Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2012

Use Newspaper – You probably don’t want to use a rag to clean your windows and mirrors as this can leave them streaky. Newspaper, however, is a great, cheap alternative to paper towels. Don’t Just Cook-Cook Green. If you use rags to clean instead of paper towels, you will save a lot of money. I want to know!

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Cleaning Green Homemade Paper Towels 199

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 15, 2014

NEWSPAPER COUPONS!! Stephanie Cooks. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Saturday, March 15, 2014. NO MUCINEX COUPON. Unfortunately, we did not receive the $5 off Mucinex coupon in OKC. I looked for it 3 times.

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Newspaper October December September 45

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

In fact, there were many weekends that I didn’t cook, because we ate out for every meal. Check your local newspaper for coupons. Our newspaper runs a dining guide on Thursdays that often includes coupons. Check your local newspapers website or Facebook page to see if they offer the same guide.

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Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

People cooked and ate at home. Coupons were in the newspaper. The Sunday newspaper was the best source to get them. They used aprons over them when they cooked. People read newspapers, magazines and books for entertainment. Food/shopping. Lots of people had back yard gardens. Fast food was rare.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

I am the primary cook at my house, so I love the break from the kitchen. You can find them online, your local newspaper or Clipper magazine, or your local Entertainment book. For the record, I LOVE TO EAT OUT! If you still would like to dine out, but want to reduce your bill, here are some ideas: Order water instead of drinks.

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Dinner At Home Finds Home 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Try some interesting newspaper stories – maybe your favourite of the year – or gift bags that you’ve kept from the year of gifts being gifted to you. Plus, ’tis the season for flus and colds, meaning more people are taking antibiotics. Probably not. Anything is better than the stuff that you buy at Walmart.

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Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Have younger kids stuff the pumpkins with newspapers and have the older ones paint them. Handprint Owl Newspaper Art by Fun Handprint Art Blog. It’s also a great way to get the kids out of your hair while you are trying to cook. Or let everyone color the bags with crayons instead of paint. Super cute and super easy!

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Crafts Craft Kids Painting 90

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 20, 2016

The actual coupon for the penny item can be found in your local newspaper. At Publix, they cook food samples. Penny Item Thursday (or Wednesday, depending where you live) Just purchase $10 worth of groceries and you will be able to receive that week’s “penny item,” a product that you can purchase for just one penny.

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Publix Shopping South Carolina North Carolina 100

For the Mommas

MAY 10, 2012

. “Arkansas sisters Jenna Stafford and Carly Reece share a dry wit, an unshakable faith, and a regrettable tendency to happen across murder.When Carly’s paperboy son is accused of killing the newspaper editor, Jenna and Carly go undercover to get the scoop and clear the teen’s name. But stop the presses!

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Arkansas Sister Cars Car 69

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 31, 2012

I got a recipe for mushroom meatloaf years ago in the newspaper and have modified it over time. Add onion and garlic and cook until transparent. Cook until mushrooms are tender and remove from heat. I always get compliments on this meatloaf but you do need to like mushrooms to enjoy it. Cool for 30 minutes and drain.

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Recipes Halloween Photography Newspaper 58

Couponing 101

JULY 8, 2011

There will be TWO inserts in this Sunday’s newspaper – 1 Smartsource (SS) and 1 Redplum (RP). 2/1 Pilgrim’s Frozen Fully Cooked Chicken 32 oz or less. 2/1 Pilgrim’s Frozen Fully Cooked Chicken 32 oz or less. Head over to Sunday Coupon Preview to see a complete list of the coupons coming out!

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General Mills Newspaper Coupon Inserts Sunday Coupons 49

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 15, 2013

The Tribune remains one of the few newspapers in this country with its own working test kitchen, which ensures that the recipes are accurate and reliable. Now, the best of those winning recipes are compiled in a book that reflects how we having been cooking–and eating–over the last decade.

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Chicago Menu Planning Menu Plans Kitchen 104

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2011

I found in the newspaper years ago and it has been a family favorite ever since. Add the carrots to the mixture and cook until the onion and carrots are soft, about 3 minutes. "More Please" is music to a mom's ears, especially when the dish is loaded with veggies. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Freezers Baking Red Plum Ovens 127

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. Me: Are there specific examples you recall that you haven’t heard people today doing?

