Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

For lunch, take some carrot or bell pepper sticks. Buy in bulk. Buying in bulk in most cases helps you save money, reduce waste, and keep stocked. We buy most of our grains, beans, lentils, and seeds in bulk. Make it a habit to incorporate at least 5 different coloured foods a day into your diet.

Cooking At Home 138

Cooking At Home Home and Garden Bulk Grow Your Own 138

For the Mommas

JULY 14, 2015

Off on ONE (1) package of any LUNCHABLES Lunch Combinations with 100% Juice. Walmart Deal: Buy Oscar Mayer Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza Lunchables with 100% Juice, 4 oz $2.74. Buy 1 Smithfield Ready Snacks, Get 1 Free. Off One 1LB or more of Krakus Polish Deli Ham (Bulk Variety Only) Zipcode 03103. Print: $1.00 Use $1.00

Lunchables 40

Lunchables Jimmy Dean Bulk Carnation 40

For the Mommas

JANUARY 22, 2011

I do buy meat when it is not at these prices depending on my needs. These prices are not considering bulk purchase prices (i.e. If you are buying in bulk you should try for better pricing. Free Lunch Bag with Lean Cuisine Entree Purchases. 93% Lean Ground Beef $2.25/lb. 80% Ground Beef $1.79/lb. Share This!

Price 81

Price Bulk Hillshire Farm Equal 81

Couponing 101

JANUARY 22, 2019

These containers have kid-friendly, easy-peel lids that are leak safe, making them perfect for school lunches or trips to the park. Instead, you’ll be able to buy in bulk (huge money saver) or even make your own healthy snacks at home. . I like to buy value-size bags of almonds because they are half the price (per oz.)

Storage 58

Storage Food Homemade School Lunch 58

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Use Cash I like to use cash while on vacation, because I am less tempted to buy useless souvenirs and over spend with a credit card, but it takes a little planning to come up with the cash that we need. We include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks in our planning. What activities will be available where you are going?

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Couponing 101

APRIL 16, 2019

I personally like doing early morning parties, around 10am because I can have some snacks out for the kids but not a full lunch or dinner. This way, you can buy or make things that don’t necessarily have to have Captain America or Frozen characters on them. Buy Online vs Party Store. Pick the Right Theme.

Birthday 70

Birthday 4th Of July Paperless Saving 70

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. I’ll buy the smaller bottle, and stock up if there isn’t a limit.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2011

Note- If you are going to buy your nuts in bulk, be sure to store them in an air tight bag in your freezer. Next time you need a boost, have a spoonful of chia seeds; it is sure to keep you going until lunch. They are also a great source of vitamin E. This stops them from going rancid. It can also be eaten on it’s own.

Food 182

Food Chocolate Nutrition Snacks 182

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even snacks in your planning. For lunch, we usually pack a cooler with food each day that we are at the beach and eat out somewhere for lunch on the one day when we need a sun-break. We''ll take our own reusable bottles and buy gallon jugs of spring water.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 24, 2013

Backpacks, lunch boxes, calculators, scissors, etc can all be reused. Shop early, but don’t buy everything at once. You can also look for bulk products that are cheaper to buy in a multipack that each individually. Easy Tips to Save on Back to School Shopping: 1. Make a list of the items you need.

Simple 90

Simple Shopping Reuse Bulk 90

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG. 049/oz, vs. $9.99/100

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

However, there are many convenience foods that we buy today that are unnecessary. For years, I thought the only way to get broth for recipes was to buy it at the store. It’s just as convenient as buying a pack at the store, and it’s cheaper and healthier. Chicken or Beef Broth. Making broth was a mystery.

At Home 199

At Home Making Home Food 199

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Enjoy this for a snack, lunch, or dinner! This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. In Nashville, Publix has great buy-one-get-one-free sales. For cooking, I buy the big containers of Daisy when they go on sale. The entire recipe has a whopping 162 grams!

Recipes 52

Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

For example, my sausage and cabbage is enough for one dinner and two light lunches, so that’s two days of lunches I don’t have to plan. Buy packaged products with a plan. Buy fresh produce in small quantities. Pass on the entire bag of potatoes or lemons and buy them individually. Buy in bulk.

Grocery Shopping 52

Grocery Shopping Groceries Grocery Shopping 52

For the Mommas

JULY 19, 2014

each WYB 3 after $10 Gift Card $10 Target Gift Card wyb 2 Diapers listed Select Pampers or Huggies super packs or up & up bulk packs - $24.99. Goldfish Bulk Crackers 30-35oz - $6.99 10% off Goldfish Bulk Crackers (Target Cartwheel) Final Price: $6.29 Goldfish Bulk Crackers 30-35oz - $6.99

Target 69

Target Cheerios Tide 7-Up 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

By keeping in mind the entire life-cycle of the products we buy and throw away, we can all do our part to reduce or eliminate waste from our life. Buy In Bulk By eliminating all packaging of food supplies, we could substantially cut the amount of packaging trash we throw away each day. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Home 229

