Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

While most people think of eating out as a way to relax and save time, they typically don’t account for the time it takes to drive back and forth to the restaurant as well as the time to order, sit and wait for the food, and eat. How to Save Time on Cooking Day. Don’t forget the sometimes endless wait for your check.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 2, 2016

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money, the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? Don’t Throw that Away!

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Save Money By Finding New Uses For Old Items. When most of us make the decision to start saving money , the focus is on the actual dollar amount we spend every month. Did you know that you can also save money by reusing old items that you would normally throw away? Don’t Throw that Away!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2013

The old saying that "clothes make the man" remains true, and style is the distinct flair that ensures each man is an individualist not a cookie-cutter mannequin. If you use the above trick and buy languishing inventory out-of-season to save bucks, you might run the risk of loading up on unfashionable clothes.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Newman-O’s cookies. I typically find the best prices on organic and natural pantry items on Amazon when using their subscribe & save option, but if Big Lot’s prices are lower then I’ll be shopping there! Big Lots: Surprising Source for Saving Money on Organic Groceries is a post from Couponing 101.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Host a Cookie Swap. When one thinks of Christmas or the holiday season, cookies most likely come to mind. I grew up baking Christmas cookies with my mother and grandmother and I definitely want to continue the tradition with my own girls. Several years ago, I attended my first cookie swap. How to Organize a Cookie Swap.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

It is not prudent for me to bake an entire batch of cookies anymore, because they will be eaten in about 2 days. So just like my Brownie Muffins , I have been freezing cookie dough too. After I prepare the batter, I scoop out the dough with an ice cream scoop and place on a cookie sheet. Thanks for reading.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 26, 2016

My Giant Food Store Shopping Trip {Saved $120.89}. I wanted to share another great way to save money, Gas deals. Giant Food store offers choice rewards which includes gas deal offers and these offers are another great way to save money and get groceries for FREE. I did multiple transactions to maximize my savings.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 1, 2016

SAVE $1.00 : off any ONE (1) Starbucks VIA® Instant Coffee (4 ct. SAVE $2.25 : when you buy any ONE package of Pepperidge Farm® Milano® cookies. check out this article : 7 Quick Ways to Save Money At Starbucks. Starbucks Coupons for March 2016 ! or higher). Starbucks fan? Extreme Couponing and more.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money. By having a schedule and knowing what we usually eat, I can save money by buying many foods in bulk. It doesn’t matter how much you saved per pound if you end up throwing it out! Homemade cookies ( Healthier Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies ).

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 17, 2015

I was thinking today, about the quick money saving tips that I do every so often and I wanted to share with you. Hair cuts are $15 bucks where I am and then you factor in the tip, it is too much money for a kids hair cut.Sometimes I get coupons to save a few dollars but once again, factor in the tip… I rather save that money.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2013

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget. How to Save Money at the Apple Orchard. Freeze cookie dough. Produce Tips.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! Plus, I felt much better about saving some money (to then spend on their clothes…). And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton! Banana Oatmeal Cookie. Baby Beef Stew.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

My Aunt, God rest her soul, saved Christmas paper and those silly little paper bows from year to year. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. that is more or less equivalent to 5 big rolls of printed Christmas wrapping paper, which costs around $3 per roll – a savings of around $6 overall.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 1, 2011

There is a hot new coupon for $1/1 Pillsbury Cookie Dough coupon available. Plus, you can search the Saving with Shellie Coupon Database for more great coupons. Thanks One Momma Saving Money! ). Have you "liked" Saving with Shellie on Facebook yet? I doubt it will last long so print yours while you can!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Or are cookies your thing? Baking supplies for homemade chocolate chip cookies or brownies. My husband and I really appreciated that gift.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Save over time to build the funds you will need for the renovations you want. I traded cookies for labor. Here is a link to my guest post at the Saved Quarter describing my latest renovation project – DIY Travertine Tile Floor. The How-To of Savings.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Save time in looking for those deals and save money by making the most of it as well. National Food Holidays for October : National Pizza Month National Apple Month National Cookie Month National Pasta Month National Pretzel Month National Cookbook Month National Pork Month. What’s On Sale In October? Look no further!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Candy Corn Sugar Cookies from Balancing Motherhood. Candy Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars from Joy Food Sunshine. Chocolate Reese’s Pieces Cookies from My Organized Chaos. Chocolate Chip Cookie Candy Bars from All Things Mamma. Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bites from The Forked Spoon. Uses mini Rolos.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! Plus, I felt much better about saving some money (to then spend on their clothes…). And if you buy in bulk, you can save a ton! Banana Oatmeal Cookie. Baby Beef Stew.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

