Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. Over the years I have had to budget, put money away…so we can live the life without worrying about money. Thus no food went to waste.

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Budgeting Budget Food Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. How did we do in February?

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Budgeting Budget February Groceries 124

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. GIANT Food Stores of PA has been part of my weekly grocery shopping routine for years. In fact, their corporate buying office is in my hometown and I worked there while I was in college. Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores.

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Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2014

My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. All food was natural in that it wasn’t coated with hundreds of toxic pesticides, fungicides, and any other cide you can think of. But back to the “organic” issue at hand. And we all know we don’t need more crap.

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Food Organic Organization Buy 170

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Here’s a peek at what we ate this week on our budget. I’ve had to bump up the budget over the years as my kids have grown and started to eat as much as adults. My family was not thrilled, but we need to reduce our food waste. Did you know you can save hundreds of dollars by reducing your food waste?!?!

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Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Wedding planning on a budget may seem like a difficult task to tackle without appearing tacky, but it can be done. Below are some wedding planning on a budget tips that may just give you financially stress-free “I do’s”. Plan The Food Wisely One of the biggest expenses weddings can have is the food.

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Wedding Budgeting Budget Rent 203

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 3, 2024

I've done a lot of volunteer work with PDXpelliarmus, our local chapter of Fandom Forward, making sure our LGBTQ+ members of the Harry Potter community feel seen and heard and cared for. It was a lovely break and at some point we will go back, because the city may be small, but it's wonderful and full of amazing food and architecture.

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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

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

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Budget Budgeting Costco Homemade Cookies 66

Couponing 101

JUNE 25, 2019

But budgeting for your vacation can take a lot out of you. Planning ahead can help you set and stick to a vacation budget without skimping on the fun. Base Your Vacation on Your Budget. Then, work backwards from there to determine what sorts of trips you can afford. Account for Food, Souvenirs, and Fun.

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Vacation Budget Budgeting Calculators 51

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

Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

Convertible bags - I'm really digging having a bag that works in multiple ways, so it looks great and is convenient for any outfit/activity. Food trucks - I travel for food and I want to eat all the things when I go somewhere new. Trying brand new foods - When I travel, I will always look for regional foods that I've never had.

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Travel Las Vegas Museum Flowers and Plants 177

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

lol) We all have our favorites but when it comes down to it, especially when we have people over to entertain OR you want to make fun easy food ideas… spending money is something we really don’t want to do. So here are 25 awesome easy and budget friendly football recipes : Love to cook? Looking for easy and frugal recipes?

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Budgeting Budget Recipes Tacos 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

January is Be Kind to Food Servers Month , so it feels like it's time to bring back some tips for saving money while dining on vacation, along with some suggestions on how you can inject a little more kindness when you're somewhere that you are being served food or beverages. I love food, and I travel to try new things.

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 177

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

My family gets a little testy on leftover night, but I don’t want to throw out any food, so they’ll have to deal with it. 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. Guess who is the best mom ever?

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Well, as much as somebody who works full time is ever able to be. Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain.

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Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Is serving your family "real food" important to you? Would you like some tips on how to do it without breaking the budget or sacrificing taste? This week's bundle includes the resources you need to eat delicious, whole foods on a budget. Real Food on a Real Budget by Stephanie Langford.

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Food Budgeting Budget Whole Foods 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

to help keep your budget manageable. Obviously, this sounds a bit tedious, and it can indeed mean a bit more work for you. Putting platters of food on tables for people to choose from not only encourages a communal dinner hour, but also cuts down on cost, as you provide less overall food but people still manage to fill themselves!

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Wedding Budgeting Budget Money 185

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

Along with your orderly kitchen, you should also have an inventory of the food that you have on hand. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. By doing the work today, Day 8’s assignment will be a little easier.

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Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Camping gear , food, gas, park fees and everything else always adds up and at the end of the trip, you might wish you didn’t go in the first place! Make a daily meal plan so you’ll know exactly what food to bring and how much. Old puzzle mats would also work, but you won’t be able to roll them up. Bring Old Stuff.

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Budget Budgeting Family Kids and Family 100

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

Maliga shares several ways to prepare for a recession: Prepare a bare bones budget. Prepare ahead of time and create a bare bones budget that includes only your essentials — think food, shelter, clothes, transportation and insurance — so you have a plan in the event that you experience a loss of income or need to cut expenses suddenly.

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Recession Finance Emergency Fund Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2016

When it comes to organic food , everyone’s line in the sand is different. I have friends who are adamant about eating only organic food and I have friends where eating organic is not a priority. Unfortunately, these high prices are a result of strict guidelines for foods to be labeled organic. How to Save on Organic Food.

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Organic Organization Food Saving 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2013

It works great, unfortunately it is confirming high blood pressure. If those things don’t work, I’ll blame my genes and hit the doctor up to see what she says to do. Lifestyle changes include eating foods that help with the fight. I wanted to find foods that research has shown to help with blood pressure issues.

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Food Food and Drink Food and Wine Monitors 195

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. Tell us below.

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Hunts Travel Food and Drink Vacation 241

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

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 12, 2015

” I was reading an article where the owner of the website compared Walmart brand foods vs name brand and the owner pretty much summed it up that name brand tastes better. What about Aldi brand foods ? Then comes Target “Market Pantry” foods. generic food vs brand name food. It cost me $0.35

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Food Publix Pop Tarts Cookies 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I used a recipe similar to this one on Playdoughrecipe.com [link] Make sure they use the play dough on a surface that won’t absorb the food coloring! Then you and your child can work together to get a good picture, write up a description, research an asking price and get the item listed. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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Entertainment Budgeting Budget At Home 201

Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This year, I was lucky enough to have a birthday where I didn't have to work an event. 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? Last year, Yule Ball fell on my birthday. Yule Ball Butterbeers!

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December Birthday Portland Food and Drink 246

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

You can often take advantage of these to save money away from work or grab some gusto during work. If you have, and use company job perks, you may be less tempted to look around for other employment, you may be more satisfied with your job and work a bit harder – or so the theory goes. Why do companies offer perks?

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Saving Money Work Money Used 187

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 5, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. I do most of my shopping at Giant Foods and they just started offering the grocery delivery or pick up. You place your order online and then schedule the delivery or pick up times.

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Budget Budgeting Tacos Friends And Family Sale 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

MARCH 23, 2024

They have an awesome food selection and they never changed the name of the garage, so it's still the Garage Mahal, which I find amusing. Not every piece of art is an intentional work of traditional art. They are an Italian artist that uses these same colors and palm tree design in their work, so maybe it's them.

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Las Vegas Art Beauty Garage 147

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

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.

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Las Vegas Saving Money Money New York 154

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We have always loved to travel and do missions work for our church. Daniel can work anywhere there is an internet connection and the kids can homeschool anywhere, but we didn’t have the money to buy the plane tickets or book AirBnB apartments. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

I've learned so much by just doing things I normally do on vacation: enjoying art, architecture, fashion, and food. Atlanta, Georgia - There are lots of things to do in Atlanta, including eat delicious food and walking along the river, but the city also played a large part in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement.

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Travel Museum Indianapolis South Carolina 224

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending. While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. Today I’d like to share what works for our family. I honestly don’t see a problem with that, if you can afford it.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Food and Drink 246