Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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APRIL 1, 2021

But the truth is, we have the money. Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Whether you’re looking to refresh the exterior or revitalize the interior, a fresh coat of paint has the power to enhance the aesthetics and value of your home. The good news is that with strategic planning and smart choices, it’s possible to save money on house painting without compromising on quality.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

If you haven’t put together a gift & spending budget for the holidays, I urge you to do so and I’d like to make it easy for you. Back in January, I offered my Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet for FREE. You can then use this spreadsheet to plan for 2014 and so forth.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. How did you become interesting in saving money? Hello, everyone!

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Saving money on gas is a top priority for many. In this post, we will explore effective ways for saving money on gas. Tips for Saving Money on Gas Like most of our articles on saving money, it starts with taking an honest look at your overall budget and spending. If you put forth the effort, it will pay off!

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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. Outdoor Entertainment.

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MARCH 26, 2019

When I looked back at the last three months, I realized my resolution for saving money was not on track. So starting on April 1, I’m holding myself to a strict spending limit using the envelope budget method. I recommend choosing the category where you currently spend the most money every month.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Looking for ways to save money on groceries? 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. These are strategies I use weekly to keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The goal is to be extremely intentional with our money, so we can put more toward our financial goals. We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. 8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. Hoping for sunny skies!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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APRIL 30, 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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for May.

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

Welcome to my weekly series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. It’s a tight budget and I failed miserably recently, but we have lots of financial goals, so I need to get it back in line. Wednesday: I used the Instant Pot to make meatloaf and mashed potatoes.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. I used the meat for Sunday and Monday’s dinners and froze the rest in 2 cup portions.

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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. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for March.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year. You earn money after each donation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2018

When you finally decide that you’ve found “the one” and you’re ready to splash out on an engagement ring, you want to make sure that you choose the perfect stone. Unfortunately, a lot of us assume that we can’t afford to buy a diamond – when that isn’t always the case. Try Shopping Online.

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JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. Here’s 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.

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MARCH 11, 2016

Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. ” Suck it up, buttercup, we’re not going to waste the food! Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed? We’re always looking for new weekly meal plan ideas.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes.

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MARCH 25, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. I served one for dinner Monday night and used the other for Tuesday night’s dinner. They’re already cooked, so I just add some marinara sauce and made sandwiches. Sweet potatoes were on sale for.79/lb

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JANUARY 15, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. We were toast when we left the pool, so my husband treated us to dinner at a local sub shop. I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

.” However, if you’re on a tight budget, the holiday season may seem more stressful than joyful. These eight ways to save money on holiday gifts can keep more money in your wallet. Shopping sales is one of the most obvious (and fun) ways to save money. Stack Savings. Save Your Receipts.

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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. Select a Low-Cost or No-Cost Venue.

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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. I’m in good company with my love of all things used. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.”

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. I roasted it immediately and used the meat of it for this week’s meals. I roasted it immediately and used the meat of it for this week’s meals. Friday: Leftover.

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JANUARY 28, 2019

It not only helps me cook up unique and delicious recipes, it enables me to easily make large batches of them, saving me time and money every week. They’re feeling and cheap when you buy in bulk! Definitely recommend going to your local market and buying them in bulk to use throughout the winter months.

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Every week, I share how I saved and what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Last Saturday, I made a trip to an apple orchard to get enough apples to make my Sugar-Free Homemade Applesauce to last us through the rest of winter. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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JANUARY 20, 2023

<<— Once we paid off our non-mortgage debts in 2019, we started saving some of the debt snowball money for college savings. The rest of the snowball went towards other things, such as a new-to-us vehicle, medical expenses, retirement contributions, and home repairs. Progress was made, but not nearly enough.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

We’re a little tired of turkey, but it was marked to.63/lb. This Week’s Dinners: Every week, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly budget for my family of 4 is $500. Thursday: Turkey Noodle Soup using the leftover turkey from a few weeks ago. We’re swimming in leftovers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

I have averaged 2-3 trips per year within North America, each one bringing different money saving (and splurging) opportunities and challenges. Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. How have you saved money on food while travelling? Thanks, couch surfing!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

If you’re anything like me, you’ve most likely found yourself sucked into the wonderful world of Pinterest at least once. But did you know that Pinterest is also a fantastic resource for saving money? They key to DIY bliss on Pinterest is seeking out budget-friendly projects that don’t take weeks to complete.

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MARCH 5, 2016

Have you ever blown your budget in four days? I did too and on top of that we officially blew through our restaurant budget. But I still made a run to Subway for sandwiches and my kids hit me up for money for the concession stand. Did you make a new budget-friendly dish this week that your family enjoyed?

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FEBRUARY 19, 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. Use my referral code to join. I packed food for breakfast and lunches, but we did go out to dinner on both nights…did I mention we spent the entire weekend at a pool…restaurant budget blown!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2014

We like to say that hindsight is 20/20, and this is especially true of money. The money advice I would give a younger version of myself falls into two categories: “What were you thinking?” Me from 15 years ago would get an earful about what not to do, and advice on budgeting and saving and staying out of debt.

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