Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. You will save about $2.50

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Donate $1 or $2 towards the cause. This saves on stamps, paper, fuel, and mail transport which not only is more eco friendly but it also saves your money. Also, be sure to buy recycled products like toilet paper. Or, buy gifts from organizations that donate proceeds to green causes. Participate in local fundraisers.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

They will fill out a piece of paper with the item details and price. If you use that 25¢ off toilet paper right away when it’s not on sale you aren’t reaching your saving potential! Wait until toilet paper goes on sale for $1 then use the coupon. Rainchecks. If your store is out of the sale item, get a raincheck!

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 85

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 6, 2011

With school budgets cuts, teachers are taking matters into their own hands by purchasing their own classroom materials. Can you imagine if your job asked you to bring your own tape, scissors, and paper for your desk?

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

They will fill out a piece of paper with the item details and price. If you use that 25¢ off toilet paper right away when it’s not on sale you aren’t reaching your saving potential! Wait until toilet paper goes on sale for $1 then use the coupon. Rainchecks. If your store is out of the sale item, get a raincheck!

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Crystal (owner of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) wrote about how she annually contacts her cable/internet supplier to get reductions in her bill – step by step. Sometimes the most financially rewarding scenario is to donate it to a tax deductible charity! Persistence. Dealing With Government Entities. Record Keeping.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. I’m not – I’m more of a spender, and struggled with budgeting as a young adult. We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.) We lived for 2.5 Yes to both!

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 27, 2014

Here are a few tips I have found: Write everything down on paper that you buy in a week. I have a magnet board on my fridge and I right down the items I am going to need within a month or so, so I can incorrporate it into my budget. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! WAY AWESOME COUPONS IN PAPER THIS WEEK!!

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Couponing 101

MARCH 16, 2019

This includes your budgets, shopping trip receipts, coupons, Extra Care Bucks, Register Rewards, items in your pantry, items in your freezer and fridge, etc. Create a budget and actually use it. Having a budget is the first step to being organized in your endeavor to save money. Have a donation box.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. A post about breaking down your insurance costs and how you can budget for them. Sometimes on paper it looks like a no-brainer, but it could really be tough in many cases. They are definitely worth a try.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Free photo package with a donation to Toys for Tots. Buy 1 Strathmore Artist Paper Pads and get 3 free. Rite Aid: BOGO free wrapping paper, gift boxes, Pot of Gold chocolates, Ferrero Rocher, holiday nut and popcorn tins. From every major retailer in the U.S.: Happy Freebie Black Friday. Free digital Christmas card.

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Gift Cards Freebies Fridays Shopping 113

Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Free photo package with a donation to Toys for Tots. Buy 1 Strathmore Artist Paper Pads and get 3 free. Rite Aid: BOGO free wrapping paper, gift boxes, Pot of Gold chocolates, Ferrero Rocher, holiday nut and popcorn tins. From every major retailer in the U.S.: Happy Freebie Black Friday. Free digital Christmas card.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

I taught coupon and frugal living workshops and put any donated money toward the mortgage. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? We do budget together EVERY SINGLE MONTH. Because each month needs a different budget based on the circumstances you’re currently in. Oh and toilet paper.

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