Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. A plate of pasta with red sauce can cost less than a dollar if made at home; at most restaurants it will cost you well over $10. As a culture, it seems that everything is celebrated with a meal to a restaurant. That’s no joke.

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MARCH 26, 2019

So starting on April 1, I’m holding myself to a strict spending limit using the envelope budget method. If that sounds like a system you would benefit from, read on for my step by step guide on how to use the envelope budget method to save money. Do not use a credit or debit card! Step 4: Shop Responsibly and Save!

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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. We used to love eating out, but as our family grew, so did the expense of eating out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

We all know that cooking at home is better for both our physical and fiscal health. I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. One of the reasons food tastes so good at restaurants is because (most of the time) they make their own sauces. Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Most restaurant-style meals are easy to prepare at home at a fraction of the cost, and you are able to control what ingredients are included. When cooking at home, try to reduce meat consumption to save money. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2015

My husband and I used to like playing tennis on cool autumn days. Set Up Your Home for Healthier Food Choices. You can also set up your home for healthier food choices. Tips to Curb Your Restaurant Spending The post Tips for Encouraging Your Partner to Get On Board with Health Changes appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter.

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