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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

Motherhood Moments

Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. Or, instead of dining out every night, you may opt to cook at home more often. For example, you need not go for expensive brands and the latest trends whenever you shop. Invest in yourself.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Diet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cook at home. Cooking at home not only saves you money but it also keeps you in control of what you are putting into your body. By planning ahead, the task of cooking at home doesn’t need to be time consuming. Buy in bulk. We buy most of our grains, beans, lentils, and seeds in bulk.

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Things We No Longer Use

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Who cooks at home anymore, many people eat out. Even if you do cook at home, have you ever worn an apron? They were used to protect clothing while cooking – to keep grease splatters and spills contained on the apron. Be careful where you spend your money! As my Aunt M. Growing up in the 1950’s.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Consider the household products you buy – reduce the toxic chemicals in your home and improve the health of your family and the planet. Cook at home using fresh ingredients – home-cooked food is generally healthier, more nutritious, less fattening and uses less energy.

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5 Steps to Saving Money Using Just Envelopes

Couponing 101

This number will be a personal choice based on dietary needs, where you live, household size, and how much you will realistically cook at home vs. dine out. I’ve always said that it’s silly to buy in cash when I could be getting points back on my credit card purchases. Do not use a credit or debit card!

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5 Ideas For Making Time To Eat At Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the keys to healthier eating — and saving money while you do it — is preparing meals at home. There are a number of benefits to cooking at home beyond just improving your health and saving money. According to many studies, there are relationship and other benefits for sharing meals at home with a family.

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Stop Eating Out! Tips to Curb Your Restaurant Spending

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. A plate of pasta with red sauce can cost less than a dollar if made at home; at most restaurants it will cost you well over $10. So we buy ingredients for the entire week’s meal plan on that one shopping trip. Buy “Easy” Foods.