Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

It makes me so sad to hear people say this because they are missing out on some great savings. You can absolutely save money on healthy food! In-Season Produce – Make sure to only buy the produce that is in season. This will not only save you money, but encourage you to eater a wider range of foods.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

If you are interested in saving money while still providing quality food for your family, you should take a look at these seven money saving tips. You can also go with chicken, and you can even buy whole chickens, which can be deboned, and cooked. Instead, you can buy tea in bulk, including hot teas and iced tea.

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Couponing 101

MAY 28, 2012

Reader Adrienne sent in the following great frugal tip: “When I feel like I don’t have time to coupon, I still save money by buying meat in bulk, especially ground beef. I buy the 10 or 20 lb tubes and bring them home. ” This one saves money AND time! Thanks, Adrienne!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Even if all you grow are ingredients for a nightly salad, you could save big over the course of a month by not having to buy those simple veggies. expensive and B.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2012

This constitutes food that you buy but don’t consume. If your finances are tight and you already have several credit cards with high balances, it is time to change your shopping behavior to save as much as possible. If you aren’t going to eat large amounts up fast enough, buy smaller amounts more regularly.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 19, 2016

Day 19 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Saving money on meat. I have an eagle eye for yellow stickers and I scour the sales flyers, but there are many other ways I save on meat that will surely help you slash your spending in the meat department. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Buy in bulk. With the rise of Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale, it has gotten easier than ever to buy items in bulk. Buy used items. Buy organic.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

You might have heard of the extreme shoppers who can buy $200 worth of groceries, but only pay $4.25. So I don’t rely on coupons to save big at the grocery store, and I don’t need to, because there are so many ways to save money on groceries, and coupons are not involved. Yeah, that is not me.

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Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 3, 2017

When buying meat, we always ask ourselves, ‘best place to buy meat in bulk’ ,’ where to get the cheapest meat?’, ’, and finally ‘how to save money on meat?’ ’ Here are 7 Awesome ways to save money when you want to purchase meat. Save Money.

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freestuff.tv

JULY 12, 2011

on how to save on household bills. Many homeowners are frequently looking for ways to save money on their household bills. To have more money in your pocket at the end of the month than you are sending out, here are the top ways to save money on your household expenses. 4 Buy in Bulk.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. It might seem so obvious, but a little planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you hoped for. Make a list of expenditures.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

It can be expensive though to buy organic produce, grass-fed meats, and high-quality dairy products. In order to keep from going bankrupt from shopping at Whole Foods, I’ve really had to become creative with saving money on groceries! How to Save on Whole Foods. What are your tips for saving money on organic foods?

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. A little up front planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you''ve been waiting for. How do you save money while on vacation?

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 28, 2015

6 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store. It seems like the hardest place to try and save money is the grocery store. Here are 6 ways to save money at the grocery store that don’t require too much effort on your part. 1) Buy less. Keep track of the groceries you buy often. 3) Buy meat wisely.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 21, 2015

6 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store. It seems like the hardest place to try and save money is the grocery store. Here are 6 ways to save money at the grocery store that don’t require too much effort on your part. Keep track of the groceries you buy often. 3.) Buy meat wisely.

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Couponing 101

MAY 24, 2012

If you want to go see a movie without spending a fortune, here are some money-saving tips! Buy Discounted Tickets – Group buy websites like Groupon , Living Social , and Plum District occasionally offer deals on movie tickets. Depending on how expensive tickets are in your area, this could save you a few bucks.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. It doesn’t matter how much you saved per pound if you end up throwing it out! Saving Money - In the Kitchen'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Research There are probably many more options for buying organic food in your community than you’re aware of. Start off by just buying a small number of organic foods. Buy Store-Brand Organics Many grocery store chains are beginning to stock store-brand organic products. Celery, for example, is always on that list.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2012

The following list features some common drinks and how to save money when you buy them. Coffee – As you saw, it is easy to overspend when you buy a lot of coffee house coffee. Soda – It is also easy to spend too much money on soda, especially if you drink a lot of it. How do you save money when buying beverages?

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money, the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? Don’t Throw that Away!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Plug those loopholes buy buying only those things that you truly need and use.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 2, 2019

I buy only organic and thanks to the great tips and tricks about couponing that I learned from sites like Couponing101.com com , I am able to save a ton of money doing so. I am guest posting to tell you some of my tricks for saving! Some stores (including Whole Foods) also offer bulk discounts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Pay attention to that when you buy. One solution is to buy things loose.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money , the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? Don’t Throw that Away!

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2016

When buying meat, we always ask ourselves, ‘best place to buy meat in bulk’ ,’ where to get the cheapest meat?’, ’, and finally ‘how to save money on meat?’ ’ Here is the frugal way to save money when you want to purchase meat. Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Large store chains typically offer their shoppers the ability to bring in ads from competitors and buy those advertised products for those discounted prices right in their store. You can save tons of money over the course of the year by buying off brands, especially when stores offer deals such as buy one get one or buy 10 for $10.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 27, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. HOW TO SHOP WITHOUT COUPONS and still save money!! "I Here are a few tips I have found: Write everything down on paper that you buy in a week. Be sure to write down the amount, brand name of an items you buy. (do BUY 3 GET $5 GIFT CARD FROM TARGET!!

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 26, 2011

Buying meat in bulk is one way to save money and I have a new alternative to shopping at Costco or buying the Extreme Value Packs at your grocery store. They buy the larger grade breasts rejected by restaurants due to their size. Let’s face it. Meat is expensive. However this isn’t the case.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money. To save money on groceries immediately , challenge yourself to use what you’ve got. Have a plan.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. Throwing food away is throwing money away ! That said, you can have a loose plan and still save money. To save money on groceries immediately, challenge yourself to use what you’ve got. Have a plan.

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Couponing 101

JULY 2, 2015

These groups allow parents to buy, sell, and trade kids’ clothes locally. Not only does this allow sellers to get a better price on their used clothes, it also allows buyers to get great bulk discounts on clothes they need for their kids. Here are some tips for buying kid’s clothes on Facebook garage sale groups.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Even if you’re a very organized person, it’s all too easy to forget something important and need to make a return trip, which again increases your chances are buying more than you planned. Buying in bulk isn’t always best. It may take a bit more effort but the savings can be well worth it! Pay in cash. Compare prices.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 12, 2019

Shopping at Michael’s is a convenient way to stock up on your favorite supplies, but it can also be a great way to save. Here are a few of our top tips to save money at Michael’s. Members receive exclusive savings offers, invitations to members-only events, sale alerts, and more. Buy in Bulk.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

These tips to save money at Lowe’s can help you tick a few more items off your wishlist. You don’t have to be a contractor to receive these discounts, and they can help you save quite a bit by buying in bulk. Perhaps more excitingly, it could also help you save money. Shop Sales.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2014

With Summer childcare costs and an increased food budget, I’ll take savings anywhere I can get it. Buy a Group Coupon – Group coupon sites like Groupon and Living Social are deal-of-the-day websites that feature discounted gift certificates, which can be used at local or national businesses.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 13, 2016

Your saving money by buying the larger packs, but the second option also saves so much time, because you are eliminating a step when it’s time to make dinner. Do you buy meat in bulk and then cook it in one big batch? Divide the meat up and store in freezer containers or bags.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

I have a meal planning system in place and Giant Food Stores is usually where I buy the bulk of my groceries. If you’re new to Giant Food Stores or a current customer, pick up Savory magazine and follow these 10 tips to save money on your grocery bill. 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores.

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