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. You can spend a lot of money keeping your guests well fed if you’re not careful. Entertainment.

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Budgeting Budget Holiday Food and Drink 256

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. To make clean up fairly easy so that you can enjoy your guests, I have found really cute and inexpensive party supplies, paper plates, cups, and napkins at the dollar store. Host a Potluck.

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Christmas Budget Budgeting Swap 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. Instead they are a tasty way to keep your grocery budget in line while adding protein and fiber into your diet. Rice and Beans Stuffed Peppers make a meatless but hearty main dish. 20 Rice and Beans Recipes: 1.

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Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100