Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. Game and Movie Day.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. Skip the paper towels and instead keep some old towels and rags under your kitchen sink to clean up kitchen spills.

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Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

Coupons Do Work

MAY 10, 2016

Chick-Fil-A — Military members and their families in the Washington, D.C. Military ID or veterans discharge papers required. JC Penney – Current and former military personnel and family members of active duty, reserves, guard and retirees get a 20 percent discount at JC Penney. Military ID required.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2012

Currently, at our business I have started to scan more documents and save them on the computer. That was a huge step for me and something I never thought I would do, but honestly we're running out of room to store all of our office paper work. After I scan, I shred the documents. How do you organize paperwork, both online and off?

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Organic Organization Paperless Office 138

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2011

My piles of papers and receipts were stacked higher than I would like. Contain your paper. I am a paper person and keep my to-do list on my desk at all times, but you could easily keep a list on your computer too. Keep your most important papers, projects and financial information organized with a simple binder system.

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Office Home Identity Theft Credit Cards 147

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2011

The stores lure you in with their loss-leader items, like Staples 1 cent and 25 cent deals in Sunday's paper. In Sunday's paper there were great deals on office supplies such as pens, staplers, notebooks, post-its, computer paper among other items. Stock up on supplies for the home office. My girls love to draw and craft.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2011

My hubby and I are a dual income family living in a suburban home, but we are not your typical family. Today I wanted to share with you the steps we have taken: Energy saving changes we’ve made : Turn off our computer every night. Eliminated paper statements. Replaced incandescent bulbs with LED's.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Now available in trade paper, Born to Win identifies the qualities of firstborns. Just because someone is the firstborn child in the family doesn’t mean they’ll have a firstborn personality. You can download the Free Kindle Reading App to your Computer, iPad, iPhone, or Blackberry! and there’s a catch.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

a P&G program that highlights innovative products for your self, family and home, is here in 2013 to help offer you bright ideas to transform your everyday. Keep the family in full swing with some tips on how to stay happy and healthy in 2013! A Family Affair: Help Your Family Make the Most Out of the New Year. •

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2013 Giveaway Family New Year's 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Plus, re-usable cleaning items like sponges and rags reduce your need for paper towels. Whether it’s an electronic device that you can plug in to the wall or your computer, or whether it’s batteries you can take out and recharge, do what you can to avoid new batteries. Whenever you buy new, you are using up resources.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. Books, trendy clothes, dorm stuff, maybe a car, a computer and more are all on the hunt list.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Please note, you don’t need a Kindle to download these books, you can read on your computer or free Kindle app. But the Sheridan and Riordan families have different plans for Patrick and Angie—and for Christmas, Virgin River-style! More than one family’s going to have a puppy under the tree.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. We have a family of 4. We love to shoot photos and videos and focus on family and a healthy marriage. Getting everything on paper. We would keep our goals on paper on the fridge. We teach FPU, we lead friends and family. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Please note, you don’t need a Kindle to download these books, you can read on your computer or free Kindle app. But the Sheridan and Riordan families have different plans for Patrick and Angie—and for Christmas, Virgin River-style! More than one family’s going to have a puppy under the tree.

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Christmas Amazon ING Direct Kids and Family 45

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

A few years ago, I was just filing papers in my cabinet, but not purging along the way. So much is done electronically now, but there are documents where a paper copy is needed. Any bills for big purchases like jewelry, appliances, computers, etc, should be kept permanently for insurance and warranty purposes.

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Home Improvement Taxes Credit Cards Bills 153

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Kids create a lot of paper during their childhood. Today, I’m sharing how I have handled ALL of the paper, artwork, mementos, and miscellany over the last 14+ years that I’ve been a mother. File Folders: As the girls got older, we received more and more papers, so I created files for each school year for each daughter.

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Organic Organization Kids Daughter 246

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Even if you keep them, there is a strong chance they end up in a big pile and finding what you’re looking for is a harrowing experience full of paper cuts. Old family recipes tend to take up less room, but do you really want to chance it by looking at your great-grandmother’s handwritten recipe near a hot stove?

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Organic Organization Home Clothing and Accessories 72

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Other office place tips include reprogramming the office thermostat, implementing a ‘bring-your-own coffee mug’ policy for the break room, avoid printing documents that could just as easily be emailed, and instituting a recycling program for paper throughout the office. The Work-From-Home Solution.

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Office Fuel Work From Home Saving Money 198

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Turn it Off- Lights, computers, and other electronics consume energy and our money. What works for your family? Make your own.

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Store computer paper next to the printer, store clothing in the room in which you dress. We have the walls lined with shelves and each family member used to spend time hunting for the tool needed and then put it back in a different place. Store food in the kitchen or as close to it as possible. I carried this idea to our garage.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

And schedule theme nights such as Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, or Pizza Friday to excite your family about dinner time while managing a hungry family’s expectations! That way when you get home from work and the kids get home from school, you can just pop one in the oven, freeing up time to sit and talk with your family.

