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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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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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. Saving $100 is the same as making $100! 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. by Koupon Krazed. Which is Better?

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

The tagline of my website is A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned because I firmly believe that statement! The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. Saving $100 is the same as making $100! Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy.

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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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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. Freeze your garden harvest - green beans , hot pepper.

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Economical Money Saving Groceries Grocery 100

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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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. That’s outrageous!

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Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

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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Fridays Finance Personal Finance Renovation 167

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.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

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

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.

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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. 4. You’ll save time. This is a great luxury when you come home at the end of a long day and can’t be bothered to cook.

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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

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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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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. As time went by, there would be less to buy, especially if you employed some cost-saving strategies, and so you would save much more on your fresh fruit and vegetable budget.

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Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

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.) Vegetable oil.

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Salad Dressing Food and Drink 2016 Inexpensive 100

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.

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Thanksgiving Meals Martha Stewart Food Network 153

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. Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money.

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At Home Home Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 197

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!

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Disney World Breakfast Disney Pizza 52

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. We ordering pizza.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 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. Diapers and Wipes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

Welcome to the 18th edition of the Totally Money Carnival. I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1.

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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. Fried Green Tomatoes. Fried Eggplant.

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Bread Boston Market Freezers Money 180

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.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Frugal Health Insurance Fridays 100

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I quickly found that making my own baby food for my baby not only saved me money, but it also allowed me to know exactly what he was eating. Save Money. It was able to grind fruits, cooked vegetables and meats into the smooth puree that my little one needed. The average cost of baby food jars is around $.50-$1.00

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

7 Tips for Marital Money Bliss [link] #. The Secret Chemicals in Cosmetics:<br />10 Easy Recipes for DIY Natural Beauty Products [link] Save money and stay gorgeous! #. Save Money On Groceries: 11 Tips Your Wallet Will Love | Not Made Of Money [link] We are big fans of cooking in batches. #.

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Personal Finance Green And Frugal Taxes Finance 124

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

But life is of course not all work and studying and I like to enjoy beautiful things which are nature (I am equally up for a day at the sea or hiking in a forest), my allotment*, and cooking. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 204

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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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 14, 2015

You can take advantage of all their yummy special things and even save money. Here are the available coupons: Save $3 off $10+ of any HEB Fully Cooked Hatch Products – This includes some of my favorite things like the Hatch Green Chili Chicken Empanadas and the Hatch Green Chili Mac ‘n Cheese, and more!

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Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Happy saving money. Happy saving money! Excludes: Grass Fed, Organic or Cooked. Excludes: Grass Fed, Organic or Cooked. Excludes: Organic and Cooked. Excludes: Organic and Cooked. USA, Excludes: Grass Fed, Organic or Cooked. - $0.25/1 Buy 1 lb; Includes Ibotta Rebate Savings.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. I don’t want to blow our grocery money on food that has no nutritional value, but my family enjoys it too. And finally…Junk Food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

For dinner, toss some salad greens in a bowl for a delicious side dish. 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. Swap your sweets.

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Cooking At Home Home and Garden Bulk Grow Your Own 138

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Regardless if you live in a cold or warm climate there are many ways you can save money and energy in your home. Here in Canada we usually think about saving precious heat from our furnaces, however, in the summer many of us want to cool our homes as well. The benefits can be remarkable. 1 – Create a Monthly Hearty Meal.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 147

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Do you even remember when most people cooked their own meals instead of going out to eat? It will also save you money! Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? Those classes taught usable skills. The Fixer Movement.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Regardless if you live in a cold or warm climate there are many ways you can save money and energy in your home. Here in Canada we usually think about saving precious heat from our furnaces, however, in the summer many of us want to cool our homes as well. The benefits can be remarkable. 1 – Create a Monthly Hearty Meal.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 133