Family Balance Sheet

JULY 14, 2011

If you aren't growing green beans, you might want to consider it. I wasn't always a huge fan of green beans. But as I got older, I discovered that I actually like them when they aren't over-cooked and still have a crispy texture to them. I have also discovered that I prefer slender green beans compared to the fatter ones.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. My husband and I cook a lot and often have leftovers. These are simple, easy ways that our family takes to help the environment and to save money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

It can take a great deal of time to cook for a family every day, and in many houses the kitchen is a place to socialize, to work on homework, to eat, etc. It’s also one of the places in our home where we often inadvertently spend too much money. Reuse Bags You can save a little money by reusing your plastic storage bags.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

If you use rags to clean instead of paper towels, you will save a lot of money. Using these products often saves you money, and you know exactly what you are using to clean your home. Green Cleaning At Your Fingertips. Don’t Just Cook-Cook Green. Going Green on a Budget. I want to know!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. The best thing you can do to save money on groceries is to cut back your meat consumption and increase the amount of vegetables you eat. expensive and B. not very healthy.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. Also, I cooked the ham bone in a big soup pot with water, celery, onions, carrots, and garlic for hours. Cook Once, Eat Many Times!

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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. On a daily basis, home cooks produce, distribute, and consume in our kitchens for (and with) our families. 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

This is the year that we will control our money and our debt and fear will not control us. I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. In 2015, Let’s Take Control of Our Money. I Should What?

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 15, 2013

I don’t love to clean but I do love to use natural green products that are effective! Our cleaning, septic system, and drain products are guaranteed to work or you get your money back, but we’re pretty confident you’ll love them! They just make sense. All opinions remain my own.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Cutting back on your energy consumption will help you become more ‘green’ as well as putting a bit more money back in your pocket. Get into the habit of boiling only what you need at that particular moment and you’ll save both energy and money. Cooking tips. Money Management. Cutting Your Heating Bills.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

We’ve always been a frugal household by being intentional with our money, but we have been affected financially by the pandemic, so we need to stretch our dollars even further. I also took advantage of ground turkey and turkey sausage sale, batch cooked the meat and froze in 2 cup portions. So easy and yummy.

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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Vegetables, such as asparagus, green beans, spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower, are all great candidates. Blanching is another nifty way to save money on organic vegetables all year-round. Besides saving you money, they often taste a lot better than the fresh stuff you buy out of season. each for one organic green bell pepper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Buy dried milk to use in cooking – especially if you aren’t a regular milk drinker. Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. Instead of going out to eat with friends, take turns cooking and eating at each home.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. by Koupon Krazed.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

White rice and eggs is one of my go-to dishes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something that feels like comfort food. Ghee – I prefer to cook the eggs in ghee butter for added flavor. Pro tip: Pasture-raised eggs are one of the ingredients I’m willing to spend more money on.

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Simple Leftovers Cooking Recipes 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Shopping, cooking? In his most recent mini-series, Matt Becker shares How to Start Investing From Scratch – Part 2 over at Mom and Dad Money. With some dedication and determination, you can Make extra money through working from home as Dollar at Easy Extra Dollar points out. PET Archives : Save Money on Rent.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Cook’s! I’m always looking for ways to save money and enjoy life without spending a fortune, and you don’t have to pay $40 and up (way up) for a great entree at Disney World. Cook’s inside Disney’s Polynesian Resort, and I declare it the BEST breakfast at Disney ! Cook’s! Crispy cheese?

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Disney World Breakfast Disney Pizza 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

So, when I started to consider the veggie garden option, I understood how it was greener but wasn’t so sure about being able to save money. Doiron suggests that the best cost-saving vegetables for the home garden are tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, strawberries and salad greens. I mean you have to buy tools, seed, fertilizer, etc.