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Giveaway Pizza Kids and Family Video Games 78

Couponing 101

AUGUST 22, 2012

You cannot stack a paper manufacturer coupon with a manufacturer’s digital coupon. If you accidentally stack, and your paper coupon is better than the digital coupon or vice versa, the computer will give you the better deal and return your unused coupon. The offers are better personalized if each family has their own card.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 3, 2010

10 Free Web Services Hulu : Check out this website for your favorite free cable television shows , such as Flash Forward , Lost , and Family Guy. Wikipedia : Sign onto the largest encyclopedia in existence, and find information for projects, papers, general know-how, and the latest in pop culture. Who needs to pay for cable anymore?

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Skype College Frugal Television 63

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

Parade Magazine – Occasionally you’ll find a random coupon or two inside Parade Magazine in your Sunday paper. Some people buy their paper at a dollar store. Others only buy the paper on weeks with multiple inserts. Most computers are only allowed two prints. Or go to your local library.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2011

Remember to ask friends/family to print extra for you…two per computer: $0.40 off Our Family Wedding on Blu-ray™. off HP ColorLok Paper. off HP ColorLok Paper. My favories are 90210, 11040, 77477, 32908 and 55555. off Totino’s Rolls Snacks. off Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers. off on any Bagel-fuls (4ct).

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Blu Ray Printable Coupon Glade Pillsbury 51

Frugal Luxuries

AUGUST 27, 2012

Originally, I had included this sheet as a master copy for readers to photocopy at the time (computers weren't so commonplace as they are now). Warmly, Tracey and Family x0x. I used to print these up and put them on a pretty clipboard and use as my daily to~do list. Sending love and good thoughts to all, as always.

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Home Depot Evolve Re-use 2000 40

Couponing 101

MAY 9, 2014

Memory Makers for the Family FREE (reg. Swiss Family Robinson (Illustrated) 99¢ (print price $12.60)! The Fruits of the Spirit for Family Caregivers FREE (reg. The Pickwick Papers FREE (reg. You can download the Free Kindle Reading App to your Computer, iPad, iPhone, or Blackberry! Number the Stars $3.74 (reg.

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Recipes Father Free 2014 73

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 2, 2010

Once my friends and family started seeing them, they were asking me to make them one, too! Print out a 12-month calendar on your computer (I have used both excel or my email account). You can use either white or colored paper, whatever you prefer. Catalogs are a great source of inspiration for me. Pick your calendar background.

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Catalog Gift Cards Budgeting Budget 56

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Remember to ask friends/family to print extra for you…two per computer: Baby. off HP ColorLok Paper. Remember to play around with different zip codes to see what comes up. My favorites are 90210, 11040, 77477, 32908 and 90210. off ANY 1 Balmex Diaper Rash Product. off DESITIN™ Soothing Rash Bath Treatment. Personal Care.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Office Depot : Office Depot offers a Star Teacher program, giving registered teachers 10% back on ink, toner, paper, and most classroom supplies, plus 15% instant discounts on copy and print services. Apple Store : Apple offers special education pricing on computers, software, and other products for teachers.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Video production Are you the person who brings your camera everywhere, or the kid who ran around with a video recorder, taping all of your family events and memories? IT consulting Do you have experience with computers and other types of technology? If so, one of the best small business ideas for you might be video production.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Remember to ask friends/family to print extra for you…two per computer: Baby. off HP ColorLok Paper. Remember to play around with different zip codes to see what comes up. My favorites are 90210, 11040, 77477, 32908 and 90210. off on Similac large sized powder. off ANY 1 Balmex Diaper Rash Product. off BISSELL Stomp ?N

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Last summer in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp, we gave the 3 kids advertisements from the Sunday paper and asked them first to identify and cut out things that were needs; and then to do the same with things that were wants. Would you want to live in a one bath 2 bedroom home now with a family of 4 or 5? Personal computers.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

1 CoverGirl Clean Foundation Coupons (need two computers). All Covergirl is included in the B2G1 free sale, so if you can’t print from two computers, you can mix and match your products. Sparkle Paper Towels Single Rolls – $0.97. Use (1) $1/2 Sparkle Paper Towels Coupon. off TWO Sparkle Paper Towels.

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Paper Towels Sparkle Paper Starbucks 40

For the Mommas

MARCH 30, 2020

This desk is perfect for any office, spare room, hallway, living room, family room, den, and other rooms that need a quiet and reliable place for getting work done. Drawer is perfect for notepads, pens, pencils, staplers, tape, paper clips, and other office supplies. Features: Smart and stylish corner desk and writing table.

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Office Supplies Office Lamps Photography 59

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age!

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Use 4 – $2/1 Glade Sense & Spray Coupons (Requires 2 Computers). 1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper. Family Size Aussie, Herbal Essences or Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner $5.99 Share This Post With Friends & Family or Print It For Easy Reference. Glade Sense & Spray 2/$6. Pay $4, Get $4 ECB. Final Price = FREE.

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