Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

By cooking at home you save money, eat a more balanced and nutritional diet and get the enjoyment of being in control of creating what you and your family eat. We haven’t always eaten in the most healthy manner; after all, we are just an average family.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 7, 2011

When time is of the essence, swinging by the drive-through for dinner seems like the best option, but I prefer to cook at home as much as possible. I recently did the “Countdown to Dinner” with Ronzoni Quick Cook pasta. Ronzoni Quick Cook. Share a quick, three-minute, homemade meal you would whip up for your family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Consider the household products you buy – reduce the toxic chemicals in your home and improve the health of your family and the planet. People lived happy and healthy lives before the advent of the huge range of cleaning products that currently adorn our supermarket shelves; their clothes, bodies and homes were perfectly clean as well.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 9, 2013

Everyone in my family loves soup, which is awesome considering it is budget friendly, good for you, easy, and a great way to use up leftovers! Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 20 or until the kale is tender. I’m not a professional cook! Just a regular gal who loves cooking and loves food! 4 cloves garlic.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. 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.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 2, 2014

In my family we have a lot of traditions, and I hold them so dear to my heart. It was important enough for me to sit down and talk with my husband about what he wanted to do for Father’s Day, and what kind of traditions he wanted with our new family to blend with what he does with Noah.

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 21, 2013

Our conversation went like this: Him: “I’ll cook dinner tonight honey” Me: “Ok great! That sounds good” (gag…but being the sweet wife I am, I just appreciated that he was cooking). Directions: Cook the pasta according to the package. Cook the pasta according to the package.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The best meals and snacks are those you make at home because you can control what goes into them. I know you’re busy, but cooking at home is really beneficial for you and your family, on many levels, so try and rearrange your schedule to fit this in as often as you can. Get the whole family involved in meal preparation.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Tell us about you and your family. So a few days later one of my favorite family vloggers posted a video on YouTube of their debt free scream through Dave Ramsey. appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2015

Healthy activity masquerading as a family baseball game or picnic outing can be a good way to build happy memories as a family while still doing something active. Set Up Your Home for Healthier Food Choices. You can also set up your home for healthier food choices. If you have children, you can get them involved as well.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Bring to a boil, turn down to low, and cook for 4-5 hours or until the beans are tender. You may need to add water if it gets too thick while it’s cooking. I’m not a professional cook! Just a regular gal who loves cooking and loves food! If you are new to the site, my cooking is focused on two things.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

It’s many families first response when asked “what do you want to do for dinner tonight?” 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

He had to start small because he came from an average middleclass family, but he had big dreams; he knew what he was aiming for. Bobbi started cooking at home instead of always dining out. “I I discovered I really love to cook. Robert Kiyosaki certainly doesn’t think this. So, dream big. Gee, it mounts up quickly!”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

blogs at Modern Tightwad and is most content being at home with her husband and dog, writing about ways to make the life you love, the life you can afford. One of my favorite ways to pass a day is cooking from scratch. When my family is at home, and we’re all tired, a warm meal on a cold day can revive us all.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

I used to visit him every winter break in school but then some family dynamics got in the way. You see, family is number one for me in my life and I don’t do well with “big elephants&# that get in the way of my relationships with them. The Centsible Life shares with us 5 tips for managing the family finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Families don’t/can’t take time to cook at home from scratch. With the advancing numbers of two income families, often there isn’t anyone at home to start the meal. Most families only had one car. We ate basic meals at home. Mom was a stay-at-home Mom.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Cooking at home. This list could go on and on and will be different with each individual and family. Related posts: Cooking to Financial Success. 5 Home Buying Fundamentals to Remember. Maxing out your retirement savings account. Completing a no spend week or month. Trimming your budget. What about you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. We mowed the grass, made our clothes, cleaned house, cooked , and fixed broken stuff. I cut the family’s hair. Peggy: Oh yes!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

This can be as simple as forgoing dinner out sometimes and cooking at home more; taking your lunch from home sometimes instead of always buying it; and the oldie but goodie – giving up one expensive Starbucks coffee a day. One of the simplest things you can do is to educate yourself about financial matters.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

In my spare time, I love hanging out with family and friends, running (I have completed three half marathons) and singing in my church choir. And I cut back on lifestyle – cooking food at home, taking the bus to work vs driving and paying for parking, etc. appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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