Couponing 101

JANUARY 21, 2019

We’ve all been there: staring at the baby food aisle trying to figure out which of these jars and pouches our baby will eat. So in order for me to avoid wasting money on jarred food and to know what exactly is going into said food, I decided to make my own! Apricot & Banana. Spinach with white yams.

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

If you’re a regular around here, this will not be anything new, since I frequently share my coping mechanisms in posts here. ? Therapy ($$$) If you’re going through a really tough time, it might be worth it to pay for some professional help. Second, I try to put nourishing food into my body.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 1, 2023

They’re a fantastic source of protein and nutrients that can be enjoyed any time of the day. 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. It’s an excellent use for leftover rice and a great opportunity to use up leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

Of course, 2020 brought us a pandemic and a lot of free time. Today, we feel fortunate that our business has survived and we’re extremely grateful that we spent prior years focused on our Debt Freedom Plan. Cautiously, we’re turning our attention back to our savings goals. Read: My 2020 Financial Goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2020

I could use some free ideas to do during the quarantine and to keep boredom at bay. They range from educational live streams, free trials to virtual tours and free food. Classes: Class Central is offering 495 FREE online Ivy League courses. I found the live stream had a very calming effect on my anxiety.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

Of course, it likely won’t meet all of your vegetable needs even during the summer months, but you’re meeting some of your needs. As much as possible, we try to buy our food direct from the farmer. We buy the rest of our meat from a farmer who has a farm three hours away from us. Buy Direct from the Farmer.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That amount will be slightly different depending on the products you use. This recipe only uses 8 ounces of dry pasta, but we bulk it up with veggies, tuna, and a killer sauce. Ingredients You’ll Need Using staples most of us already have, tuna pasta salad is one of my favorite pantry recipes. Cottage cheese.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we’re sharing our top tips to help you save money when traveling without sacrificing a thing! They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. Use cashback apps.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

We generally recommend that if it’s a product you use regularly, you may want to check prices to see whether you’d be better off buying it in bulk. If you do the same oral hygiene routine once or twice a day, you probably wind up using a lot of your favorite products over the course of a year. Staple Foods.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

Of course, there are some tasks that you should leave for the spring. Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. Many households take spring cleaning as an opportunity to repaint, hang photographs and picture frames, and re-organize art. For example, cleaning your gutters is not pleasant in the cold of the winter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2014

Of course, the problem with “simple” tips is that they are often easier to read than to implement, since many of them require you to change your habits. Eat Healthier Foods . Start planning your meals around healthy options, and little by little replace the junk food in your home with healthier options.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Get out on the Rail Trails – Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. Play miniature golf.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Stop Using Paper/Plastic Plates, etc. This blew my mind.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

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. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will.

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Couponing 101

MAY 19, 2020

Since cookout food often leans heavily on meat, it might be hard to prepare your standard dishes if you can’t find your go-to products. If you want to make the recipe a little simpler, you might use packaged pesto and skip the basil leaves. Vegans could also use extra firm tofu in place of mozzarella.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Utilize the Freezer. Thaw as needed.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I knew I needed sausage, and I knew I wanted to use Italian sausage, but that’s all I had. Use a cookie scoop to form little balls. Into the oven until golden brown… We like these with warm marinara, but they’re equally delicious with sour cream. Speaking of ingredients, they’re clean and straightforward.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

For instance, consider food, beauty, home services, real estate, hospitality and fitness — and then take a look at franchise opportunities within the area that interests you most. For a more personal experience, you can try to attend a “discovery day” with the franchise you’re interested in buying.

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Cool Foods for Families promotion at Publix. They’re thick, full of flavor, and melt to cheesy perfection. For an extra pop of flavor use, the onion flavor like in this recipe but use what you want. Food for Life English Muffins. Lenders Bagels.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

After my “tidying up” adventures , I was inspired to find other ways of using everyday items to organize my life, otherwise known as my upcycled storage solutions! I like the idea of transforming items that I usually throw away into something useful. A nice way to keep those bulk foods you buy (to save money of course!)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Plentiful food with wide variety. We are privileged to have access to food from around the world, year round. We also have the luxury of having our food prepared for us. Bread, noodles, frozen dinners, pizzas, ice cream, boxed dinners, restaurant food and more await our microwaves for heating in under 3 minutes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 16, 2012

I wracked my brain with how I ended up with the kink in my neck and then remembered a conference call during which I had my phone at work resting on my shoulder, instead of using a headset. Junk food every once in awhile isn’t bad, but when you’re eating processed food for every meal, it can really upset your body.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What kind of rice should I use? If you’re worried about pesticides, buy a good quality organic brand , which is what I do. Sea salt : Salt brings out flavor and just makes food better. If we’re having tacos, I add southwest seasonings and swap lime and cilantro for butter and lemon. Do I have to rinse my rice?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2017

This post is sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. Recently, I had my question answered when GIANT Food Stores invited me and my daughters to meet with the in-store nutritionist, Madelyn, at their Camp Hill, PA store. She also asked them what their favorite foods are and what kinds of things they would like to see in their lunch.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2013

Food and drink and some entertainment venues are extra. Also like most theme parks, entrance fees, souvenirs, food and drink can be very expensive. Tickets for $30 each, but valid only for use on Thursdays. Bring snacks and a drinking cup to use in the park. Find or buy re-fillable soda cups for the park.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Growing up, she excelled in academics, receiving top grades all the way through school and then going on to get a master degree in biological sciences and even completing most of the course of study for a doctorate. Use Up Existing Resources. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. Sink Into Depression.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

There are tons of options, and it’s a great way to use up herbs that are getting ready to spoil. For this recipe, I used rosemary, sage, basil, and tarragon, but here are a few more ideas. Use as much as you want, but don’t go crazy all at once. Salt: We are using unsalted butter to control the salt.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 31, 2019

For many, building a stockpile means buying lots of bottled water, batteries, and canned food in preparation for a snow storm or natural disaster. stock·pile – A supply stored for future use, usually carefully accrued and maintained. Here are my tips for stockpiling: Use Multiple Coupons. Wait for Sales.

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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. The good thing was, I didn’t get used to a “luxury lifestyle” (whatever that is) during all those years. And music, especially classical music.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Make sure that you follow a logical course, and then focus on one step (or mini-goal) at a time. If you want to free up more time for volunteer work, picture yourself serving at the food kitchen, or picture the end results of a charity auction that you helped plan. Use Positive Language. Finally, use positive l anguage.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Or maybe, you’re wondering what exactly is everyone talking about? . Not ideal, but it has encouraged me to use it regularly. When Amazon had their Prime Day in July, I bought the 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Instant Pot at a lower price. Food Warmer. What size slow cooker do you regularly use?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

I use our own silverware, mostly because I hate eating with plastic ware. We’re having an Ugly Sweater party at our office this year. Also, have a contest for most creative, tackiest, craziest, and of course, the ugliest. Gifts of food/baked goods. Then you’re house is a party destination.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 12, 2017

We bought a used pop up camper about 4 years ago and have been enjoying it ever since. The campground also has an 18 hole miniature golf course, 2 beautiful pools, and shuffleboard court, Scooters or bikes are a must for kids to motor around the campground. Let us know in the comments! Love to camp? My family does!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. Look for Used First. Our society has programmed us to look for new first. These light bulbs use less energy, and create a greener home.

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