Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Plus, re-usable cleaning items like sponges and rags reduce your need for paper towels. Shop with a List. Preserve Some of Your Food.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2014

If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Amy Dacyczyn, author of the 1990s wildly popular The Tightwad Gazette , once remarked that frugal living is often synonymous with green living. Of course, this makes sense. Go Frugal'

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Green And Frugal Wellness Washer and Dryer Frugal 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

It goes without saying that taking the most direct route to work is most cost-effective, fuel-wise… but planning your commute to enable timely stops to the market or to pay bills on your way to or from work can save money as well. Does the organization you work for actively practice earth-friendly ways to save money and energy?

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Office Fuel Work From Home Saving Money 198

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. Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time. Create a Backyard Water Park. Take Day Trips. He wants you to be able to do the same!

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Frugal Life Frugal Kids and Family Inexpensive 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Purchase energy-efficient machines and appliances – when computers, printers and kitchen appliances need replacing, look for those that are kinder to the environment. Turn off appliances when not in use and set computers to hibernate automatically after 10 to 15 minutes. 5 Ways to Save Money and the Planet at Work.

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Green Work Economical Consumer 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

If you have a computer and internet access, you can find a family friendly website creation product and sit with your child while they create a site. If you have a digital camera and a computer with internet access you can set up an eBay or Etsy account. Teach Your Kids About Money Early On. Sell something together.

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Entertainment Budgeting Budget At Home 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

You need to know how much money you have coming in and how much needs to be paid out and to whom and by when. So set out a personal budget for yourself, either as a computer spreadsheet or on paper. If this money is invested in an interest-bearing account, it will be working for you by providing interest.

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Graduation Making Emergency Fund Budgeting 210

Couponing 101

AUGUST 21, 2011

Inside you’ll find: Strategies for managing students’ papers, curriculum material, and essential paperwork. You can download the Free Kindle Reading App to your Computer, iPad, iPhone, or Blackberry! Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! Time management tips to maximize your instruction time and lesson planning.

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Organic Organization Student Computers 92

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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Advantage Student Sunday Paper Office 127

For the Mommas

JULY 8, 2012

Do I have to spend a certain amount of money to get the rewards? Can I use coupons on Staple Rewards to make money? No, but you must EARN $10 in rewards per quarter or your rewards are forfeited. How do I get my Rewards? Staples Rewards are issued monthly online, when the value of the Reward is at least $10.

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Rewards Work Copiers Printers 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 26, 2012

More often than not, if I tell myself that I’ll remember something instead of writing it down, I’ll forget it and be kicking myself for not putting the idea on paper. Organizing Your Computer A while ago, in class, us students were sitting there waiting for the instructor to boot up his computer. Organize The List.

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Organic Organization Work From Home Garage Sale 187

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

ACTUAL MONEY PUT TOWARDS DEBT OVER 5 YEARS (because of interest during the 5 years) – $200,000. Once we got married we realized we have great jobs and a great income, but where is all the money going? What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. Getting everything on paper. Teaching FPU.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Here are 25 cheapies to save you money at Target this week from Target ad 2/19. . 1, $1/1 Angel Soft Bath Tissue ( will need 2 computers). Buy 2 Bounty Paper Towels Giant Rolls (12 pk) at $13.99, Get $5 Gift Card. 87 per paper towel roll. Buy 2 Charmin Toilet Paper (16 double rolls) at $9.99, Get $5 Gift Card.

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Gift Cards Target Shopping Cheap 100

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. Make your own. Plant a Tree.

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

All my life, others have tried to make me feel guilty about stuff – guilty about not having enough stuff, guilty about not having the right stuff, guilty about having too much stuff, guilty about spending too much money on stuff or not spending enough on stuff, and guilty about throwing stuff away. Humans need stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

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

Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2019

Create or log in to your Dollar General account on your mobile phone or computer. DG | home: paper goods, cleaning supplies, and other home goods. I hope this guide helps you save some extra money when shopping at Dollar General! Then navigate to DG Digital Coupons to add available offers to your account.

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Shopping Saving Spam Re-use 82

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Store computer paper next to the printer, store clothing in the room in which you dress. Store food in the kitchen or as close to it as possible. Organize extra foodstuffs by type, with the most current expiration date in the most accessible position. It is just common sense and most of us do it most of the time. Get Organized'

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 17, 2009

In this new weekly feature, we’ll help you save even more money but showing you some easy and fashionable Do-It-Yourself ideas (including a step-by-step guide for your DIY virgins!) Freezer paper (find it at your local grocery store). Trace your message onto a piece of freezer paper with the papery side up.

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Martha Stewart Printing Painting DIY 49

Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 3, 2010

Wikipedia : Sign onto the largest encyclopedia in existence, and find information for projects, papers, general know-how, and the latest in pop culture. Tech Support Guy : Ever try to use a function on your computer, or find a glitch in your Vista operating system and leave feeling frustrated? Who needs to pay for cable anymore?