Home Making Reuse Recycle 229

For the Mommas

JUNE 10, 2015

Stock-Up Sale- Must buy Qty Listed Bumble Bee Tuna, select varieties - 5/$5 Final Price: $1.00 Buy 2 Get 3 Free Coca-Cola Products, 6pk | Limit 10 - $4.99 $1.00/3 Buy 1 Get 1 Free Lay's Potato Chips, 10-10.5oz ($4.29) - $2.14 $0.50/1 Buy 1 Get 2 Free Alouette Crumbles, 4 oz - $5.99

Kikkoman 40

Kikkoman Ice Cream Kibbles N bits Bertolli 40

For the Mommas

MAY 11, 2014

ea wyb 2 after stack Coupons & GC Up & Up Diapers Bulk Pack $25.00 $1.50/2 ea after stack Buy 2 Get 1 FREE - Includes all brands of bagged coffee $1.50/2 ea wyb 2 Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat 7-9oz, 2/$6 $1/2 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat, exp. 1 Pampers Cruisers Diapers printable $1.50/1

Target 61

Target Tide Cheerios Bounce 61

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Consider any events or commitments that might affect your meals, such as work lunches or dinner plans with friends. Try to include recipes with similar ingredients to use up everything you buy. Before going to the store, check what you already have in your pantry and fridge to avoid buying things you don’t need.

Cooking 52

Cooking Budgeting Budget Leftovers 52

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

10:05 am EST: Building Bricks – 1000 pc “Big Bag of Bricks” Bulk Blocks with 54 Roof Pieces – Tight Fit and Compatible with Lego. 4:30 pm EST: Silicone Collapsible Lunch Box with Two Compartments in Blue By D’Eco. Buy a select Baby Stella Doll, Get a select accessory at 30% Off.

Fisher Price 40

Fisher Price November 2015 Toys 40

For the Mommas

JUNE 28, 2014

Up & Up Bulk Pack Diapers $24.99 $1/$3 Up & Up Item, exp. Hershey''s Milk Chocolate Bar Multipack or Honey Maid graham crackers - $2.99 * Buy one Hershey Multipack and one Honey Maid graham crackers get one Kraft Foods marshmallows FREE. Up & Up Giant Paper Towel 12pk - $14.99 Final Price: $1.75

Target 71

Target Lucky Charms Big G Cereals Banana Boat 71

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 28, 2017

Buy 2; Use (2) $0.75/1 Buy 2; Use (2) $0.75/1 Buy 2; Use (2) $0.75/1 Buy 2; Use (2) $0.75/1 Buy 2; Use (2) $0.75/1 Buy 2; Use (2) $0.75/1 Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Buy 4; Use $1.00/4 Buy 4; Use $1.00/4 Buy 2; Use B1G1 Free Coupon. Buy 2; Use B1G1 Free Coupon.

Target 100

Target Gift Cards Travel Frito lay 100

For the Mommas

JUNE 23, 2013

Buy (1) Room Essentials Stacking Sling Chair $8.70. Buy (1) Schick Quattro Disposable Razor Bonus Pack $5.99. Buy (2) Market Pantry Juice $2.00 Buy (2) Market Pantry Juice $2.00 Buy (2) Market Pantry Fruit Snacks $1.69. Market Pantry Lunch Meat $2.69. Buy 3 Eggo Breakfast Items Get 1 FREE $2.25

Target 63

Target Tide 7-Up Kelloggs 63

For the Mommas

APRIL 16, 2016

Noodles & Company : Buy any regular entrée, get a kids meal free (kids must be present). Best Buy : Shop the Tax Refund Event and save up to $20 on select video games, get $100 off Macbooks and much more until April 18. White Castle : Save 15% off your total order, now through April 18 with coupon. Non-Food Offers.

Taxes 40

Taxes 2016 Chuck E Cheese Freebies 40

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 18, 2015

Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite Mix & Match Sale; Must Buy 3 Participating Products. Pepsi Products Mix & Match Sale; Must Buy 4 Participating Products. Maruchan Ramen Instant Lunch, 6 pk - $1.25 Buy 4, Save $4 Home Supplies Sale; Mix & Match; Must Buy 4 Participating Items. 03/28/15). - $1.00/2 04/30/15).

Food 100

Food Cookies General Mills Lucky Charms 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 9, 2016

Free $15 Gift Card when you buy any (3) Formulas listed. Buy 3; Includes Gift Card Rebate Savings. Buy 3; Includes Gift Card Rebate Savings. Buy 3; Includes Gift Card Rebate Savings. Buy 3; Includes Gift Card Rebate Savings. Free $5 Gift Card when you buy any (15) Organic Baby Foods. Baby Food & Care.

Target 100

Target Gift Cards Bath and Body Works Travel 100

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 1, 2016

Buy 5 participating Gerber Graduates Product; Get $2 OFF on Your Next Order, Buy 7; Get $3 OFF on Your Next Order, Buy 10 or more; Get $4 OFF on Your Next Order Gerber Graduates Snacks or Meals - Kroger Catalina; Valid 2/22 - 3/20 (exp. Buy 5 or more in the same transaction only $2 each. Buy 1 Pay $2.50 oz bottles.

