Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Even buying pre-made salads and entrees at the grocery store is substantially cheaper than eating out. If you have a Groupon or Living Social app on your phone, the app can detect your location and give you restaurant deals near where you are, helping you save substantially. Daily Deal Sites. Go Frugal'

Saving Money 187

Saving Money Money Food New York City 187

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

Since I am off to Disney World and buy the ‘Hopper Ticket’ while breaking the bank (good thing I have been budgeting and couponing this year!!!!), Get Souvenirs before Buying: Did you know you know you can get FREE items throughout the Disney Parks? Members can see films, eat out, shop at discount rate.

Disney World 100

Disney World Saving Money Disney Money 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I look for coupons and deals that are specific to the brand my family likes, and then I buy in bulk. Most of the things we buy we don’t need; we want them. If you see something that isn’t a necessity or entirely integral to your existence, instead of buying it on the spot, wait 24 hours. Imagine that!

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Daniel can work anywhere there is an internet connection and the kids can homeschool anywhere, but we didn’t have the money to buy the plane tickets or book AirBnB apartments. It’s feels nice to spend money on a date night out.

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. This should help give a clear picture of how much money is received and spent. Eating Out. Look at the pattern of how money was spent in prior months eating out.

College 100

College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Buy as small a house as you can while still being comfortable. Buying isn’t always the better investment. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

We knew we wanted to save for retirement, and that we wanted to keep giving to charity. We both like to eat out. The Spending Plan Mentality Imagining Your Retirement Reader Question: How Much Money Do I Need To Buy My First… Do You Have an Income Problem? Should You Buy a House Now? I like travel.

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

In Huffington Post article Boomers Give New Meaning To Spoiling The Grandkids author Linda Stern reported: “Roughly 36 percent of the grandparents surveyed by AARP said “spoiling (grand)children by buying them too much” was a part of a grandparent’s financial role.”. Our kids need the help.

Grandchildren 220

Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Couponing 101

JULY 28, 2011

It may seem like the same thing, but let me give you an example. They are a family of four and have a grocery budget of $60 per week, they cook 2-3 dinners from scratch each week and eat out once or twice a week. First, they could search for coupons for the things they already buy.

Budgeting 96

Budgeting Budget Saving Eating Out 96

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 29, 2011

Eat out for a little less with the new Smokey Bones coupon. Usually the coupons are $10/$20 but today they offered a buy one entree, get one free coupon. Plus, when we reach 5,000 fans I'll be giving away a $50 Amazon gift card! This coupon is valid through Thursday (3/31).

Eating Out 45

Eating Out Gift Cards Fans Giving 45

Saving With Shellie

MARCH 21, 2011

If you need a break from your kitchen, eat out for a little less with the new Smokey Bones coupon. Usually the coupons are $10/$20 but today they offered a buy one entree, get one free coupon. Plus, when we reach 5,000 fans I'll be giving away a $50 Amazon gift card! This coupon is valid through Thursday (3/24).

Eating Out 45

Eating Out Gift Cards Fans Kitchen 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. Buy Store Brands. Embrace the Food Network.

Saving Money 221

Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We knew that we would make more money but we wanted to be able to buy a house with a conventional mortgage and we can’t come up with the down payment so we need to ratchet down. We bought some stuff that we had been waiting to buy.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 15, 2011

Eat out for a little less with the new Smokey Bones coupon. Usually the coupons are $10/$20 but today they offered a buy one entree, get one free coupon on their Facebook page. Plus, when we reach 5,000 fans I'll be giving away a $50 Amazon gift card! This coupon is valid through 4/17.

Eating Out 45

Eating Out Gift Cards Fans Giving 45

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. in our local church, and giving to others in need. because we aren’t eating out. Also buy produce as it is in season. We knew it would take us years to get out of debt! were not about to give up a summer vacation!

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

You may want to buy the cheaper ones and those that offer deals. For the meantime, do not buy by the bulk. Just buy what is needed at the moment so you will still have enough cash to pay for other necessities. If you are really broke, you may want to keep either the cellphone or the landline phone and give up the other.

Bills 213

Bills Telephones Money Taxes 213

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. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. 049/oz, vs. $9.99/100

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund, and maybe that will give you the inspiration to skip the AM drive-thru. There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. For ideas, read: 5 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas. 12 – Do It Yourself.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month. I shared our strategies in this post, 15 Smart Ways to Save Money when Eating Out. I keep a list of needs with me so I’m not buying stuff we don’t need. Gym Membership.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Stay in the park buy the dining planning love it. We never make change — like if something costs $1.01, we will give them $2.00. We kept track of how much we would have spent out of pocket without the dining plan. Gives us a great start towards souvenirs. saves the $15 parking a day. We never spend our change.

