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What You Need to Know Before Hurricane Dorian Hits

Couponing 101

Here are the policies of some popular stores: CostcoCostco offers a generous return policy. Costco guarantees satisfaction and will refund your purchase price. Costco also doesn’t accept returns on alcohol or cigarettes, so if those are part of your hurricane survival kit, you’ll be stuck with them.

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5 Ways to Make Travel with Your Family More Affordable

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We thought eating in restaurants was a main attraction of travel because you get to try local foods. Even when eating out on the cheap, we were still spending hundreds of dollars on food. Then, about four years ago, I found out that I as well as two of our children have food intolerances including some biggies, like dairy and gluten.

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Cut Back on Some Expenses to Have Your Dream Wedding

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I am getting married in the summer of 2014, and we’re therefore in the throes of wedding planning. Throughout this flurry of activity, we’re also being very mindful of our budget. To us, the more important aspects of our wedding are the food (everyone remembers the food), the venue, and the photos.

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How to Host a Bridal Shower on a Budget

Couponing 101

Park buildings and community rooms in apartments are often affordable and usually allow you to bring in your own food. Some restaurants also have private rooms you can use for a low-fee or free if you purchase meals from them. And really—doesn’t every party need a Costco cake? Cater It Yourself. Decorate Wisely.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money.

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Keeping the Christmas Dinner Costs and Waste Down

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I am normally not a fan of bulk shopping at places like Costco. Being that there are only two of us in our household, we never use up bulk groceries before they go bad, making it a wasteful endeavour. My coworker is also hosting her Christmas dinner, so we are teaming up to go shopping at Costco together. Cutting Down.

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5 Companies that Deliver Anything in an Hour – Honest Review

Coupons Do Work

And for a small fee, depending on the company, you can get your groceries delivered and even have orders from big retailers like Costco, Ikea, and Target brought straight to your door. Read the reviews of the 5 best companies to use that we love : . If you’re using all of these features and Now’s same-day delivery.