To be honest, we set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Christmas cookies are as synonymous with the season as gift giving.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Lightning deals on Amazon are a great way to save money. Lalaloopsy Babies Crumbs Sugar Cookie Doll. There are limited supplies, so you do have to act quickly. Follow these tips (and this short video) to increase your odds of scoring one of these deals! Backyard Discovery Quest All Cedar Wood Playset, Bronze.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

We set aside money each month throughout the year for gift spending, but that wasn’t always the case. Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Christmas cookies are as synonymous with the season as gift giving.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 24, 2013

It’s a book store, coffee shop, and bakery, but thing most people come for is the ginormous carrot cake cookie. Back to the carrot cake cookie. Saving Money At Disney & Paying For Your Trip – Tons of was to save on your trip. Disney News – Ride openings/closures, events & more.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2014

Beans are an inexpensive way to add protein and fiber to your diet and cooking them will save you even more money. There are two methods to re-hydrate dried beans: Quick Soak: Spread 1 lb (2 cups) of beans on a rimmed cookie sheet, pulling out any pebbles. Have you read the label on the can? Ham & Bean Soup.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Cooking Economical Recipes 244

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Would a never ending supply of cookies be as enjoyable as a limited supply? With regard to abundance, cookies that were constantly abundant were rated higher than cookies that began scarce but later became abundant.” Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day Want to Save Money? Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S., Rent It Out.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2016

Wednesday: I used the last of the leftover turkey and stock that I saved from Thanksgiving and made Turkey Orzo Soup. Lunches and snacks included sandwiches, leftover soup, apples, oranges, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, air-popped popcorn, and Girl Scout cookies. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. It was tasty.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Or are cookies your thing? Saving Money - During the Holidays' This is a great idea for seniors, friends who don’t have family nearby, college students, or just about anyone on your list. Baked Goods. Are you good at baking pies? My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas.

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Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Currently on Amazon.com there are several Subscribe & Save .Here Fiber One Cookie Bars 5ct (Clip 25% Off Coupon)- $2.13. Total after 15% Subscribe & Save Discount = As low as $12.95! Amazon $5 and under this week! Coupon) – $2.30. OR Olay Shea Moisture Body Wash 28.2 oz (Clip $1 Coupon) – $3.72. here is more:

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Happy Saving Money at Safeway! 2 – Nabisco Cookie or Cracker Products 3.5 With that said, here are the top $5.00 Friday cheap deals to get for today…12/30. Remember, these awesome prices are valid for one day only, so get them while they are there!!!! Use one $0.75/2 oz or larger from SS 12/11. Final Price: $0.88

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Happy saving money. 2 General Mills Big G Cereals; Includes Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Chex, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Reese's Puffs, Fiber One, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Kix, Total, Wheaties, Dora the Explorer, Oatmeal Crisp, Raisin Nut Bran, Basic 4, Tiny Toast, or Star Wars Only. - $1.00/3 Tile Layout.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Ask everyone to bring their favorite Christmas cookie or treat to share and as the host, offer the drinks, supplies, and other additional treats. Have everyone bring their favorite Christmas cookie or treat to share. How to Host a Cookie Swap. Host a Baking and Cookie Decorating Party. Host a Swap Meet. Go Caroling.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 13, 2012

Great Savings on Gifts for Mom! Save money at the same time with coupons and cash back. Use a The Popcorn Factory coupon to save 15% off any order (click offer for code, expires 5/15/12). You can also earn Cash Back for more savings! Save more by earning 5% cash back. Save more with 4.8% Pamper her.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

We have an awesome instant saving offer at ShopRite. and these are included in the instant savings offer. This instant saving offer is Buy 6, get $3.00 instantly and these deals are another great way to save money. each after coupons and instant savings. off 1 Nestle Toll House Frozen Cookie Dough.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 4, 2016

These General Mills coupons will save you more than $6.00 If your store doubles coupon, your savings will be a lot more than that! when you buy ONE PACKAGE any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough. Weis Deals: Buy (1) Betty Crocker Delights Cookie Brownie Supreme Bars Mix $2.59. Use SAVE $0.75

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 12, 2015

the kids liked it, although they like Kraft or Annie’s brands better but when I am being frugal and have to budget, if the food tastes better and I am saving money, why buy name brand? The only thing I didn’t like from Market Pantry was the cookies. Although I rather make my own cookies — when I have time.

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