent to what you budgeted – with the kids and explain what happens if you spend more or less than you planned. While you are eating supper. Food Related. While you are planning meals. Talk about why you plan meals.

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

asking for discounts every time you buy something, etc. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? It’s all about living with the choices you make, and changing what isn’t working vs. telling yourself “oh well, but I can’t do that because __.” So we both handle the money.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Dining out is something you can stop immediately. Save that cash for a nicer meal out once a month. My husband and I have noticed that the more we eat out, the less special it feels.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Dining out is something you can stop immediately. Save that cash for a nicer meal out once a month. My husband and I have noticed that the more we eat out, the less special it feels.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

When you have tracked, analyzed, and cut your budget to bare bones, there is only one other way to find extra money to put towards debt and that is to make more money. Dave Ramsey says, “a budget is telling your money where to go, instead of wondering where it went.” That would keep you on budget!

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. After checking and rechecking and I discover the real cost of eating out! Newlyweds on a Budget : Paying down student loans – The following is a guest post.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220