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Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Here are 6 reasons why meal planning is a good idea: 1. You’ll save money. By working out your household’s meals in advance, you’ll save money in food costs. If you cook batches of meals when you’ve got the time, you can just defrost them and eat them without having to get involved in any cooking.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Sweet Potato Bites at Cooking with My Kid. Roasted Green Beans at Confessions of a Foodie Bride. Pumpkin Dinner Rolls at Alexandra Cooks. Check out Save Money with Pinterest: Meal Planning 101 from Money Saving Enthusiast. Roasted Asparagus Wrapped with Ham at My Colombian Recipes. Side Dishes. Bread & Rolls.

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Thanksgiving Meals Martha Stewart Food Network 153

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Pin This To Pinterest.

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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. Here are just a few ideas to get you started with going green. Reduce your carbon footprint – and save money at the same time. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

and Saving money! It makes you shop less and makes you more creative about cooking meals. Canned veggies like corn, green beans, peas. Fresh fruits and veggies (corn, apples, oranges, carrots, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, grapes, cucumber, lettuce). I have a video she made for my daughter.) or make a stockpile?)

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Salad Dressing Food and Drink 2016 Inexpensive 100

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

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Being romantic requires a lot of thought, but not a lot of money. Here are some great ways to show your partner that you love them on a budget: Cook Dinner at Home. This may sound boring but there is something very romantic about a bottle of wine and a good, home cooked meal in front of the fireplace with your partner.

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Valentines Day Frugal Green And Frugal Wine 188

Saving In Akron

AUGUST 20, 2011

As many people have indicated that they would like to see more recipes, she is going to be contributing great money saving recipes and ideas and on a regular basis. I love to cook for my family and am always trying to find new ways to save money in our budget. Here is a money saving tip I would love to share with you all.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 15, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: I cooked a large spiral ham that I bought during the Pre-Easter sale. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: Breakfasts this week included eggs & bagels, cereal, and green smoothies. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 27, 2015

You can easily replace the ham and peppers that I used with other meat and veggies that you have on hand, such as cooked sausage or bacon, asparagus or slightly steamed broccoli. About a month ago, I found green and red peppers on the produce clearance rack at Giant. Read about why we left Teflon and switched to Cast Iron Cooking.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2012

Two buns, two beef patties, various condiments, paper wrapping, a bag to put them in, the register attendant, the “cook”, and the restaurant overhead – how can they sell two hamburgers for just $2? At least not the type of hamburger you would choose to cook for yourself at home. Why so many of us don’t blink when paying $4.00

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Cheap Food Health Insurance Organic 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 18, 2011

The power of the sun is free, making this form of alternative green energy cost-effective once a system is established. It allows you to heat water for showers, clothes washing and kitchen use and can save a considerable amount of money on power bills. It is possible to set up an effective but inexpensive solar oven for cooking food.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Heat on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through. Read: 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat . They LOVE it. Very tasty!

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. To get around this, I’ve started putting my bacon on a rack to drip after it’s cooked, and I bought a reusable spray bottle to put my oil in. Disposable Kitchen Items.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Read 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat for how I consistently spend less on meat purchases. these 15 tips to save money when eating out. lbs of chicken, juice of one lime and fajita seasoning to the slow cooker and cook on low for about 6 hours or until chicken is cooked through. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2015

I also share any money-saving tips and tricks that I learned from the week. I used cooked chicken that I had in the freezer. Friday: Tonight, I’m making the simple, one pan dinner: Roasted Pork Chops, Potatoes & Green Beans. For breakfast, we ate eggs, sausage & toast, oatmeal, and green smoothies.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

In a few meals, I used the cook once, eat multiple times method. I didn’t list a price for pantry staples, such as seasonings, cooking oils, butter. Note: 1 cup dry rice usually yields 3 cups of cooked rice. Keep this in mind when preparing these recipes–they call for 2 cups of cooked rice. Salad greens.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 18, 2015

Once Upon a Company A True Story by Wendy Anderson Halperin tells the story of kids, parents and other relatives making and selling Christmas wreaths (and assorted other things in different seasons) to earn money for the kids college fund. For the past few years, the kids have had a one time ‘business’ during camp.

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