Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a positive impact on the world around you and save some money at the same time? 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. Buying in bulk reduces the amount of packaging that is needed for a product.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

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! Plus, I felt much better about saving some money (to then spend on their clothes…). I love this recipe because it gives you options for the different spices you can use. Baby Beef Stew.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. It’s fun for me and it saves my children shopping time and money. Bulk buys can be a lot cheaper. Know Where to Get the Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2013

By giving these items a second life as cleaning aids, you are keeping them out of landfill for longer and avoiding having to buy manufactured cloths for cleaning. Of course, when it comes to the saving money part of the comparison, using old rags for cleaning costs you nothing. Go Green'

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Store Bulk Items in Style. You can save a lot of money by purchasing dried beans, grains, and pasta in bulk. Transferring bulk items like this into stylish storage containers can be both visually appealing and convenient to use. The post Give Your Pantry a Makeover for Easier Access appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 12, 2012

This makes me feel bad for not only wasting food, but wasting money. Do you have any ideas for how to get my money’s worth from the grocery store, one serving at a time? When I lived on my own, I developed a few tricks for eating healthy and saving money on food which worked really well. Like tofu, they are very versatile.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

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! Plus, I felt much better about saving some money (to then spend on their clothes…). I love this recipe because it gives you options for the different spices you can use. Baby Beef Stew.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

During the pandemic, I earned extra money detailing cars. The focus was on saving money and resources and living in an eco-conscious way. How did you get interested in saving money? I’ve always wanted to be a good steward of my money and resources, but struggled with feeling like there was “never enough.”

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. 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! Buy in bulk. Shop sales.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

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. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. That is a lot of money, so I plan a menu. When I don’t plan, I am sure to blow our budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Buy in Bulk and Freeze in Portion Sizes. At Thanksgiving, Turkeys can be as low as 29 cents a pound and many grocery stores will offer a free turkey if you spend a certain amount of money within a time period. Do you have any additional tips to save money on meat?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Buy in Bulk It’s a terrific way to get more bang for your organic food buck. Health foods stores sell many items in bulk containers, such as nuts, grains, beans, and lentils. If you shop at one of these stores, buy your organic food in bulk. Buy the veggies in bulk, then blanch and freeze them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

Good financial planning calls for not only saving money, but also building multiple streams of income for yourself. Have you ever done backyard farming to raise money? It kept me busy and out of trouble, used up a lot of stamp money, but never yielded a dime. I suppose some folks make money selling antiques.

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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. Vacations are supposed to be enjoyable.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. Maybe four years? Biggest mistake ever.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

In order to keep from going bankrupt from shopping at Whole Foods, I’ve really had to become creative with saving money on groceries! Buy in Bulk – Buying in bulk can be tricky, but if you have a solid plan in place for how to use the food, it can save you quite a bit of money! How to Save on Whole Foods.

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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! Movie Reward Programs – Some theaters offer rewards programs that will give you discounts on tickets or concessions. Depending on how often you like to go to the movies, these could potentially save you money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2013

Get Income for Life From An Asset You Give Away. Use a Charitable Remainder Trust to give assets to a qualified charity, get the income tax deduction , avoid estate taxes, avoid capital gains taxes, and still get the good feeling from giving AND get an income for life or a certain number of years. Give Back Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. It’s possible to bring your own bags for bulk food items in a lot of cases. Shop with a List. Preserve Some of Your Food.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 12, 2019

Here are a few of our top tips to save money at Michael’s. Buy in Bulk. Purchasing products in bulk can help you save up to 50%. This can help you save money on the most common crafting supplies, like mason jars, brushes, paints, and so much more. What other ways have you found to save money at Michael’s?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Candy alone can be a big bite if you get lots of trick or treaters and give out chocolate. How can you be money wise and green this Halloween? No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! 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.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! 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.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2014

Give Up Your Email – In exchange for allowing the company to send you promotional emails, you may receive a freebie, discount, or get the first heads up about an upcoming promotion. Buy in Bulk – You will often receive a discounted rate if you purchase tickets or passes in bulk.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Buying meat in bulk from Zaycon is one of my absolute favorite ways to save money on meat. Here’s how it works: The meat is sold in bulk by the case. You just drive up and give your name and they will even load the meat in your car for you! So easy and a great way to save money! Never purchased from Zaycon?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

There are simple ways to cut down on waste, from buying concentrated household products to buying in bulk. Buy in bulk or in loose. When you are shopping for groceries, get as much as you can out of the bulk bins so that you do’t have to bring home loads of packaging containers. The gift of giving is a wonderful thing.

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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. Sign Up for Text Messages.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Buying meat in bulk from Zaycon is one of my absolute favorite ways to save money on meat. Here’s how it works: The meat is sold in bulk by the case. You just drive up and give your name and they will even load the meat in your car for you! So easy and a great way to save money! Never purchased from Zaycon?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

An unfortunate event where you have to spend a lot of your money may occur, or you may lose your job, or sudden medical problems may arise. Even though the future may offer a brighter hope, one thing that is dim at the moment of crisis and that is, even if you do not have any money anymore, the bills will continue to come.

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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. This gives the ground turkey some extra flavor. Do you buy meat in bulk and then cook it in one big batch? You can pretty much batch cook any meat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2019

Sometimes you will want to give away things as you find less of a need for them in your own life, like when your baby grows to be a toddler and you no longer need to have 25 extra containers of baby wipes for a rainy day.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Homemade gifts, meals, and crafts are all wonderful ways to not only put your heart into something, but to even save a little time and money at the same time. Take a look below at 7 tips for enjoying a homemade holiday this year, saving yourself some money, time, and above all, stress. Bake some bulk snacks. All rights reserved.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Cost of living” is the amount of money you need to sustain a certain lifestyle in a given place. For most people, the bulk of these costs are made up by insurance premiums, but if you’re uninsured — or are considering an area with few in-network providers — healthcare costs may play a role in where you decide to live.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

Cooking at home not only saves you money but it also keeps you in control of what you are putting into your body. Try using recipes that give you several days worth of meals so you don’t have to slave over the stove for hours a day. Buy in bulk. We buy most of our grains, beans, lentils, and seeds in bulk.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

It is the time when travel agents compete to give a better deal to lure more customers. Some websites offer discounted airline, tour and hotel bundles that can actually save some money. Searching online can save you both money and time. Some travel agents even offer discounts if packages are purchased in bulk.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. Sending out bulk applications for a variety of jobs with the exact same resume is one of the worst ways to apply for jobs.

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Couponing 101

MAY 24, 2020

Some job sites charge subscription fees to give you access to their job listings. But thankfully, you don’t have to fork over your hard-earned money to find work. If you prefer to apply for jobs in bulk, it also has a convenient 1-click apply option. There are still lots of job openings if you know where to look for them.

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