Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Nor is it healthy.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 3, 2016

Today is Day 3 of the challenge and your assignment: Clean and Organize the Refrigerator and Freezer. When was the last time you cleaned out your refrigerator. Food is forgotten about and becomes a science experiment. Food is forgotten about and becomes a science experiment. Good food, too. Dry with clean cloth.

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Grocery Spending Freezers Refrigerators Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Laundry Service or Use of Your Laundry Room. Offer to do laundry or the use of your laundry room to the person on your list that has to rely on a laundromat. Cleaning Services. If you are a… neat freak …neat person who loves to clean, offer home cleaning services. clean gutters. Oil Change.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 223

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2020

Shout out to the health care workers, grocery store workers, restaurant workers, cleaning and sanitation workers, truck drivers, military personnel, journalists, and everyone else on the front lines. I could use some free ideas to do during the quarantine and to keep boredom at bay. Thank you for your service!

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Credit Cards Zoo Museum Education 162

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

So we’re doubling down on our frugalness and we’ve set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. I also put quite a bit in the freezer for later use and made ham stock from the bone for homemade ham and bean soup. Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham? More frugal shenanigans!

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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Couponing 101

MARCH 10, 2020

These tips include the following: Wash your hands frequently using soap and water. Keep Healthy, Shelf-Stable Foods in the House. In case there is a quarantine in your community or you choose to stay home due to fears of catching the virus, you may wish to have extra food in your house. Have Cleaning Supplies.

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Work From Home Cleaning Re-use Home 99

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat. We used to love eating out, but as our family grew, so did the expense of eating out.

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Cooking Saving Money Freezers Money 222

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. 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. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Over the last three years, my family has slowly moved away from buying most of our food at the grocery store to buying most of it directly from the farmer through CSAs. The food is fresh and tasty and often more reasonably priced than organic foods at large chain stores such as Whole Foods. How Clean Is the Produce?

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Grow Your Own Re-use Growing Organic 172

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Be ruthless in your decision-making process; if you haven’t used an item in the last year or it doesn’t hold significant sentimental value, it’s probably time to let it go. Clean Before Unpacking An empty house is a blank canvas that’s much easier to clean than one filled with furniture and boxes.

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Home Tucson Furniture Friends And Family Sale 52

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s not just about the food you want to cook but also about setting the right mood and ensuring you have everything needed to create a delightful culinary experience. Let’s embark on this exciting journey of food, love, and togetherness! Clean and Organize – Start by cleaning your kitchen thoroughly.

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Cooking Kitchen Food and Wine Shopping 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2016

Along with your orderly kitchen, you should also have an inventory of the food that you have on hand. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. Personally, cleaning out my freezer was the most enlightening.

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Groceries Grocery Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. Smashed Skillet Potatoes – my favorite way to cook potatoes and it uses my cast iron skillet ! Thursday: Clean Out the Fridge Night! The chicken is ready to use in any recipe.

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Budgeting Budget Food Waste Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2017

Thank you GIANT Food Stores for providing samples for the recipe, and the gift card for this giveaway. Baked Coconut French Toast Print Author: Kristia Ludwick Ingredients 1 (14 oz) GIANT's Limited Time Originals Twisted Coconut Brioche (can use other flavors or regular) 1 (13.5 Try them all before they’re gone!

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Gift Cards French's Baking Giveaway 100

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 28, 2017

They’re regularly $19.99 These mats ensure that food doesn’t stick to the pan making clean up super easy and they do not absorb food odors. They’re also heat resistant up to 480 degrees and easy to clean with just soapy water. Grab a set of these baking mats at this amazing price now!

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Baking Re-use Cleaning MP3 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

We used vinegar and water to wash the windows and old newspaper (back when people still actually read the paper) to dry and polish them. We made a bunch of money for our fund raiser, had great fun and cleaned a lot of windows for very little supply cost. It can be a great frugal alternative to many cleaning and pest problems.

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Used Flowers and Plants Food and Drink Equal 278

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Whether you’re relocating to another part of this beautiful city or moving to a new state, a DIY move often seems like a cost-effective and flexible option. Allocate enough time for packing, cleaning, and handling administrative tasks like updating your address and transferring utilities.

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DIY Moving Company Plants Transportation 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Spend Frugal February planning your meals from food that you already have in your kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Utilize the Freezer. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If no one ever eats food at your house, you will never have dirty dishes. Clean up after dinner I almost never go to bed without at least throwing the dishwasher-safe dinner dishes in the dishwasher and pressing start. I was looking at a grouping of these terms the other day and I thought it would be fun to answer them in a blog post.

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Dishwashers Quick Breads Bread Cake 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

We have accumulated a lot of stuff – lose screws, highly prized collectibles, everyday essentials, clothes that ‘might fit again someday’, tools, children’s artwork, food stuffs and more. Store things where you use them. Then always start your cleaning chores in that bath and move to the others.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I knew I needed sausage, and I knew I wanted to use Italian sausage, but that’s all I had. The flavor is fresh and clean, so it doesn’t compete, and the fat adds moisture and richness to any recipe. Use a cookie scoop to form little balls. They’re high in protein, making them filling and satisfying.

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Snacks Making Re-use Ovens 97

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

The evenings are getting lighter, the birds are singing and the weather is completely erratic…all of which means that spring time is upon us once more. And with spring time comes spring cleaning, the chance to de-clutter your house, get rid of the belongings you no longer have use for and freshen up the old place.

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Frugal Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 145

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! 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! Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long !

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

In my quest to be more healthy over the past couple of years, I’ve been acutely aware of the imbalance between the cost of healthy, nutritious food, and the cost of unhealthy, food-like products (non foods). In grade school, did you ever do the science experiment with flowers and food colouring? Pick Your Battles.

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Organic Organization Saving Money Money 186

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. I use flannel hankies during sniffle season. I have been using a Silpat Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat for years.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. I use this spreadsheet. Can you teach piano lessons?

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Couponing 101

MAY 30, 2019

Use free mobile apps like AllTrails to research local trails ahead of time and choose an option that fits your ability level and time commitment. If you’re already paying for a subscription to a streaming service, binge-watching a show together can be a great way to spend date night. Go on a hike. Enjoy a public park.

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Budgeting Budget Activism T-Mobile 85

Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. Ingredients matter to me, and I try my best to keep them clean and minimal. They’re thick, full of flavor, and melt to cheesy perfection. They’re heartier than regular English muffins, and I LOVE the texture!

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Freezers Breakfast Making Toaster Ovens 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! 262,032 Food Preparation. Based on that, we saved $222 dollars a year on a $500 a month food budget for 40 years for a total of $8,880.

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Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If your child (or you) just has to have that store bought costume with all the non-biodegradable materials (you know, that one that costs you at least $20), then after its typical one time use, just donate to your local charity or sell it at your next garage sale or online. Re-purpose the used costume. Don’t buy, make.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you’re struggling with menopause and weight loss, you’re not alone. I can tell you from experience that trying to lose weight after 40 sometimes feels impossible but if you’re willing to put in the work, you CAN do it. For most women, everything you used to do is probably not going to work anymore.

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Work Bath and Body Works Food and Wine Food and Drink 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you’re struggling with menopause and weight loss, you’re not alone. I can tell you from experience that trying to lose weight after 40 sometimes feels impossible but if you’re willing to put in the work, you CAN do it. For most women, everything you used to do is probably not going to work anymore.

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Work Bath and Body Works Food and Wine Food and Drink 52