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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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

Those days are long gone for us now as we’re working hard to cut corners and save money. It is possible to eat out without blowing your budget, it just takes a bit of planning and a few thrifty tips. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. Order an appetizer and share a main dish.

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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. As the host, supply the the drinks, supplies, and main dish, but have everyone else bring a different course, such as appetizers, soups, salads, side dishes, breads, and most importantly, desserts.

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Christmas Budgeting Budget Swap 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2016

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. Mexican Rice Bowl from the Budget Mama – This super quick dinner calls for brown rice, corn, and black beans.

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Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Shopping sales are the easiest way to save money on groceries. If you don’t have eggs or beans, you can save money by not buying them. In Nashville, Publix has great buy-one-get-one-free sales. Every week, I scan the new ad and stock up on the products we use the most. Don’t be a brand snob.

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Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

How To Make This More Budget-Friendly Use what you’ve got. Shopping sales are the easiest way to save money on food. We have more tips in our 25 Ways to Save Money on Groceries post. This is something that came as a shock to me when I went through my food safety courses. a box and pennies a serving.

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