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

For instance in the Cooking with Essential Oils chapter, I decided to not only cover Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s traditional foods but also Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Winter Solstice traditional foods! The shriveled state of dehydrated vegetables may make them seem less appetizing than their fresh or frozen cousins at first glance.

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Food Hanukkah Communications Baseball 45

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 22, 2013

The last cook standing will be rewarded $10,000 in prize money and $100,000 worth of product development to create professional samples of their products. And my hard work also allowed me the opportunities to become a freelance writer for other websites, magazines, and newspapers.

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Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts Persevering 112

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Reading is a simple and relaxing activity that is also exercise for your brain and it doesn’t matter what you read; it can be the newspapers, fiction or non-fiction. Creative activities like painting, sewing, cooking, craft and woodwork help to keep your brain active and give you a sense of personal satisfaction at the same time.

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Activism Work Giving Simple 192

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

When Friday night hits, I am a bit burned out from cooking all week, so we make a point to go out to dinner. Check your local newspaper for coupons. However, dining out can take a bite out of the outgoing cash flow , so we are always looking for ways to save money and still enjoy a night out at a restaurant.

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Saving Money Restaurant Meals Money 157

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Just look in your local newspaper for upcoming events. Make your own kite out of newspaper and any scraps you have around the house. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Volunteer as a family at a local animal shelter. Find free vacation Bible school camps in your area. Attend a free concert.

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 22, 2016

Although I love to cook, our busy lifestyle prevents that from happening more than I’d like. The pasta is cooked al dente (not mushy), and the cheese sauce is smooth and luscious ! The risotto is creamy, savory, and perfectly cooked. off (5) manufacturer coupon from the 1/3/2016 newspaper insert. and its advertiser.

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Meals Re-use Daughter Vermont 40

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 9, 2013

For savings on all your springtime essentials, check out the Healthy Essentials™ coupon insert in local newspapers everywhere on Sunday, April 7th (and online at www.healthyessentials.com ). Related Stories Giveaway Winners Princess Time with Sofia The First and Giveaway Chop It Up with Good Cook Nonstick Knives and Giveaway.

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Johnson & Johnson Giveaway Donation Neutrogena 111

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 28, 2013

Cooking and laser guns. Used for a few hours in low temperature cooking, the wood smoke permeates the food while slow cooking it. Then there are gifts that are memorable because they cause you to scratch your head and say "Huh?" " Before you run out and buy dad another tie clip that makes him say "Huh?"

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Budgeting Budget Gifts Food and Drink 49

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 31, 2013

I no longer use things like physical maps or phonebooks, newspapers or reference books–I look up everything on the internet. It makes me wonder if the next outage will cause me learn some prairie skills like cooking over an open fire or digging a well for water? It sort of felt like having my right arm chopped off!

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Watches Landscaping Computers Phones 74

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 24, 2014

Coupon matchups are from OKC newspaper. not all coupons OKC received in the newspaper). 75/1 Homeland Coupon Booklet from newspaper Auto Show 3-2 (DND). Stephanie Cooks. Be sure to print your coupons at Homeland coupon machine!! We did not use coupons from other states or areas. FREEBIES. $1 1 Zatarains Rice Sides.

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October December September November 61

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Create a weekly menu, then buy the groceries, and cook dinner every night. Magazines and newspapers are all available online now. Frozen foods, prepared foods and junk food are not only more expensive than something you cook yourself, but also less healthy. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Just look in your local newspaper for upcoming events. Make your own kite out of newspaper and any scraps you have around the house. Get creative with the leftovers in your fridge and have a cook off. Volunteer as a family at a local animal shelter. Find free vacation Bible school camps in your area. Attend a free concert.

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Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With the popularity of podcasts from newspapers and other media providers, private individuals have been able to jump on the trend—turning a hobby into a fully-fledged business. You’ll need access to a commercial kitchen, a part-time staff of servers and a couple of assistant cooks to start. Do you love to cook and entertain guests?

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 25, 2011

We used vinegar and water to wash the windows and old newspaper (back when people still actually read the paper) to dry and polish them. Cook with it – make salad dressing, clotted milk for recipes, and hundreds of other dishes using it. Tenderize stew meat by adding a bit of vinegar to the boiling water you cook it in.

