Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. You should also look into how to decorate your apartment while trying to help save the environment and go green.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 2, 2016

Times can be tough and we need a way to budget our cash whenever possible. A good way to budget your bill on this one is to buy rice in bulk from Amazon at only $18 for a 15-pound bag. A good way to budget your bill on this one is to buy rice in bulk from Amazon at only $18 for a 15-pound bag. How Can I Save Even More?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts this week included eggs & bagels, cereal with bananas, and green smoothies. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Here are some things you can do to reduce your own carbon footprint this season and have a green Christmas: Recyclable Wrapping Paper. It’s all of our responsibility to take care of our planet and we tend to lose sight of the importance of being green and environmentally friendly at this time of year. Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Christmas Trees and Lights in the UK has some great ideas on how to turn a white Christmas into a green Christmas… Buy Smarter Look for locally made gifts at craft fairs and boutique shops. So you’ll be doing your bit for the environment and saving money! Will a “Green” Car Really Save You Money? Plus, green.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

It might take longer to become as green as you want to be, but you are more likely to see permanent changes. Start with these 7 simple ways to go green in 2013, and stick with them, and you will not only find yourself living more sustainably, but you will also feel energized to tackle some of the bigger behavioral changes next year: 1.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts this week included eggs & bagels, cereal, and green smoothies. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget for my family of four is $500. I also share any money-saving tips and tricks that I learned from the week. Friday: Tonight, I’m making the simple, one pan dinner: Roasted Pork Chops, Potatoes & Green Beans.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

How I Saved this Week: I picked up my free turkey that I earned at Giant. A neighbor gave me several green peppers back in September, so I chopped them all up and put them in a freezer bag. Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Want to lower your grocery bill?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Instead of paying for more than what you can, or worse, postponing the date until you can save more money, there are ways to have the wedding of your dreams for less money. Wedding planning on a budget may seem like a difficult task to tackle without appearing tacky, but it can be done. Do you have any money saving tips?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2016

Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. If I am roasting dinner, then I might make Brussels spouts or green beans, two vegetables that we prefer roasted. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 21, 2012

Congratulations, those are fantastic first steps towards living a green life. But what else could you be doing to green the rest of your lifestyle? Look no further, as I have rounded up 7 ways for you to invest in a green lifestyle and a healthier environment without spending more than $7 at one time. or less at most stores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. the Redbox and Blockbuster kiosks that have popped up on every corner have helped people save money by offering newly released DVD’s for just $1 per night. In the U.S., Shop Online. Rent It Out.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 27, 2015

How I made the frittata budget-friendly: I bought a ham before Easter when the price dropped to $1.49 About a month ago, I found green and red peppers on the produce clearance rack at Giant. If you use a lot of peppers, this is a great money & time saving tip. The eggs were also on manager’s special.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 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 saved myself about an hour and half in time and it just cost me the tip. Breakfasts included cereal, green smoothies, eggs & toast. I tried something new this week. It was AWESOME.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

How I Saved this Week: I bought 4 participating products and saved $4 off meat (no min. Read 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat for how I consistently spend less on meat purchases. Every week I share what we ate on our budget. Our montly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. purchase). See below picture.)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2012

Saving money is always an appealing concept, for just about everybody, but even for people who are particularly conscious of keeping costs low, there are a few occasions and types of events that seem to demand high costs no matter how hard you try. to help keep your budget manageable. Consider hand-written invitations.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MARCH 16, 2024

People out there making quality products and saving the earth to the best of their ability, and not asking for any accolades for it. I saw green and yellow and blue and lovely pale Spring colors and an orange day bag. Everyone is trying to save money. Everything isn't black anymore!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

From a money-saving and environment-friendly perspective, this may be the most obvious solution to making room in your budget in an eco-conscious manner. Simply by agreeing to receive the bills digitally, a person can create room in their budget and help save some trees with one click! Transportation.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 8, 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. This week, I included some of my money & time-saving tips from each day. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, & Snacks: This week, we had cereal, banana & peanut butter toast, and green smoothies.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 9, 2023

I love recipes that are easy, and quick, and use ingredients that are always in my budget. The green chilies make this recipe spicy if you like less heat use half the amount of green chilies. Continue reading Easy and Delicious Slow Cooked Flank Steak at Save $$ | Hot Coupons & Deals | Weekly Ad Previews | Matchups.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Know Your Actual Budget. Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. Written Budget. Create a hand written budget and make several copies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment. 8 Ways to Save on Christmas. Take an afternoon and clean out all your closets, search the corners of your basement and attic for new, nearly new or usable, unwanted items. Christmas in July.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 20, 2012

I decided to re-post an oldie-but-a-goodie to start my “Budget Recipe” series. So here’s my budget, lightened up version: Ingredients: 1 Pound Rotini Noodles. 1 12 Ounce Bag Green Giant Steamers Mixed Vegetables. So here’s my budget, lightened up version: Ingredients: 1 Pound Rotini Noodles.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

If you use rags to clean instead of paper towels, you will save a lot of money. Using these products often saves you money, and you know exactly what you are using to clean your home. Green Cleaning At Your Fingertips. Don’t Just Cook-Cook Green. Going Green on a Budget. I want to know!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 24, 2012

Go Green and Save Money by Using Free Online Calculators Going green and saving money is easier said than done when going about it by yourself. So, what do you think? Is the spirit of Christmas and Santa worth the environmental cost? But while independence is.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2020

If you’re keen to save money and protect the environment, you will no doubt already have much of the necessary jobs around the home done. If you haven’t yet sorted the basics out, make a list of improvements and get working your way through them as your budget allows. You may be wise to start saving for this type of system.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. I saved hundreds of dollars this way.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people do not even know about. For example, if you only check your email once a week (or if you primarily use your smart phone), you can definitely save money by cancelling your home internet services and using the library’s instead.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

So, when I started to consider the veggie garden option, I understood how it was greener but wasn’t so sure about being able to save money. Depending on what you had to buy before you were able to harvest, he calculated a saving of between $25 and $2000. Making your own compost will save you around $35 to $60.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. Here are some tips on how to save money on baby items. A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Retail codes aid fashion experimentation on a budget removing barriers inhibiting curiosity! Savings unlock novel interests. What Are Discount Codes?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2012

If you are looking for a way to save some money or if you are looking for a place to find good deals, you should check out your local thrift. Set a Budget and Take Cash. The budget will help keep you from overspending while you shop and having cash effectively limits how much you can spend. 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder makes a great point that life becomes a lot easier if we just simplify it in his post: Happiness is everything: Saving Money and Buying Time. The Green Option That Saves You Money: Paper Magazines vs Digital. How To Decide On A New Car.

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Simply CVS

APRIL 2, 2011

Frugality Is Free is a blog about living a frugal life and saving money without compromising on quality, family fun or green living. I originally started Frugality Is Free, as a place to share money saving tips, great deals, bargains and online earning opportunities with people.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

I’ve discovered some ways to save on organics that I want to share with you: Join a CSA. 10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget There’s No Such Thing As Cheap Food How to Pick the Right CSA for Your Needs 5 Benefits of Organic Agriculture How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. Get Healthy Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2018

However, if you have a tight budget, you might benefit from choosing a “near colorless” diamond instead. The post How to Save Money on An Engagement Ring appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter. A one carat diamond will cost more than a.99 99 carat diamond even if it’s smaller or looks the same size.

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