Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

When you are at work, it is very easy to spend too much money on food. Many times offices are located close to coffee shops, fast food joints, and more. Most of this easily accessible food is not good for you, and it is expensive to boot. Many offices have refrigerators in break rooms where you can store food.

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Saving Money Money Work Food 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area.

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Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2012

With this wintry time of year comes a season of parties that could leave you stressed out and strapped for cash if you’re not careful, especially with all of the other demands on your time and your budget at the end of the year. However, a tight budget could leave you with little wiggle room when it comes to your usual arrangements.

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Budgeting Budget Holiday Food and Drink 256

freestuff.tv

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

I was blown away when they offered us the best of their food and drinks when we had only met them on the street for 15 minutes. I have decided that for this week, I will only be spending $2 a day on food. The reality that statistics tell us that they live on less than $2 a day is a crazy statistic!

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Food Food and Drink Budgeting Budget 130

Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Here are some ideas for your Mardi Gras staycation: Throw your own Fat Tuesday party Invite all your friends and celebrate the last day before Lent with food and beads and drinks and photos. Have your friends bring their own dish, or make food yourself, or get takeout, if you have a Cajun or Creole place near you.

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At Home Home Food and Drink Recycle 196

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 31, 2024

Not sure where to go on a budget? Pack a bag, throw some food and drinks in a cooler, gas up, and go. Candy and flowers last only so long, but memories last forever. If you can swing a trip in February with your sweetheart, I guarantee it'll be more exciting than one fancy dinner.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Unfortunately, it can also turn into a budget buster. Universal Studios Hollywood restricts outside food and drink in the parks. However, purchasing food and drinks in the park can get pricey. You can bring in baby food, small snacks, and up to two liters of water, which could help you save money.

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Budgeting Budget Food and Drink Saving Money 55

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 20, 2023

You enter through Privet Drive, which has a structure much like they have at a fast food play area. And what's a party without food and treats? It's a tiki pop-up restaurant that happens across the country where you can indulge in holiday-themed tiki drinks and even meet Santa.

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December Birthday Portland Food and Drink 238

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. According to the U.S.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 20, 2024

Here are just some of the ways it gives us a mental boost: It makes you more creative and accepting of new ideas - This includes food, culture, traditions, and history. It expands your palette - There are endless opportunities to try new foods and drinks when you travel. Now, go forth and hunt for happiness this week.

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Hunts Travel Food and Drink Vacation 232

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 24, 2024

The buildings are beautiful, the history, the language, the river, the food. Planning a picnic in the park or just having a romantic drinky drink in your hotel room? Paris is known as the City of Love (and lights), and when you visit, there's no question as to why. One thing I missed out on seeing was the I Love You wall.

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Valentines Day Food and Wine Wine Home and Garden 203

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Last week, we cleaned and organized our pantry and food cupboards and this week, we’re going to focus on our refrigerator and freezer. If you’re participating in the Grocery Budget Challenge , February’s action step is to clean out and organize our kitchen pantry and refrigerator. Discard outdated food.

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Refrigerators Cleaning Menu Planning Menu Plans 181

Couponing 101

MAY 30, 2019

Chase a shared passion by volunteering at an animal shelter, helping clean up a park, serving food at a soup kitchen, or any other service activity you can come up with. The post 6 Free Date Night Ideas for Romance on a Budget appeared first on Couponing 101. Date night can get pricey. Attend a free event.

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Budgeting Budget Activism T-Mobile 85

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It’s not too late to pull a holiday party together for Christmas or New Year’s and you don’t have to blow your budget. Ask everyone to bring their favorite Christmas cookie or treat to share and as the host, offer the drinks, supplies, and other additional treats. Gifts of food/baked goods. Host a Potluck.

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Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Plus you'll find a bunch of food vendors outside to fuel your shopping venture. You can enjoy the museum exhibits, eat food, browse vendors, and even see the special exhibits without all the usual crowds (I totally go for that). Here are some we've done: ScanFair - They bring the magic of a European Christmas market to us here.