Atlanta 100

Atlanta Kroger Simple Organic 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Buy 1 participating Armour product; Get 60 Plenti Pts. Buy 1 participating Carolina Pride product; Get 20 Plenti Pts. Buy 1 participating Del Monte product; Get 20 Plenti Pts. Buy 1 participating Hershey's product; Get 60 Plenti Pts. Buy 1 participating Land O Frost product; Get 100 Plenti Pts. Tile Layout.

Lucky Charms 100

Lucky Charms General Mills Big G Cereals Nabisco 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 7, 2017

Buy 1; Use $2.00/1 Buy 1; Use $2.00/1 Buy 1; Use $2.00/1 Buy 1; Use $2.00/1 Buy 1; Use $0.25/1 Buy 1; Use $0.25/1 Buy 3; Includes Checkout 51 Rebate Savings. Buy 3; Includes Checkout 51 Rebate Savings. Buy 1; Includes Checkout 51 Rebate Savings. Assorted Bulk Donuts, ea - $0.39 $0.39

Price 100

Price El Paso Travel Chex Mix 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 8, 2015

Buy 4 Save $4 - Mix & Match with Club Card in Single Transaction. Buy 4; Use (1) $1.00/1 Buy 4; Use (2) $1.00/2 Buy 4; Use (2) $1.00/2 Buy 4; Use (1) $0.75/1 Buy 4; Use (1) $1.00/1 Safeway ad 4/8 – 4/14 : (Northwest Division (covers : Washington, Idaho, Montana & Alaska). April 8 - 14.

Birds Eye 100

Birds Eye Safeway Paper Towels Rebates 100

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

9/27/14 (SS 09/14/14) [4-oz.+] $1/1 Colgate Toothpaste, Toothbrush, or Mouthwash (Target Mobile) [ETS; Text THANKS to 827438] $1.50/$3 Colgate Oral Care Purchase (Target Mobile) [Text LUNCH to 827438]. Text LUNCH to 827438]. Buy (2) Get (1) FREE. Buy (3) Get (1) FREE. Buy One Get One 40% Off.

Target 75

Target Paper Towels Tide Bounce 75

For the Mommas

AUGUST 2, 2014

up & up bulk packs - $24.99 $2/2 Pampers Boxed Diapers, exp. 9/30/14 (Kellogg''s Fuel for School Lunches and More Booklet) $0.70/1 9/30/14 (Kellogg''s Fuel for School Lunches and More Booklet) Final Price: VARIES Sara Lee Bread $1.99 Final Price: $12.99 Puffs 6-10pk facial tissues $8.99

Target 77

Target Pop Tarts Neutrogena Cheerios 77

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 3, 2011

2) Buy Theirs, Get Ours FREE Sale: (Look for displays in-store for equivalent sizes.) Brothers or Millstone Coffee , 10 to 12-oz bag (Excluding Brothers Bulk), $7.99 -$1.50/1 Publix Thin-Sliced Lunch Meats , Ham: Cooked or Honey; or Turkey Breast: Roasted or Smoked Honey, 16-oz pkg, $4.00 , or Munchies, 13.5 8/6) (Pay $4.33/2)

Publix 85

Publix Weekly Deals Crackers Raisin Bran 85

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Buy 1 participating Armour product; Get 60 Plenti Pts. Buy 1 participating Carolina Pride product; Get 20 Plenti Pts. Buy 1 participating Del Monte product; Get 20 Plenti Pts. Buy 1 participating Hershey's product; Get 60 Plenti Pts. Buy 1 participating Land O Frost product; Get 100 Plenti Pts. Tile Layout.

General Mills 100

General Mills Big G Cereals Lucky Charms Nabisco 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 2, 2015

4/01 -… 3/25 -… Buy 10 participating items and Save $5 instantly. Mix & Match (Must buy 10; Final price reflects Mega Savings). When you buy 4 or more in the same transaction. When you Buy 4 in the same transaction. When you buy 4 or more in the same transaction. Share this list via email.

Jimmy Dean 100

Jimmy Dean Olay Land o lakes Sara Lee 100

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 8, 2015

Buy in multiples of 5 in the same transaction only $1 each. Buy 5 in the same transaction only $1.99 Buy 5 in the same transaction only $1.99 Buy 5 in the same transaction only $1.99 Buy in multiples of 5 in the same transaction only $1 each. Buy 5 in the same transaction only $1.99 Buy 1 pound.

Atlanta 100

Atlanta Kroger General Mills Simple 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Buy 3: use (3) $1/1 After (3) $1.50 Buy 3: use (3) $1/1 After (3) $1.50 Buy 5: use (4) $.55/1 Buy 5: use (4) $.55/1 Buy 5: use (4) $.55/1 Buy 5: use (4) $.55/1 Buy 5: use (5) $.50/1- Buy 5: use (5) $.50/1- Buy 5: after $5 Gas Point Savings. Buy 5: after $5 Gas Point Savings.

7-Up 100

7-Up Rebates Deals Betty Crocker 100