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. What Are Your Non-Food Needs?

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area.

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Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton!

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 83

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Throwing food away is throwing money away !

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Throwing food away is throwing money away !

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton!

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Homemade Money Recipes Baby 56

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Healthy food gets a bad rap for being expensive, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles. Try using broth instead of water. You can also throw in some herbs to go with the type of cuisine you’re making it with. Add some rice. It’s a great filler!

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Budgeting Budget Food Bulk 56

Couponing 101

AUGUST 4, 2019

Depending on where you are when the hunger strikes, the food you choose out of desperation may be overpriced and unhealthy. They know if you see these tasty treats when you’re hungry, you’ll have to fight hard to resist the urge to buy them. But convenience foods are rarely the best option for your budget or your nutrition.

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Meals Snacks Budgeting Budget 55

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That amount will be slightly different depending on the products you use. This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Ingredients You’ll Need Using staples most of us already have, tuna pasta salad is one of my favorite pantry recipes. Cottage cheese.

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Recipes Food and Wine Cooking Re-use 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

We learned how to stretch our money in Chicago, and we were fairly good at it. Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. However, there are many skills we need to learn all over because we’re in a different environment.

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Frugal Chicago Curves Tucson 165

Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2015

I use it often to stretch soups and casseroles. Try using broth instead of water. You can also throw in some herbs to go with the type of cuisine you’re making it with. Beans are full of protein, vitamins and minerals, so they’re not only a cheap pantry staple, but a healthy one too! Bulk Foods.

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Budgeting Budget Food Bulk 40

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!)

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Storage Reuse Phones Recycle 75

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!) Tell us a little about yourself. I don’t use it much, but I have run background checks for divorced friends who are dating again through online apps. The focus was on saving money and resources and living in an eco-conscious way.

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Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

To the overworked housewife in the 1950s, convenience foods were a fun novelty that gave her more time to do other things besides cook. To the working women of the 1980s, convenience foods offered them a way to juggle their responsibilities of career women and wives and mothers. I’ll never use store bought broth again.

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At Home Making Home Food 199

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I’m guilty of cooking too much food, so when my husband is overseas, I completely change how I plan and prepare my meals. Eating in rather than ordering out saves money. It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. You are in total control of the ingredients.

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Budgeting Budget Cooking Leftovers 52

Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Quickly scan the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for things that you need to use before they go bad. Shopping weekly sales is the easiest way to save money on groceries ! Combine what’s on sale with what you already have to save money and prevent waste! Use what you need and save the rest for another meal.

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Grocery Shopping Groceries Grocery Shopping 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

For Easter, we were able to cut the cost of our dinner by doing some things that we will repeat for Christmas: Bulk Shop. I am normally not a fan of bulk shopping at places like Costco. Being that there are only two of us in our household, we never use up bulk groceries before they go bad, making it a wasteful endeavour.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

This week I received a question from a reader asking how to shop for food for one. Here is Emily’s question: I would like to know if you have any advice or tips for being frugal with food when living alone. Most foods you buy in the grocery store are sized for 2-4 people. Thank you Emily for such a great question.

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Saving Money Money Green And Frugal Lunch 201