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Activism Portland Zoo Museum 194

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. Embrace the Food Network. Buy Store Brands.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2016

10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget. We’ve all been there: unexpected expenses put a big dent in your budget and finances are a little tight. You need to start thinking about what you really need and food is definitely on that list. Here are 10 Eating Habits of People Living on a Tight Budget.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Meals 60

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. I honestly don’t see a problem with that, if you can afford it.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Food and Drink 246

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 3, 2024

This was a short trip, because I was there for the Travel Goods Show, but I still took time to do some of my favorite free things and also splurge on some food and attractions I wanted to get to. Do you have favorite freebies in Las Vegas?

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Las Vegas Saving Money Money New York 148

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies. Make sure the budget includes some money for things that help make life enjoyable. It will be easy to spot habits or spending patterns.

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College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 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. for national brand. national brand.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 15, 2024

No water, no mess, no food required. Daily Defense When you're touching so many new surfaces, breathing in recycled air, eating less-than-healthy food, and doing more than usual, you need to take care of yourself in other ways. Look how easy this is! You need to make up those vitamins and minerals somewhere.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

With our non-mortgage debt out of the picture, we could focus on keeping our business and budget afloat in 2020 and not worry about making debt payments. How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic. I want to increase my intake of fresh foods. 2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update. I want to increase my good habits.

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Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

I rarely drink it during the other three seasons, but from June – August, I can’t seem to drink enough freshly made iced tea. My husband and I got hooked on store bought iced tea years ago, but it was loaded with sugar and at the rate we were drinking it, the tea cut into our food budget.

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Food and Drink Thrift Stores Thrifty Thrifting 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2014

Set a Budget. Setting a budget can help you narrow your search significantly, particularly when you’re in unfamiliar places (on business, vacation, etc). Save the Drinks for Dessert. Often times restaurants will have special “food happy hour” menus or other promotions like half-priced appetizers. Opt for Lunch Specials.

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Eating Out Bills Food and Drink Dining 207

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. Set a Budget Spending adds up quickly on any vacation, and overspending can add unwanted stress when all you should be doing is relaxing! Let’s break it down. Have a plan Planning ahead is crucial.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

Since our budget doesn’t increase just because we are traveling, here are a few things that we can do to keep to our monthly budget while traveling so much: Water. It’s definitely worth it to keep refilling the ice in the ice chest to keep the food cold. Potty Time.

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Travel Frugal Hotel Food and Drink 85

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 28, 2013

Regardless of your stance on the matter, wood smoke adds an amazing taste to nearly any food prepared on the grill. Added to a hot grill, the wood chips bring a hint of the smoke flavor to food. Used for a few hours in low temperature cooking, the wood smoke permeates the food while slow cooking it. Drink and Make a Statement.

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Budgeting Budget Gifts Food and Drink 49

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Maintaining our monthly budget is a daily process and there are days when we get it right and then there are days when we …I fail miserably. I also used a gift card that I received LAST Christmas, making our drinks FREE. I signed up for Giant Food Stores email newsletter and received $5 off my grocery bill.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Grocery shopping is usually one of a family’s largest expenses after their mortgage, so everyone wants to know how they can cut that bill down to a reasonable amount without sacrificing the quality of food they eat. Drink More Water Tap water in the U.S. Let’s take a look at some of the tips I use here at my house. expensive and B.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Create A Budget. Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. What Are Your Non-Food Needs? Create a Meal Plan.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

All you need is a blanket and some food. It can be even cheaper if you make the food yourself, and since picnic food is easy to do, you should give it a try. Two-for-one drinks, free appetizers, and discounted liquor are some examples of what you might find during happy hour. Attend A Free Concert. Play Tourist.

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Bank Banking Food and Drink Food and Wine 252

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget.

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March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

I watched guys drop hundreds of dollars gambling in exchange for a few drinks. I’m quite looking forward to stuffing my face full of delicious food and even doing some gambling. My first tip is a no-brainer: if you’re going to gamble, set a budget. Allot yourself a certain amount her day, and stick to that budget.

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Las Vegas Saving Money Money Hotel 187

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Have a plan.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52