Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2022

I’m only interested in food. Plasma donation: $350 –I took a break from donating plasma. In fact, my late donation was in October 2021. The plasma location was very busy and short-staffed in the fall and I found myself spending more time donating than I wanted to. Will I make back the money?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. Donate Plasma. You earn money after each donation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

They barely have food to eat, and the mother, who is pregnant, prepares for the new baby by sewing feedsack nighties for him. Yet, when people in the community come to ask for donations for the needy, the narrator’s mother does not hesitate to give away some of her few remaining canned goods. Or, donate to a family at Christmas.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

I think it is pretty obvious that I LOVE the food at WDW, ha! Did you know that the Disney Harvest program donates more than 400,000 pounds of unused, prepared food each year to feed the homeless of Central Florida? And as they always say, food always tastes better when there is a harpist around… =P. More than 1.8

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2019

Every couponer’s dream is to have a stockpile of food, household essentials, and non-perishables stored safely in their home. And if you go a step further by canning, freeze drying, and jarring your own foods, it is vital that you have a safe place to keep everything. The sun can make foods expire prematurely.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 27, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. HOW TO SHOP WITHOUT COUPONS and still save money!! "I note of it) Be sure to rotate food items to save on money so you dont. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. Use up your food. No one likes second hand food, but if you fix it differently the second time around it can still be appetizing. With fresh food – buy only what you can eat before it goes bad. Plan uses for your leftovers.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

The following list of 25 ideas is broken into two larger categories: ways to reduce your spending and ways to earn extra money. Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 17, 2012

With Christmas only one week away, many of you may be like me and panicking over all the last minute details for gifts, parties, and food. If you are worried about disasters in the kitchen, it might be a good idea to have “back up food” in the freezer. Perfect if you’re having a Mexican food-themed potluck!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S.,

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 20, 2011

The 2-3 weeks leading up to most holidays is a great time to stock up on seasonal food, especially meat. I stock up my freezer, pantry and I like to buy extra to donate to the food bank. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. Let us know in the comments.

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Economical Kitchen Holiday Groceries 147

For the Mommas

APRIL 28, 2015

Dollar General and Purina: Save $3.50 & Help Improve Literacy. You may be thinking, what does pet food have to do with literacy? When you redeem any of the four new Dollar General Purina coupons, Purina will donate $1.00 each to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation: Save $1.00 Save $1.00 Save $1.00

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2011

It’s astonishing how much food commodities increased last year. T does have some great tips to save money on organic and healthy food ). Side Note: If you think higher food prices are bad for you, imagine how bad they are for people that live on only $1 or $2 per day.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100. That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. September Assignments: 1. become a Twitter follower.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. When my cupboards are in disarray, I wind up with duplicates, out of date food, and wasted time. Place your foods near the spot where they are used. Discard any outdated food.

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Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 7, 2012

TangoTab is an exciting new service that sends customers great offers to save money at their favorite restaurants. Each time an offer is redeemed, TangoTab donates to a local food bank to feed a person in need. When you eat, they eat! This is such a novel and innovative concept.

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Eating Out Los Angeles Bank Banking 55

Couponing 101

JUNE 18, 2014

Admission is $2 for adults, or FREE with donation of a non-perishable pet food item. For more frugal family fun, check out 10 ways to save money on movie tickets , as well as FREE activities to do with your kids each weekend ! Classic Cinemas Wednesday Morning Movie Series - Summer movies for kids for only $1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2012

You can sell them for cash or for a donation to your favorite charity. 5 Ways to Save Money and the Planet at Work How many of you work in an office? Her company Castleink.com has teamed up with another company called Recycle for Life. Recycle for Life is the company that buys your old ink cartridges.

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Recycle Recycled Recycling Electronics 187

For the Mommas

AUGUST 11, 2015

There’s nothing like saving money and making money on your shopping trip is even better; especially when it is something you need often! If you do not use this product this would be an awesome donation item! Giant – $10 Moneymaker Deal on Stayfree Products. oo moneymaker. oo moneymaker. Pay $10.00.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1. Save Money this Spring: #2.

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Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Food and Decorations. The average shopper will spend $100 on food and candy and $51.60 Start the New Year off right by making a commitment to save money and pay off debt. Don’t tap into retirement savings, however, especially if you have a structured settlement that you could potentially sell to J.G.

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Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

Couponing 101

JUNE 2, 2015

Admission is $2 for adults, or FREE with donation of a non-perishable pet food item. For more frugal family fun, check out 10 ways to save money on movie tickets , as well as FREE activities to do with your kids each weekend ! Classic Cinemas Wednesday Morning Movie Series – Summer movies for kids for only $1.

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Movies Kids Kids and Family 2015 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. END OF YEAR 2013 SAVINGS ON FOOD AND TOLIETRIES!! Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. I don’t freeze food in the used bags, but do use them for leftovers in the frig. Two liter soda bottles. Old clothing parts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

By doing this you save money and over 53 million trees and 56 billion gallons of water a year. This wastes energy and costs us money. A fridge will protect your food from spoiling at a temperature between 38 and 42 degrees F. Limit the use of your car and you will save money and limit your carbon footprint.

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Making Reuse Recycle Recycled 196

For the Mommas

JULY 11, 2016

You may have used it in the past to wrap up leftovers, to keep sandwiches fresh in a lunch box or used it to cover the food you have prepared for a buffet. Francis Tapon sought wisdom when he quit his Silicon Valley job, donated most of his belongings, and set off to hike the Appalachian Trail. Foil Packet Cooking by katya johansson.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

There is a lovely thrift store not far from my neighborhood that receives donations from the folks in the local golfing gated community. Endanger my heath with sub standard food, drugs or doctors. Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money. I was looking for other’s experiences and additional ways we could save money so that I could convince my husband we could survive on his salary. How did you get interested in saving money? Fancy restaurant food.

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

This beginner’s guide to couponing will teach you the basics so you can start saving money with coupons. If there is no way you will use it before it expires then consider donating the item to a shelter or food pantry. Couponing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Couponing. Never used a coupon in your life?

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 85

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 181

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

It’s absolutely nuts the amount of people who will complain about having a hard time saving money, who are living hand to mouth, who still eat lunch out every single day at work. How often do you find yourself purging your closets and cleaning out the garage, selling or donating things that you bought on a whim and never really used?

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Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 25, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

This beginner’s guide to couponing will teach you the basics so you can start saving money with coupons. If there is no way you will use it before it expires then consider donating the item to a shelter or food pantry. Couponing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Couponing. Never used a coupon in your life?

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 40

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 26, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Also, check out Mambo Sprouts for coupons on health food items. Passion for Savings. Crazy Coupon Savings. Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview.

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