Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

People across the country are reining in their spending and pinching pennies in a concerted effort to save more money. If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. Finally, use technology.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2013

One of the keys to healthier eating — and saving money while you do it — is preparing meals at home. There are a number of benefits to cooking at home beyond just improving your health and saving money. Could you find 30 to 60 minutes a day to cook dinner? Chances are that you can.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. If you are in that place in your life and want to know how to live a frugal lifestyle , please keep reading and you will be on your way to saving money and living frugally. Use Coupons.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

As I grew older and had my own children, I thought, there has to be away to save money but never did learn how until I reached my late 30’s. If you are in that place in your life and want to know how to live a frugal lifestyle , please keep reading and you will be on your way to saving money and living frugally. Use Coupons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

Cook at home. Cooking at home not only saves you money but it also keeps you in control of what you are putting into your body. By planning ahead, the task of cooking at home doesn’t need to be time consuming. Buying in bulk in most cases helps you save money, reduce waste, and keep stocked.

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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. Save Money and Time with Once a Month Cooking Stop Eating Out! And yet, so many struggle to make it happen. Please share!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Instead of watching TV, why not try learning a new skill that could lead to a raise at work; Or, why not use this time to develop some forms of passive income that can go towards your savings. This will only add extra savings to the mix. Plus you will save a ton on gasoline and parking fees. Cook at home.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2013

Serve them as a side dish or try tossing an entire pan of roasted veggies with cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese for a quick pasta dish. If you like your vegetables more crisp, just cook them a few minutes less. I almost always have to ask for my vegetables to be cooked more when we eat out. I’m not a professional cook!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Eating out: our worst “frienemy” Saving busy professionals and parents from slaving in the kitchen after a long day at work, and bringing friends together, eating out is a cornerstone of our North American culture. Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. I meal plan once per week.

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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The good news is that many of the changes you can make will also save you money and may even help you live a healthier lifestyle. Look at applying these strategies in your home; you will probably find that you can influence your immediate circle of friends and relatives and possibly your local community.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 9, 2013

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! If you are new to the site, my cooking is focused on two things. Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. 1 can fire roasted tomatoes. 4 cloves garlic.

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Leftovers Trader Joes Used Friends And Family Sale 63

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 2, 2014

Shop online and save money to live better at [link]. I was able to find a ton of cool gifts that he would just love, such as a new grill with cooking tools, a new tablet, or something personalized just for him! I am sure Jamie will be so happy to have a new grill to cook on!

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Daughter Cooking Girls Father 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

Ever heard financial gurus telling us to give up our daily Starbucks coffee and save the money? I discovered that most of the stuff I bought, I didn’t really need so it was fairly simple to change my spending habits to save money.” When I found a new way, I bought a small treat and then put the rest into my growing savings account.

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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

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. There’s not just one cook in our kitchen; we have several family members who love to be responsible for creating meals.

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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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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 24, 2012

Thai Kitchen’s Specialty Rice Noodles add a colorful and flavorful twist to Asian cooking. Ready in just three minutes, the microwaveable meals contain pre-cooked thin rice noodles, a vegetable packet and sauce pouch. I’ve actually already been using the Thai Kitchen Brown Rice noodles and they are great for cooking with.

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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

What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. To finish Baby Step 3B (save a house down payment) and buy our next home.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 27, 2013

Having fresh herbs on hand is a delicious way I like to spice up my cooking at home. It’s a staple of many South American and Asian cooking styles, so you’re sure to find plenty of recipes that call for it. Oregano is another versatile herb that shows up frequently in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Home and Garden 53

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Cooking and nursing From yesterday’s post: Have you thought about how your cooking/ frugality will change after you become a nurse? Your comment about not wanting to cook after being in class from 8:00 to 5:30 made me think of it. The weird way my brain functions is working fine for me. ?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. We mowed the grass, made our clothes, cleaned house, cooked , and fixed broken stuff. Peggy: Oh yes!

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 12, 2012

It compares McDonald’s prices to Home-Cooked Meal prices. One of the main arguments people give for just getting Fast Food is that it is cheaper and quicker than cooking at home. This graphic shows the cost and nutrition of a meal for four at McDonald’s versus two different home cooked options.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

To often, when it comes to saving money, we spend a lot of time on what we haven’t accomplished- or we downplay what we have accomplished. Saving an extra $50 a month. Maxing out your retirement savings account. Cooking at home. Related posts: Cooking to Financial Success. Eating out less.

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Debt Eating Out Bills Cooking At Home 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

So we just give up on trying to control expenditure and saving. The simple fact is, taking small, simple spending and saving actions, especially early in your working life, can make a huge difference to financial security during your working years and into retirement. Start Simple Saving Let’s look at simple saving.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

We are on a saving path, one that has us debt free and retiring early. I don’t think any of our friends have any retirement money saved yet; some are even still in school. Instant gratification and a lack of saving is going to kill us financially. How do you manage your family finances? Any tips to share?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

And I cut back on lifestyle – cooking food at home, taking the bus to work vs driving and paying for parking, etc. Share your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home.

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