Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

All my life I’ve been careful with money, most of the time through necessity, but now just through habit. I wonder if I’m really being frugal or if I am just being cheap. To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. Cheap or frugal?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. There are plenty of ways to save money and still do the things that you love and live a comfortable lifestyle. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. Frugal diy home decor home improvement'

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 20, 2013

Here’s how it works: people donate clothing to charity. Let me rephrase that: WEALTHY people often donate their barely worn high-end clothes and even new clothes with price tags still on them to charity for tax write-offs. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Clothing swaps are a great way to spend a frugal evening with friends while clearing out your closet and scoring some new finds. Whatever is left unclaimed at the end of the evening gets donated. What’s your favorite savings trick when it comes to updating YOUR wardrobe? Go Frugal' It’s a win-win-win.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. Before You Go Donate Items Before you go shopping, you will want to grab anything that you want to donate and take it with you. They will generally have the best selections. Do you shop at thrift stores for clothing?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. 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. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S.,

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 19, 2015

With Sprouts opening up in my city in a few months, and Whole Foods was my go-to store to shop at for healthy items (so is Kroger and Publix), I have wondered, is there a way to save money when eating healthier and/or organic foods? And you can buy thing healthy and organic — get coupons AND save on your grocery bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

It can run into a lot of money but my friends found some ways to save money on sports equipment for their kids over the years that I would like to share with you. Sometimes parents donate the goods but often you will get the price they sell for, with the club keeping a small percentage as a fundraising activity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. Go Frugal Go Green' Use up your food.

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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 Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Contact Me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

0 saves Save. 6 Ways to Save Money On a Gym Membership [link] #. Reading: Carnival of Money Stories # 94 Introspective Edition [link] by @ InvestItWisely # Yakezie Get your cup of coffee out. #. Former NFL Player Commits Suicide, Donates Brain to Science [link] Gosh! Cool Things I Read This Week [link] #.

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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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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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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Write list down of the gifts that are important for you to buy, the meals that you will be responsible for, and of course, the charities you wish to donate to. The post 5 Tips to Create a Holiday Budget appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Frugal budget christmas holidays save money' All rights reserved.

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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

JUNE 4, 2012

As a result, many people donate books to charities and thrift stores. These stores often have a lot of these items because people will donate old items when they upgrade to new ones. You should still take the time to look through the games and see if all the important pieces are still there. Make sure the item still works though.

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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. FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal. While in some cases this is true, FruGal has a point here. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Our rescue dog Ruby, who is not a frugal choice due to multiple surgeries to remove cancerous spots, but who now seems to be on the mend. What’s your best frugal win?

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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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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What’s your best frugal win?

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

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. Although gas prices have been lower lately, hovering around $3.20 per gallon during the holidays.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 16, 2019

So take it from somebody who knows… Being frugal requires a little bit A LOT of organization! So why not apply this to our daily frugal adventures??? Having a budget is the first step to being organized in your endeavor to save money. It is the foundation of living a frugal lifestyle. Have a donation box.

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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. You can save up to 20 gallons of water a day. If you want to get really frugal, you can make your own dishwasher detergent too. Limit the use of your car and you will save money and limit your carbon footprint.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money? What’s your best frugal win? A cake with a perfect swirl!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Its not frugal to lose everything when you could have protected your financial picture. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases.

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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! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Newer Post.

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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! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Newer Post.

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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! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Newer Post.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 29, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Newer Post.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 29, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Newer Post.

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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! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Newer Post.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 4, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Newer Post.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Newer Post.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

frugal and are careful not to spend on frivolous things. ” It’s amazing how much money was freed up when I stayed. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put. When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because. We were still very frugal! My husband.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 24, 2014

Saving money by smart shopping and using frugal ideas. Your small donation helps us find deals for you! Marnies Coupon-a-ram-a. Starting Out. Coupons.com. Other Coupon Sites. Insert Preview. Policies/Sites. Coupon Databases. Unadvertise Deals. Website for discounted photo art prints and products. Contact Me. Newer Post.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

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