Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Saving on Grocery Bills. 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. Do you have other money saving tips that you would like to share? Do the same for books.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

But did you know that Pinterest is also a fantastic resource for saving money? Whether you’re spending minutes or hours pinning photos of your favorite meals, outfits or vacation destinations, there is a wealth of money-saving knowledge floating around on those boards. Has it helped you save money? If so, how?

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Money DIY Saving Money Saving 188

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

School is in session ; and that means time to get your school supplies, supply for the classes and as a teacher, as much as you all do for teaching our precious kids, we want to help out as much as we can — including many stores that offer discount travel, school supplies, clothes, or food, these stores get extra credit with teachers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 25, 2012

Unfortunately, my large wardrobe doesn’t always have a lot of room, because I have one standard sized closet and several closets worth of clothes. If you are renting, doing a big closet renovation isn’t usually possible, and they can sometimes get pretty expensive if you own a home.

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Organic Organization Renovation Storage 186

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

When we were all settled in, and the weeks after that, we realized how jaded we were in thinking that rent, groceries and utilities would be all we needed. I remember unpacking my clothes when we first moved in, and being all excited to get my belongings in their place in my new home. Or, do you want to save. Storage bins.

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Modems Home and Garden Buy Buying 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

This would include your monthly mortgage payment or rent payment. Clothes are a necessity. Designer name brand clothing is a luxury. Monthly clothing costs would include any pants, shirts, dresses, shoes, and outfits that are needed for you, your spouse, or your kids. How much money do you need to live? Please share.

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Money Property Taxes DSL Frugal Lives 159

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month. Here’s 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2012

However, the easiest way to save money on your invitations is to send out evites. This year, give yourself enough time to do the cleaning yourself , and you will save a good deal of money. You can even rent a carpet cleaner for less than it would cost to have your house professionally cleaned, in many cases. Food and Drink.

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Bank Banking Food and Drink Food and Wine 201

Saving Everyday

JUNE 5, 2023

Packing-wise, I plan to include the following: Bottles and burp clothes I am somewhat neurotic when it comes to washing bottles. Clothes No Disney packing list for babies is complete with the most obvious item – clothes! When packing clothes to wear on your Walt Disney World vacation, the time of year is crucial!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Inform The Whole Family About Your Plans Tell them about your intentions of wanting to save.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 5, 2015

Here are some other deals happening on Amazon right now: Coleman Sundome 3-Person Tent – $42.48 ( Thanks Passion for Savings !) Kids DVDs $5 & Under Rent St. 99 (Amazon Instant Video) Up to 70% off Baby Clothing Get even more Amazon deals HERE. appeared first on Saving with Shellie™. Vincent for $.99

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Watches Rent Frugal Lives Frugal Living 40

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MARCH 21, 2012

Get creative with some exercise ideas at home to save money in this area of your budget. Make your own punching bag out of old clothes and some fabric. Rent workout videos from the library. Try walking around the neighborhood each day. Use soup cans or water bottles instead of weights. Put on some music and dance. Take a run.

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Frugal Home and Garden Rent Library 64

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Fixed categories are things like your mortgage/rent, insurance premiums, and car payments. Variable categories change monthly depending on your spending habits and include categories like groceries, dining out, clothing, utilities, and entertainment. My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2014

We drive a 10 year old car, we buy our clothes used, we never have date night or go out to eat, we don’t pay for entertainment outside the home. In short, we sacrifice a lot to eat this way (groceries are our highest monthly expense behind rent), but we all find this lifestyle worthwhile. Could You Become A Vegetarian?

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Little Debbie Kids and Family Health Money 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put. When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because. Not to mention all the money we save. friends or family to save on housing costs, and we put a little bit from. each check into a savings account. Instead of seeing a movie, rent.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

The Coupon Game

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

I like to have a little wiggle room in my grocery, health, dining out, clothing, etc. Here's how you may budget it: Groceries = $150 Gas = $100 (2 vehicles) Clothing = $40 Dining Out / Entertainment = $60 Healthcare / Dr Appts = $50 Gifts = $50 Vacation Fund = $50 You get the general idea, I hope. But also notice the vacation fund.

