Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Speaking of the power of the sun, you should definitely line-dry your clothes more. Not only will this reduce your energy consumption, but it will also make a lot of your clothes last longer. Find old clothes like T-shirts and cut them up to convert them to rags. Don’t Waste Food. Line-Dry Whenever Possible.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. Let’s break it down.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

Once again, GIANT of PA offered a chicken dinner with 3 sides and rolls for only 350 gas points. The value of the meal is $18, but the cash value of the 350 gas points for my vehicle is about $5.95–a great price for a dinner that I don’t have to cook! Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Also, I tend to keep pieces for a long time, as I learned years ago that buying quality clothing lasts much longer than fast fashion. Since November is always a big month for sales and coupons and the beginning of the cold season, I do most of my winter clothing shopping during this month. a small gas fireplace: $100.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

Use this app to locate deals on food, clothes, and entertainment. GasBuddy : As gas prices increase each day, our gas budget has skyrocketed. There is nothing more frustrating than spending a huge chunk of your earnings and savings on gas. Related posts: 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes. Please share.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

It was not unusual for us to fill up the gas tank only once or twice a month. For instance, we regularly do the following frugal activities: Hang clothes to dry indoors on a wooden drying rack, Buy food in bulk when it is cheap and freeze the excess or store it, Buy used (for clothing and furniture), Cut my son and husband’s hair.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

The couple managed to live an entire month off of just one dollar a day for food expenses. You would need to add in the cost of all necessary utilities like gas, electricity, telephone and water. Food costs would be a sum of the total of how much money it would cost to feed your family on a monthly basis.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

With gas and electricity prices spiraling, consumers are looking for ways of saving money. As well as establishing an energy saving regime in the home which can reduce the average fuel bill by up to £250 according to the Government it is worth shopping around to compare electricity prices and the cost of gas to get the best deal.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 12, 2018

Get the perfect grill marks and flavor every time while preventing your food from slipping through the cracks to get burnt in the fire below. These Grill Mats work with gas, charcoal, electric, barrel grills and any portable outdoor BBQ. With this handy grilling mat, you’ll never lose another delicious morsel!

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Earn 500 Gas Extra Rewards Points wyb 5. Giant Wet Floor Cloths - $3.00. Earn 150 Gas Extra Rewards Points wyb 5. Earn 5X Gas Extra Rewards Points wyb $10.00 Giant Coupon Matchups 09/13-09/19. Here are the Giant Deals & Coupon Matchups for the week of 09/13-09/19. Ajax Dish Detergent - $2.00.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

The appliances referred to are the big ones – clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, room heaters and air-conditioners. Of course, the other side of the equation is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions could be as high as 50%, which is wonderful news for the planet. That’s some environmental impact!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Avoid wasting energy, water, gas, food and the like. Food items like fresh produce or food items that expire easily should not be bought in bulk or you will find them thrown into the trash before they can be consumed. Frugal Food Tips Have you been looking at your budget lately? Well here are some.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Food/shopping. Fast food was rare. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. The only discount store was the 5 and dime aka ‘the dime store’ It did not sell food (except 1 penny candies). People dressed up.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 7, 2016

Fill a pet’s water and food bowls (with supervision). Help a parent prepare food. Be responsible for a pet’s food and water bowl. Be responsible for a pet’s food, water and exercise. Help prepare food with supervision. Responsible for purchasing their own clothes. Family chores.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Things you can get at Big Lots : Furniture and beds Gas and/or charcoal G rills Clothing and underwear Small kitchen and household appliances Electronics Lawn and Garden Equipment Storage Solutions Crafting Supplies TOYS!

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Coupons Do Work

MAY 10, 2016

off any ONE COTTONELLE Flushable Cloth. off 1 bag of Blue Buffalo Dog Food. off ONE Gain Laundry Detergent. off ONE XTRA or xtra Fluffy Softeners. off ONE Gain Fireworks Beads. off any Colgate Total Toothpaste. off any TWO Stayfree Products. off 1 OPTI-FREE or CLEAR CARE Solution. off any 1 CURAD Bandage, Gauze, or Tape.

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For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2016

Bic and RockStar will both be included in the gas points deal starting 8/5, buy 6 get 400 points. Use a few coupons and pump 25 gallons in gas to score 2 RockStars and 4 Bic stationary items FREE plus a $1.04 in gas points ($.40 moneymaker after coupons and gas points. Here are some printable coupons you may like: Foods.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Please note, some areas have gas deals this week. If your ad has gas deals, please use the FTM Gas Calculator to help you with your deals. or $ 25 each after coupons and instant savings ( $ 32 if your store doesn’t fully double) Cottonelle Toilet Paper and Flushable Cleansing Cloths - $2.49 $1.50

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. I LOVE the reprieve from high gas/electric bills. To prepare for the cooler weather, I’m spending some time this weekend pulling out and washing our extra bedding and our fall clothing that’s been in storage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2013

If you live in an expensive urban area, you will spend more on everything, from housing and food to child care and transportation. Adult Children Living At Home – How To Approach It Are You Getting Ripped Off At The Gas Pump? How Much You Make. Certain expectations come with your income. The ages of your children matter as well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

They work really well in cold water and get your clothes just as clean. Switch to washing your clothes in cold water. Hang your clothes to dry. Instead of drying, hang clothes on hangers and let them dry naturally. We hang all of our clothes to dry and it never takes more than one night for the clothes to fully dry out.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Wash clothes in warm or cold water. BUT our electric company offers a great discount for doing so, so even though we’re using electricity, we’re still saving money (not to mention saving money on gas)! If you set your fridge to 38 and your freezer to 5, they still keep your food edible, but they don’t have to work as hard to do so.

