Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 14, 2013
Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Eating out harms you in two ways. Do you watch a lot movies at the theater or rent a lot of movies through a mail order service? Wash your clothes in cold water.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 16, 2015
I shared our strategies in this post, 15 Smart Ways to Save Money when Eating Out. We have not regretted that decision and you can find out how we manage to Watch Really Great TV Without Cable while saving $50 each month. I love nice clothing, but I’ve now adopted a more minimalist wardrobe.
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Saving Cents With Sense
AUGUST 30, 2013
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. And if you go out to eat for a meal, you’re essentially paying for two meals at once. You can find cool vintage threads as well to mix and match.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 19, 2013
It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. Seeing the joy of discovery on a child’s face or watching them learn a new skill or develop a new talent is just plain fun, no matter the cost in money or time. Expectations of our children. We raised our children to expect more involvement.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Check out the group and watch my Facebook LIVES where I describe the steps to writing a budget. This is to keep out any trolls and help to keep the group a safe and encouraging place.). Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Heading out for Valentine’s Day dinner sounds lovely, but long lines, high prices, and the cost of a babysitter, can keep many of us in for the holiday. Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Unplug from the Outside World.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Originally for groceries, it has expanded to include clothing, entertainment and eating out, pet supplies and other categories. For others, you’ll need to complete an additional task such as watching a video or taking a poll. Offers can be product or retailer-specific. The total points awarded can vary by task.
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