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Skype College Frugal Television 63

Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2019

Create or log in to your Dollar General account on your mobile phone or computer. DG | home: paper goods, cleaning supplies, and other home goods. I hope this guide helps you save some extra money when shopping at Dollar General! Then navigate to DG Digital Coupons to add available offers to your account.

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Shopping Saving Spam Re-use 53

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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Discount Giving Storing Education 124

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

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 digital coupons do not double and are one-time use only.

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Safeway Saving Club T-Mobile 74

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 2, 2010

I love people’s reaction because it looks like you spent so much time and money, yet in reality it takes no longer than 10 minutes. Print out a 12-month calendar on your computer (I have used both excel or my email account). Print out a 12-month calendar on your computer (I have used both excel or my email account).

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Catalog Gift Cards Budgeting Budget 56

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 188

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

This way, your sensitive information won’t be floating around on a piece of paper. If your kids know any of the passwords to your personal computers or online accounts, be sure you emphasize the importance of keeping them confidential. Keep the Card at Home. Monitor Your Statements.

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Identity Theft Shredders Credit Credit Cards 40

Couponing 101

JANUARY 4, 2012

If you’re new, please read Couponing Terms & Abbreviations and Kroger 101: How to Shop and Save Money at Kroger Stores before continuing. ea. - (4) $1/1 Kashi GOLEAN Cereal Printable Coupon (you will need 2 computers to print 4 coupons) = $7.96, get one gallon or one half-gallon milk free = $1.60

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Kroger Kashi Duracell Tyson 66

Couponing 101

MAY 11, 2011

If you’re new, please read Couponing Terms & Abbreviations and Kroger 101: How to Shop and Save Money at Kroger Stores before continuing. Free. . - $1/1 Oscar Mayer Lunchables with Fruit Printable Coupon *Will need 2 computers to print 4 coupons. Thanks, Common Sense with Money ! Bounty Paper Towels $5.99. -

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Kroger Maxwell House Philadelphia Cream Cheese Ronzoni 65

Couponing 101

MAY 9, 2014

The ABCs of Money FREE (print price $18.95)! The Pickwick Papers FREE (reg. You can download the Free Kindle Reading App to your Computer, iPad, iPhone, or Blackberry! Strong’s Hebrew Dictionary of the Bible $1.49 (print price $9.99)! Surprised by Grace 99¢ (reg. The Atonement FREE (reg. The Heart of a Leader $3.99 (reg.

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Recipes Father Free 2014 73

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Smart money moves for your business Grow your small business with tailored insights, recommendations, and expert content. IT consulting Do you have experience with computers and other types of technology? If you don’t mind driving, this can be a quick and easy way to make money—whether on the side or as a full-time gig.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

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. Personal computers. Money Tips' Everyone has a different take on what is a need vs. a want.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Most people have computers these days and an email account, so send out digital invitations, to save on paper, ink and postage. If you really want to send out paper invitations, use recycled or handmade paper and use a single sheet. Print them yourself to save money. Related posts: Five Great Money Saving Tips.

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Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183

Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2012

If you’re new, please read Couponing Terms & Abbreviations and Kroger 101: How to Shop and Save Money at Kroger Stores before continuing. ea. - (4) $1/1 Kashi GOLEAN Cereal Printable Coupon (you will need 2 computers to print 4 coupons) = $7.96, get one gallon or one half-gallon milk free = $1.60

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Kroger Chef Boyardee Herbal Essence Hunts 65

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 14, 2011

If you’re new, please read Couponing Terms & Abbreviations and Kroger 101: How to Shop and Save Money at Kroger Stores before continuing. ea. - (4) $1/1 Pillsbury Grands Frozen Biscuits or Cinnamon Rolls Printable Coupon (will need 2 computers to print 4 coupons) = $6, Buy 4 and Save $3 Instantly! =

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Horizon Organic Kroger General Mills Toll House 65

Couponing 101

JANUARY 19, 2013

ea. - (3) $3/1 ThermaCare Product Printable Coupon (will need 2 computers to print 3 coupons) = $5.97, Earn 4000 Balance Rewards Points = 66¢ ea. Scenario: (1) Bounty Paper Towels $5.49 (3) Charmin Bath Tissue $3.49 Mars Minis or M&M $3, Buy 2 and Earn 1000 Balance Rewards Points = $2.50

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Pop Tarts Advil Huggies Capri Sun 74

Saving Everyday

JULY 21, 2012

The following deals are valid Sunday, 7/22/2012 through Saturday, 7/28/2012 courtesy of my friend, Michelle at Money Saving Madness ~. Use 3 – $1 Garnier Coupons from above (need 2 computers). Bounty Select-a-Size 2-pk Paper Towels $3.99. $1 1 off Bounty Paper Towels or Napkins, exp. Get $5 ECB. Final Price = $2.25

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2012 John Frieda CVS Sally Hansen 51