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Budgeting Budget Vacation Credit Cards 55

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues. We’ll help you do your homework and get started on the right foot.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Gather old costumes and clothes and have a funky fashion show. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. The post 50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. All rights reserved.

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

The Coupon Game

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

I like to have a little wiggle room in my grocery, health, dining out, clothing, etc. Here's how you may budget it: Groceries = $150 Gas = $100 (2 vehicles) Clothing = $40 Dining Out / Entertainment = $60 Healthcare / Dr Appts = $50 Gifts = $50 Vacation Fund = $50 You get the general idea, I hope. But also notice the vacation fund.

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Budgeting Budget Vacation Credit Cards 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Gather old costumes and clothes and have a funky fashion show. ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. The post 50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. All rights reserved.

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Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Renting, not having super nice furniture or cars, having mismatched dishes and bedding. No new clothes, no vacation, no extra anything. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. If we want to buy something we have to save up the cash and pay for it outright.

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Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

” Jen presents 6 Free Financial Resources & Tools to Improve Your Finances posted at Master the Art of Saving , saying, “If youre interested in monitoring or improving your finances, then you probably dont want to be spending money to do it. Open a savings account and put away 10 percent as a minimum. Real Estate.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Things that save time. What single action or decision has saved you the most money over your life? I started reading faithfully about 2 years ago. Out of necessity originally. There are many!

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 181

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Without a job, it’s impossible for these young people – who are usually without much savings yet – to pay their rent or make payments on a vehicle, and they find themselves eager to return to the comfort of their parents’ house where rent and food is often free. Save your money. So, do your kids live at home?

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At Home Home Parenting Rent 214

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

This could be your rent/mortgage, utilities, loan payments, anything that has a due date. Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. You can’t cut back on your rent or mortgage payment, but you can find ways to save money on your groceries.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

I could barely afford my $600 rent payment, which was in a horrible neighborhood. The income from my extra jobs went straight to debt payments, and my regular day job paid the bills, while enabling me to build up a small amount of savings. I also downsized my lifestyle and sold extra furniture, clothes, and jewelry, on Craigslist.

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

you can use a student loan payoff calculator to see how fast you could get rid of your loans and how much money in interest you’d save. Either strategy can save you a lot of money. But it will help you pay the debt faster and save money on interest. Would refinancing save you money? interest rate.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What single action or decision has saved you the most money over your life?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

So we just give up on trying to control expenditure and saving. The simple fact is, taking small, simple spending and saving actions, especially early in your working life, can make a huge difference to financial security during your working years and into retirement. Start Simple Saving Let’s look at simple saving.

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Simple Finance Budgeting Budget 221

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2014

To begin, gather all of your recent bills, receipts, checking & savings account statement, and/or credit card statements. Categories could include, but are not limited to: rent/mortgage. Try to finish by the end of this Saturday (10/11), because you’ll need this information for next week’s assignments. entertainment.

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Finance Money Organic Organization 113

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Also read: Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month. Money saved is money earned. Gently used clothing, baby items, furniture, electronics, small appliances, books, fitness equipment, and tools sell well. My niece has an eye for vintage clothes and toys and has a thriving eBay business. Rent a room in your house.

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Money Making Christmas Friends And Family Sale 52

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Over the next several weeks we will be posting articles that will help you budget and save your money. You want to include all expenditures including, but not limited to: Housing- rent, mortgage, homeowner fees, homeowner insurance, lawn care services, housekeeping services, etc. Miscellaneous- entertainment, clothing, gifts, etc.

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Budgeting Budget Insurance Homeowner Insurance 40

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JULY 30, 2015

Your answers will guide your path to what can ultimately be one of the most incredible shopping days of your life, but if you can’t answer these questions, save your time (and euros) and check out another neighborhood or spend the afternoon sipping a bottle of rose.

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Girls March Clothing and Accessories Jewelry 49