Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

My fiance and I are hosting Christmas this year, which for me means that my mom and stepdad are driving from my home town to spend the week with us, and my aunt is coming from about an hour away to feast. By our estimate for Christmas, we’ll be feeding between 6-10 people. Cutting Down. Asking Guests to Bring Something.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. You might have heard of the extreme shoppers who can buy $200 worth of groceries, but only pay $4.25. How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Coupons. a pound vs. $3.99/lb

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Saving Money Grocery Groceries Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2013

Happy 5 months til Christmas! On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. How did I do in July?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

Happy 4 months til Christmas! On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. How did I do in August?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2013

Happy 6 months til Christmas! We''ve been working towards a goal of a cash Christmas since January and it''s not too late for you to join in. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

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June Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2011

Does the sight of a Christmas tree make you want to hurl? Does it make you cringe to even think about Christmas? What makes me cringe is realizing how much we spent on Christmas in 2010. Since we use credit cards for almost all of our purchases, we are paying the bills now for our Christmas presents.

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Christmas 2011 Bills Credit Cards 138

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I have been diligently challenging myself to spend less at the grocery store this year. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget. I’ve included pictures below of most of my grocery shopping trips for the month. And finally…Junk Food.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 21, 2014

Over the past year, I’ve noticed two grocery store chains in my area, Giant of PA and Weis Markets, consistently offering loss leaders each week. It’s like Christmas morning surprises. Prior to this new marketing strategy that the stores are engaging in, I considered making my own laundry detergent.

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Grocery Savings Grocery Groceries Economical 100

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Amazon has this 150 Piece Great Big Grocery Play Food Set on sale for $17.99. Fun, vivid colors and realistic food makes play time even better. The Great Big Grocery Set has you covered from Breakfast to Dinner and everything inbetween! Have you signed up for our 101 Deals of Christmas Newsletter ?

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Grocery Groceries Food Christmas 65

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Want a fun Christmas sweater to wear this holiday season? Check out these fun and cute Christmas sweaters from Amazon! These would also make super fun gifts for gift exchanges or white elephant gifts. Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We also plan to use some of it at Christmas for wrapping paper. Sure, people can get moving boxes for free by calling their local grocery store, but going back and forth to the store several times in a week to get a few boxes at a time can be a real pain. So far we’ve used the paper for the kids’ drawing and painting.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 9, 2011

Strawberry season is like Christmas for your taste buds. For 3 glorious weeks we don't have to buy strawberries trucked in from California at the grocery store. I'm not even going to bother making jam with it or even try to freeze them. How do you make strawberry shortcake? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading.

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Making Bisquick Grandmother Pennsylvania 138

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The Mini Market Grocery Play Food Set is on sale for $11.99. Fun, vivid colors and realistic food makes play time even better. 101 Deals of Christmas Amazon Deals Hot Deals' This is an Amazon Lightning deal and available for just a limited time. Contains a delicious assortment of plastic play food.

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Grocery Groceries Food Kitchen 59

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

Peppermint Sugar Scrub via Real Food Enthusiast Bath & beauty stores make a killing on this stuff because most of us don’t realize how simple it is to make at home. Luxurious Homemade Whipped Body Butter via Real Food Enthusiast All you need to make this is coconut oil! In other words?

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Honestly, it was months in the making, but at one time, I didn’t think I would ever see the money. Ibotta is a cash back app and I took advantage of a lot of their grocery offers in February. Airfare Refund: $2700.

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February Money Airline Flights 257

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

This is such an easy way to make your house look festive. The Loocool Outdoor Christmas Projector Lights is $32.99 Not just for Christmas, this projector has slides for Valentines day, birthdays, weddings, and Halloween. Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Looking to get into the Christmas spirit? How about some Christmas comedies you and your entire family can enjoy? I rounded up a whole list of my favorite Christmas movies for under $9. Check it out: A Christmas Story – $6.99. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – $6.99. Elf – $7.79.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

I like coupons, but I am not the home manager who buys $200 worth of groceries for $4.35. And stores like CVS and Rite Aid make it very easy for all types of shoppers to buy these products for pennies or FREE. But that doesn't mean I don't save a lot of money at the grocery store. I am not an extreme couponer. Reynolds brand.

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Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Looking to get into the Christmas spirit? How about some Christmas comedies you and your entire family can enjoy? I rounded up a whole list of my favorite Christmas movies for under $10. Check it out: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – $8.99. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – $9.96.

