Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. He definitely gives you something to think about. FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal. Thanks Jeffrey for giving us some new ideas on how we can help others.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Whether you are scrambling to find the money for gifts OR you could just use some extra cash this season, my hope is that this list of ideas (many we’ve done ourselves) helps you find some cash for Christmas. Donate Plasma. In early 2021, a friend posted on Facebook about how she was making extra money by donating plasma.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

“I’m going to spend a boat load of money today in a furniture store,” she said to him, “if you give us x% discount it will be in your store, otherwise someone else will get our business” She got her discount! Sometimes the most financially rewarding scenario is to donate it to a tax deductible charity!

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2019

CVS allows the use of one CVS coupon (the store is giving the discount) and one manufacturer coupon (the manufacturer is giving the discount and will reimburse the store) per item. ExtraCare Bucks, aka ECBs, are like CVS money or instant rebates. Give the cashier your $2 ECBs. You can always donate your freebies!

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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. And people are getting creative in how they do it, too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 11, 2011

If there isn’t one in your area see if you can donate them to a charity or to a half way house. Staples collects them and gives you $2 back in rewards. So next time you are headed into the office, take a look around and see if there are ways you can cut costs and save the planet. Recycle empty ink and toner cartridges.

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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. 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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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 21, 2019

If you don’t have an account yet, you can register on the Target website, get a RedCard, or give your phone number when you check out. You can peruse a variety of coupons and discounts, helping you save money when you shop. Vote on Giving. You may also like Target 101: How to Shop and Save Money at Target.

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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 14, 2019

If you can’t use any foods before they expire you can donate them to a nearby shelter or even host a dinner party and feed the entire neighborhood. Couponing, saving money, and preparing for the future by purchasing in bulk is a good idea, provided that you have the space as well as a good plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Whatever is left unclaimed at the end of the evening gets donated. To save on future clothing costs, pick out timeless, versatile pieces. When you shop for new wardrobe items, think about which things will give you the most use in the long run. What’s your favorite savings trick when it comes to updating YOUR wardrobe?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Christmas cookies are as synonymous with the season as gift giving. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation. Saving Money - During the Holidays' Consider tutoring. Are you Crafty?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2011

T does have some great tips to save money on organic and healthy food ). Of course there are a bazillion different techniques to save money on food – and credit card rewards are one of the least effective ways – but regardless, I still wanted to take a moment to discuss them. Related posts: Use Credit Cards with Caution.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook.

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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 This will give you the direction you need to go). 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! Starting Out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Once we made the decisions to get rid of a lot of our possessions (we donated them to the thrift shop), we also decided to be careful about the amount of clutter we brought back in to the house. We were tired of the clutter. He decided that these meetings weren’t important, and cut them out. He’s much happier. What do you think?

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process!

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Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process!

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Couponing 101

MARCH 16, 2019

Having a budget is the first step to being organized in your endeavor to save money. If you get behind, the piles will start building, and soon you’ll be so overwhelmed that you almost feel like giving up on this whole couponing thing altogether. Have a donation box. Create a budget and actually use it.

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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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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. Our lives are not one dimensional and we need to live in a way that honours that.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process!

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

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Teresa's Deals

JULY 20, 2015

We’re giving away $170 worth of baby items and (2) $10 Target gift cards! Hosted by Sunshine N Savings. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to provide for your baby, your children or even yourself. Their goal is to teach YOU how to save money by couponing and shopping smart. Now onto the Giveaway!

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For the Mommas

APRIL 28, 2015

Meet Cheyanne and Fenix… “And then what happened… ” “Read me another story please…” You already know that Dollar General is a convenient place to save money on your favorite Purina pet products such as Alpo, Friskies and Dog Chow. each to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation: Save $1.00

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

If you are a Target shopper and don’t have the REDcard , you might want to reconsider…that is, if you like saving money. If I spend $5000 at Target in the course of a year (that’s $50/week) the 5% off would save me $250. That gives you more time to evaluate your purchases and make a decision.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Print them yourself to save money. Ask the guests to RSVP by phone or email to save paper and postage. If it is a gift-giving occasion, ask for donations to be made to environmental projects that you support. Related posts: Five Great Money Saving Tips. The New “Go Green” Mondays.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 25, 2013

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I'm holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Just remember, we're saving for A CASH CHRISTMAS!

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Regardless of your income or gift giving needs, it is important to create a holiday budget from year to year. 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. Frugal budget christmas holidays save money'

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2013

Creating a Christmas spending budget in January really made me conscious of where that money was going to come from. We have a gift-giving line in our budget, but when I sat down to create my own budget, I realized that our original amount just didn't cover all of the expenses from this past year. So, how did I do in January?

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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. If you are giving to charity, consider giving time. Wentworth for a lump-sum cash payout now.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We wanted to be free to give as much as we could… and to never have to worry about bills. Where are you from?

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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. Before throwing away old clothing, I snip the buttons off and remove working zippers (unless I’m donating the item). Empty vegetable cans.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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. I found Kristen while searching for a recipe for something, and just fell in love with her writing style & pictures.

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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 they get a newspaper but usually throw out the coupons then they’ll probably be happy to give them to you. Some stores only give the sale prices to card-holders. Never used a coupon in your life?

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