Disney 65

Disney Saving Dining Saving Money 65

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And eating out wasn’t the exception for me then. This and the fact that buying new things, restaurant visits and a lot of fancy entertainment events lost their attraction to me, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. We don’t eat out often, but I like to cook. What’s one thing you splurge on?

Green And Frugal 209

Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 209

For the Mommas

AUGUST 14, 2012

Do you like to dine out? I love to eat out, but I hate how expensive it can be. I decided to participate and give the experience a fair shot. The process of buying my certificate was quite easy. One tip for when you are buying your certificate – be sure to note the terms.

Restaurant.com 56

Restaurant.com Dining Budgeting Budget 56

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We stopped buying stuff. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. We stopped buying things until we absolutely needed to. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Baby Essentials at Disney Those with little ones know that eating out can be tricky. Therefore, we plan to eat mainly at Quick Service locations for our baby’s first time at Disney, and we’re not compromising the foodie in us while having an expedited eating experience.

Disney World 52

Disney World Disney Baby Outdoors 52

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 10, 2011

Plus, when we reach 5,000 fans I'll be giving away a $50 Amazon gift card! HOT DEAL: Get 3 FREE Greeting Cards from Tiny Prints when you subscribe to their FREE Greeting Card service. Have you "liked" Saving with Shellie on Facebook yet? I share lots of time sensitive deals there and often post reader questions.

College 76

College Money Used Nephew 76

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. I wanted to be able to do the things that matter to me without having to stress out about money. Travel, buy fun stuff, give gifts, help others, work if I feel like it and not if I don’t, etc. Where are you from?

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

I’ve mentioned how much I like Upromise before because it helps you save for college by doing things you are already doing : Shopping, Eating Out, Buying Tickets, or Fill Your Gas Tank. To celebrate, Upromise is giving away $20,000 to users who share a story that tells how a parent has supported a child’s dream.

College 56

College Giveaway Goals Win 56

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. This meant moving to a less expensive rental, cutting cable and changing our eating-out and entertainment habits. We did cut back on eating out quite a bit and we are people that LOVE to try new foods.

Debt Free 243

Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 24, 2013

Whether it’s trading in the luxury gas guzzling sports utility vehicle (aka “SUV”) for a less expensive, less ostentatious hybrid, or choosing to cook more instead of eating out, everyone is doing what they can to spend less of their hard earned dollars. STEP #2: Buy some wall shelves. STEP #3: Sell what you don’t need.

Frugal 95

Frugal Furniture Money Saving Money 95

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 19, 2012

Each week, I post a preview of the coupons , so you can decide if you want to buy additional papers that week. Tip: Coupons can be different in an actual subscription rather than if you buy the paper each week, so I recommend a subscription. You’ll find anywhere from 1-5 inserts each week. Coupon Database.

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 87

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Magazines Safeway Bills 87

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. 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.

Vacation 178

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

They may start getting money for birthdays or for doing chores and may learn that they can save it, spend it and give it away. Include kids in deciding on menus, listing ingredients and buying the items at the store. Let them buy something once in a while with their own money – making sure to count their change. Buying gasoline.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 4, 2011

Upromise will give away $1,000 to 10 winners and a grand prize winner for $10,000 will be selected from the participants as well. Upromise invites you to join the movement, share your experiences and give a spark to help fuel the flame of their future dreams.

College 49

College Sweepstakes Money Fuel 49

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We gave up eating out, cable, driving as many places. Don’t buy stuff you don’t need even if it seems like a great deal. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Goals 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 11, 2016

I needed to find healthier versions of those foods to make smarter choices when I was eating. I think one of the main reasons people fail at “diets” is that they are limiting themselves so much and they finally give in to whatever their desire is. Then they feel guilty and give up. What are some of your favorite salad toppings?

Food and Drink 40

Food and Drink The Biggest Loser Lunch Lunches 40

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Meal Planning can be done in many different ways and customized to however your family eats. Your meal planning schedule can be adapted to your families needs and you’ll soon see that you will save not only more time, but money on eating out and wasted food ingredients. You can get a small dry erase board for around $10).

Menu Planning 92

Menu Planning Menu Plans Meals Dinner 92

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. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113