Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Guest Author Bio: Monique loves to blog, and writes about thrifty living and product reviews on her site : Stretching the One Income Dollar. 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.

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MAY 22, 2013

Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas :: Kosher on a Budget. Northeast Ohio (Canton, Akron, Cleveland) :: Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring. Seattle, Washington :: Thrifty NW Mom. Arlington, Texas :: Grocery Shop For FREE. Springfield, Missouri :: Getting Freedom. Cincinnati, Ohio :: Family Friendly Cincinnati. South Atlantic.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. For example, you need not go for expensive brands and the latest trends whenever you shop. This seems like a no-brainer, right? But many people don't have a clear understanding of their monthly income and expenses.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom. Coupon FAQ’s – How to Price Match When Shopping for Extra Savings by Two Kids & A Coupon. Helping You Keep a Healthy Budget by More Than A Mom Of Three. by Thrifty Jinxy. 10 Cheap Camping Ideas – Tips for an Inexpensive Camping Trip by Thrifty Jinxy.

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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. 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. How vital is the item? Look for bargains.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Ruth over at Living Well Spending Less is all about the adventure of finding the good life on a budget. They share the best online shopping deals while providing you with awesome frugal living ideas, recipes, and simple hacks to make life easier. She blogs about shopping deals, recipes, how to live frugality, freebies and more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The topic was ‘ What did today’s millionaires do to be thrifty before they earned their millions?” Me: What do you think of the mass move towards thriftiness in today’s twenty and thirty-something crowd? Me: What else do you recall doing to be thrifty? Peggy: Well, we did everything ourselves.

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APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there!

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom. Coupon FAQ’s – How to Price Match When Shopping for Extra Savings by Two Kids & A Coupon. Helping You Keep a Healthy Budget by More Than A Mom Of Three. by Thrifty Jinxy. 10 Cheap Camping Ideas – Tips for an Inexpensive Camping Trip by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

I initially booked directly through Budget, and the cost for a large SUV for a week was $595. Then, to compare prices, I shopped through Costco’s car rental program. How to Save on Food Costs When Traveling Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel Staycations Are For Suckers! Go Frugal Travel Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Finally, we took the dive by making a budget and starting our debt snowball. The budget is key. I told Kelvin and he wasn’t overly excited, but he was on board right away and was pretty complicit in the budget making and accelerated debt pay-off. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

For instance, The Orlando Vacation Store offers package deals on everything from Disney Parks to local shopping. Sometimes the family vacation is put on hold because there just isn’t enough money in the budget to pay the skyrocketing costs of airfare. Have you ever planned a vacation using a tight budget?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

It is possible to eat out without blowing your budget, it just takes a bit of planning and a few thrifty tips. A pizza shop in my neighborhood sells large cheese pizzas on Tuesdays for $6.99 There are so many ways to enjoy a meal out on a budget. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. vs. $14.99

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. 8 – Rethink your gift spending and create a budget for the year. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs. 22 – Flip your thrifty finds.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

When was the last time you shopped around for home owner’s or auto insurance? This post is linked to Thrifty Thursday. It is a visual reminder that I keep near my desk so I am able to glance at it daily. This simple, yet effective, list has saved me a lot of stress and time. Review Your Bills. Are You Paying Too Much? photo credit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

The strategies did keep us out of debt however, and instilled in us habits of self-reliance, attitudes of ‘we can do that’ and a measure of life-long thriftiness that we might not otherwise have had. is based on a Billshrink.com article – Dining on a budget. 91,404 Entertainment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

.” Amy from Money Mishaps shares how Online Shopping Can Save You Tons. ” Sean from One Smart Dollar shares 5 Ways to Save Money on Christmas Shopping. Peter from Bible Money Matters shares 10 Tips to Save Money on Your Christmas Shopping and Avoid Going Into Debt. Take the test to find out!” ” J.P.

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Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 6, 2009

Recycling your clothing, shopping at thrift stores, and reselling your old items are to SAVE GREEN!!! Thrifty Shopping Shopping secondhand is a great way save money and get new items for your wardrobe. Check out Fashion Tip #1 on Budgeting and Happy Going Green. Going Green Fashion.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

We dramatically reduced our spending by cutting our cable TV and landline , shopping thrifty, eating out less often , and lowering our grocery bill. At that time, I couldn’t cash flow the office budget, home budget, our loans, and retirement savings. We made a lot of changes since 2013.

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MAY 18, 2015

I’ve teamed up with over 50 bloggers from across the United States to put together this list of budget-friendly staycation and travel ideas from different parts of the country. If you’re in the mood for some shopping, 2 large outlets, Tanger Outlets and Rockvale Outlets are just down the street from the Dutch Wonderland.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Shopping Cart kiss : Turn your shopping list into a scorecard the next time the two of you go shopping. How to Save Money shares with us how shopping at Costco can save us cash. We shop at Costco for some things but we don’t get the majority of our goods there. Budgets are Sexy - Copy of Debt Free for Life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. A post about breaking down your insurance costs and how you can budget for them. Miss Thrifty presents How to Save Money with Cloth Nappies. Using a comparison site, compare and shop around. Thanks for the tips SPF.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 6, 2015

Looking for something to do with your family this weekend that won’t break your budget? Most stores have free toddler story time, NOOK events, hands-on learning events and author events – find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here. :: Bass Pro Shops. Thanks to Thrifty NW Mom for the info! :: Apple Camp.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 10, 2015

Most stores have free toddler story time, NOOK events, hands-on learning events and author events – find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here. :: Bass Pro Shops. Most Bass Pro Shops have the same activities, but be sure and check your local store here before you head out. :: Guitar Center.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 21, 2015

Shopping with Kids. Most stores have free toddler story time, NOOK events, hands-on learning events and author events – find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here. :: Bass Pro Shops. Junior Chef: 52 New Foods Presents: Ice Cream Shop. Thanks to Thrifty NW Mom for the info! :: Apple Camp.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2015

Most stores have free toddler story time, NOOK events, hands-on learning events and author events – find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here. :: Bass Pro Shops. Most Bass Pro Shops have the same workshops, but be sure and check your local store here for times and details before you head out. :: Guitar Center.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2015

Find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here. :: Bass Pro Shops. Thanks to Thrifty NW Mom for the info! :: Apple Camp. Join each site for free and start having more fun on a budget! June 27th – July 26th. This is part of President Obama’s Every Kid in the Park initiative.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 7, 2015

Tickets are available for download now. :: Bass Pro Shops. Thanks to Thrifty NW Mom for the info! :: Apple Camp. Join each site for free and start having more fun on a budget! Participating museums across the United States will offer free admission to those who download a Museum Day Live! These vouchers make great gifts too!

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