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Blu Ray Christmas Entertainment Frugal Lives 45

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Have you heard Christmas music playing in stores yet? If you are ready to start getting in the holiday spirit, don’t miss this FREE Green Hill Christmas Music Sampler with 20 songs! This instrumental album is the perfect way to ease into the spirit of Christmas! Deals Around Town'

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Christmas Green And Frugal Instruments Frugal Lives 45

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 10, 2013

If you are looking for a special treat to make Christmas morning or if you just have a hankering for donuts right now, I have a yummy Baked Donut recipe for you. Once you make them you can decorate or ice them to go with any holiday – not just Christmas. RECIPE: Christmas Baked Donuts. Need a Donut Pan?

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Baking Recipes Christmas Green And Frugal 59

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

When we think about how much we spend at Christmas, we typically focus on how much we spend on gifts for other people. Let’s look at where you could save a little money this holiday season: Christmas Lights. Wired.com figures Americans spend $233 million to power Christmas lights every year. Photo by jspad via Flickr.

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Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 4, 2014

I spotted a new free Kindle Book available today: Remembering Christmas by Dan Walsh. Make sure to double check that the price is still showing as $0.00 Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales. The post FREE Kindle Book: Remembering Christmas appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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Christmas PCs Frugal Lives Frugal Living 45

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Here a very cute 12 Days of Christmas download you can get for free from Paper Coterie. Get your free 12 days of Christmas Download here. Inspired by the 12 days of Christmas as a way to get creative with gift giving this year, our team designed these exclusive Christmas tags you can download for free! Thanks, Dara.

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Christmas Giving Paper Holiday 63

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I calculate the per-hour rate from my plasma donations to make sure it’s a good use of my time. I made quite a bit more from the 4th quarter of 2020 where I do most of my Christmas shopping. My total found money in May: $321.81.

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Money May Donation 2020 130

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 10, 2012

They make a fantastic gift – but, today is the last day to order for Christmas Delivery. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . Shipped {Last Day for Guaranteed Christmas Delivery} appeared first on For the Mommas. You can get a 18 x 24 canvas for $32.99

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Christmas Fantastic Photos Holiday 61

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 3, 2015

If you are looking to fill your Kindle on-the-cheap, I found a new FREE Kindle Book available today: A Biltmore Christmas by Diane T. This one looks like it could make for a good light read during the holidays. Make sure to double check that the price is still showing as $0.00 Remember Amazon prices change frequently.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From his younger days Zoe and I went together to buy Socks right after Christmas in 2021, and then a few weeks later, we left the family home and moved in with my parents. Tuesday I used leftover chicken to make half of this chicken and biscuits recipe. Halving it worked great for just the two of us! I made a green salad on the side.

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Green Green And Frugal Leftovers Dinner 204

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The chances of you finding what you need at the mall is slim to none anyway, since most of the stores have already been picked over and stores don’t typically restock popular items a couple of days before Christmas. Make sure you give yourself enough time for shipping. Shop Smart For Groceries. Christmas in July.

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Holiday Kids and Family Christmas Saving Money 202

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Thursday I got some leftover Christmas ham out of the freezer and made baked sandwiches with that. I’m not an anxious flyer, but for some reason, flying often makes my stomach feel a little weird. And I sauteed some broccoli for the two of us. Friday My friend arrives tonight! What did you have for dinner this week?

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! It’s October, and Christmas is in three months, so we need money quickly! To save money fast, you need to make money fast. You must be intentional and make an effort.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Save on Those Groceries! Save even more on your grocery bill when you use Ibotta! New Grocery Rebates: Famous Amos® Cookies. Christmas Crunch® – 18.6 Simple® Dual Effect Eye Make Up Remover. Save on Those Groceries! Ibotta’s Newest Rebates –12/09/16! Don’t miss all these great deals with Ibotta !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower. Small Utility Items.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

There’s gifts to buy, parties to attend, festive dinners to whip up, dozens of cookies to bake, Christmas cards to order, AND let’s not forget the cost of postage! Related Reading : 20 Fund (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities. Stock up on the grocery deals this month. Save on Christmas Cards.

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Saving Money December Money Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Saving more money is one of the top resolutions that people make…after getting in shape and eating healthier. I created the Gift Spending Budget spreadsheet to start planning for the next Christmas because I NEVER wanted to feel that out of control again. Weekly Menu & Grocery List Planner (pdf).

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Budget Budgeting Family Property Taxes 130

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. We spend a painful amount of money on groceries these days. It was helpful in making sure I had everything we needed without overbuying. How did you get interested in saving money? Visiting St.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 181

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Luckily, I found two pairs at Old Navy that were 50% off sale making them $17.50 It wasn’t all about me in November, I have a teenager and soon-to-be teenager and they both want clothes for Christmas. I earned a free turkey from my regular grocery store, GIANT of PA. I won’t need to buy jeans for a few years. $20

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