The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
Another, very important frugal win, my very frugal husband who’s a natural saver and set us up for success by buying his first house (a foreclosed property) at 28. I can’t resist buying them high-quality, special presents for their birthdays and adoption day celebrations. I dread the day we need to buy a new vehicle.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 5, 2015
In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2013
Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. 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. Rather than throwing out the excess, you can save it for a later meal.
Saving Cents With Sense
AUGUST 30, 2013
Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. As a recent article in CNN notes, buying secondhand clothes no longer comes with a stigma. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. Dining Hall. Broadband vs. DSL.
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. Don’t know how to cook?
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 16, 2015
And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Meal planning really is that effective. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. I encourage you to read my post, 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. Crew, Gap, and Limited.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Here are a few ideas: Meal Plan. Keep your pantry stocked with your go-to meals. Have you ever bought a pair of shoes that looked really cute in the store, but ended up sitting in your closet? There are online sites that will buy books.
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