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Used Flowers and Plants Food and Drink Equal 278

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 3, 2012

I don’t know about you but in every magazine, newspaper, and store these days, I can’ t help but see an advertisement or article on a dietary supplement of some kind. Nutrients can be easily lost in cooking so it’s recommend that you steam or grill foods to make this less of an issue.

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Irons Breakfast Milk Cereal 187

Couponing 101

MARCH 11, 2011

55¢/1 Lay’s Kettle Cooked Potato Chips. Head over to Sunday Coupon Preview to see a complete list of the coupons coming out! I’m looking forward to these coupons: $5/2 CoverGirl Simply Ageless Products. 35¢/1 Dial Bar Pack or Liquid Hand Soap. 75¢/2 Eggo Frozen Products. Buy 2 Ragu Pasta Sauces, get FREE Pasta, up to $1.25. $2/1

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Right Guard Eggo Coupon Inserts Sunday Coupons 59

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 4, 2012

It's a great week to buy a few extra newspapers. 75/1 cooking oil or cooking spray (2/22/12). 40/2 condensed soups excluding chicken noodle, tomato and Great for Cooking coups (3/15/12). Hamburger Helper $1/5 Home Cooked Skillet Meals (3/3/12). Smart Balance $.75/1 Smart Balance $.75/1 Smart Balance $.75/1

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Neutrogena Band-Aid Aveeno Bath and Body Works 113

For the Mommas

JANUARY 12, 2011

Her work has been published in a number of newspapers around the country, on several popular blogs as well as “All You” magazine. She can often be found blogging, writing, reading, cooking, gardening, digital scrapbooking and drinking good coffee. Her recent eBook “ Just Get ‘em Fed ” can be downloaded free on the website.

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2011 Cycle Friends And Family Sale Saving 69

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

PAM Cooking Spray, 5 - 6 oz - $2.50. PAM Cooking Spray, 5 - 6 oz. 1 Tide Detergent or Tide Pods - 2-7-16 Single Page Newspaper Flyer; Excludes Tide Simply and Trial or Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day; See Local Newspaper For Inclusion (exp. Lobsters, Whole, Cooked, per lb - $7.99.

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Organic Organization Chex Mix Quaker 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 4, 2011

1 Philadelphia Cooking Creme. I’m looking forward to these coupons: Buy Biore Pore Strips, Get FREE Biore Cleanser, up to $9. $1 1 off 2 Classico Pasta Sauces AND Fresh Beef. 75¢/2 Dove Chocolate Bar Singles. 75¢/1 Kraft BBQ Sauce. B1G1 Free Trident Gum Single Pack, up to $1.69. $1/2 1/2 Tropicana Pure Premium Products.

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Trident Gum Tropicana Coupon Inserts Sunday Coupons 51

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 1, 2014

For the first time we got the coupons everyone has been talking about this week in the newspaper. Stephanie Cooks. Saturday, March 1, 2014. HIGH COUPONS THIS WEEK AND COUPONS IN OKC AUTO SHOW BROCHURE!! I hate to post anything and get your hopes up, but we got them!!! So you may like to pick up two or more papers this weekend.

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October December September November 45

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

1 Tide Detergent or Tide Pods - 2-7-16 Single Page Newspaper Flyer; Excludes Tide Simply and Trial or Travel Size; Limit of 4 Identical Coupons Per Household Per Day; See Local Newspaper For Inclusion (exp. Tail On Cooked Shrimp, all sizes, per lb - 25% off. Tail On Cooked Shrimp, all sizes, per lb. Final Price: $7.99.

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Prego Scott Paper Towels Travel Paper Towels 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

PAM Cooking Spray, 5 - 6 oz - $2.50 PAM Cooking Spray, 5 - 6 oz. Wesson Cooking Oil, 48 oz - $2.99 Wesson Cooking Oil, 48 oz. Cooked Perfect Italian Style Meatballs, 40 oz - $8.99 1 Cooked Perfect Meatballs (Zip Code 68130). - $1.00/1 1 Cooked Perfect Meatballs - 1-31-16 SS (exp. Buy 2; Use $1.50/2

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Food General Mills Fancy Feast Bath and Body Works 100