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For the Mommas

JULY 31, 2016

and they will also be included in the weekly gas points deal. Use a few coupons and do a 25 gallon gas fill-up to score 6 boxes FREE plus a moneymaker! moneymaker after coupons and gas points. 04 each after coupons and gas points. Here are some printable coupons for you: Foods. Giant deal 8/5 thru 8/11/16.

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For the Mommas

MAY 8, 2016

Starting 5/13 at Giant, you will earn 500 gas points when you purchase 7 participating products as shown below. each after gas points! in gas points ($.50 21 each after gas points. in gas points ($.50 21 each after gas points. off any ONE COTTONELLE Flushable Cloth. each and they will be just $0.21

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

One evening my husband came home from work and mentioned that he forget to get gas in his truck on the way home. So I offered to take his truck to the gas station and get him some gas so he could get to work in the morning. It was 11:30PM and the first gas station I went to was closed. And so was the second one.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2012

It’s easy to spot in the little things; overbuying at the supermarket and then needing to throw food away, buying clothes that you never wear. Most of the world doesn’t live like that.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Food: Arguably the most important part of this post. Healthy Snacks: Traveling can be hard on your body, so make smart food choices. Speaking of wet pants, go to the bathroom every time you stop at a gas station. Gas: Don’t let your gas go below half a tank if you can help it. Clothing: Wear layers!

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Money spent on gas, insurance, parking permits and maintenance will find its way back into your wallet. 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. Essentials are available on your school’s campus.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. Her gas is turned off, she heats water in the kitchen to shower, and dries her clothes on the line. She gets all her food from the food pantry, which she visits on her bicycle. Wear as many of your clothes as you can (especially in cool weather).

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For the Mommas

MAY 8, 2016

moneymaker after printable coupons and gas points! in gas points ($.40 moneymaker after coupons and gas points. off any ONE COTTONELLE Flushable Cloth. Now thru 5/12 at Giant you can score 7 FREE Hormel Chili With Beans plus a nice fat $2.50 Stock up on these babies and fill your tank for FREE in the process! earn $10.00

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For the Mommas

MAY 17, 2014

Be sure to check out the GAS POINTS CALCULATOR. in Gas Free after Gas Points Classico Pasta Sauce - $2.29 $1.50/4 in Gas Free after Gas Points + MM Jimmy Dean Breakfast 20% off Johnsonville Sausage Links - $3.50 in Gas Free after Gas Points Mama Rosies Pasta - $3.00 Get $15.00

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For the Mommas

MAY 8, 2016

Now thru 5/12 at Giant you can score 6 FREE Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaners after coupons and gas points. moneymaker after coupons and gas points. off any ONE COTTONELLE Flushable Cloth. Giant: 6 FREE Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaners (Thru 5/12). Buy (6) Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaners – $2.99 Pay $11.94.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 18, 2015

boxes or (1) bundle pack; ETS] Scott Flushable Moist Cloths - $5.59 $0.75/2 2 Scott Naturals Flushable Cleaning Cloths Tubs or Refills printable Scott Toilet Paper - $6.99 off in gas $7.53 each after gas rewards **Note, this coupon is a limit of one per household ** Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt - $1.99

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Our diet is made up of large quantities of meat which is produced by commercial farms, the largest greenhouse gas producer. You will find the healthiest and freshest food items there. Plus by buying local, you are cutting down on the carbon emissions produced by food transportation. Eat a plant based diet. Dress eco-friendly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

You can save a lot of money buying organic items at food co-ops and farmers markets. These items can reduce your home’s reliance on gas, electricity, and water while lowering your utility bills. 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes. One of the big myths about eating organic is that it is a whole lot more expensive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. Related posts: 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes. Believe it or not, there are lots of ways to save money, no matter how much of it you have- or don’t have. The trick is, you just have to know where to look to find the savings.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 19, 2015

Baby Food & Care. Ella''s Kitchen Organic Baby Food - 10% OFF. 1 Happy Family Organic Food Purchase Of $5 or More - Target Baby Mobile Coupon (Text BABY4 to Target Mobile) - (exp. Plum Organic Baby Food - 10% OFF. - $2.00/10 Seventh Generation Touch of Cloth Boxed Diapers - 10% OFF. - Diet Food & Drinks.

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